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some general hat info that I have been afraid to ask
silverbelly = a light colored hat color, not white as such but ranging from off-white, somewhat silvery, to a very light tan depending upon the manufacturer's choice of shade. An extremely versatile color, silverbelly goes with most outfits, it ranks right up there with dark green in that... -
Hat care tools??
Pretty well all of the big name on-line hatters carry brushes, under "Accessories" or similar heading. Note that you should acquire 2 brushes, one light & one dark, for use on light- & dark-colored hats respectively. This helps guard against spreading dyed felt dust amongst them e.g. navy... -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
Google translate says the Italian "mogano" = mahogany -
Hat question
If you already have American dollars, consider reviewing the Akubra offerings of the several well-known Australian Web sellers. Due to the exchange rate situation with the Australian dollar, there are some real bargains to be had. Akubras are high quality fur felt hats, they're great... -
taper question
Evidently only those with receding chins should sport hats with significant crown taper: http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/05/28/the-perfect-hat-for-your-ugly-mug/ -
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
It'll take more than De Looze screws rattling about inside my head, for me to feel compelled to spend that kind of money on a mothy De Looze hat. -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
This vintage De Looze is my size. But 9 bills US for an admittedly mothy hat, is there something special about the De Looze brand that justifies such a BIN price? -
Installing Wind Cords
bump for those interested in working with a wind trolley/cord -
Feather for my trilby
Here's an assortment package available from a well-respected American hat retailer: http://www.davidmorgan.com/product_info.php?products_id=70 I've also acquired similarly suitable assortments off of eBay. -
Hat smell...
My experience with musty old books & leather watch straps has been that this process can take months. Also it's best done in a dry environment. -
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How do folks react to your hat wearing?
Who could resist adoring such terrific Canadian-made hats! -
Seen this yet?
This appears to be the current URL for the manufacturer: http://theultimatehathanger.com/ I wouldn't mind picking up 10 or 12 of these devices. Regrettably the manufacturer doesn't provide an on-line shopping cart for their product, although they do list a number of retailers who carry their... -
Post New Hats Here!
Joao wear that spectacular Canadian Biltmore in good health (avoid becoming addicted to those Reese treats)! -
Can a dried out leather sweat band be saved?
Bear in mind that whether or not Ballistol works to preserve such things as rifle slings, ammo pouches, webbing etc., those items normally don't make direct contact with one's skin. Whereas the sweat band in a hat does, so I'd want to be wary as to Ballistol's ingredients list. -
Popular colors
Great link! I'm surprised that the color black was apparently so unpopular as to not merit its own category. -
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Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.
Yes he was certainly prone to use watches as merit awards. A Google search does bring up some contemporary news items wherein he presented watches to GM staffers for such things as 25 years service. I can't help thinking that if he was the recipient of a merit watch, given his position, same...- viclip
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Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.
The Chevy dial logo & associated engraving on the back make this watch an especially interesting piece, as does its octagonal case. It appeals not only to vintage watch enthusiasts but to Chevy motorheads as well (I plead guilty on both counts)- viclip
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Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.
That Omega is a wonderfully classic wristwatch. More & more I find such preferable to the current production featuring dials so cluttered with complications as to be illegible notwithstanding their enormous dimensions. Not that I would be averse to picking up a modern perpetual calendar Patek...- viclip
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Stories That Hats Tell
Interesting pair of references to the Crimean War (October 1853 – February 1856) respecting incidents involving both English & French troops engaged against the Russians. -
Fedora Cleaning...Help?
All's well that ends well. The beauty of talcum powder indeed is how nicely it brushes out after doing its thing. I've tried pure corn starch as well, discovering that one really has to work at getting rid of that stuff!
