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Fedora Cleaning...Help?
I forgot to mention bicycle repair shops. Powdered talc is used to lubricate inner tubes. Likely tire installation shops would have some kicking around, also lawn equipment shops, to the extent that they still work with tires using inner tubes. -
Fedora Cleaning...Help?
For some reason talcum powder isn't terribly easy to source around town. In addition to druggists, talcum powder may be found at billiards supply shops (dry hands & lubricate cue sticks), skin diving shops (lubricate rubber suits), speed shops (lubricate spark plug wires while installing into... -
Fedora Cleaning...Help?
Pure talcum powder is far easier to remove than corn starch & I think it does a better job per se. Also realize that baby powder may contain ingredients which may be oily in as much as the product is intended to be applied to sensitive skin; for that reason it's not used for example to... -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Mystery solved! -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
That white hat is striking. I've lately taken to lighter-colored hats. Perry is that an "Open Road" model? -
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Slouch Hats - the Old, the New, and the Sentimental
My work hat is the Akubra Territory, which comes in Khaki: http://www.everythingaustralian.com.au/shopexd.asp?id=4 -
Bought my first hat
It's nice to see a Canadian Biltmore sold out of the old Gray's store in Windsor, Ontario. To pretty up the crease in the hat band, start by giving the hat a good brushing to remove any dust; vacuuming is great with a small attachment but be sure to support the hat band from excessive suction... -
Biltmore Selkirk C crown Rosselini
I picked up a number of Canadian-made Biltmore Rosellinis from Hats Plus following the closure of the Canadian manufacture, they likely acquired a goodly supply of NOS items. They had quite a few of the other old Biltmore hat lines as well. As I recall it is necessary to use the search feature... -
Biltmore Selkirk C crown Rosselini
For some reason or other I have a soft spot in my heart for the Canadian Rosellinis. They're great hats for the money, having been the top of the old Biltmore's regular line of offerings. Although I have a ridiculous number of them already, I'm always on the lookout for any remaining Canadian... -
Biltmore Selkirk C crown Rosselini
Are you looking at a NOS Canadian-made Biltmore Rosellini or is it US production following the 2012 acquisition & migration of the brand to Texas? -
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New Guy Needs Advice
I've harped on this before but for the information of new members I'd like to reiterate that a minimum 3" brim is recommended for sun protection. Also to remind all that the US Surgeon General's office recently declared that skin cancer had attained epidemic proportions. Personally although... -
What Size Hat To Buy
In my experience Stetsons tend to be a bit on the large size; other hats such as Borsalinos tend to run a bit small. It sounds like the Stetson fit you pretty well & I'd tend to govern myself accordingly. I realize that you've gotten opinions on both sides of the fence here. Probably the best... -
5 Hats for Life - Your Choices
I think that it's important to have a hat in each of 5 major classifications, which I list alphabetically: BOWLER ~ aka Derby or Coke. A black Bowler from Christys is the most formal hat in my possession. Indeed it's so formal that I've yet to wear it, possibly I will at the next burial... -
What Size Hat To Buy
I just remembered that you had started the following thread: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?80529-New-Guy-Needs-Advice You posed in a couple of hats ~ what size(s) were they & how did they seem to fit? -
What Size Hat To Buy
Go the 1/8 size higher. There's nothing more miserable than an over-tight hat & since leather sweatbands tend to shrink a bit you need to compensate as you already appreciate. You can always stuff white felt strips or similar behind the sweat pending the 7-1/8 conforming to your actual head... -
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
I've had eBay sellers inadvertently send the wrong items to me. These situations were sorted out after I contacted them about the erroneous shipment ~ I hope it works out for you assuming the bona fides of the seller of course. -
Akubra Campdraft
I've had areas on the brim flattened/abraded due to contact with the packaging en route from the seller. A bit of brushing with or without water/steam has taken care of that. What on earth happened to your hat! I hope you have return privileges if it comes to that. -
Could black go with anything? Why, or why not?
If you can't swing owning a variety of hats in different colors then I'd suggest procuring a quality gray dress hat with a wide black ribbon. Gray is very versatile & the black ribbon injects a degree of formality. -
2015 Stetson Excellent Quality GREEN THIN RIBBON (Preview & Review)
And a supplemental question, will all 4 color choices include bound edging along the brim? (presumably matching the respective ribbon colors) -
The Trials and Tribulations of Hat Stiffener
Speaking of acetone, it's also used in fountain pen restoration. Its usage is as a powerful solvent to chemically weld celluloid & other vintage plastic components which are cracked or broken.
