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  1. feltfan

    What makes a hat expensive?

    Meaning no offense, but I'm unclear why anyone would spend that kind of money (either one) on a new Borsalino. What makes it expensive in both cases is the history of the name, which, sadly, has nothing to do with the mediocre product put out by those who bought the name. Spend the same...
  2. feltfan

    Dealing with "Buyers Remorse"

    I have made my share of mistakes. But my greater regrets are items I did not buy! Carry on!
  3. feltfan

    Vintage in Namibia

    This guy is amazing. Don't miss this vintage shopper/designer in Namibia: http://www.messynessychic.com/2014/01/31/interview-with-the-vintage-fashion-guru-of-namibia/ http://louxthevintageguru.tumblr.com/ (odd- the link button fails to provide output...)
  4. feltfan

    Bespoke Leather Jacket (A Series of Articles)

    Sounds like a distinction without a difference to me. There's not a lot new under the sun in the world of leather jackets. Certainly nothing new there. Can't say I'm impressed with the jacket. Not particularly nice leather and the stitching is pretty sloppy, especially around the wrist...
  5. feltfan

    Stetson Expo Medal 7 5/8 Pearl Grey

    Ouch. Just saw this listing. Thanks for thinkin' of me...
  7. feltfan

    Leather care for old briefcase

    After two coats of Pecard's. Look at the marbling in that leather. Hm, I guess I have to take back what I said about no water damage. Looks like some water drips on there, now that it's cleaned up. But it's a stain, not damage. Just adds character. I guess, from Googling, this is what...
  8. feltfan

    Leather care for old briefcase

    Applying Pecards.
  9. feltfan

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Thanks for this!
  10. feltfan

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Wow, Some of you may remember the bowler I bought the other day that turned out to be 6 7/8 rather than the advertised 7 5/8 and arrived crushed due to pathetic packing. They offered a full refund. What that means is I have to pay to have it shipped back and stand in line at the post...
  11. feltfan

    1900s Stetson Expo Long-hair. 7 5/8

    So who got it? I saw it too late.
  13. feltfan

    Leather care for old briefcase

    This one doesn't have any particular smell. No sign of water/mold damage. I guess I'll go straight at it with Pecard's.
  14. feltfan

    Leather care for old briefcase

    http://www.mademan.com/mm/how-care-antique-leather-briefcase.html http://www.davidmorgan.com/leathercare.html?cPath=7_11_197& More support for Pecards.
  15. feltfan

    Leather care for old briefcase

    I see no dry rot on the attache case (really it's an attache case, not a briefcase). I guess if it had real dry rot I'd probably give up- hard to save it at that point. I am wondering *why* Obenauf's or neetsfoot or Connoley over Pecard's. Pecard's has the edge because I have some here...
  16. feltfan

    Leather care for old briefcase

    Interesting. I think that might be good after I restore the leather. This English briefcase is probably 80-100 years old and needs some deep feeding. I'll check out the Armor-All product for maintaining that and some other stuff.
  17. feltfan

    Leather care for old briefcase

    Hey, check this out. Picked it up today for ten bucks! Note the original keys and wood/leather/brass construction. And big enough for my large Mac laptop. I would like to treat the leather (the outside and hinge leather, not the inside calf) with something to preserve it. I am inclined...
  19. feltfan

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Doesn't seem like it would be so difficult to read a prominent size tag. This one wasn't even under the sweat and was one of those cloth ones from the day. I am including some photos for fans of unusual old hats. First the unusual front of the sweat band: And the logo: And the "C...
  20. feltfan

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Turns out not to be a problem. That beautiful clear nutria bowler is, of course, 6 7/8, not the listed 7 5/8. And of course it was pathetically badly packaged and arrived crushed. Some eBay sellers... Just initiated the resolution process.
  21. feltfan

    Study Finds Owning Cool Leather Jacket More Rewarding Than Raising Children

    Heh. They're certainly right about the economics.
  22. feltfan

    Stetson Exposition Medals

    OMG. And it's a 7 5/8! Hard to believe it is "Extra Light Weight". Must be darn unusual felt. If anyone here DOES own this, let's hear more.
  23. feltfan

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Love the 30s-looking interior of your Mallory. Hoping you can pick and brush a lot of those moth bites away. I love old Mallorys. We'll see about the noggin shots. Hoping I like how I look in this bowler. Some can pull it off better than others. I usually just get Laurel and Hardy jokes.

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