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  1. gtdean48

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

    Mike, Ellipse calculator comes up with 22.885 perimeter. Not sure what the divide by 2 factor is in circumference but Alan said to add the 2 measurements, not multiply, to get size... 7 1/4
  2. gtdean48

    Bosalino Alesandria Sz 8 US (Large)

    This is a US size 8. 7 7/8 is English size, 8 1/2 is Punti size...
  3. gtdean48

    The Resistol Roundup

    I'm a LO & close to an XLO. New Premiere Strat is soft enough to conform to my oblong noggin & my 7 5/8 size seems to run a touch large. New felt with new sweatband typically tighten up with wearing.
  4. gtdean48

    Alan Titchmarsh on hats

    I guess he doesn't think Johnny Depp has the weight to be the Hat Champion we need....
  5. gtdean48

    Birthday Hat

    "Mad as a Hatter" is an expression with a firm foundation = can't drive somebody already there to "about crazy"....
  6. gtdean48

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

    Most with that style size tag that I've seen have the lacing...older ones of course do not....
  7. gtdean48

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

    Interesting that the sweat doesn't have the laced ribbon in the back...
  8. gtdean48

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

    I like how they had the inserts upside down in the one photo... As far as the "mold" goes, depends on how it penetrated the felt fibers. Looks nasty for sure & to have gone all the way thru the brim. For that money with complete case, it is worth a shot at stain removal...
  9. gtdean48

    Akubra Overload

    Nice one Dundee! If I had bought my Moonstone CD first, I'd probably only have 1!!!
  10. gtdean48

    Soft brim

    Get a steam iron & a white handkerchief. Iron with a good bit of steam with handkerchief between felt & iron. The steam with "reactivate" the shellac & the pressing will firm up the felt some. When cooled, the brim should be firmer.
  11. gtdean48

    How to relax Stratton "campaign" hat's extreme stiffness?

    Not sure if Stratton has ever considered the need to soften the brim. They are made to specs that demand that stiffness. Miller Hats used to sell a campaign hat with a shaped brim but never seen a Stratton that way. http://www.millerhatstore.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=100
  12. gtdean48

    Need hat advice

    Dynafelt is a mixture of rabbit fur & wool that is treated with water repellent. Good serviceable felt, a notch above wool, IMHO. Welcome to the Lounge...
  13. gtdean48

    WANTED: open road or similar beater 7 5/8 - 7 3/4

    Not really "a good beginners hat" but just a great Open Road style hat for around $100... totally worth the wait. Beaters on ebay are competitive for your size range.
  14. gtdean48

    Real Panama OR. Now That's What I'm Talkin' About!

    Perfect! Thanks Rusty...
  15. gtdean48

    Real Panama OR. Now That's What I'm Talkin' About!

    What is the brim width on this Original 47?
  16. gtdean48

    WANTED: open road or similar beater 7 5/8 - 7 3/4

    Tough to beat that price even with a beater OR...
  17. gtdean48

    Vintage Borsalino (7 7/8)64cm

    8 1/2 is the Punti size for 64...US size 8, English 7 7/8
  18. gtdean48

    Western, anyone?

    Frank James: You ever been in love? Clell Miller: Oh God, yes. It was terrible. An affliction. Really miserable. Nothing but trouble. Drove me crazy. Frank James: That bad? Really? Clell Miller: Yes. She was wonderful.
  19. gtdean48

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Worth more than to be sold in a yard sale unless you get some serious hat-aficionado traffic!
  20. gtdean48

    Open Crown Stetsons: A Call (Plea) to Retailers!!

    If I didn't have the Tawny Biltmore & the Kangaroo Beaver Brand versions, I'd order a Cornhill...

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