Mr Paladin (a member who I haven't seen in a while: Wade where are you?) said this to me once when I asked him about his view on this particular subjects:
"Feathers are for dusters" I go by that motto, now. :D
You can remove it, cut it and then sew the ends back anew or tape them like they use to do it back in the day. Shrinking the felt body though... I guess you could use water and steam but I'm speculating here. I don't know if this would work.
I think so, David. This is the first time that I see a Vagabond sweat in such mint shape. I've owned 4 Vagabonds and all their sweatbands have been destroyed.
A lot of practice, a brief apprenticeship with a master hatter, and a lot, a LOT of mistakes after. And believe me, I still know nothing. Hat servicing/making is a difficult art that I love and are grateful to have come to know and learn.
The only other example I've ever seen of this model belongs to Robert (RLK) Ever since then I've looked and looked until I finally scored one. And it's gray and pristine! All I had to do was remove the feather (quite nice one actually) and brush it lightly with a bit of steam to change the...
Nice Borsalino, Alan. It looks mint! Speaking of pristine, this one just arrived in the mail. I love it when all you have to do to a hat is remove the ugly feather and lightly brush it.
Knox Vagabond King. More in the Society of Vagabonds thread...
Enabler friends? [bad] Everyone here is innocent! lol
All my Optimos are in the South side mobster thread. Look for page 130 post # 1298 and page 133 post # 1328 page. Both 100 % Beaver.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?30265-Optimo-south-side-mobsters/page130
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