+1...I have a couple of vintage 7 1/2 LO gems that need continuous training to be worn by my 7 5/8 LO noggin.
A band block from Art that is made from his conformer to the shape of my noggin is a sweet tool to use along with a Hat Jack & vintage stretchers....
Forgot to add = you are changing...
Christy's Foldaway felt hat. Worst hat purchase ever.
Only upside was I ended up with 2 tubes out of the deal.
My well documented modern HatCo Stetson Stratoliner adventure I have to say I ended up with 1 factory second & 2 new ones basically free. Even those had issues with ribbon treatment &...
I've not held nor seen a 100% beaver Borso but have owned 2 100% beaver Stetson Pinnacles, still own 1.
The finish, ribbon, & sweatband are not up to the quality of my 100% beaver customs.
The customs fit better because I have a LO shaped noggin approaching a XLO.
Stetson only makes Regular...
It is a common western straw hat. I do have a short brimmed Resistol...
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A palm leaf hat, even with eyelets, is as heavy & hot as a lightweight felt to me.
A bangora straw with vented weave is more comfortable. The straw is lighter & the vent lets air flow thru to cool.
They don't hold up well, so I usually get a new one each year.
I have some lightweight felts with...
Good to hear Rusty.
Looks like heavy stuff is to the South. Hopefully we get enough rain to knock down this yellow mess aka pollen!
Akubras love the wet....
Nope = have to get on that.
They all fit nicely when I tried them on out of the package.
I can't wear for any length of time without washing first.
I'll at least get some of photos of them on hangers....
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