I had watched the making of this new series the other day. It looks rather interesting. Based in 1960 at an ad agency. It gives a glimpse into corporate advertising with all of it's dirty little dealings.
http://media.amctv.com/originals/madmen/?s_cid=google1
"Mad Men is AMC’s provocative...
Wow! That Mallory is fantastic looking. I'd start with the Scouts dark hat cleaner first for sure. It should produce decent results.
I think that hat would look great with an ice cream suit. Either that or a striped seersucker suit.:eusa_clap
Cheers!
Dan
Hey, no problem Ken!
Nick: I've taken mine hiking in Yosemite, trekking through the city in sun, rain & snow. It has weathered the elements perfectly.
Lets hear from the other Camptown owners out there. I know there are a few others on the Lounge here that own one of Kens hats.
Cheers...
I rather like the black Dobb I got a little while back. It happens to look great with my brown tweed J. Peterman jacket. It makes for a fairly European look, something alpine. The hat itself has sort of a bluish hue to it. It definitely dresses up any outfit.
Cheers!
Dan
Ooh, that's a bummer!:(
It appears that the straw is similar to my Peter Bros. Indy Straw. If that is the case water is a huge enemy of that because of the lacquer that is used to stiffen the hat. I had used a little steam to reshape mine and I do mean little. It didn't take much to soften...
Well a belated Happy Birthday Weegee!
Wow! That is one nice looking porkpie hat!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap Once again Art has done a fabulous job! I dig on the ribbon treatment around the bow. Very slick! It coordinates perfectly with that outfit as well. Congratulations to you and a job well done...
I have to add my voice to the higher crown choir. It would help balance the width of the brim. Also, I have to agree with Feltfan on the C crown, it tapers the crown and usually makes ones head look smaller since the balance is not there with the brim. Now I like the tan hat. The ribbon and the...
Also, Camptown Hats gives you full instructions so you shouldn't have a problem with the shaping of a new open crowned lid. Then you cand find your own method along the way. If you look at the old films and photos of the 30's, 40's & 50's the shape of their hats are not factory crisp but sort of...
Another option for a newsboy cap may be over at Hat People. They even offer a Sports Cap to boot. He appears to not only make them in the wide & flat Big Apple size but a more diminutive close to the skull model can be had as well, with just about every other sizing in between, and a variety of...
Well, like I've said before I really like the Camptown Hat offerings. It's a wonderful felt that is a 50/50 beaver/rabbit blend. The only downturn is that Ken only offers two models currently. The 1936 Field Master and the 1945 Metropolitan. The felt finish is nice and soft to the touch and...
If you want better quality for the same price, talk to Ken over at Camptown Hats.
http://www.camptownhats.com/products.asp
His "1936 Fieldmaster" is a decent Indy hat. He also may still be honoring the discount for Fedora Lounge members as well. I've had one for a while and it wears like...
I don't think Dracula would rise to the occassion for that hat.:p
That name came from "Son of Dracula" (1943). I had watched it on TCM about two weeks ago on a late Saturday night. Here is the description of the film from IMDB.
"Count Alucard finds his way from Budapest to the swamps of the...
I had seen that one too. Too small for my big knoggin. Congratulations on a fabulous deal!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap
Please post the pictures when you get it.
Cheers!
Dan
I had built a Lancaster Rifle from a kit a while back similar to this one and it is one of my favorite shooters. Not overly practical, but a load of fun at the shooting range.
I had also built a Brown Bess Musket kit as well and it makes a nice trap gun.
And of you load a tightly patched...
Paddy: Try Ken over at Camptown Hats.
http://www.camptownhats.com/products.asp
He has one that is reasonably prices called the Model 1945 Metropolitan. He ships them open crowned. Here is his description.
The basic dimensions are similar to the Fieldmaster with a 5.75 inch crown but a...
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