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  1. Lefty

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

    unloved Cervo Bantam, 6 7/8
  2. Lefty

    Panama Hat Thread

    +1.
  3. Lefty

    Ask a question, get an answer

    If you own it, yes, stretch it. If those are ebay grabs, that's a new(er) hat. Unless the savings are that great, picking one up in your size might make you happier.
  4. Lefty

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Different people prefer different stretchers. Here's a modern example of the basic stretcher. Here's the common vintage type - very similar to the modern one, though many vintage examples have hat size and/or measurements along the side bars. If you plan on having a lot of hats you might also...
  5. Lefty

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

    I thought about picking up this one, but passed. Lee, 7 1/2, purple felt, for about $75 shipped.
  6. Lefty

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

    I finally got one! I think that this makes five that I've seen, and I believe that JtL has two of them.
  7. Lefty

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Different makes, different ages, and different exposure to conditions all affect size. I'm comfortable in a 7 1/2 or 7 5/8, but will also force my head into a nice, slightly over sized 7 3/8 and pad a 7 3/4 long oval. Of course, some are far more demanding as to a perfect fit. For me, if it's up...
  8. Lefty

    Vintage Workwear

    saw these Overland Boots over on SuFu ebay link
  9. Lefty

    Responding to public mocking

    Best of the worst threads on the Lounge I've ever seen. Just like watching a father get hit in the crotch with his son's t-ball bat, this will never get old. I'm going to read the entire thing again, just to see how we went from one guy's hurt feelings to gun control - without it being the...
  10. Lefty

    Panama Hat Thread

    Put me on that list. Great hat.
  11. Lefty

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Nothing exciting ever happens at the help desk.
  12. Lefty

    Responding to public mocking

    What happened to "sticks and stones"? Sticks and stones may break my bones, and if you call me a name, I'll tell all my internet friends who will discuss society's downfall. So there.
  13. Lefty

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

    beautiful Excellent Quality derby
  14. Lefty

    Post New Hats Here!

    Killer proportions. It looks great on you.
  15. Lefty

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Great rainbow pics. We got the storms, but not the pretty colors. I can't believe that I'll be the first one to post the double rainbow video. If you haven't seen it, it's stupid - very stupid - but the longer you watch it, the more you start to snicker at how it manages to get even more stupid.
  16. Lefty

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

    Yep. See sig. This Mallory stretcher didn't fetch nearly what I expected.
  17. Lefty

    Famous Fedora Lovers

    You're 363 days early. :)
  18. Lefty

    The Stratoliner Society {VINTAGE}

    This arrived in the mail today. This one - the real Strat - should be here around Wednesday.
  19. Lefty

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

    I love this match and stamp safe, Compliments of Alden Tailor and Hats of Cincinnati, but not as much as the winner. Congrats.
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    Post New Hats Here!

    Bob Dylan one day, the Hindenburg the next. Wow, Alan. You're a man with some great stories.

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