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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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