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Modern 100% Beaver felt fedoras.
Lots of custom hatters us rabbit. Penman, Black Sheep Hatworks, etc -
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It's also possible that they've recently made a change. I haven't bought an Akubra in a few years. But in the least, at one point, it was a wire reed. I guess that's the best we can say. [huh] -
Where to get a custom fedora?
Well, outside of Hatco, most hatters are using felt from Winchester. This includes most custom hatters. Parker also sources from FEPSA in Portugal, whom I believe supply felt for Optimo. Different hatters may have their own blends or specifications with Winchester however. Art Fawcett is... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Nice thin ribbons David, Mr. Dean, and Javier. I almost grabbed an OR too, but opted for the Fed IV again in case of rain. Perry: That hat is a winner! Robert: I like the changeup on the modern Whippet. I do think the thin ribbon suits you better, and that particular ribbon is a good... -
Akubra Overload
My Fed IV shrunk over time. Started out with a 1-2" inches of the sizing tape at a few points under the sweat and eventually took it all out. -
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Akubra Overload
It's been my experience that Akubras shrink to fit. I would go up. -
Akubra Overload
Akubras are probably the toughest production hat in existence today. I grab my Fed IV as a rain hat without hesitation. I've had it for a few years now and it's still not in need of a re-block. -
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The Fed IV definitely has a wire reed - as has been discussed ad nauseum at COW. I can't speak to any other Akubra models, though I have a hard time believing that they would use a different technique on only the Fed IV. -
The perfect hat
I like to wear a variety of brim and crown heights depending on my mood, or the weather, or my outfit. Stingies for me are a more casual look, with the exception of my Optimo Dillinger. The widest brim I have is 2 7/8". The tallest crown I have is 5 3/4 (open crown height), and that one is... -
Dating Your Hat (A Place to Discuss the Age of Your Vintage Hat)
Homburgs have bound brims, not welted, and the pencil curl is much more pronounced. Moreover, the crown on a Homburg has more stiffener generally, and I don't think I've ever seen a Homburg with a backbow....which is not to say that it doesn't exist, but certainly not common. A Homburg would... -
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Post New Hats Here!
Che, I'm bringing my hats to you to get stretched from now on! ;) -
Dating Your Hat (A Place to Discuss the Age of Your Vintage Hat)
Definitely NOT a Homburg either...no brim curl. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Randall and David, thanks for the kind words. The ribbon is just the standard Playboy style, it must've gotten caught in the light like that...although there's an idea if I get an ArtLite playboy clone.... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Nice Homburg, Frank! They always look at home atop a fine suit. This one still needs a reblock and reflange, but I just stretched it out and couldn't resist. I think the sweat may need be be replaced.....Late 50's or early 60's Stetson Playboy. I'm looking very orange in the streetlight... -
Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame
Suddenly the thought of a lightweight black cherry Playboy clone popped into my head. We'll call it a reward to myself for finishing my masters thesis (....ok, have to finish first ;)) -
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Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame
Ok, new mission: get my hands on the lightweight Black Cherry to compare to my Optimo. I need to get my 'clunker' hat in the mail! -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Juts picked up a vaguely whippet-esque Stetson for pretty cheap, eying it for a conversion... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Jeff, that's a great Borso to top off a great outfit. -
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Only person I know who dyes hats is Bob Jessee at Black Sheep hat works. He does it with unfinished bodies though...bit it can't hurt to inquire. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Scooter, that's a good looking Stetson, a well worn and well loved lid. Did some shopping in the nihonmachi today and brought out the Resistol OR clone.
