About a week now...
I received my free sample about a week ago and have been using it ever since.
First, this could hardly be considered a sample...it's more like 6 months supply! Much more than I expected. Way to overdeliver!
I normally shave with Bigelow's shave cream (Proraso), and...
Hale Heel still in business?
I ordered taps from Hale Heel on April 5, and have still not yet received anything, nor has my credit card been charged....
Does anyone know if Hale Heel is still in business? [huh]
Bailey Panama
I have a Bailey panama and the above is true. It's a cheap weave, and you can get much better panama's from Bob. The only reason I bought it was that I got it for a steal. I was on vacation in Seattle, and stopped into Bernie Utz hat store. The Bailey panama caught my eye...
In the words of Micky Jupp
YOU'LL NEVER GET ME UP IN ONE OF THOSE
By Mickey Jupp
I'd rather work in the city in a pinstriped suit and bowler hat
If you break my arm I'll join the union, you know how I feel about that
Put me in a uniform if it comes to blows
But you'll never get me up...
@#%$ Moths!!
Looking at the photos, I thought they might be moth trails, but was hopin' for the best. Indeed, the damage is minimal so it doesn't really bug me. I gave the whole hat a good brushing and it looks 100% better. I'll post pics soon. I've bashed it w/a center dent for now, and...
Disney Arrived!
So my Disney arrived today! Let me just say, there is good news, OK news, and bad news. Thankfully, the good outweighs the bad, at least it does for me.
Good: The hat was probably never worn; was probably stored in the box for years. The 5 1/2 inch high crown has NEVER...
Disney 40
I just won this on ebay. From the looks of it, it may have a cav edge, and will probably need to be sent to Art or Optimo for a cleaning/recondition, but I finally won a Disney!
Ebay item #350320426449
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350320426449
Derby
I won this derby on the 'bay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220554318438&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
It's of an obvious more recent vintage, but I'm not really sure how old/new. It's a long oval, and I don't know when Stetson stopped making LOs.
Anybody know...
I think sweat can do some damage, but it's prob'ly less than you think. I think just wearing the hat regularly will remove the markings on the sweatband. I have seen numerous vintage lids with zero marking visible on the sweat.
The pristine vintage hats you see on FL were seldom worn...
Sing, Sing, Sing
He was actually better known for his voice. Check out his record "Chet Baker Sings". He was famous in Jazz circles for his horn, but everyone knew his name after that record came out because he had a hit with his vocal version of "My Funny Valentine."
Chet's life is...
Chet Baker
If you're talking about the song in the intro to TCMs "Sunny Side of Life" features that goes: “A heart full of joy and gladness / Will always banish sadness and strife,” that's Chet Baker singing "Look for the Silver Lining". Chet was a brilliant Jazz musician in his younger years...
Sweet!
Looks great on you! I really like the Diamond bash! Please post some pics of the hat box...it was as pristine as the hat!
GWD - Do you wear a 7 1/4 as well? I'll keep an eye out for something for you if you want...
Thanks!
I tend to haunt a few local vintage clothing stores around town in the hopes of finding a hat for myself. Most often there's nothing in my size (7 1/2 LO) and what I do find is usually pretty beat up. But when I find something that's really nice, I like to make sure it ends up in a...
SOLD!
The Whippet is sold for a measly $110 (including shipping) to a big fish in Florida.
The shop even threw in a vintage stetson hatbox for FREE! It's an oval box with a cotton ribbon that ties across the top to prevent it from falling open. I've never seen one like it...
I was in a local vintage clothing store earlier today and noticed a mint condition Stetson Whippet, size 7 1/4 for sale. It's grey with a black hat ribbon, and grey brim binding.
If any one is interested, PM me, and I'll be happy to pass along info, or even go get it and send it to you if...
Hats = Coats = Outerwear
I think of my hat the same as my overcoat/jacket/coat. When it's proper to remove my coat I remove my hat, too.
When I walk into work, I leave my coat and hat on until I get to my desk when I take them both off and hang them up.
At a store, they both stay on...
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