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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
I did not know that you could do that style with a Homburg.... but I really like how it looks. I have been ignoring vintage homburs when they come up for sale but now that I see this.... -
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Going a big trip later this year and planning on bringing a felt rollup and a panama rollup hat. I may want to pack one or both of them. They will be packed for 12hrs. I will have a travel steamer with me to work out kinks. The question is.... 1. If I had to chose one to pack.... which one... -
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How do you like my new fangled hat from Vintage Silohettes that came today. -
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Good advice thanks. I may pass on the wait-for-a-while philosophy. You are most likely correct but I find that now that I am in my later 60s, waiting makes less sense. And I can always sell the hat, at a loss, but I will get to enjoy the hat Now rather than later. You have convinced me that... -
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I just used the last of my hat funds (sold one of my Big Canon Lenses) to buy a custom fedora from Vintage Silhouettes. The conformenator or whatever you call it is on its way. But here is the question or series of questions. I am struggling on hat style. And it occurred to me... What are... -
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Just a follow up. The crown was too short (although I did not specify size). The Brim was too short than what I ordered. It had a liner and leather sweatband and I wanted neither. And the box was smashed. I called, they apologize, and they are working on a replacement for everything. I need... -
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Just got a new Panama in the mail today from Panama Hats Direct. The ordering process is interesting with lots of option. I ordered a "Custom Designed Montecristi Fino Classic Fedora" with a black silk band and brim of 3.6-3.9". I asked for it to be rollable and they told me that they would... -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
I have noticed that Hats in the Belfry and Sid's Hats and Clothing in Chicago sell Borsalinos, but they are styles that only they seem to carry. In other words they are Borsalino hats made just for that store. I accept that vintage Borsalinos are better than new ones but my question is are... -
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What is Crown Heigth? I am looking at a Borsalino Fedora for sale at "Hats in the Belfry" with 4" crown which seemed a bit short. But maybe I do not understand hat sizes. Is Crown height: a. The height between the brim and the very top of an open crown? b. The height between the brim and the... -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
Thanks... I will take that advice. BTW I see that "Hat's in the Belfry" sell a Borsalino "Compania" that is made just for them. Its a rollable which is one of types of hats I want. -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
Leaving for JFK at 4:30 AM on Sunday. Bad planning on my part. -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
Thanks.... but Bencraft will be closed when we are there (Saturday) and Delmonico's is in CT. And I am trying to avoid buying it online. -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
Where can I buy a Borsalino? I want to buy it on a future vacation (not online) and will be in Chicago, NYC, London, Amsterdam, Cologne, a bunch of smaller towns on the Rhein, Mainz, and Danube, Vienna, Budapest, Prague, and Paris. I have savings set aside to get a good crushable fur felt and a... -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Wish I could find a better hat model but here I am with my first 2nd hand Borsalino. Its an Alessandria that I found on eBay. Had to stretch it a bit to fit. But now its really comfortable and I like it. BTW that is part of the Portland Rose Festival Parade in the background. -
Brim forming: Up or down when done?
I just got a used Borsalino Alessandria. My first Borsalino. It arrived tight. Too tight. So using posts here, I used some leather conditioner on the sweatband. After it dried I steamed the hat and then used a hat stretcher. I was amazed how easily it stretched. In fact it was a bit on... -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
I recently got my first Barsolino and my first Ebay hat a few days ago. It should be here shortly. I am not sure if I got a good deal @ $175 or not. But there do not seem to be many Barsolino's in the 7 1/2 - 7 5/8 range. And this one seemed to be in good shape. The listing was here. It... -
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
I am wanting a Barsolino Fedora really badly. I would like to get one on an upcoming vacation in the fall. It can be new or used. I will be in Chicago, NYC, London, Amsterdam. Cologne, Nuremberg, Budapest, Prague, and Paris. It will be quite a trip. I know I can order a Barsolino online but... -
PPHH..... Personal Portable Hat Hanger
I saw those and that would work pretty good as well and you could hang it from chairs and tables too.
