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It looks like a large clothes pin. How long is it? Could it have been used to hang felt bodies by the brim to dry or age? -
Alley Kat Hat Co
Great looking hat Lando. The highlighted bow keeper is a very classy touch. Great job Tim! -
So whats so horrible about the new Stetsons anyway?
I'm a big fan of the Wanderer too. I don't have a vintage one but I have had Art Fawcett make me several of them. It is my favorite style and width of ribbon. I'd love to have a new one from Stetson if they are similar in quality to their new Premiere Stratoliners. -
Would "Raiders" have been as popular if the character had been hatless?
That is why I prefer Ladd's fedora. The upturned brim makes Indy's hat appear too tight. At least to me it does because when I force a hat on that is too small the brim will turn up in a similar manner. -
Would "Raiders" have been as popular if the character had been hatless?
I prefer Ladd's hat and A-2 jacket! -
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Vintage versus modern ´quality´
Thanks Ed. I really like it. I'm looking forward to wearing it this summer. I didn't even realize it was the one in the VS banner until I was reading this thread this morning! -
Vintage versus modern ´quality´
Doug, that is my hat that Art Fawcett made for me. If you want to take a closer look at it sometime let me know. -
Western, anyone?
Has there ever been any connection between Hatco and the Chinese Government? I've never heard that before and I'm just curious. -
Ask a question, get an answer
Art Fawcett offers a felt called "Natural". I don't know if it truly is natural or a dyed color though. You might ask Art or post the question in his thread. It is a Winchester felt. I have one and it is more of a darker gray than what I would consider a Silverbelly color. It is a very nice... -
Alley Kat Hat Co
Wow, that does make the felt look blue! It is almost like the blue of the ribbon reflects on to the felt. I have one in Art Fawcett's lightweight black cherry. Art put a basic Open Road style ribbon on mine but the bow keeper is a dark shade of maroon. Just that little bit of maroon changes the... -
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Real Panama OR. Now That's What I'm Talkin' About!
Marlin, was that a new hat or an a Ebay purchase? I don't see it listed on Leddy's site. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
That hat might have been an intentional "mistake" by a disgruntled employee. I can't imagine it getting out of the factory with all those mistakes. I think it is great though. I wouldn't give it back either if I were you! -
Real Panama OR. Now That's What I'm Talkin' About!
Marlin, great job! I really like the body of that hat. Looks like a very nice weave. I just can't understand why these companies go to the trouble of making a nice hat and then put a cheap sweatband in it. They go cheap on the only part that actually touches your head! I know it has to do with... -
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Alley Kat Hat Co
Thanks Lando. That is a great color combination. I know what you mean about the Black Cherry color. It looks black in low light but put it against another color or take it outside and it totally changes. It is one of my favorite colors. Tim did a great job on that one! -
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Alley Kat Hat Co
Beautiful hat Lando! Great job Tim! Love the color combination of the felt and ribbon. Do you have any close up pictures of it? -
What makes a hat expensive?
Found this article while researching Vicuna wool. I never realized it was that valuable! http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887323392204579073090614851288 -
What makes a hat expensive?
If you have a picture of the hat you want to reproduce then most of the hatters here can do an exact reproduction of it. Art Fawcett (Vintage Silohouettes) as done that for me on numerous hats. He also has a wide selection of colors and felt quality. I can't think of any new production hats I... -
What makes a hat expensive?
I have seen pictures of Alan's hat and it is beautiful. I just never really thought Vicuna was similar to standard wool. It will be interesting to hear his response. Thanks. -
What makes a hat expensive?
Steve, I have never held a Vicuna hat. I would think Vicuna wool would be a finer felt than regular wool. Is that correct or is the difference in how the hat is manufactured?
