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Another Borsalino.....
don't complain too loudly...a hat softer than my pocket Borsalino?? hmmm-I'd like one of those, please. Understand about the sweat, doesn't take the onus of responsible description from the seller, also the color-but all in all, I think you kinda hit a solid triple at the price; If it happens... -
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Just got this one...
nice hat . keep buying. it's good for you. ask my psychiatrist... -
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Stetson Playboy for sale....
well...if I did the wrong thing- my bad. sorry. rules are rules, and I don't make 'em.[huh]- ideaguy
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Stetson Playboy for sale....
Howdy folks! just thought I'd let all you fine small-headed guys (& gals) know that there's a Stetson Playboy on OFAS right now with a ridiculously low BIN price...size stated as 6 7/8; ck vintage hats. this has been a public service announcement:rolleyes:- ideaguy
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The finished Western
terrific job, all the way around:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap I've just picked out my next West goes East project, a Vintage Royal Stetson in a light, misty gray, white ribbon the crown is shorter than most, as is the brim, so it should be an easy tranition ( darn. cursed myself... -
Can you stretch a fedora?
Bud-just pulling on yr ear about bunk. I'd use a lot stronger than that...but back to hat stretching- you took a 7 up to a 7 3/8? last time I tried over 2 sizes the hat ended up in pieces. Howdya doit??[huh] -
Whippets
I've got a steel-gray Whippet with lighter gray brim edging, and a black ribbon; bought it perfect, wear it maybe 3 times a yr. keep it in da box. Vintage piece-50's according to the sales slip that came with it (!) and smmmooooth / crisp at the same time; really holds the snap-brim... -
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PORTIS SUPER-LUX 7 3/8 Long Oval for SALE or TRADE!
PM sent - hold that hat!!- ideaguy
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Can you stretch a fedora?
hey Bud! you said "bunk"?? are you sure of what that means?? "bunk"? -
At last, I got myself a heated hat stretcher!
Maj.Danger- I'm no expert by any means, I just have stretched a few (many) hats with mine. The first lesson I learned is that the sweatband will leave a mark of it's impression on the felt, if you leave the sweat in; if you do, you'd better lexol the daylights out of it, otherwise it'll curl... -
At last, I got myself a heated hat stretcher!
I've got one- wasn't in the best of shape, and lost it's cord, but... if you use plenty of steam on the inside of the hat, crank it just tight enough for the hat to fit , hit it with more steam (helps to have a "Jiffy Steamer"), quickly slip it on the form and then crank it quickly... -
Why my interrest in western hats
very nice indeed, having the Nutria quality embossed on the sweat. That little number would cost a pretty penny today-IF you could possibly find the felt and the hatter...closest I know of is Rich Rand, and he charges a bit; and you won't get those sleek lines, or the softened felt, either... -
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Stetson One Hundred
and you look happy as a clam....swimming in a bowl 'a chowdah at my favorite diner in Maine. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap -
Western hats
I've got a pile of Westerns. Most of them will be going to the block-starting with a Bailey 100X in a 7 3/8, NWT amazing hat; lotsa Stetsons, most decent vintage NOS, Resistols, etc. If anyone's got an interest in larger sizes(7 3/8- 7 1/2), and all in lighter colors, please PM me or email me... -
1940's Stetson Soveign for walking around town and an ensemble with it.
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Western hats
Rooster- that hat's perfect on you!! seen lot's of folks trying to pull that off- and you do it with such ease-feels great when you see someone who "gets it" and doesn't squawk about it . GREAT!!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap -
Buttery Brown Barbisio 7 1/4 stato bello!
erich- sent you a PM from my laptop, now on other machine-please respond ASAP if you could-use my email address. thanks very much m- ideaguy
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