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Are You Ready for Felt, Yet?
In the spirit of Labor Day, and the arrival of what was once the end of straw season... Those of you who, like me, are confined to straw hats all summer because you can't handle the warmth of felt in the warmer months; Do you ever get to a certain point when, no matter how nice your straw...- Not-Bogart13
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- Forum: Hats
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Question/Advice
A snap brim, when "at rest" or while stored, has the same even upward curve all around. Then, the wearer pulls the front down, or "snaps" it. A snap brim is just stiff enough to give the brim some spring, to go up and down easily. Too stiff, and it won't move. Too floppy, and it...- Not-Bogart13
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- Forum: Hats
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Question/Advice
For the upward flap, you'll probably want a hat with some body to it, so I think the Folder will be too soft. A hat with a snap brim would have to have the brim reshaped using steam or water. The stiffener in the brim will reset when the brim cools, helping to hold it in place. If that...- Not-Bogart13
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Um, board tech help?
I'v e had the same problem as DarkAudit since I joined. I've been here on five different computers, running various Windows versions, using Explorer, Netscape, and even on a Mac with Firefox and Safari. All do it fairly quickly. I asked about itonce, long ago. Right or wrong, I was told to...- Not-Bogart13
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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FS: "VS" Montecristi 7 1/2
This hat is killing me. If the brim were a little narrower, I'd be all over it. It's perfect in every other way, but every time I get a 3 inch straw, I end up reselling it because I look like an Amish farmer. :( It's my face, the beard. [huh] Somebody must want this beauty!- Not-Bogart13
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- Forum: Classifieds
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REQUEST FOR AFTER ACTION REPORTS: New Old Stock (NOS) vs. Used vs. Modern
Have you had any problems? One - I don't have MORE!!! Was the felt what you expected? I did not have expectations, but very pleased. How is it holding up? Perfectly. Is the sweatband surviving regular use? It is handling my sweaty head just fine! How does your Johnnyphi compare to the used...- Not-Bogart13
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How to make a Newsboy not so puffy
If you mean that you want a floppier hat, rather than one that tends to "sit at attention" because the material has so much structure, I have two suggestions. First is use; wear the heck out of it, wash it/have it cleaned, get it wet, roll it up, etc. Second, the floppiest brand new newsboys I...- Not-Bogart13
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- Forum: Hats
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3 Hats for Sale!
The Canvas hat is sold. Only the white Dobbs remains.- Not-Bogart13
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- Forum: Classifieds
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3 Hats for Sale!
I'm afraid not. I am a 7 1/2. :( I'm not selling these because of fit, I'm just not wearing them. [huh]- Not-Bogart13
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- Forum: Classifieds
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Hat shops in Philly
Oscar's a great guy, and he clearly enjoys his work. Good to see some work go his way. :eusa_clap- Not-Bogart13
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3 Hats for Sale!
Bump. The White Dobbs and the canvas are still available.- Not-Bogart13
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- Forum: Classifieds
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Black Optimo Milan For Sale
You'd be surprised how handy a black straw hat can be. It makes almost no difference in the sun, either.[huh]- Not-Bogart13
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- Forum: Classifieds
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"I could never pull off X"
In terms of generalities, I agree that anyone can pull off a hat, if they like it. But that's like saying anyone can pull off wearing a blazer. A specific hat, though... that's another story. Some styles of ANYTHING don't work well on certain people. You need to match physical and...- Not-Bogart13
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need some ideas for my first ART hat
That last drawing looks like a classic in the making. Personally, for felt color, I think nothing darker than Whiskey. It seems that lighter colors would flatter it more. I can't explain why, it;s just a gut feeling. [huh] I'd love to see it in Blue Smoke, Powder Blue, or Pecan. But the...- Not-Bogart13
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need some ideas for my first ART hat
Well, Art can help a lot with brim and crown height advice. Send him pictures of yourself with and without a hat on. As for the other details, it's all a matter of personal taste. I love wide ribbons and bound edges. What you should do it browse around the Art Fawcett Hall of Fame...- Not-Bogart13
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How to inccrease the pinch on a fedora
I have to say 'no' on using clamps. Hands only. If you're afraid of getting bored, do it while watching tv.- Not-Bogart13
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Straw Homburg??
Hey, it's been a while! Good to see you around again. I wish I had a use for a straw Homburg. I always liked your Dobbs.- Not-Bogart13
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- Forum: Hats
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Straw Homburg??
I have to agree with undertaker. The Senator looks close to a bulls eye!- Not-Bogart13
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