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gave my vintage Stetson a naptha bath...
ergo the name of my company: AD HOC -
H?ºckel Hats
Bud! The hat looks great- you've taken probably the best photo of a black hat I've seen lately-exposure/background/sky all just right. And don't smile. Douglas doesn't. I posted an avatar kinda smiling and my wife fell down laughing- "boy-it's a good thing those folks don't know you. Get that... -
A DeanGlen original...
Yesss....you solved a vexing problem-how to get the fur to settle down after nearly steaming it to death, stretching it within a cm. of it's life, and then threatening it with banishment to ebay if it didn't straighten out...SHAVE THE SON OF A GUN!!! asked the wife " ah dear, if you're going to... -
Brooks Brothers Hat
I've had an older Brooks Brothers Fedora for about 20 yrs., long before I got really hooked on hats. Fine, smooth felt, great form, doesn't give the mfg., but does have tons of reorder info., model numbers, references both on the sweatband and underneath-in two places. Simply top-quality... -
(Updated) Hat report from WDW
Take the hat. That's why you bought it-isn't it? Besides, you'll look so dashing... -
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Hat tipping of a different kind.
I agree with Scotrace-note to the employee, at best; myself-I'd make a point of thanking the fellow in person, quietly. We never know what policy is in a place that we don't own. Keep da boss in da dark-they work better that way, and neither you or the employee have been colored with a... -
Borsalino
Ben- welcome to FL! wonderful hat, I'd follow John's advice and simply brush it, keep it out of strong direct sun ( not likely in UK), and don't keep it in dark damp places-mildew likes old hats, as do moths- a few cedar chips in a hatbox helps. Very nice acquisition, wear it well, and more... -
A DeanGlen original...
Whoa there!! Dean, what are you doing out there in the snowbelt? I want one too! That's one fine looking hat-BCF stock? fill us in with some photos- the ribbon/bound edge combo are really striking; you're making giant strides-congratulations on work well done!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap -
Cultural Significance of the fedora?
haglunde- a few more thoughts on research- costume design, millinary design and history ( lot of books on millinary-women's hats), look to Gentleman's Quarterly, Esquire; those two pubs. have been around awhile and do address some good topics; see if there is anything in "Classic Style"- our... -
My new [old] No. 1 Quality Stetson "The Wildcatter"
I'm with Dean on this one- the lack of taper really makes the hat stand tall, as it were; I'm trying to figure a way to gently stretch a few hats and not grow a taper- I'm a straight-sided kind of guy- or, if miracles do happen, the exact hat your showing with a reverse taper would suit... -
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Cultural Significance of the fedora?
OK!!! Time for everybody to rise & shine ! If this doesn't bring the brains out of hiding, I give up! I'm sure that Googling hats&history might start things rolling and there has to be volumes of literature devoted to the iconography of the Fedora in particular. What level of education are... -
so many hats
yeah, a much bigger bed!! great diversity; good too see a range of hats, makes it much more interesting than 30 of the same old thing (although I'd not mind a bedful of Borsalino's). Looks like you've really taken care of these guys- how do you store them? -
My Collection
Terrific Pilgrim!! and that Borsalino looks like butttah.... thanks very much for a much needed diversion-hats! what a little snow can do...:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap -
Hat Storage Advice
I've got a set-up somewhat similar to Bud's, with the difference being that my hats are hung on two vertical members, with Shaker-style pegs glued in at the proper intervals to hold the hats. To ensure that there isn't a line or bump created by the peg-wooden, about 3" long, I've wrapped... -
Hat Storage Advice
Now that's a tough one-not too long ago, any reputable joint would know how to treat a hat; these days, you are lucky if anyone offers to take your coat (and give it back); I do think that with the proliferation of hat wearers, staff will be retrained to handle the guests' belongings with... -
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Merged Hatter Thread
Thank you, MK, for remaining professional and steadfast throughout this public laundry-airing. Thank you for steering us forward-steady-and acknowledging the perils around the members that choose to remember that you're the captain of this vessel, and your years in the publishing business...- ideaguy
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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2 More Keepers...
The Champ, and still Champ!! Great hat-has it all for what it is, and it's a keeper. Great eyes. -
Borsalino Hat Museum Pictures
Bravo! The thing that excites me the most is the fact that there are so many true lovers of the form of the hat, as iconic object and sculpture for the outside of the head-the old saw "everyone's a critic" was never so true-we're simply using criticism in it's positive direction this time... -
Merged Hatter Thread
Hatters make hats. The rest of us wear hats. To lose the former deprives the latter of all the combined wisdom, history, kindness, and expertise that goes into the making of a hatter. Stop this palaver. Don't refer to hatters/vendors as "hucksters". That was an arrow looking for a target-IMO...- ideaguy
- Post #101
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Borsalino Homburg 7,3/8-7¬? in poor shape cheap
now that's new... Welcome to the Lounge, and keep those videos coming!!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap- ideaguy
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- Forum: Classifieds
