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Donegal vs. Harris?
I barely know tweed from a pilly towel, so I can't figure this one out. I see some tweeds identified as "Donegal" others as "Harris" and most as nothing in particular. What the skinny?- Not-Bogart13
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- Forum: Suits
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Dressing up or down?
I've made the mistake in both directions, and the scorn in people's eyes (if it's there) is about the same amount. But I much prefer to be hated for besting everyone then being looked down upon as a slob. I say, if one must err, err on the side of "well dressed," rather than dressy. In...- Not-Bogart13
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Microfiber?
I would say it depends on the source, as with most things. With you're find, it probably doesn't matter, but I would stick with brands that have a good rep. The main upside I have found is that it repels stains and spills very well. I've worn microfiber pants in June and didn't really find...- Not-Bogart13
- Post #4
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Are 71/2 Size vitage Hats Harder to Find?
I can say, honestly, they are not very common. One's tastes and spare time have a lot to do with it. If you have loads of time to search, or you happen to like the Stetson Open Road, or stingy brims, your luck will be slightly better. There are those who will insist, "they are there if you...- Not-Bogart13
- Post #5
- Forum: Hats
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Do you see your Indy hats as "formal" or "casual" hats?
I would say, provided it is kept clean and all, an Indy hat can be both. It's a classic brown-on-brown fedora, which is the kind of thing that blends with whatever you're wearing. Sort of like the tan trenchcoat. There's no way to go wrong. I think your feelings are mainly because you...- Not-Bogart13
- Post #8
- Forum: Hats
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My Akubra's Too Big
Seed; Akubra's do not run small! The shrinking is really more of a conforming. Akubra's softer hats (Federation, Stylemaster, etc.) sometimes run slightly large and shrink, as well as change shape, until they fit right. Then, they seem to stop. I don't know how or why, but they do. [huh]...- Not-Bogart13
- Post #15
- Forum: Hats
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So, what happened with the bound-edge Nostalgia?
Title says it all, really. This project seemed to evaporate right around the time I thought we would see them available.- Not-Bogart13
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- Replies: 48
- Forum: Hats
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My Akubra's Too Big
Skip the foam strips they give you. Go to a craft store and buy a sheet of craft foam. It'll look thinner, but it doesn't compress. Cut strips and slip them under the leather sweatband. Do NOT use glue of any kind. Then, wear the hat as much as you can. Within 6 months, you'll be pulling...- Not-Bogart13
- Post #8
- Forum: Hats
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Custom hat or Akubra?
Adventurebilt. And Art Fawcett, as long as it's not a light color or particularly dressy in design.- Not-Bogart13
- Post #24
- Forum: Hats
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Custom hat or Akubra?
Art's hats are made of beaver felt, which will hold out the rain longer, and will suffer less for it, than a rabbit felt (as in Akubra). As I say, as long as the felt itself does not get physically harmed (rips, holes, other disasters), the hat can be kept alive for decades with a little...- Not-Bogart13
- Post #23
- Forum: Hats
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Akubra Delays
I ordered one of those "3-month wait" hats, which is due in Feb. I know that Akubra shuts down for a while near the holidays, and I see these kinds of threads every January. Simple fact is, delivery times will depend upon what's sittingin the warehouse, what models get cranked out first upon...- Not-Bogart13
- Post #19
- Forum: Hats
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Custom hat or Akubra?
I'm not the type to turn people away from Art's hats, even when discussing durability. They can handle it. Trust me, I know (but not on purpose)! But I also understand not wanting to endanger a high-price item. I find, for me, that a really good hat like Art's and my AB's (also in that price...- Not-Bogart13
- Post #17
- Forum: Hats
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No Color Sense - Help Please
My instincts tell me that you'll be fine, especially since the felt looks a touch browner (and richer) in person. That said, I also agree with feltfan. Tell Art your plans and see if he agrees. He has experience with more than just hats. ;)- Not-Bogart13
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- Forum: Hats
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NOOB Question
All the new guys ask that. We are trying to stop using that because there is no reason, and just confuses people. :rolleyes:- Not-Bogart13
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- Forum: Hats
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NEWS BOY CAPS
That's one of the reasons I went with Hatpeople in the first place. I'm liking the Hanna's I've been seeing, too. UWS Cowboy; As far as I know, they can get wet safely. Just avoid heat-drying and frequent soakings.- Not-Bogart13
- Post #270
- Forum: Hats
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Where'd Cheney get his hat?
WEEGEE is the only man I know with the guts to rock a red hat on international television! lol Seriously, though, I missed that part.- Not-Bogart13
- Post #41
- Forum: Hats
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What Federation for Khaki Trench?
My inclination would be one of the Fawns (Deluxe or standard), because I find the brown Federations look more rugged, while the fawn ones look a bit classier. However, some people don't like to match too closely. If you're afraid of being monochromatic, then I would say the Deluxe in Brown...- Not-Bogart13
- Post #5
- Forum: Hats
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Knox Premier in Size 7½ up for auction!
Conservative, but nice. I'll hazard $55.- Not-Bogart13
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- Forum: Classifieds
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NEWS BOY CAPS
Since the Newsboy topic is so hot right now, and the issue of the Extra Full Cut keeps coming up... I decided to play around with my Hatpeople cap in front of the computer's camera and show off some of the fun one can have with all that fabric...- Not-Bogart13
- Post #264
- Forum: Hats
