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Bows take a bow
I like the thin ribbon campaign style bow a lot. Esther, I love that bow - you seem to have a lot more leeway to get artistic with women's hats than with men's, generally. -
Bows take a bow
Bump. I really enjoyed reviewing this thread! Those early 1900 bows are now lodged as a really visually distinct style in my mind after having reviewed so many in one sitting. Terry, I love what you've done with your hats. I'm intimately familiar with some of these hats and had seen most or... -
parbuntal straw hats
Yes, eventually. I have a set of Optimo & fedora style Panama blocks & tippers and want to play. I'll save at least one for myself. I've been amazingly & unexpectedly lucky at finding these, but am always afraid I won't find another. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Love that high crown Terry. And the smile ;-) -
Hat Conversions and Refurbs by John Galt
Update: I mailed Rick's hats back today. Joao is now at the top of the list. -
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parbuntal straw hats
And without - same quality. Better tube - no provenance except a name in pencil on the end of the tube. -
parbuntal straw hats
Now the other two. One with military provenance (1946) and one without. Here's with: . -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Thanks Esther, it should - it's an early to mid 1950's hat by my estimate. Very light & thin felt, and somewhat rare. I re-creased it this am after finding it smashed under a hat box. Ugh! I like your hat too. You look lovely today! Having trouble with multi quote. Knotten wrote: "John, I... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Can't keep up with this thread, and don't really try. There is a wealth of great hats here guys! Here's my choice for the day, a Knox Vagabond King. -
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parbuntal straw hats
Here is the parabuntal from Cookie. It was a woman's hat and is large bodied. I've stripped off the hatband, which was made of the same material. The weave is very fine, and the body is exceptionally light and pliable. There is a wire in the brim, but there is plenty of brim. I expect that when... -
Photos of hatters tools
I believe it is identified & discussed in either the Ermatinger or Thompson book, or maybe one of the others. There are only a few, and they are generally available electronically without charge. Feel free to email me - my address is in the thread Terry started. -
Photos of hatters tools
Joao, I'll be emailing you. I don't want to burden this thread any further. -
Photos of hatters tools
I had admittedly gotten frustrated trying to get a good crisp foot in the reblocked hat, and had decided to make you a new fur felt hat rather than mess with that stiff wool body, but the brass band block and a little perseverance will out, I believe. I will still send you a from-scratch hat... -
Photos of hatters tools
Beautiful Nutria Quality, and it's looking like new again. Obviously your tools do work. One of the great things about making hats is that although there are lots of tools and they are certainly nice to have, you can make a perfectly serviceable hat with very few tools. The flip side of that... -
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Photos of hatters tools
Used my brass band block last night on a very stiff wool hat that had stubbornly resisted the creation of a good "foot" when flanging with a stretch block instead of a proper brass band block, and am very pleased with the difference. The stretch block has worked well for most hats, but this... -
parbuntal straw hats
Got lucky and found two more parabuntals. One from fellow lounger, Cookie, and one from an undisclosed source. When received & time allows, I will post photos. -
Western, anyone?
Terry, I love the hats, and I really like the bow on the fawn colored one. I'll call to discuss - I think it's a great vintage style bow for cowboy hats. The magenta & black is a great look too. -
Photos of hatters tools
Very nice! I believe it was Major Moore who said he'd sent his off to be powder coated upon receipt. Seemed like a good idea to me. I have a couple of shackles, including an electric one, but haven't used them yet either. Might put a roll on one of the cowboy hats I'm making for Joao if he's... -
Black Sheep Hat Works
Great design, great implementation. It's a pleasure to see something new done with such skill and attention to detail, and the "back story" makes it even better.
