I have a couple of the wool felt Indiana Jones hats (see one below). You can get them for about $45 plus shipping at several places online. They are fine everyday hats on the lower end of the price range, but I wouldn't buy a fur felt IJ brand. There are a lot of better-quality hats out there...
#2 clippers buzz the sides right off. I keep the top a little longer (but not much) and pulled straight forward. More or less a George Clooney cut from the 90's, according to my wife. When I take my hat off, I just run my hand through the top, a quick swipe back and then to the front. Hat head...
Just got in a hat I bought off Ebay, and the ribbon is wrinkled -- rolled down around part of the top and a couple of creases. I need suggestions on how to fix this.
Ebay
I just started trolling Ebay a couple of weeks ago. It does seem that 7 3/8 (my size) is harder to come by in vintage than smaller sizes. Stick with it, though. There are some out there.
Found this western Akubra for sale:
http://www.rustyzipper.com/shop.cfm/rz/viewpartnum~76708-A6200/backtorow~14/maxshow~20/startshow~1/SIZE~/ERA~ALL/TYPE~Accessories%20-%20Hats/SEARCH~/GENDER~Mens/PRICE~ALL/SITE~rustyzipper/76708-A6200.cfm
Welcome
First, welcome. Where in Tennessee are you located?
I found the thread "Felt Hat Basics" very helpful in getting started. On fit, Matt writes,
"FOR THE FIT OF A HAT
"You want a hat that doesn't bind when worn... something you don't have to tug off your head as with time such a...
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