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The Conversion Corral
Yes, it's an early 20th century C&K (Knapp-felt, I think, but no proof), soft felt. I left it open crowned at Justin's request, and punched his initials in it. I found it at an antique store in Monterey in bad shape & dirty, with no sweat, but sound. I posted it & Justin contacted me. I... -
The Conversion Corral
Finished Justin's hat. I'll put it in the mail today, Splintz! -
Western, anyone?
Well, I meant to refer to a cow-boss type hat like the OR - a shorter brimmed cowboy hat. -
Difference between the Stetson Stratoliner and The Open Road
Late to this conversation, but I have both OR & Strats. I agree with most of what I've read (although I did not read every post). I will add a couple of things, maybe already mentioned. First, Strats varied. I have an early one (1940's, I believe) with a wide brim like an OR (2 3/4), and a... -
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Post New Hats Here!
PS, I'm coveting that wide brimmed Rainbow! It's possibly had a ribbon replacement though? I've been looking for a wide brimmed one while I have 2-3 shorter brimmed Rainbows. Please PM if interested in a swap for an appropriate hat. I've got some good candidates to choose from. Some are... -
Western, anyone?
I get that look even here in far Northern California, much of which is still cattle, forest & other agricultural country. I like to wear a cattle baron or real cowboy hat with a suit. Then, change to a different cowboy hat or a fedora 1/2 way through the day or when on an errand out of the... -
Photos of hatters tools
Humanshoes, I love the inventiveness on the heater for the flange bag. I may follow suit ("I know a good idea when I steal it"). I can't really tell from the photo, but wonder if you'll have enough weight. Of course, you may iron first, which would help. I've been following Major Moore's (I... -
Western, anyone?
I'm still doing a pre-pro word of mouth pricing model, so it probably wouldn't have too been much anyway by comparison to the professional hatters among us, but given the shipping and your affliction/affection for wide brims, it somehow didn't seem fair ;-). Also, I'm 1/4 Portuguese myself... -
The Conversion Corral
Thanks fellas, I'll finish the little stuff tonight (maybe at lunch) and get it off to our patient patriot. TJ: "I like it! I like it a lot!" Your skills are increasing at breakneck speed. Better get a shingle... -
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Western, anyone?
Sorry to hear about the budget problems Joao. At least your Portagee hatter isn't charging you for the ribbon work ;-). -
Photos of hatters tools
That was not an option on Justin's C&K. It was 2 1/4 inch black ribbon (25 lignes). Best match in my cupboard was same size charcoal grey. Fun bow to build: -
The Conversion Corral
PM me if you want, I'll do it. Here's Justin's hat, nearly done, needs liner stitched in, sweatband bow & hatband tacked, but close enough to taste & looking pretty good to my eye... -
Western, anyone?
Joao, The peaked crown (Centerfire?) is actually quite a traditional crease here, although it is not that commonly seen anymore. As noted, I have a Stetson Nutria Quality western with this crease. You can see one in this 1948 Stetson Ad featuring then-common western creases: And in this... -
Western, anyone?
Joao, my friend, you sound grumpy today. Are you having wide brim withdrawals, or is it still just sympathy pains for Bowlerman's hat? ;-) -
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Western, anyone?
Thanks. I've never made one quite like this before, but I do have an old Stetson Nutria with a similar peak. The multiple-level gullet is my own flair. It had a box crown originally. I like the low-crown 50's hats, but I also like my hat to sit down a little further on my head than the box... -
Western, anyone?
Here's a fine new blue-grey 1950's Resistol Western I bought on eBay with some bad stains. A little Scout, brushing, a good hat sponging & recreasing, and it's looking good to me. What do you fellas think? -
Photos of hatters tools
Estate sale thread rack & thread. The thread may not all be useful, but the rack will help me stay organized. -
Photos of hatters tools
Updated photo of most of my vintage ribbons. This probably pales in comparison to some collections. -
Photos of hatters tools
Yours does look remarkably like the dust brush, and my hat brushes do curve the same direction (so as to brush counter clockwise with the nap), so I think you've correctly puzzled this out. In my experience hat brushes (except for what Ermatinger calls "stiff brushes") are soft bristled so as...
