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"The Society of Vagabonds"
As you should be! Are you going to give that one a 'porkpieotomy'? ;) -
My 3rd Hat from 'Bates' of Jermyn St
Just fine for a first attempt. The fine background choice will score points. :D Now that navy blue lid. Is it really navy or is it darker than navy. I have yet to land a really dark blue lid. -
Ask a question, get an answer
That's a good search but you will also need: - chest waders - a long rope '2 half hitched' to a tree and bowlined to your torso - a dog that understands "fetch help" ;) -
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Getting Rid Of CoOoTies
Someone has to do the dirty work. We patiently await your final judgment, Art. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Hard work + a little bravery = smashing style. :eusa_clap -
My 3rd Hat from 'Bates' of Jermyn St
Photography takes practice regardless of the subject. Fedoras certainly add their own complexity to the game. Getting the light right is one thing but given the multitude of angles and shadows presented by the lumps and dents in a fedora we have a very complex problem. I am no student of... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
I don't find it boaring at all. I appreciate your posts and posts from others showing what the better halves are covering their heads with. Having said that, you are quite the thread hog. :p lol -
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FEDERATION IV PROBLEMS...
Our friend, HATCO, has stated that Stetson uses powder in the felt finishing process to prevent the kind of mottling we are talking about in this thread. He also mentioned that he had seen mottling in Akubras. I'm linking this thread into Any questions for a hat seller and specialist in... -
Any questions for a hat seller and specialist in Akubras?
I'm posting a request for DMc and Rule17 to check out FEDERATION IV PROBLEMS... -
Pre- 1940s Stetson dress hats.
GWD. Just fabulous! :eusa_clap Can't wait to see the new lid, Scott. -
Steamer or kettle?
I borrowed a Jiffy steamer at a western shop a while back to rework a "paper straw" and a felt. I found the steam quite wimpy. I wonder if the thing was dirty and clogged up. The clerk said that it didn't get much use. -
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Oh my yes! :eusa_clap -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Too bad because you need one of those! -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Yawn... snore... Dreaming of cool hats in a cool hat... :eusa_clap -
Campdraft or Federation?
Good choice on the Campdraft, Seb Lucas. But if you ever decide to put a thin ribbon on the Fed, beware of Indycop. He might just pull you over so he can try it on. :rolleyes: lol -
Campdraft or Federation?
Both of these lids would be Akubra's Imperial felt. Go for the Campdraft since you wisely appreciate the bound brim. My tauny Campdraft has served me through hell, high water, low water, good and bad business decisions and it still fits. I have yet to notice how it works against hand...
