Mario, I liked to kid myself that I was the only Lounge member that knew about Collectors Weekly, and that nobody else could see the cream of the Ebay crop with a quick glance at the website. I guess the cat's out of the bag. lol
Redwood, I have your hat's twin, albeit in 7 1/4, and I am in total agreement with your assessment. No one seems to know anything about the Royalist brand, but I daresay it's the best felt I own - it's the only one I leave open crowned, as it will take any crease I want with ease. While I...
That is indeed Tom if you are referring to my avatar. Since you are the 100th person to identify Tom, you win $100!!! (disclaimer: you can collect this on March 5, 2010 at 6am on the corner of 9th and Hennepin, but only if it's raining.)
Sam, that last bit about them shrinking a couple good hats is more of a horror story than your original thread-starter! It hurts just hearing that one...
You did really well for $37 bones! I'd play with the crease a bit and see what a center-dent, diamond, and teardrop look like in that nice felt. Congratulations!
I'm sure most would say 100% beaver is of the highest quality felt, but there's also nothing wrong with high quality fur felt. If you go vintage, I believe you would be pleased with fur felt. I have a Stetson Royal Deluxe that is fantastic felt, and not beaver.
Yeah, I was sandbagging a little bit. I've seen that Mallory before, and it's a sweet lid! Should you happen to proceed me in that inevitable meeting with the boatman, and may that day be none to soon, please feel free to will that Mallory to Chinaski if you happen to become enamored of a...
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