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  1. frussell

    Best Fedoras for Tall Men

    What size are you Clawhammer? That's another issue entirely as far as shopping.
  2. frussell

    Best Fedoras for Tall Men

    Not just a matter of height, but build. I'm also 6'5", but not lanky at all, so stingy brims can look goofy on me, like Wimpy from Popeye. Having said that, it's also about what you feel confident in. Some big/tall guys can pull off just about any hat. Frank
  3. frussell

    Open Crown Stetsons: A Call (Plea) to Retailers!!

    I'm not sure if it's a shellac issue, as Josh maintains, or not. I know I've had it happen on softer, non-western Stetsons and Resistols that felt like they had very little stiffener in them, once they got rained on or hit with steam or water for shaping. On a side note, I've had some very...
  4. frussell

    Open Crown Stetsons: A Call (Plea) to Retailers!!

    Shame about the quality issues. That "spidering" is something I've encountered on every modern Stetson I've bought in the last 10 years or so. Not sure if that's pouncing, or just not great felt quality. It was really bad on the several Temple models I owned, and on the Nostalgia, which was...
  5. frussell

    Your needs and your A2

    I'll try to post photos soon Boyo. It's already gotten up into the 90s here several times, so not great leather temps, although we had a weird cold front come through and I wore it in the morning three days this week. Shoulder's still a bit off, but what the hell. Frank
  7. frussell

    Your needs and your A2

    I waited a long time to buy myself something as expensive as an Aero, and completely understand how some would not want to expose them to too much wear and tear at those prices. However, one of the reasons I was okay with parting with that much $$ was that I wanted something that could put up...
  8. frussell

    If I had to pick one girl from the golden era

    I always wondered how well my grandfather knew Clara Bow, she seems pretty intrigued with him in this photo, but I never asked him. Frank.
  9. frussell

    What Are You Reading

    "S," by JJ Abrams and Doug Dorst. More of a multimedia experience than an ordinary book, fun to read, but ultimately ambiguous and slightly disappointing, like most of Abram's work. I'm afraid I need a more definitive ending, if not in movies, then certainly when reading a book. Still pretty...
  10. frussell

    Beaver Fur Cowboy hat

    That's a hell of a hat. I wouldn't change a thing. If it fits, you scored a good one that will last a long time. My pure beaver cowboy hats have been tougher, softer, more resilient, and more comfortable than any blend of beaver/rabbit I've ever owned. Wear it in good health. Frank
  11. frussell

    The Curse of Indiana Jones

    I hear you, Tom. Unfortunately, at my size, I've always gotten a lot of "Hoss." Thankfully, younger folks don't know much about Bonanza, so that's starting to fade a little. With a high-crowned hat on, I'm approaching 6'8" or thereabouts, so most people keep their comments to themselves...
  13. frussell

    Coldest Weather I've been in

    Worf - as someone who used to ride horses a lot with dogs in tow, and has had to pull dogs out of many different kinds of dangerous situations, I can say I've seen none that had the presence of mind to bite onto a rescue object. They are panicked, even the smart ones, especially in cold water...
  14. frussell

    Would "Raiders" have been as popular if the character had been hatless?

    Thank God they didn't dress Indy in the high-waisted trousers Alan Ladd always seemed to be wearing, or we'd be lining up to buy bespoke pants and nipple cream to ease the chafing. I always associated the image with Charleton Heston in The Greatest Show on Earth, as mentioned here many, many...
  15. frussell

    Western, anyone?

    "And after viewing some of the accompanying posts, there are several misconceptions being promoted. The guy that said our hats are over priced and anybody spending more than 200 dollars is crazy. This shows a complete lack of knowledge in what goes into a great hat, and the properties of beaver...
  16. frussell

    6" Cap Toe Boots

    Retromoto - I've got a new pair of those same LL Bean "Engineer" boots. They are made by Chippewa, not sure if they were back in 1989, but they are still great boots. I love my Chippewas, have some higher ones in a similar style as well for horseback riding. I sold my Iron Rangers because...
  17. frussell

    Aero's Button Sleeve

    I also have fairly large hands, and don't have any trouble getting mine through the cuffs while buttoned on my Teamster. The button doesn't reduce the sleeve opening on mine, more of a cool-looking accessory. If it had a second button to make it tighter, like some shirts, that would be...
  19. frussell

    Western, anyone?

    Thanks for the review. I've had the same reservations. Great shapes, but crazy prices. Site is good bait, but seems more for costume/reenactments or SASS-type stuff. I pay over $200 for a cowboy hat, it better knock my socks off, and be ready for real work.
  20. frussell

    Dr. Martens Gram Brogue Boot 13/14

    All academic now, they got a bid on ebay. No longer for sale here. Thanks, Frank
  21. frussell

    Dr. Martens Gram Brogue Boot 13/14

    I agree, if they made them in the UK 14/US 15 like the other models I have, I'd have another pair in my size already. They're a little bit better put together than the modern 1460s as well.
  22. frussell

    Pre 1940s Stetson Westerns

    No surprise to my family, Alan. The Jewish branch of my family has been well documented in books with great titles like "Pioneer Jews!" They had trading posts in New Mexico and ended up as tribal governors of the Acoma Pueblo. To Donna - great find, and I also remember Marvin Zindler. He had the...
  23. frussell

    Dr. Martens Gram Brogue Boot 13/14

    Bump - lower price here than the eBay listing. Come on big feet.

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