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  1. newturnofphrase

    Toppers Unite

    I've decided to sell my 1880s brown tip topper. This is just a heads up for anyone who might be interested. For more info, see the post I have in the classifieds section. http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?61200-RARE-BROWN-TOP-HAT-size-between-7-1-8-to-7-1-4
  2. newturnofphrase

    RARE BROWN TOP HAT size between 7 1/8 to 7 1/4

    I am selling this top hat I purchased about a month ago, because it's too small for me. In excellent condition: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220922824895#ht_500wt_1413
  3. newturnofphrase

    seeking a top hat

    If that's how it fits, then that's a great find, and if you ever resell it you'll probably get a huge profit! I was just going by the hat description, which says it's 22 1/2 inside, which is a 7 1/8-1/4.
  4. newturnofphrase

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    Thanks Meyser, there's almost no wear and/or tear that I can detect so either it's last 50 years or else it's been very very well preserved. The style of the brim curl/binding says to me that it's newer as well. I'm pretty happy with it, and as a result I think I'm going to sell my Knox derby as...
  5. newturnofphrase

    seeking a top hat

    Beautiful hat, and I didn't know borsalino made toppers! However, that's a 6 1/2... but that seems to be a different kind of measurement, as given the circumference measurement it's about 7 1/8 US size or maybe a half size larger.
  7. newturnofphrase

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    Thanks a lot! It was a risky buy, but it turned out to be good. Also, it's nice to know the money I spent went to charity.
  8. newturnofphrase

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    Here's a Dunn & Co bowler I bought. It came yesterday in the mail. Took a gamble on this eBay sale as it didn't feature many photos and the description was sparse: http://www.ebay.com/itm/350511830577?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_852wt_1189 Glad I did, as it takes the...
  9. newturnofphrase

    Where Can I Get Hat Repair In The United Kingdom ?

    Patey does reblocking. They might be able to help.
  10. newturnofphrase

    seeking a top hat

    Ton makes beautiful hats. The only problem with Ton's hats is they'll set you back about $900-1000 used, and $1600 new.
  11. newturnofphrase

    seeking a top hat

    I'm the same size as you, and I've been searching for one for a while. Silk top hats in 7 1/2 are really hard to find, and when they do turn up they tend to go for several hundred dollars on ebay. Your best bet is to buy a new fur melusine topper, which is what I finally gave up and did, and I'm...
  13. newturnofphrase

    Modern Whippet...

    Looks fine, though you need to bend down the front of the brim a bit more IMO. Look here:
  14. newturnofphrase

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    The "Tween" hat refers to the size being inbeTWEEN 7 1/2 and 7 5/8. This was a bit of a gimmick but it allowed them to sell a lot more hats. Your model looks like 1930s-1950s era. Try not to dent it at all, it's a Bowler! Here's a link to some useful info I found on Moore's hats...
  15. newturnofphrase

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    My understanding (from reading about the difference and having owned both fur and wool felt hats) is that fur felt is denser and thus more durable and long lasting. It is also more aesthetically pleasing relative to wool, with a smoother finish.
  16. newturnofphrase

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    you can't. It is indeed a great hat, and I recommend it for anyone who has a larger head size and doesn't want to shell out for a hit-or-miss ebay hat. The felt is extremely stiff, and the style is as good as Lock at a fraction of the price. Another reason to get a new Christys Bowler is that...
  17. newturnofphrase

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    Is that a new Christys' Bowler (as in, not vintage)? I recently purchased a new one myself, I was really pleased with the stylish brim curl and the quality of the felt/brim binding. Looks great on you man! Bringing it back...
  19. newturnofphrase

    Toppers Unite

    That would be my big fear also. Hat blocking is expensive too, especially if you have to send it overseas (50 sterling minimum in England, plus shipping there and back). If it sits a bit high, you might try ebay to find a larger size one in good shape for as much or less than the price of...
  20. newturnofphrase

    Toppers Unite

    Thanks, I'm really happy with it.
  21. newturnofphrase

    Toppers Unite

    That topper looks to be in excellent condition, great job! Did you get it on eBay? The brim is in particularly good condition, though it might do with a slight reshaping. I think it would be totally worth it to get the hat re-blocked, if it fits you, given that the silk is perfect and so is the...
  22. newturnofphrase

    Post New Hats Here!

    New melusine taller top hat from Christys London. Very fine hat, only reasonably priced hatter that still makes them. Posted this in the topper thread as well. Looking forward to wearing it around the holidays.
  23. newturnofphrase

    Ask a question, get an answer

    http://www.millerhats.com/accesories_index/case.html

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