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    What hat are you waiting for today?

    Just ordered a Kentucky Smith Safari Edition panama from Brent Black. Order is still processing, but from what I hear, it should take about a month to arrive. No rush (summer is not going anywhere...). Still, hope the hat arrives by Straw Hat Day.
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    WISH LIST

    Figures that there would already be a defunct thread for a wish list. That Truman & Jacobson hat does seem to be the holy grail of vintage hats.
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    WISH LIST

    Maybe you missed buying a hat on last season's go-around, or maybe you find yourself between hat seasons. Or maybe you're waiting for that custom hat to become available again. For me, I currently have two hats on my wishlist. The first is unclear to resurface again. The hat is the JJ Hat...
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    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    My Classic Boater from Lock & Co. Hatters arrived today. This is the most "vintage" style boater hat that I could find sold new. It has a 2 1/2 inch brim, a 3 inch crown, and is made from sisal straw. Here are some pictures: The straw on this hat is extremely thick, which adds a considerable...
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    What hat are you waiting for today?

    After searching in vain for a "vintage" style boater hat, I found the only one available new: the Lock & Co. Classic Boater. Put it on order today. Coming over from the great UK.
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    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Wore my Carbon Grey Akubra Stylemaster in a blizzard today. Hung it up to dry. It's in perfect condition now. The bandwork was done by me from grosgrain ribbon (I've gotten much better at it by now).
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    My Year-End Hat Modifications

    Just wanted to post an update on my hatband modifications. I recently ordered some 1 1/2 inch grosgrain ribbon from Amazon to create some interchangeable hatbands. Here are the results: Akubra Stylemaster Carbon Grey (White Ribbon, Single Bow): Akubra Stylemaster Federation Navy (Silver...
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    My Year-End Hat Modifications

    Thanks for the tips on swirling. I actually have more of a problem with creases in the hatbands. The Panama Hats Direct bands arrived folded, so I have to steam the creases out after applying the hatband.
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    My Year-End Hat Modifications

    In this thread, I will be posting my year-end hat modifications for basically my entire hat collection. If this thread needs to be moved, please do so. Armed with a glue gun, double-sided tape, hatbands from Panama Hats Direct, and a pocketknife, I have added new hatbands to most of my hats...
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    What hat are you waiting for today?

    The special edition is Stetson Royal, as far as I can tell. Currently awaiting a callback from USPS regarding the delayed package.
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    What hat are you waiting for today?

    I'm currently waiting for a Stetson Stratoliner Special Edition in True Blue from Delmonico Hatter. Package is currently delayed by USPS (In Transit, Arriving Late w/ No Location). Mail delivery is strange sometimes. I'm also thinking of posting a thread detailing my year-end hat modifications...
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    Ask a question, get an answer

    Does anyone know where you can buy boater-width (2") grosgrain hat bands with bow in solid colors (preferably brown)? The best I can find is 1 3/8" width. Thanks.
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    Akubra Overload

    Just purchased an Akubra Federation IV in Tawny Fawn from HatsDirect in a size 59. Apparently my head has shrunk considerably from a 61 in the last 6 months. It only dawned on me one day when I wondered why all my hats fit loose...
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    Ask a question, get an answer

    Turns out Bon Clique Bon Genre canceled my order due to US customs restrictions on package size. Therefore, I will be purchasing the most uncrushable hat box material: pure plastic. :cool: This is a 19"x15"x7-3/4" storage box for ~$11. I decided on this type of box as an alternative to a hat...
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    Ask a question, get an answer

    Well, I just went ahead and ordered one $10 hat box from Bon Clique Bon Genre as a test. If it does not have the crown support ring, I actually have one or two hat rings left over from standard shipping boxes that I use as stands. Beyond those, its off to the craft store, I guess.
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    Ask a question, get an answer

    Actually, that's why I need 7 new boxes. The cardboard boxes that I have are collapsing, and skewing the shape of the brims. Although, I didn't use a plastic bag. Great minds think alike, eh?
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    Ask a question, get an answer

    I am in the market for cardboard hat boxes with crown inserts, such as the ones shipped by Delmonico and JJ Hat Center. However, the only supplier offers overpriced boxes ($25): https://ultrafino.com/products/ultrafino-hat-box $25 is overpriced for me because I require 7 of them. o_O Also...
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    Show us an old photo of you under a felt hat when you were young!

    I don't have an old photo, and neither is this hat made of felt. However, I was cleaning out the attic the other day, and I came across a costume fedora I wore to a Halloween party when I was ~16. The hat feels as it was made from cardboard. It fits perfectly.
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    Post New Hats Here!

    I guess I mispoke on that. It is a grosgrain ribbon. I'll keep that in mind.
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    Post New Hats Here!

    Here is my take on the Stetson Lassiter that I ordered. The Stetson Lassiter is a wool-felt fedora with a bound 2 1/4 inch brim, and a standard center crease. It's the only True Blue fedora made by Stetson with a standard fedora band. It is unlined, has a ribbon sweatband, and does not ship...

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