Hi Ole - no numbers on the flange. The crown block is very straight-sided and doesn't have quite as much fore-aft taper as my dodgy compact camera suggests - it should be good for re-blocking. Thanks again, Richard
Crown and brim block (spotted by a certain Danish fellow). A few minor surface cracks, but basically solid.
The brim block will be good for almost all of my hats, the crown block good for about 50% of my hats, but I'm now on the hunt for a US 7 3/8 for those with a thicker sweat or are...
David - lovely Strat to start the day.
Charlie - that's a nice thrift store find!
Perry - great Sweater and new hat :)
Miami - lovely Marathon
Sam - great looking CRM
Alan - lovely little black number
Mike - very nice too.
Joao - How do they expect to recognize you without a western? ;)
There seems to be a recent influx of new old stock Canadian made Biltmores cropping up on ebay. I found a couple of Homburgs in my size for very reasonable prices with unusually reasonable overseas shipping costs too:
The Canadian made ones seemed pretty decent quality for modern production...
Ron - sounds like it's found a good home. It's not my cup of tea, but I'm glad people collect street fashion. Let us know if Bencraft can confirm the maker.
Lovely Moeckel Steve. A beautiful bit of history.
Jeff - the Falcon Park looks great.
Robert - the Danway looks lovely.
Garrett - beautiful hat in an interesting looking location.
g.d. - Very nice Borso
Charlie - is there more than your head poking out of the snow? ;) Lovely VS.
Harv - the...
Thanks for all the comments on yesterday's Tawny Fed - it's probably my second favourite hat after the one I wore today (don't tell my other hats though ;) ).
Panizza President from RMR's old stock:
Andy - the sharpest snow shoveller I've seen :)
Perry - Lovely looking Knox
Quite a transformation Josh, but we need a head shot ;)
David - Lovely Tumwater hiding under that snow.
Alan - You could keep the county clear of snow with that brim ;) Great fun.
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