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    WWII Jacket Accessories - Bells, Whistles & Tags

    Good point, Zohar. I believe ACME had some quality control issues in the '60s, especially with their TNT and dynamite-related products.
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    Another vintage hat....butchered

    Thanks, Dave. You're right. It's a Gibson J-45. The odd look of the bracing is due to the angle. If you look at it straight on, the bracing forms a centered cross. Because the bracing is centered, the label has to be placed off-center.
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    Another vintage hat....butchered

    Don't be messin' with the Three Stooges. Absolute comic genius. JP, I totally agree with everything you said. Very eloquently stated.
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    Another vintage hat....butchered

    I'm not a big fan of wide binding on the brim, but I'll have to admit that Adam on ebay is a nice looking hat
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    Art continues to please

    I agree. That hat looks great on you. Its a good example showing that you can't separate the hat from the wearer. Although there is an artistic aspect to how nice a hat looks by itself, a hat has no practical goodness unless it works for the wearer. And that one does!
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    Barber Shops

    I've been using an M3 "Turbo" for awhile (haven't figured out where they put the turbocharger, but I'm sure it's in there, somewhere). It is by far the best razor I have ever used. So now your're telling me they have one that vibrates? Woo-wee, I better not try it--it might be so good I...
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    EBAY ALERT FOR YOU BIG-HEADED GUYS!

    That is way cool, JP. Glad I could be of service. Why don't we both have a martini, stirred, not shaken?
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    Newbie from the UK says 'hello.'

    Welcome, Paddy! I've posted a little bit (and lurked a lot) over at the two jacket forums you mentioned. I have always been impressed with your reasonableness and level-headed viewpoints, not to mention your knowledge of A-2s and WWII. You will fit in great here. As you know, it gets a...
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    Briefcases

    Wow! I'm just glad Sharpetoys is gonna have "enough place" for his "Leitz file."
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    Prayers and happy thoughts, please.

    Will do, Robert.
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    EBAY ALERT FOR YOU BIG-HEADED GUYS!

    Glad to see you got it, J.P.
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    Seersucker suits

    I'm very familiar with Joe Bank. Some things to be aware of: 1. Ask about their corporate discount. I'm not sure if you have to own your own company or just work for one, but if you qualify, you get an additional 10 % off every purchase. 2. Never, ever buy anything not on sale. They...
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    All You Need to Know About Hat Etiquette

    JP, I've been meaning to ask that same question for a while. Thanks for bringing it up. And thanks, Andy, for the detailed answer. The last part, about when it's okay to wear a hat inside, is what I've always been confused about. For instance, in the Maltese Falcon, there's a scene in a...
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    New Hat For David

    David, that hat is YOU, no question about it. Snap down that front brim and you've got the much sought after "Cowboy Noir" look.
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    EBAY ALERT FOR YOU BIG-HEADED GUYS!

    Go to ebay and enter "vintage knox hat" (sorry, I don't have the slightest idea how to post a live link). Anyway, scroll down and you'll find a very nice charcoal Knox homburg in 7 5/8. Art should be able to stretch it some, if needed. Oh, and scroll down a little further and you'll see a...
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    The A-2 review

    I agree with everything Krunch said. I'll probably buy my next A-2 or G-1 from FS. The only real departure from aunthenticity in their "Historic" A-2, is the more modern fit (a little fuller). Since most of us are a little "fuller" than 20 year-olds in 1943, that may even be a good thing...
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    Got a 7x......cheap

    It just occurred to me, vintage-style hats are the perfect hobby, if old classic stuff is your passion. And if, like me, your bank account doesn't look like Bill Gates'. I have some interest in leather flight jackets (A-2s, G-1s) and also in vintage (generally 1950s) electric guitars...
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    Bow Ties

    I was extremely dense when I was trying to learn to tie a bow tie a few years ago. The "tying a shoe" analogy just didn't work for me (still doesn't--I just don't see it). Finally, with the help of diagrams similar to those Zohar posted, I figured it out. But not until I tied and tied and...
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    Andykev was right !!

    I don't usually go for the stingy brim look, but that one's a beauty!:eek:
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    Bow Ties

    I agree. I think only a very few men can pull off the bow tie look. No way to describe the guy who can successfully wear one, but I know 'em when I see 'em. BTW, the black or white formal bowtie works for everybody. If you ever have the chance to wear one with a dinner jacket, be sure to...

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