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  1. boushi_mania

    Post New Hats Here!

    Thanks! I was a bit worried about how well it would suit me, but it was even better than I'd hoped. Actually, it looks a lot like the Deckard MD-1, only with smaller overall proportions. Perfect for a wide-brim-averse guy such as myself. "Easily", however, is a matter of opinion. After I...
  2. boushi_mania

    Post New Hats Here!

    New hat - p2 So, as a follow up to this post, I've gone ahead and modified the crown into a relaxed diamond with a tighter pinch in front. It wasn't too hard to do, and now the felt is much more pliable on top—apart from the spots that formed the ridges of the C-crown, which are still a bit...
  3. boushi_mania

    Post New Hats Here!

    My first fur-felt hat So, my very first fur-felt fedora, purchased through Bencraft, came in the mail yesterday. Seeing how I favor a lower crown and shorter brim, I settled on Stetson's modern reproduction Whippet. I probably could have gone lower / stingier, but for my first fur-felt, I...
  4. boushi_mania

    Anello by Borsalino?

    All right... ordered an Ashland in Caribou, size 7 1/4. I'll be sure to take some pictures when it arrives...!
  5. boushi_mania

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Looking good, as always. What model Borsalino is that?
  7. boushi_mania

    Anello by Borsalino?

    I'm still leaning toward the Ashland in Caribou. I may also be getting a newsboy cap when I finally make the purchase. (My girlfriend decided that I should choose myself rather than leaving it to her, so she's basically given me a price range inside of which I can get anything I want. Takes the...
  8. boushi_mania

    Who Makes a Nice Pea Coat?

    From the looks of it, the "Classic" model has an extra row of buttons, welt pockets instead of slash, and a one-piece back. Personally, I think the "Navigator" model is both classier and more of a classic look, but your mileage may vary.
  9. boushi_mania

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Yep. It's like that, but also has instructions for dry-cleaning (which puts it at the turn of the Fifties, according to the Peacoat Dating thread). http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz258/julianinjapan/Misc/IMG_2761.jpg
  10. boushi_mania

    Vents & Vests on Golden-Age Suits...

    I'm still pretty new here, so I apologize if this has been brought up before, but after browsing the fantastic collection of Golden-Age catalogue images, I've got two questions: None of the suit jackets appears to have any vents in the back. Was that the standard back then, or was a...
  11. boushi_mania

    Spotted an interesting hat at a Japanese thrift shop

    So, this evening, riding my bike home from work, I stopped in a secondhand shop in Sayama in order to scout out possible finds. (As I detailed in another thread, it's how I got a very nice 1950-ish peacoat for cheap.) This time, I saw, sitting among the usual crop of sewn wool stingies, an...
  13. boushi_mania

    Who Makes a Nice Pea Coat?

    More specifically, Sterlingwear of Boston is the official supplier of peacoats to the U.S. Navy. They're not the same exact fabric as vintage, but they're reasonably priced and more authentic (in terms of purpose, at least) than the various fashion brands' versions. It's the same exact model as...
  14. boushi_mania

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Back from the tailor! I just got back from the tailor, so here are a few courtesy shots. The whole thing. Please disregard any hanging laundry peeking in from the sides; it was raining yesterday. The buttons. The orange thread is gone, replaced by a more tasteful color. Back seam, then...
  15. boushi_mania

    Anello by Borsalino?

    To be honest, I'm not really a huge fan of the "Indiana Jones" look, either. lol
  16. boushi_mania

    Anello by Borsalino?

    Thanks a lot. That's good to know. But, er... how exactly does one go about using said coupon in an online order?
  17. boushi_mania

    Anello by Borsalino?

    That's exactly the point I was making. For me, 2" – 2 1/4" is the "sweet spot" in terms of brim width. I have nothing against wider styles, but they just don't work on me. It's not my goal to look like some guy trying to pull off wearing a classic-look hat; I want the hat to work for me...
  19. boushi_mania

    Anello by Borsalino?

    All right, then; I think I'll do that. ...Or not. I guess 15 posts is not the threshold for sending PM's, after all.
  20. boushi_mania

    Anello by Borsalino?

    I'd already been moving away from the Anello in my consideration since a number of other members voiced their support for different models. If I do end up getting a Borsalino, I'd say that the San Remo is likely to be it. At the same time, I'm leaning towards the Stetson Ashland; the Temple...
  21. boushi_mania

    Anello by Borsalino?

    I see. An anecdote does not a statistic make, but on the other hand, I'd hate to be the repeat occurrence that starts to show a pattern. The cost to return a defective hat would completely eliminate the advantage in price from this particular shop. So, I suppose the question is this: if I...
  22. boushi_mania

    Anello by Borsalino?

    About the hat, or the proposal? :p
  23. boushi_mania

    Anello by Borsalino?

    So, I was leaning towards pulling the trigger on the Borsalino San Remo, and then I saw this deal. Including priority shipping to Japan, the total comes to $120.50. I think... I think I'm gonna take the plunge. I guess I'll just have to ask my girlfriend for the other one for Christmas. (As it...
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