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  1. filfoster

    FIX A TOP HAT BRIM?

    Live Another Day! I am becoming less agnostic! The brim is now hard again, and has taken the proper 'curl'. I do not want to do this again anytime soon, although now I have a lifetime supply of denatured alchohol and so could. Thank you, Brad Bowers!
  2. filfoster

    FIX A TOP HAT BRIM?

    Mr. Lucky I just finished following Brad Bower's advice with the denatured alchohol (why so expensive? $9 a bottle?) and steam to fix the vintage Christy's of London topper. I was as nervous as a plastic surgeon working on a mob boss's girlfriend. I had to use a lot of alchohol (on the hat)...
  3. filfoster

    Straw hat with a suit...

    Torpedo's away! Torpedo: I have to give you envious props. You look perfectly natural and great in your vintage clothes and those great straw hats. Some people have an advantage that their appearance lends itself to certain clothing styles. This is a good example. You are obviously very...
  4. filfoster

    Pocketwatches

    Watch the watch Not to detour the thread but it is lamentable that the current generation disdain watches entirely, relying instead on their cell phones. What a shame.
  5. filfoster

    Anyone else drink Lophraig?

    Frag Yes, that's it! It brings back childhood memories of being locked in the maintenance closet. Happy days!
  7. filfoster

    Narrow Black Silk Bowtie

    Knot always Interestingly, the tie I provided the link to, has the hook and eye just behind the knot, or rather, at the rear edge of the knot so you cannot see it when worn. I thought that made it a little better than the pre-tied bows disdained here. Notice it being illustrated worn with a...
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    Rum Lovers - Good Quality Rums

    Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of Mt Gay, (yes, I am secure enough to drink it). No matter what brand, neat or with water or on the rocks, it tastes like a rubber band. How do I know? I have chewed rubber bands. I seldom do now-I have rum!
  9. filfoster

    Slippers

    Macaroni redux I am braced for new threads on snuff, silk hose vs wool and matching brocade vests and justacorps.
  10. filfoster

    Anyone else drink Lophraig?

    Cold Fraig I agree. Even water affects the kerosene taste for me.
  11. filfoster

    Narrow Black Silk Bowtie

    Tied up Now that I think on it... no. Oh the shame!
  13. filfoster

    Narrow Black Silk Bowtie

    The Tie that Binds I assumed so but thought it was worth a mention. I wear 'real' bowties too but I am a degenerate lowlife and admit I would wear a pretied one, (NOT a "CLIP ON"! even I have standards, just low ones) on occasion, especially with formal wear. It is my own childish rebellion...
  14. filfoster

    1937 Stingy Brim

    Mercury Theater That would also explain my hair loss
  15. filfoster

    Narrow Black Silk Bowtie

    Bound and tied I prefer to tie my own, now that I've bothered to learn how, but if you want a nice 'quick and dirty' tie that matches your description, here's one: http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/store/001222.php
  16. filfoster

    Brylcreem

    Groom and Clean I used this stuff years ago. I didn't think it was 'greaseless'. It was OK as a hair dressing but to my mind, no better than Vitalis or Brylcreem
  17. filfoster

    Pocketwatches

    Pocket pool I wear mine with the fob fastened to a belt loop, just stashed in the right trouser pocket. No one has worn a vest here since the mid-(19)'80's. But, it's Cincinnati. Perhaps they have come and gone many times since. Papers here tell of the demise of flared trousers and bell...
  19. filfoster

    Slippers

    Slippin away...sittin' on a pillow... I cannot ever imagine myself wearing these things but I salute the bravery of those who do and will. I will check this thread often. You are brave, brave men.
  20. filfoster

    The perfect movie

    Noir perfection I can easily appreciate Double Indemnity and many of the early Hitchcock films as contenders. I think The Third Man stands up so well to repeated viewing, even for 10-15 minute 'installments' is the attraction of the music, casting and the dramatically 'noir' time and...
  21. filfoster

    Toppers Unite

    Christie's Topper Just got the Christy's of London topper bought on ebay from a Canadian seller. Perfect fit for my 7 1/8 head. Beautiful silk plush without blemishes and nice tapererd crown 'waist'. The crown is a nice 6"+ high. The only problem is the brim has gone a bit flat from improper...
  22. filfoster

    Straw hat with a suit...

    Straw dogs Often seen in summer here in Cincinnati. Hope that does not 'kill' it for you.
  23. filfoster

    FIX A TOP HAT BRIM?

    ETOH I will use the alcohol sparingly on the brim. In me-self, maybe a bit more liberally.

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