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    This will make you proud!

    I'm a Viet Nam Vet (USMC 1964-1968} There is a web-site I would like for you to take a look at. It honors a U.S. Marine who recently received the Navy Cross for service in Iraq. Please send the link to everyone you can. I think that this type of recognition of our soldiers is...
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    1928 Boater

    He says its a Panama but we know it as a boater. http://cgi.ebay.com/PANAMA-HAT-1928-PORTIS-VINTAGE-EX-CND-REAL-ANTIQUE_W0QQitemZ8222310759QQcategoryZ2998QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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    The art of fitting faces

    THE ART OF FITTING FACES For The Tall SLENDER MAN: This type needs a style that (a) will not look "all hat" above his slender face, and (b) will break up the long lines of face and figure. He needs a tapered and not-too-high crown. If very tall, avoid extreme narrow brim. If medium height...
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    Great news for our European lounge members

    Now my fellow Fedora Lounge lurkers and posters you soon will have a new hatter in Europe!! Marc is a member here as well as COW. I think this is great news for our friends across the seas. :) Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, After years of reading, learning and practicing, my good friend...
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    stiffening up a Borsalino fedora's brim

    Hat stiffner Here you go. :) http://www.villagehatshop.com/hat_stiffener.html
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    Montecristi Panama Hats We ordered are on the way.

    I heard that alot of the hats we have ordered from PanamaBob are in or on the way. Great news for us Montecristi hat lovers. :cheers1: Root Beer Regards, Sharpey :cool2: :) :cool2:
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    Picture of Art

    Here are four Montecristi Panama hats that I bought from Panamabob and had Art Fawcett do the blocking and the trim. The ribbons are all different and the hats were hand blocked on Vintage blocks. The ribbons are all circa 1930s Vintage ribbon. Leather/Roan sweat bands were inserted and are the...
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    If you like Optimo's

    Love Optimo. I still think they make the finest Vintage style fedora in todays market. I love all of mine and there customer service is excellent. I got one coming any day now. :) :cool: :) Sharpey
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    WW1 Aviator Coat by J. Peterman Company

    J. Peterman Company. Has this WW1 Aviator coat on sale from $425.00 to $198.00. No size large. http://www.jpeterman.com/cgi-bin/sgdynamo.exe?UID=8428042708073737&HTNAME=htmljp-productsLastChance1429.html
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    Montecristi Panama hats. Is this true?

    Fervent hope that by making Montecristis available, we can help to keep this art form alive ? Is this art forum dying.? The weaving of straw hats has been practiced and perfected for over 400 years in the villages surrounding Montecristi, Ecuador. Yet today, there is a real danger that this...
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    Montecristi Panama A real collector.'s Piece A nice Finders fee paid!!

    Be Nice I could use you guys wisdow or contacts!! :)
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    Which Boater would you buy??

    Here is two boater Straws from two company's First Baron Hats. 3.5 inch crown Brim 3 inch's Cost $82.00 Shipping $22.63 {A rip off to me} Total $104.63 http://baronhats.com/straw_boater.htm Top Hatter Co. Hat Two. 4 inch crown. So the crown is a 1/2 taller brim is the same 3...
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    (KNIVES) Let's see some sharp pointy objects

    Do you have an edge? You look good in your hat alot of people say that to be polite and really the hat looks like crap on there head. I'm a knife seller/ dealer. Could you tell me more about this custom bladesmith please. Nice gear and you look like you could be making a million working...
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    Winkydink new Fedora Wow!!

    Here is Winky!! New hat made by Master Hatter Fedora AkA. Steve Delk Winky, Thatis a beauty. I know you will be proud of it Winkydink. :) http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?t=11703 Hat at COW http://www.adventurebilthats.com/ Fedora Hat site
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    B ! WEAR HAT CO Newsboy Caps

    In another thread we have been talking about custom made caps. My lady wanted some linen ones so we ordered the fabric to send to B ! WEAR CAP CO. :clap .http://mariposa.yosemite.net/bwear These are the colors she picked for her Custom Made Caps. :D We got the Turquoise, Cerise...
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    Montecristi Panama hats.

    I have recieved 15 or 20 pm's on Montecristi Panama hats since i own so many. Cost. I have them worth many thousands of dollars. Did I pay that no. Our Montecristi hatter is a very fair seller. The finer the weave. Takes being more careful with the hat, these hats are like linen and mine...
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    Nice knock shoes for the money!

    I bought a pair like a pair of slippers on your feet. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=192780&pn=1
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    The new "Bwana" Hat is now for sale!

    We have been talking about a new hat her at The Fedora Lounge. Art Fawcett has gotten the first one made. Here is a link to the new hat. http://www.vintagesilhouettes.com/the%20Lounge/Bwana_2.jpg Sample picture http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=2779 This was our first link...
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    Fun and summer is near. "Straw Boaters"

    Aaron, Is a member here and he is willing to set up a deal with Fedora lounge so the lounge gets a % to help cover the costs like we do now for other items. Books,movies, posters and such. Straw Boaters!! and maybe others. I'm always open to group buys and supporting a hat forum. I've...
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    Who blocks hats???

    Art Fawcett is The Man!! Art Fawcett a member here does a excellent job. :) http://www.vintagesilhouettes.com/m_hats_new_felts.htm

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