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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
My experience has been ... Having done this several times: One size up should be no problem. Two sizes up and it gets a bit tight. You're likely to lose some crown height and the proportions will be a bit off. I wouldn't try to go up more than two sizes and would recommend stopping at one. -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
That Strat is a WINNER, Jimmy! Great color and sized to fit your noggin! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
gtd, I like everything about that Casual; bound edge, nice ribbon, big break on the brim, deep side dents, elongated diamond crease. Very nice. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap Are you using the same camera to take both pictures? -
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Akubra Overload
UWS Cowboy, The felt of the Campdraft and a standard Fed IV will be approximately the same thickness. The felt is thicker/heavier when the hat is made with Heritage quality felt. Chrome, The early word is that the Campdraft in Glen Grey from HD has a blue cast. There won't be any blue tones... -
Post New Hats Here!
Looks good, Mr. P. The crown is blocked rather low on the Temple at the factory but can be fashioned into an Open Crown and then recreased with the use of steam. Wish I'd known you'd be at the HATCO Outlet. We could have met there. Maybe next time. -
Maltese Falcon Crease
lol lol lol Data did the same thing on an episode of STNG. -
Hello all, new to forum
Welcome, Hawkhat. It's nice to know you've been browsing. Learning to use the Search function can be invaluable. -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Thanks, Gene. lol lol lol Hats in the family. Looks like uncle jimmy's been in the commmunion wine again. -
Maltese Falcon Crease
Nope. But you can break out those Chinese fingercuffs you've been wanting to use. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Three shots of the Stratoliner crown. deanglen, The crown of the Stratoliner is 5 1/2" at the top of the pinch. I doubt that the camera adds much if any to the height. The brim is 2 1/2". -
The 'Douglas' contest
gtd, Good eyes & mouth. I cropped it a bit. deanglen, You are approaching your inner Douglas. Do I detect a hint of a smile lurking there? Here's one with a Stratoliner. -
Maltese Falcon Crease
JohnnyB53, Your tawny fawn Fed IV looks outstanding! Super job on the crease. I like the elongated teardrop and the domed center. Nice. -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
:arated: :arated: :cheers1: Here are some pictures of this morning's Stratoliner taken outside on an overcast day. -
Almost Full Circle - Early Hatmaking
Good stuff, Lefty. I appreciate your ongoing contributions to the growing body of knowledge to be found on the Fedora Lounge. -
Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Only if you're crying in your beer. :beer: -
Vintage Borso help!!!!
Since the hat is a family heirloom, I suggest sending it to one of the professional hatters that do restorations. They may be able to stitch the felt and hide the stitches beneath a new ribbon after reblocking the hat. The sentimental value may be worth whatever expense is incurred. -
Stetson "Shady Oak"
A Resistol With the Peters Bros. Shady Oaks liner was sold on ebay today. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=320339518622
