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I recently picked up a hat block that’s designed to make hats in my size, as I would like to attempt making a hat. However I know nothing about it or what any of the writing (other than size and measurements) may mean. Any help with identifying or understanding would be greatly appreciated...

Hello all, I’m in need of some assistance! I have a size 59 Screencapped hat in 50-50 Beaver/Rabbit that was custom made for me, but it’s a touch too big. While I have many western hats in 59 or 7 3/8 (Stetsons/a Standard Hatworks custom), the block used on this hat different enough that...

This grey back bow Disney was an acquisition from a local estate auction but is too large to fit my head. As such, I am listing it for sale. The size is 7-1/2: Specs: 5-1/2" Crown (open) 2-1/8" Brim 3/8" Overwelt 2" Ribbon 124g Weight No flaws detected. Asking $115 PPFF domestically...

This dark brown Dobbs was an acquisition from a local estate auction but is too large to fit my head. As such, I am listing it for sale. The size is 7-3/4 long oval: Specs: 2-1/8" Brim 5-1/2" Crown (open) 1/4" Overwelt 2" Ribbon 125g Weight No flaws detected other than a wavy, wrinkled...

dozens of old vintage hats fedora stetson la salle Berg Townway Cantors Knox New York Dobbs Fifth avenue Buckley English Bowler Barcelona Borsalino Beaver and more... these are for sale and listed on eBay item number:294270936717 and from there you can view sellers other items and search "hat".

Sources for unblocked felt I've tracked down a few online sources courtesy of Google, but none of them appear (at first glance) to carry that great of a product. Is there a place that makes higher quality hoods or capelines available to 'Joe Schmoe'? I'd like to get as close to Akubra as...

I am a disabled veteran and I am looking for a trade to learn to get me out of my current job working in a factory. It's just too hard on me now. I've always had a fascination with mens hats, especially the Fedora. Would love to learn how to make them and turn it into a profession. If there...

A Mayser Elite grey trilby hat from 70s (or early 80s) is looking for a new home. Im looking to get 34€/38$. Hat is in a very good condition as shown in pictures. It has a small fold on its left side that needs to be smoothed during cleaning, and a small glued burst on the inside of the hat...

I need to preference this thread a couple of different ways. First off, a hat for me is a tool first and foremost. It is a fashion statement 2nd. Mind you how I look in my hat is really important to me....but it is not my first priority. I won't wear a hat I don't like. But I won't wear a...

These are a recent acquisition from a local estate auction but are too large to fit my head. As such, I am listing these for trade or sale. Option to acquire individually or collectively as a lot. And now for the hats, (3) Resistol stingy brims in size 7-3/4 extra long oval: Price break...

This is a recent acquisition from a local estate auction but is too large to fit my head. As such, I am currently entertaining trade offers only at this time. If a suitable trade is not proffered and agreed to this listing will be opened up for sale at some time on Tuesday, 09/17/19 (eastern...

This seems to work on other sites, so I figure that it deserves a shot here. If you've got a quick hat question and don't see a thread for it, just post it here. Whether the question is about cleaning, anatomy of a hat, brands, etc., this is the place. Here's one to break the ice.

Hi! This is my first post and I am also New to Estate sale buying and I have come into several vintage men’s fedoras and would love more information on them! I am selling them but I am more Importantly looking for information so That I know what to look for when shopping future estate sales...

Greetings everyone! Thought I'd post a review of my birthday hat for this year, the Akubra RAP. This is Akubra's take on the black pork pie: Hat has a 49mm brim with bound edge and a 100mm crown. Ribbon band is the standard Akubra type, 32mm. The bow is nicely tacked in all four corners to...

Greetings everyone. I noticed that there is not at time of writing a dedicated review on this hat on this forum so thought I would post one: My Akubra Bogart in Carbon Grey: I've had this hat for about six months and really love it. It has a 64mm brim with bound edge, 38mm ribbon band, and...