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[AbbaDatDeHat]

Thank you, Bowen! I was looking for one ever since you told me they're rare. Gracias!

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Just my observations Max. I remember when that hat was posted awhile back then for sale. I had a very hard time not buying it. If the brim weren’t curled i doubt there would be much question imho.
Another good one for you Max!!
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[drmaxtejeda]

Just my observations Max. I remember when that hat was posted awhile back then for sale. I had a very hard time not buying it. If the brim weren’t curled i doubt there would be much question imho.
Another good one for you Max!!
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Oh, Ignacio could easily uncurl it, but I don't believe I will ask him to do it. Uncurling it was my intention when I bought it, but now I like it too much as-is.

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[AbbaDatDeHat]

Oh, Ignacio could easily uncurl it, but I don't believe I will ask him to do it. Uncurling it was my intention when I bought it, but now I like it too much as-is.

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You have a million killer hats Max.
Maybe you ought to try a modified cattleman's similar to the Churchill 50 i sent you. With that curl might just be your new thing!! Just an observation.
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[Hat and Rehat]

Oh, Ignacio could easily uncurl it, but I don't believe I will ask him to do it. Uncurling it was my intention when I bought it, but now I like it too much as-is.

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I like that choice, Max. Great hat.

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[drmaxtejeda]

I like that choice, Max. Great hat.

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Yeah!

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[drmaxtejeda]

You have a million killer hats Max.
Maybe you ought to try a modified cattleman's similar to the Churchill 50 i sent you. With that curl might just be your new thing!! Just an observation.
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I will finish working on the crease tomorrow. This is as far as I can get without steam. The Churchill 50 doesn't need any. [emoji4]

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[Hat and Rehat]

I was engaging with my Borsa Torino last night while watching a movie. I hadn't studied it in depth before, and am now more impressed than ever.
Is there a name for the way the sweatband is sewn in? I belive you would call the stitch an overlock of some sort, around the front of the crown it changes though, into a much more flexible iteration, with an extra little roll of thread on the 'over' side of the stitch. Its a thing of beauty, but does it have a name?

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[Cornshucker77]

I'm having some trouble pinpointing the years this hat may have been made. The Stetson 3X has a keyhole size tag, plastic cover on "The Last Drop" liner which to me suggests 50's. But the logo shows the field of stars, which I believe was pre 1950? Overall I believe it is a hat from the 50's but was the star field used after 1950? Am I correct to say this is a 50's hat?

 

[Robieman]

I'm having some trouble pinpointing the years this hat may have been made. The Stetson 3X has a keyhole size tag, plastic cover on "The Last Drop" liner which to me suggests 50's. But the logo shows the field of stars, which I believe was pre 1950? Overall I believe it is a hat from the 50's but was the star field used after 1950? Am I correct to say this is a 50's hat?
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I can't answer your question, but I will say, I like that hat!

 

[Cornshucker77]

I can't answer your question, but I will say, I like that hat!

Thanks Robie. It is a great hat, I love it. I should wear it more, but I enjoy just looking at it and handling it.

 

[Bill Hughes]

I'm having some trouble pinpointing the years this hat may have been made. The Stetson 3X has a keyhole size tag, plastic cover on "The Last Drop" liner which to me suggests 50's. But the logo shows the field of stars, which I believe was pre 1950? Overall I believe it is a hat from the 50's but was the star field used after 1950? Am I correct to say this is a 50's hat?
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I would put it in the 50s category.

 

[Cornshucker77]

I would put it in the 50s category.

Thanks Bill, I think so too.

 

[Scooterz]

Will a naptha bath remove foxing spots on felt?

 

[Bamaboots]

Will a naptha bath remove foxing spots on felt?

Foxing on liners, no. Felt ? Pics or is foxing a color description of the stain?

 

[Scooterz]

I am guessing that is what it is. Yellowish brown spots or haze on surface of felt. Very hard to capture in photo.

 

[Hat and Rehat]

I am guessing that is what it is. Yellowish brown spots or haze on surface of felt. Very hard to capture in photo.

It could be the alkaline nature of sweat. You have to whack the residue out. The gas bath just sucks the oils out of it. Something remains.

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[Cornshucker77]

I am guessing that is what it is. Yellowish brown spots or haze on surface of felt. Very hard to capture in photo.

Something like the spot on this ribbon knot? I have tried lighter fluid, soap, alcohol and I can not get it out.

 

[Bamaboots]

When I signed up here, my username was almost Regnad Kcin.

You folks ever get around to reading something and later wonder why you bothered?

 

[Bamaboots]

I am guessing that is what it is. Yellowish brown spots or haze on surface of felt. Very hard to capture in photo.

My Levine showed up with a number of light brown sort of rust colored spots on the crown and brim that did not show up in the sale pics and were almost invisible in certain light. A gas bath did nothing but I got vigorous with a hat sponge and it took care of them. YMMV

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Something like the spot on this ribbon knot? I have tried lighter fluid, soap, alcohol and I can not get it out.
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Bowen told me about using plain Crest toothpaste applied sparingly and using a toothbrush to work out the stain. I’ve removed stains and lessened others using the method (just for ribbon, not felt).

I have had some luck using the granulated felt cleaners and hat sponges too.

There are some threads on hat cleaning too.


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