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[humanshoes]

It’s a saying from the rooms of AA.

It's also the number of politicians it takes to screw in a light bulb. Bill W. told me so.

 

[Hat and Rehat]

Thanks Hat, my missus said that would have a go at doing that and if it doesn't work, or the hat is damaged, she will arrange for Santa to bring me a new one. Result!

If it's natural straw you should have no problem. Paper straw can do strange things, like get lines that look like a run in women's stockings. It seems there will be a random fiber that absorbs moisture much different than most.
That wavy brim looks worth the risk though. Just go easy on the steam. And do it in separate steps, allowing it to cool and dry between them.

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[Hat and Rehat]

I exited and deleted Tapatalk. So you're just throwing good kin after bad.

The story of my life.

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[ArkansasMatt]

Wondering if anyone can help me i.d. this hat? I thought maybe stetson whippet but the bow isnt quite stetson but i may be wrong. Thanks yall!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Hello, people. Need the list of all Stetson Fedoras with pics, please.

Sounds like a good project for you. You could probably sell the book. I'd buy a copy.

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[deadlyhandsome]

Wondering if anyone can help me i.d. this hat? I thought maybe stetson whippet but the bow isnt quite stetson but i may be wrong. Thanks yall!

We’ll need photos of the liner, the sweatband markings, and any labels behind the leather sweatband. Detailed high resolution photos are very helpful.

The binding looks too narrow to be a Whippet. The Stetson Whippet is the most misidentified vintage hat out there. Whippets are decent hats, but their popularity/price is not in proportion to their quality.


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[ArkansasMatt]

We’ll need photos of the liner, the sweatband markings, and any labels behind the leather sweatband. Detailed high resolution photos are very helpful.

The binding looks too narrow to be a Whippet. The Stetson Whippet is the most misidentified vintage hat out there. Whippets are decent hats, but their popularity/price is not in proportion to their quality.


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Best i could do is this shot and a front shot, just something i found searching for OR pics. The profile felt similar to me but i know nothing about hat identification or history. Sorry im not helping my own cause but thank you for the response

 

[Frunobulax]

Best i could do is this shot and a front shot, just something i found searching for OR pics. The profile felt similar to me but i know nothing about hat identification or history. Sorry im not helping my own cause but thank you for the response

It's just very difficult to identify a hat from a photo. It could be a Stetson, a custom, or anything.

 

[ArkansasMatt]

Welp, didnt hurt to ask. I appreciate the responsess

 

[jlee562]

My gut feeling on that one is custom or reworked vintage. The flat-ish brim with almost a pencil curl looks distinctly unlike most stock dress hat flanges.

 

[Zombie_61]

My gut feeling on that one is custom or reworked vintage. The flat-ish brim with almost a pencil curl looks distinctly unlike most stock dress hat flanges.

Especially since it appears to have a "normally" flanged brim in the back. Curious.

 

[hatsandcanes]

. I am having a hat restored and it had a raw edge but I decided to have a ribbon bound edge put on it. I told them to keep the dark brown crown ribbon and try to match the hat with the brim ribbon. Is this a bad decision. I went that direction because all my other bound hats have matching crown and brim ribbons. My major concern is what if the brim ribbon is not a perfect match for my hat color. Would it be strange to have contrasting crown ribbon and brim ribbon? Any advice appreciated!
Randy

 

[scottyrocks]

Contrasting brim binding can look pretty cool.

Without seeing your hat (and in accurately represented colors), it's tough to make an evaluation.

 

[hatsandcanes]

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Contrasting brim binding can look pretty cool.

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That looks awesome Scotty! I hope mine turns out similar.However, my fedora is a darker color with a dark brown crown ribbon. Thank you for the photo!

 

[scottyrocks]

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That looks awesome Scotty! I hope mine turns out similar.However, my fedora is a darker color with a dark brown crown ribbon. Thank you for the photo!

Thank you, and that's why I asked for a photo. As you have not stated the color of the hat, it will be difficult to form an opinion on want you want to do.

 

[hatsandcanes]

Thank you, and that's why I asked for a photo. As you have not stated the color of the hat, it will be difficult to form an opinion on want you want to do.

I just talked with the restoration place and they are going to match the brim ribbon as close as possible to the color of the felt. Thanks for all your help!

 

[scottyrocks]

Please let us see it when you get it back.

 

[Rmccamey]

So I've been wondering about how a bowler is/was manufactured that is different than the typical fedora to give them the solid crown and stiff brim?

 

[Frunobulax]

So I've been wondering about how a bowler is/was manufactured that is different than the typical fedora to give them the solid crown and stiff brim?

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More shellac.

 

[M Hatman]

So I've been wondering about how a bowler is/was manufactured that is different than the typical fedora to give them the solid crown and stiff brim?

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More shellac.

AND a big crown press........