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[Blare]

“Too young yet to wear straws....”. What’s that supposed to mean?


I bet there is some sort of government grant you could qualify for. Can you tie it into climate change?

Careful... don’t need a nationwide ban on felt hats.

Oh.. oh.... can we make slogans?!?!


You’ll get my hat when you pry it off my warm dead head!

 

[Frunobulax]

“Too young yet to wear straws....”. What’s that supposed to mean?

IT MEANS YOU'RE OLD

I bet there is some sort of government grant you could qualify for. Can you tie it into climate change?

Well, of course I could. Anything can be tied to climate change, and this is made to order.

BTW - I would also like to know if a cooling towel works inside a hat (because it needs fresh air for evaporation). This is maybe an other study ;-)

An old baseball player's trick is to keep a cabbage leaf under you hat on hot days.

 

[Blare]

IT MEANS YOU'RE OLD
An old baseball player's trick is to keep a cabbage leaf under you hat on hot days.

And if it doesn’t keep you cool.. at least you have a snack

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

BTW - I would also like to know if a cooling towel works inside a hat (because it needs fresh air for evaporation). This is maybe an other study ;-)

It does, even if you don’t snap it!
Best results with bald head, otherwise just wet your hair.
B

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

That would be an interesting test plan to write.

We need an adequate sensor
Control for hair vs. non-hair
They'd have to be all the same type of hat to control for felt variations, colors, etc.
Laboratory (controlled environment) first, then field testing

Hmmm...

Ok...time for a vacation Mr. Wizard!!
B

 

[Frunobulax]

Ok...time for a vacation Mr. Wizard!!
B

Actually haven't written a test plan in four years now, so I'm having withdrawals.

Mr. Wizard?

"Drizzle, Drazzle, Drozzle, Drome
time for this one to come home!"

Speaking of mushrooms...

 

[ThomasK]

It does, even if you don’t snap it!
Best results with bald head, otherwise just wet your hair.
B

THX - good to know

 

[Bamaboots]

Speaking of mushrooms...

and engineers!

 

[Mark Chmielewski]

Hello all.

I have a question, multi layered and perhaps controversial after reading other threads.

I have purchased a Christy's Poet recently (Sable with Sable ribbon) but am in talks with Christy's to get the ribbon changed before it's made. As my avatar suggests, I like the 30's style of high crown and the Poet obviously matches that. I can't find any Feds for sale (in or to the UK) and I am still working my way up to the holy grail for me- The HJ. Although, I like the style because it replicates the era, I do not simply want to have an "Indy hat." However, if I get the poet and it just doesn't work for me, I want to be able to have the best chances of selling it on.

With the above in mind, my question is: do you think I should keep the original ribbon (I can also return the hat then) or would it suit the style better to have a larger or greater contrasted ribbon? See photos for examples.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

With the above in mind, my question is: do you think I should keep the original ribbon (I can also return the hat then) or would it suit the style better to have a larger or greater contrasted ribbon? See photos for examples.

Mark, keep the original ribbon.
It has a good color that matches the color of the felt.

 

[Mark Chmielewski]

Mark, keep the original ribbon.
It has a good color that matches the color of the felt.

Thank you Daniele. I appreciate it.

 

[Lean'n'mean]

Cancel the order,
save your pennies,
buy the Herbert Johnson Raiders poet.

 

[Mark Chmielewski]

Thanks Lean. I thought someone might say that. Appreciate the frankness. Unfortunately not an option for now.

 

[belfastboy]

Hello all.

I have a question, multi layered and perhaps controversial after reading other threads.

I have purchased a Christy's Poet recently (Sable with Sable ribbon) but am in talks with Christy's to get the ribbon changed before it's made. As my avatar suggests, I like the 30's style of high crown and the Poet obviously matches that. I can't find any Feds for sale (in or to the UK) and I am still working my way up to the holy grail for me- The HJ. Although, I like the style because it replicates the era, I do not simply want to have an "Indy hat." However, if I get the poet and it just doesn't work for me, I want to be able to have the best chances of selling it on.

With the above in mind, my question is: do you think I should keep the original ribbon (I can also return the hat then) or would it suit the style better to have a larger or greater contrasted ribbon? See photos for examples.

With just a bit of dexterity a ribbon can be changed out. Ask them how much for an extra ribbon. You can have them change the ribbon to your choice but get then to include the stock ribbon and keep on hand should you decide to sell. Switching them out is fairly easy and gives you the best of all worlds.

 

[Mark Chmielewski]

Good idea. Thanks Belfast, although I am not dexterous. I have found others charge up £40 for the work to put on a new ribbon.

 

[belfastboy]

Good idea. Thanks Belfast, although I am not dexterous. I have found others charge up £40 for the work to put on a new ribbon.

The makers should be able to make the second ribbon already formed into the circle. All that is needed is to remove the existing ribbon and slide the new one into place. At most you would just need to tack it in place with a stitch or two. I have a hat that the ribbon sits so firmly in place I have not bothered to stitch it down at all. It might be blasphemous but no one knows but me!!

 

[belfastboy]

Good idea. Thanks Belfast, although I am not dexterous. I have found others charge up £40 for the work to put on a new ribbon.

Just a note; I am not dexterous either....but persistent.

 

[Mark Chmielewski]

The makers should be able to make the second ribbon already formed into the circle. All that is needed is to remove the existing ribbon and slide the new one into place. At most you would just need to tack it in place with a stitch or two. I have a hat that the ribbon sits so firmly in place I have not bothered to stitch it down at all. It might be blasphemous but no one knows but me!!

Hmmm....swapable ribbons on a fedora...sounds wrong but ever so slightly right. Thanks.

 

[hatsandcanes]

RIBBONS, RIBBONS AND MORE RIBBONS!
I have some rayon/cotton vintage ribbon that I am going to use to spruce up a few hats. Also, I have some beautiful vintage ribbon that I believe is completely rayon. I really did not notice the difference until I soaked the different pieces of ribbon to shrink it up. The pure rayon did not seem to soak up the water like the cotton/rayon did. It also does not seem as soft.
Is the vintage rayon workable as a hat ribbon? It is 1 1/2" wide. Thanks for your help.
R

 

[humanshoes]

RIBBONS, RIBBONS AND MORE RIBBONS!
I have some rayon/cotton vintage ribbon that I am going to use to spruce up a few hats. Also, I have some beautiful vintage ribbon that I believe is completely rayon. I really did not notice the difference until I soaked the different pieces of ribbon to shrink it up. The pure rayon did not seem to soak up the water like the cotton/rayon did. It also does not seem as soft.
Is the vintage rayon workable as a hat ribbon? It is 1 1/2" wide. Thanks for your help.
R

This explanation of rayon from the Museum Textile Services blog sums it up nicely:
"The name “rayon” was coined in the 1924 as a generic term for regenerated cellulose fiber. The “Father of Rayon,” Frenchman Count Hillaire de Chardonnet, discovered in the 1880s that nitrocellulose from rags or wood pulp could be turned into fiber, thread, and fabric. Rayon was the first manufactured fiber, but because it is derived from cellulose, is not considered to be a true synthetic but a “semi-synthetic.” “Artificial Silk” made by the Chardonnet process was popular for decorative fabrics in the early 20th century."
I've used vintage rayon ribbon and it does perform much better than the modern polyester stuff.