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[Tomasso]

I stack them, one upon the other. I've been doing so since forever; learned it from my dad.

 

[Yeps]

Will this hat look similar to Hank's if bent correctly?

Hat

Hank's Hat

Yes, I think it would, although the crown might not be quite as high (hard to tell without measurements).

 

[bashfulbrother]

Does anyone know how I can contact Garrison Hatters?
Their website just says what they do and allows one to order.
I would like to talk to Mr. Garrison first.
Thank you.

 

[Tomasso]

Their website just says what they do and allows one to order.
I would like to talk to Mr. Garrison first.

I don't deal with anybody who does not provide an address and telephone number. Them's my rules.....[huh]

 

[Brad Bowers]

Does anyone know how I can contact Garrison Hatters?
Their website just says what they do and allows one to order.
I would like to talk to Mr. Garrison first.
Thank you.

You might have good luck over at Club Obi-Wan, the forum for the Indygear website. He's a member there.

Brad

 

[gtdean48]

For those of you with more than one hat - what do you folks do with the hats you aren't wearing? Do you put them on one of those black plastic hat rests? Do you use some sort of stand? Maybe a styrofoam "head"? Do you just set them on your dresser? I'm sneaking up on about a dozen hats, but not sure of the best way of storing them when I'm not wearing them.

I don't mean long term storage. I'm talking about the hats I rotate daily.

Almost all of the above. I have 2 hat/coat trees, 1 in bedroom & 1 in den, 2 single hat stands, 1 on dresser, 1 above TV cabinet, & I have a set of hooks in the utility room.
I never stack felt hats because sweat salts will get on the outer crown of the hats below & sometimes distort the ribbons. Key vintage hats & customs stay in closet in boxes until noggin time.
HTH

 

[alanfgag]

I have a handful of wood stretching forms that I keep opened to my hat size. I put the hat of the day on one of these when I come home to dry and rest at the proper size. Next day I will hang or stack or return to the box if it has one. I've not found a problem from stacking as long as I keep them moving in a daily wear rotation.

 

[swaviator]

One of my favorite Panamas is the Stetson Medalist... looks the best on my head.
I have my grandad's but it is getting too delicate to wear often as I would like.

Who makes a look a like?

Thanks,

 

[bashfulbrother]

Thanks Brad.
I have joined over there and I will give it a shot.

 

[rlk]

One of my favorite Panamas is the Stetson Medalist... looks the best on my head.
I have my grandad's but it is getting too delicate to wear often as I would like.

Who makes a look a like?

Thanks,

We would need a photo. The classification "Medalist" was used on a variety of straw types and qualities over the years.

 

[BR Gordon]

I've been lurking for a while and I have learned a lot from everyone. In searching for vintage hats, it appears that 7 1/2 is difficult to find. Is 7 1/2 considered large for vintage hats or is that size just a lot in demand?

 

[gtdean48]

I've been lurking for a while and I have learned a lot from everyone. In searching for vintage hats, it appears that 7 1/2 is difficult to find. Is 7 1/2 considered large for vintage hats or is that size just a lot in demand?

Welcome BR. The larger sizes that are harder to find in vintage models starts at 7 3/8 IMHO. A 7 1/4 is the upper limit of the head sizes where the vintage availability seems somewhat plentiful.
I am 7 5/8 & watch for sizes from 7 3/4 to 7 1/2 of vintage models. I know some 7 3/8 folks that go after the 7 1/2 vintage due to shrinkage over time.
Best of luck.

 

[RBH]

I add my welcome to a fellow big head!!!

 

[Lastmohecken]

I use antiseptic wipes that you get for first aid kits. The freezer trick is for killing critters but some hats are in nice shape so I wipe them down well on the sweat & liner.

Thanks,
So, I guess it's sort of a judgement call based on the preceived condition of the hat when first recevied. I suppose any used hat should be at least wiped down on the sweatband, and liner with alcohol or some other sanitizer.

 

[scooter]

Yes, welcome BR, I too have a head made for a large brain, and if you are patient and watchful, 7 1/2s are available. It might help as someone else stated, to expand your search to 7 3/8 thru 7 5/8, as you can stretch or pad them a bit to fit the ol' grape. Hope you enjoy spending time with this gang as much as I do. And by the way, this stuff gets addictive.

 

[gtdean48]

Thanks,
So, I guess it's sort of a judgement call based on the preceived condition of the hat when first recevied. I suppose any used hat should be at least wiped down on the sweatband, and liner with alcohol or some other sanitizer.

Remember to treat the sweat with conditioner as alcohol dries out leather.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Wow no questions now for a few days.

 

[BR Gordon]

I know a little something about panama hats but I have little experience with fur felt hats. Are there any disadvantages to 100% beaver felt, other than expense?

 

[zetwal]

Are there any disadvantages to 100% beaver felt, other than expense?

None. It's an excellent fur for felt hats.

 

[alanfgag]

Are there any disadvantages to 100% beaver felt, other than expense?

extinction?