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[georgie girl]

I thought there was a straw hat thread in here, but all I am able to find is Buntal and Panama threads. Can someone point me in the right direction , Thanks

 

[Bamaboots]

If you haven't seen this one, over 200 pages here, georgie.
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/panama-hat-thread.38152/

 

[Trouser Bark]

I see that smashable wool fedoras don’t have many fans here and some of the responses led me to believe that wool was the weak link.

Does the same apply to a rabbit packable hat?

https://www.jjhatcenter.com/product...7&_sid=e9cc2a74c&_ss=r&variant=40956668510323

 

[belfastboy]

I see that smashable wool fedoras don’t have many fans here and some of the responses led me to believe that wool was the weak link.

Does the same apply to a rabbit packable hat?

https://www.jjhatcenter.com/product...7&_sid=e9cc2a74c&_ss=r&variant=40956668510323

You will never get the crisp look of a fine fur fedora out of a packable hat. Yes, they are serviceable, look ok for a casual travel hat. I never pack a fedora. I wear it, carry a silk bag in my pocket and when on the plane place my hat in the bag and place under the seat.

 

[Trouser Bark]

Interesting. I'll be flying about 10k miles next week and I guess that means I should not bring my hat.

On another note, what do you call this measuring device?

 

[Rmccamey]

I think, somewhere, there is a whole thread on traveling with hats.

Interesting. I'll be flying about 10k miles next week and I guess that means I should not bring my hat.

On another note, what do you call this measuring device?

 

[Trouser Bark]

Never mind. Found one on Amazon by description and it doesn't appear to have an actual name.

 

[Trouser Bark]

I see some hats referred to as having a dimensional brim which implies that the opposite must also be true and that's not possible.

What exactly is that a reference to?

 

[Daring Adventurer]

Does anyone have experience with Thomas Farthing's hats? They look really great (at least in the pictures on their website) and the price seems very reasonable - a little too reasonable...


https://thomasfarthing.co.uk/products/roxbury-fedora-chalk-w-chocolate-ribbon

The site says their hats are constructed of fur felt, but that doesn't mean much.

 

[Blare]

I see some hats referred to as having a dimensional brim which implies that the opposite must also be true and that's not possible.

What exactly is that a reference to?

It’s just our artful way of describing hats with brims that may be longer to the front and back than on the sides or vise versa

 

[jlee562]

I see some hats referred to as having a dimensional brim which implies that the opposite must also be true and that's not possible.

What exactly is that a reference to?

This is mostly an Indiana Jones hat thing. During production, a tool called a rounding jack is used to cut the brim. These usually get set at a specific width, so it is uniform all around. Whereas a dimensional brim will have varying widths. The Indy hat is typically 2 3/4" in the front and back and 2 1/2" on the sides. While there are historical examples of dimensional brims, they are fewer and far between. Some hats with rolled edges (Derby hats) necessarily have wider brims on the sides to maintain proportions.

 

[georgie girl]

If you haven't seen this one, over 200 pages here, georgie.
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/panama-hat-thread.38152/

Thanks Bama this was one of the two that I had found. I have seen so many fine straws, milans, leghorns, and vintage straw hats in different threads this last couple of years that I figured there must be a thread just dedicated to all vintage straws.

 

[belfastboy]

Interesting. I'll be flying about 10k miles next week and I guess that means I should not bring my hat.

On another note, what do you call this measuring device?

A "Hat size measurerer" They are neat to own but very expensive to buy.

 

[belfastboy]

Interesting. I'll be flying about 10k miles next week and I guess that means I should not bring my hat.

On another note, what do you call this measuring device?

Depending on the weather at my destination I wear my fedora or a tweed newsboy cap. If a sunny locale I wear my Panama. Packing in a silk bag with a velcro closure protects the hat while under your seat. Way cheaper solution than buying a hat when you arrive.

 

[Monte.C]

A "Hat size measurerer".

I'd rather call it a cranial circumference caliper. You could charge even more with a name like that.

 

[vilkin]

Hello! Recently bought a repro of a Laskinlamb Grizzly jacket by Sugar Cane and I love it very much. This is the first leather jacket with really high arm holes I've owned, is there any way to help with this? Will it get any better as the jacket breaks in (it's fairly new)?

 

[Trouser Bark]

Noop. It’s a body shape and style thing. Won’t change. More expertise in the leather jacket section though

 

[vilkin]

Noop. It’s a body shape and style thing. Won’t change. More expertise in the leather jacket section though

Gotcha. Thank you, I'll just have to get used to it then.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I'd rather call it a cranial circumference caliper. You could charge even more with a name like that.

A Victorian Phrenology & Craniology Caliper.

 

[hatsRme]

I thought there was a straw hat thread in here, but all I am able to find is Buntal and Panama threads. Can someone point me in the right direction , Thanks

Have you perused these pages of Milans, Georgie?
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/milan-mania.30949/page-2
As usual, the older pages have a lot of dead links but there is plenty to see within the 36 pages. Enjoy