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You can take the liner out as it will keep heat in. Panama's are not made to be stiff. You buy shantung straw hat to be a stiff straw.
Where can I find a hat like this one http://hear.ceoblognation.com/files/2012/10/MWB_Carnegie_Seamless_6.2.12_ZD0262.jpg
The felt in new Borsalinos is very soft and a bit mushy when it comes to retaining a crease. Try applying steam from a tea kettle (on the outside of the hat only) - it might improve the stiffness and crease memory for the felt.
OK, I steamed it a bit and that helped, here's the result, not having done this before, is it anywhere close to right?
To upload photos, use a website such as photobucket or what not. I use http://www.servimg.com/. Then you post the IMG link, so it would be something like
OK, I steamed it a bit and that helped, here's the result, not having done this before, is it anywhere close to right?
Fur felt, usually rabbit/hare with a silk finish-- longer fibers are loosened up after the felting process.This is a Vanzina Pavia. I need help identifing the material?
Fur felt, usually rabbit/hare with a silk finish-- longer fibers are loosened up after the felting process.
Apologies if this has been discussed before. Is there a readily-identifiable way to determine if this tag is 7-3/4 or 6-3/4. Judging by the brim measure and the overall look from the photos, it's a 7. But if there is a way to know for sure, I thank you!
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Thank you, Mr. Dean!
So, to be certain of a hat's size in these cases it's best to measure. I would be comfortable with the major and minor axis measure of the opening as well then. Simply plug those dimensions in here: http://www.cleavebooks.co.uk/scol/callipse.htm
It has worked well thus far (two successful hat purchases, two avoided).