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[jlee562]

No idea how to clean a cut and sew cloth fedora.

For fur felts, for dust/lint and general upkeep you'll want a hatbrush. Light stains can often be removed by a hat sponge. There are commercial products available (Scout seems to be a popular brand) as well. Eventually, the hat will need to a full clean and re-block which should be done by a hat shop or custom hatter (Optimo, cleanahat.com, etc, etc)

 

[vickig444]

I have no information on this hat, any help with name, age or other information would be appreciated. thanks so much.

 

[jlee562]

Fairly modern Stetson, probably 80's or so. Check to see if there's a tag under the sweat which will have the model name. Otherwise, it's really anyone's guess as to what it's called.

 

[vickig444]

Thanks so much. There is no tag under the sweat.

Fairly modern Stetson, probably 80's or so. Check to see if there's a tag under the sweat which will have the model name. Otherwise, it's really anyone's guess as to what it's called.

 

[BriarWolf]

Jaxon C Crown Brim Question

Been eyeing up a Jaxon C Crown to hold me over until I can afford fur felt, but had a question about the brim. A few comments and some customer images on Village Hat Shop mention that opposed to the snap brim the hat is pictured with in its stock photo, in the flesh the brim is actually completely flat with no shape. Can any Jaxon C Crown owners on here weigh in on this?

EDIT: Admin, thanks for the thread merge. Still new around here.

 

[jhe888]

Does anyone have a link to instructions on how to make a ribbon hatband and simple bow? I'd like to replace the band on hat I have. Thanks.

 

[Orangegrad]

Around three weeks ago I won an ebay auction for a Mallory (probably late 50s) that looked pretty good in the photos. Like most auctions I bid on, I am usually the only one bidding. As I wear a 56 / 7 - I'm fortunate that there aren't a lot of people out there competing with me. When the hat arrived, it appeared that it had never been worn. One of the unusual things was no odor whatsoever - so it must have been kept in a very dry place. But the sweat, though never used, was dried out. So off to Art it went, and now it's on its way back home with a new sweat, ready for another 55 years of service.

My question - where did Mallory sit in terms of quality?

 

[EmreYOrhan]

I bought a cheap one a few months ago, for approximately 15 dollars, I don't like the way they look

This looks like the one I own:

The hat below is the fedora of my favorite actor, he has plenty fedoras, he is an actor, so it is definitely an expensive one (has a few of Stetson's). Does any of you know what kind of fedora this is? see the pics below.

 

[Zombie_61]

Does anyone have a link to instructions on how to make a ribbon hatband and simple bow? I'd like to replace the band on hat I have. Thanks.

This link regarding the replacement of a ribbon hatband was included in an e-mail I received from Hats Direct/The Hattery yesterday. There are probably other ways to do it, but this seems fairly simple.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

This link regarding the replacement of a ribbon hatband was included in an e-mail I received from Hats Direct/The Hattery yesterday. There are probably other ways to do it, but this seems fairly simple.

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Oh and making a hat band might look simple but there is an art too it. The way one works the iron and thread can be a magical thing.
Look thru [URL="http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?13023-Art-Fawcett-VS-Hall-of-Fame]Art-Fawcett-VS-Hall-of-Fame[/URL]

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Around three weeks ago I won an ebay auction for a Mallory (probably late 50s) that looked pretty good in the photos. Like most auctions I bid on, I am usually the only one bidding. As I wear a 56 / 7 - I'm fortunate that there aren't a lot of people out there competing with me. When the hat arrived, it appeared that it had never been worn. One of the unusual things was no odor whatsoever - so it must have been kept in a very dry place. But the sweat, though never used, was dried out. So off to Art it went, and now it's on its way back home with a new sweat, ready for another 55 years of service.

My question - where did Mallory sit in terms of quality?

Mallory was one of the top brands of hats for years.
Look thru THE-MALLORY-MILE.
Then Stetson bought the brand and the quality went down.

 

[Zombie_61]

...Oh and making a hat band might look simple but there is an art too it. The way one works the iron and thread can be a magical thing...

Sorry, I meant the procedure seemed simple. I'm sure achieving results like Art Fawcett's and all of the other professional hatters is anything but simple without practice, experience, and an artistic eye.

 

[Rogera]

Thanks for those links guys!

 

[EmreYOrhan]

I bought a cheap one a few months ago, for approximately 15 dollars, I don't like the way they look

This looks like the one I own:

The hat below is the fedora of my favorite actor, he has plenty fedoras, he is an actor, so it is definitely an expensive one (has a few of Stetson's). Does any of you know what kind of fedora this is? see the pics below.

anyone?

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

The problem is that your movie star pic. Is not showing up. So we don't know who the "movie star " is. If I had a name I could help you better.

 

[jlee562]

Its also not easy to make out any details when you presen pictures with double exposures and taken as reflections off glass.

We can tell you it's a stingy brim hat, that's black. Without detailed pics, that's about the most we can say.

 

[ManofKent]

At a guess the brim width is probably 1 7/8", 1 1/2" ribbon and probably a crown around 4" - but it's guesswork based on poor images...

 

[gtdean48]

Looks like Art Carney's Norton hat to me...

 

[EmreYOrhan]

The problem is that your movie star pic. Is not showing up. So we don't know who the "movie star " is. If I had a name I could help you better.

The other users were able to see the pics, still appreciate the reply, as for the name of the actor, it's Milo Ventimiglia.

Its also not easy to make out any details when you presen pictures with double exposures and taken as reflections off glass.

We can tell you it's a stingy brim hat, that's black. Without detailed pics, that's about the most we can say.

These were basically the only ones I could find, but thanks anyway

At a guess the brim width is probably 1 7/8", 1 1/2" ribbon and probably a crown around 4" - but it's guesswork based on poor images...

Great, thanks for the effort.

Looks like Art Carney's Norton hat to me...

Thank you for replying

 

[XB234C]

Hat Question

I am torn between the following hats:

http://www.millerhatstore.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=270

http://www.millerhatstore.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=293

I guess my question is what is the difference between Fur Felt and Fur Felt "with a smooth finish"?

I am leaning toward the grey hat but with the "smooth finish" I fear it will look "velvety" or "hip hoppish" and that
is not a look I am going for. Thanks. Links are provided in case pics don't pan out.