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[fedoracentric]

But... those are "authentic" Stetson Xs in the photo of that hat!

 

[gtdean48]

zing

There needs to be a thread about threads that get locked....

 

[guitarmasta12]

What are places where you can buy vintage hats from? I know ebay. Where else?

 

[John Galt]

I find it unlikely that anyone will want to give away their favorite sites, but you can find references here from time to time. Your best bet is to soak up knowledge & apply it to your internet searches.

 

[sola fide]

Does anyone use Schotchgard on your fedoras?
Mike A

 

[facade]

What are places where you can buy vintage hats from? I know ebay. Where else?

Etsy.com

 

[gtdean48]

Does anyone use Schotchgard on your fedoras?
Mike A

Only on cheap wool crushers....

 

[ingineer]

Well here I am again with another stupid question.
I have committed to having a crossover hat from Northwest.
My first custom
3 inch brim 5 inch crown
Dress weight beaver. Fedora crease Granite Grey like this:



Now I am being asked whether to have it stiff like a western or soft like a dress hat.
Can it be made in between
Which would you choose with this wider brim?
How is this done, more glue in the felt?
Are the glues water soluble?

Richard

 

[gtdean48]

Well here I am again with another stupid question.
I have committed to having a crossover hat from Northwest.
My first custom
3 inch brim 5 inch crown
Dress weight beaver. Fedora crease Granite Grey like this:



Now I am being asked whether to have it stiff like a western or soft like a dress hat.
Can it be made in between
Which would you choose with this wider brim?
How is this done, more glue in the felt?
Are the glues water soluble?

Richard

3 in brim, I'd go soft like a dress hat. I have a few at 2 7/8 that work fine.
Anything wider, then I'd go western stiff.
Stiffening is done bad adding shellac, not glue. Shellac is not water soluble but does loose some with wet use. Reactivated by steaming.
JMHO

 

[liten]

anyone no how to get off the gold lettering on leather sweatbands?

 

[fedoracentric]

Replace the sweatband?

 

[sola fide]

Only on cheap wool crushers....

How does one keep a light colored hat free of stains?
Thanks,
Mike A

 

[hatsRme]

Keep your hands clean. Stay away from bubbling kettles of tomato sauce, and out from under birds, etc. Just some of my practices.

Oh, and in restaurants, NEVER place it on a chair near or under the table.

 

[gtdean48]

How does one keep a light colored hat free of stains?
Thanks,
Mike A

By wearing non-light colored hats....seriously, you have to not fret over it....stuff happens...
Majority of my hats are light colored. The expensive ones I wear on special occasions & still get dings.
Most brush off or clean off with spot remover. The rest add character, at least in my mind....

 

[Pseudomodo]

Good morning Gents.

I am new here and don't know how to include a pic, but here goes.

My recent Borsalino is a vintage Borsalino Bowler probably sold in the 1930's in Vancouver BC.

The proprieter is Linforth's in Granville St. The started in 1923.

It has a silk liner and a wind button string. Excellent conditionIt has a paper label inside but as per the usual conundrum, the serial number and text is rather mysterious.

If someont can help me out I will post some pics.

 

[ManofKent]

Pseudomodo - Welcome to the forum.

Borsalinos are notoriously difficult to date, but if you post a pic here: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?13133-The-BORSALINO-BROTHERHOOD&highlight=borsalino

there's a good chance someone will be able to help. Your best bet is to use photobucket or similar and copy the link that includes img tags.

 

[Rick Blaine]

Could this be made into a hat?

It measures 10" tall x 14 3/4" at the open end.



Thanks!

 

[fedoracentric]

What is that black thing? Is it sewn on or part of the body?

 

[TheDane]

Is it a set - a felt hood and a grosgrain ribbon? If so, it should be possible to block the hood as a fedora. If the grosgrain is a yard or longer, it's long enough for a fedora.

 

[Mr.Astor]

It appears to be a women's cappeline that is sold for one design and purpose by a millinery designer!
"Build your own hat by such and such designer" IMHO!