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[belfastboy]

hats for sale

How does one go about listin or viewing hats for sale? Is there a specific site or thread for that purpose?

 

[jlee562]

Has anyone purchased a hat from Black Sheep Hat Works in Washington State? His offerings look very impressive and they are closer to home that VS Hats. Any thoughts out there?

See: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?54314-Black-Sheep-Hat-Works

I bought my first hat (and started the above thread) from Bob 4 years ago. He's since also made me a custom Milan straw, and just recently completed two renovations for me.

Cannot say enough nice things about Bob and his work. His hand dyed felts allow a truly personal look away from the standard spectrum. He has some really cool lining materials, ostrich leather sweatbands, and lovely ribbon work.

 

[belfastboy]

Super thank you. I live in Vancouver but he is just a short jaunt down the freeway.

 

[Chamuco]

I have had a Pinnacle in Caribou & do have a HatCo modern Stetson Stratoliner in Caribou.
It is a good, mid-gray color to me, very versatile.

Just got my Stetson, beautiful colour Light Gray is

 

[Chamuco]

Excellent. You'll be happy. Post a pic or two when you get it!

Here you go my friend, in love with my new hat !

 

[hatsRme]

Fantastic, Chamuco! Really just perfect for you, sir!!

 

[RJR]

Very nice.

 

[hatguy1]

All,

I'm wanting to place an order for a nice quality straw hat for summer. With the Aussie dollar so weak right now, I'm wanting either an Akubra Rink (2 & 3/8" brim http://www.everythingaustralian.com.au/shopexd.asp?id=532) or an Akubra Country Club (3" brim http://www.everythingaustralian.com.au/shopexd.asp?id=531).

Anyone know any good "rules of thumb" about brim width for straws based on body style, face shape etc? I wanna look good!

Thanks,

 

[RJR]

I don't know that there is a "rule"but for sun protection I'd sure be thinking 2 3/4-3"brims.

 

[hatguy1]

I don't know that there is a "rule"but for sun protection I'd sure be thinking 2 3/4-3"brims.

Good point. But honestly, I'm doing it more for style purposes than sunshade.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Good point. But honestly, I'm doing it more for style purposes than sunshade.

Wasnt too impressed with the Akubra "Straws" sorta plastically and mushy looking. "Style" is subjective. So get any real straw or panama straw you like weather it be a shorty or a high crown big brim and just rock it!

 

[jlee562]

Shangtung "straws" have their place as beater hats. Especially in an environment where it might get wet. To be sure, natural straws are nicer materials and finer hats, but IMHO there's definitely a place for those shangung hats.

 

[RJR]

You might look at Peters Brothers in Ft.Worth.They (and several of our custom hatters)have real Milan straws that can be made to order.I have found that the PB Milan (actually natural hemp)looks and wears well.

 

[hatguy1]

You might look at Peters Brothers in Ft.Worth.They (and several of our custom hatters)have real Milan straws that can be made to order.I have found that the PB Milan (actually natural hemp)looks and wears well.

I tried but their website is jacked up. The store only progresses to 20% and the links to his hat pics go nowhere. Oh, well.

 

[milliedog]

Wasnt too impressed with the Akubra "Straws" sorta plastically and mushy looking. "

That's because they are plastic, at least the ones the OP mentioned. Polypropylene to be exact . The better option is one of Akubra's natural hemp models like the Balmoral, Reef or Range.

 

[RJR]

Hatguy1,I forgot that PBs website is "under development".Check them out on Facebook then call them.

 

[Frunobulax]

I was in Peters Brothers a few weeks ago. The woman working in the shop said somebody had "fixed" their website, which is why it isn't working. I'm sure if you call they will be happy to work with you.

 

[clintfisher]

Hey all, I scored this Stetson "The Nevadan" today, super stoked, looks to be late 50's by the embroidered Last Drop liner. Does anyone know anything about "The Nevadan" ? All I could find googling was a nutria model at the Library of Congress.

http://www.loc.gov/item/ncr002275/

 

[jlee562]

50's is a safe assumption. That's an awesome score!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I think I saw that name on a catalog someone posted.