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[hatsRme]

Not moot, man!

I used to be less concerned about that until I read somewhere in here about a gal getting ringworm out of an old lid's sweatband. Can you say "EEeeeww-AH!"

Now, every sweatband in a vintage coming into my home gets a good dose of either Zep or Peckard's leather Cleaner/Conditioners. Makes them look nicer, too. Have fun, el!

 

[el_ote]

ill have to look into those. i was thinking buying a lysol aerosol spray and dousing them for starters... thanks HRM. i definitely want to avoid any creepy crawlers! the hat will have to stay in the box a little longer i guess

 

[Frunobulax]

I'm sure a quick swipe with a baby wipe or some disinfectant goop, like you put on your hands, wouldn't hurt. Unless the sweat is in bad condition to begin with, and that's a whole 'nuther thing.

 

[gtdean48]

may be a moot point since the hats been on my head already, but what do you all use on the inside of the hat to clean before wearing a used hat bought online?

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I use antiseptic wipes that come in most first aid kits. I wipe down the sweat & liner good & even stick a used hat in the freezer for a few days if it is really experience. I always treat the sweat with Lexol leather conditioner & cleaner too.

 

[rogerstg]

Do all Stetson Open Roads have a bound edge? I saw a used one with a raw edge so I passed on it, thinking it was not a true OR.

 

[jlee562]

Well there was a wide ribbon hat in the late 30's in the "air light" line of felts that was also called the Open Road. But the classic thin ribbon model which everyone knows as the OR should have binding.

 

[rogerstg]

Thanks jlee

 

[Day_late]

I'm fond of Stetson Open Road hats and I'd like to have one of mine customized for a better fit. I live in the Seattle area. Is there anyone around who does that kind of work? Optimo, in Chicago, is an option but I'd prefer someone closer to home.

Thanks,
Warren

 

[hatsRme]

You're in Bremerton, WA? Bob Jessee of Black Sheep Hat Works can do it all. In Bremerton! Day_Late, you are one lucky man!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I came across this bowler Stetson but it doesn't fit me. Don't know much about bowlers and not really interested in it because I cannot wear it. It was sold in a long vanished hat store in downtown Lisbon.

What would be the value of this and is there anyone interested in it? Size is 7 or 7 1/8.

 

[jlee562]

Wow! That's really quite a lovely early bowler. I'm a size 7 too

 

[gtdean48]

I'm fond of Stetson Open Road hats and I'd like to have one of mine customized for a better fit. I live in the Seattle area. Is there anyone around who does that kind of work? Optimo, in Chicago, is an option but I'd prefer someone closer to home.

Thanks,
Warren

Art Fawcett took my vintage 7X CB Open Road style & did a jam up job fitting it to my noggin shape. Vintage Silhouettes is in the Pacific Northwest = http://vintagesilhouettes.com/

 

[alanfgag]

Looks like a beauty, Joao.

 

[Nyah]

Does anyone have (or know of) a hemp milan fedora, with the same type of venting that Akubra uses for their Range hat?

Does anyone know how Akubra achieves the venting in their Range hat? Do they switch to a really open braid for that section?

 

[ScaryWoody]

I have an Australian Outback fur felt hat. It fits well but the leather band kind of scrapes my forehead a bit. I think it's the threads in the band. I've tried stretching it. Any other fixes? Maybe something to make the area a bit softer?

 

[gtdean48]

I have an Australian Outback fur felt hat. It fits well but the leather band kind of scrapes my forehead a bit. I think it's the threads in the band. I've tried stretching it. Any other fixes? Maybe something to make the area a bit softer?

Sounds like the sweatband isn't positioned correctly. Can you post a photo? Since you only have 7 posts, you'll need to use a photo hosting site like Photobucket.com

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[Chamuco]

Hello anyone has a idea of where can I get some info on how to bash a akubra Campdraft?

 

[moontheloon]

Hello anyone has a idea of where can I get some info on how to bash a akubra Campdraft?

this vid may help..... but bash it any way you desire my man

just have fun with it and start it over as many times as you wish .... the hat can take it

there is something special about bashing your own hat ... it always makes me feel closer to the piece

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ9Gh_AuA4g

 

[moontheloon]

On my CD I ended up with a sort of center crease with some deep close pinches
I love it






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[RJR]

Very nice bash.