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[Bob Roberts]

Just fyi. I'm a little nervous moving forward so I wanted to throw a few more details in (the hat). When I put it on and push it any direction I have about 5/16 of a gap between my head and the opposite side of the hat. Do you feel this technique still applies? If so, I will move forward today. Thank you so much.

Yes. Try it on after 5 or 6 hrs and see if it's too tight.

 

[Bikermutt07]

Yes. Try it on after 5 or 6 hrs and see if it's too tight.

Thank you so very much.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Thank you so very much.

Good luck. If it doesn't shrink enuff re saturate and let it dry for 24hrs and if that doesn't work do it again and leave it in the sun and if that doesn't work do it again and dry it on a lamp shade over a light bulb and if that doesn't work...

 

[kingboss]

Foldaway, Rollable Beaver Fedoras, Trilbys are hard to find, i only find the Bates J-L https://www.bates-hats.com/store/hats/fedoras/the-j-l/prod_30.html
and the Stoffa Beaver http://stoffa.co/collections/all. Are they any others ?

 

[Alexander Sommerset]

Does any one know when Stetson started selling hats under the Gun Club model name?

 

[jamesmac1801]

Got a new hat today wondered what era it is? Guy at the store said late 40s.

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[alanfgag]

late Forties/more likely Fifties... this thread will help.

 

[Xylophile]

I had an idea about these two hats- could a fed 4 be turned into the homburg-like hat? Seems like one might alter the brim appropriately and put the kettle curl on, shape the brim...?

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/media/watson_signature.814/

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/media/federation_iv.813/

Also, how do you add the images you've put in your member media albums to a post? Best I can see is to link to images as above.
Thanks!

 

[jlee562]

I had an idea about these two hats- could a fed 4 be turned into the homburg-like hat? Seems like one might alter the brim appropriately and put the kettle curl on, shape the brim...?

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/media/watson_signature.814/

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/media/federation_iv.813/

Also, how do you add the images you've put in your member media albums to a post? Best I can see is to link to images as above.
Thanks!

The dimensional cut on the brim might affect the curl?

Why not just get a homburg and crease it? Seems like less effort.

 

[Xylophile]

The dimensional cut on the brim might affect the curl?

Why not just get a homburg and crease it? Seems like less effort.

From Watson's Hat Shop: "This is our signature style and concept of a late 1800's fedora...". This is just a great looking hat which I called "homburg-like" and I wish I'd used a different term because I don't want a homburg per se. And that Fed is such a beautiful color, with that brim just lying there so flat... all that caused a hat mash-up to occur in my mind.

And because its Pi day, I'm informed that it will use about 3/4" of brim to create the curl and that I should contact the Buckaroo guys about it if I ever get serious.

 

[jlee562]

You may find a Lord's hat to suit your taste.

 

[Rick Blaine]

...anyone know the price range for the O'Farrell Hat Company?

THANKS!

 

[Xylophile]

You may find a Lord's hat to suit your taste.

That's interesting, there seems to be some interest in semi formal hats, not quite homburg or bowler and a little more than the common man's hat, and they call it a Lords hat I guess. Watson's is in or near an affluent area in Arizona I believe, and offers several semi formal hats with kettle curls. Maybe those might be described as Lords hats if we were still under English rule

 

[BobHufford]

...anyone know the price range for the O'Farrell Hat Company?

Not real sure as I was chasing this as well recently. I think they start at $725 for a beaver / hare blend with a simple ribbon.

http://www.shop.gunslingerofbandera.com/searchquick-submit.sc?keywords=o'farrell

I guess you could call and ask them. http://ofarrellhatco.com

Bob

 

[Rick Blaine]

Thanks!

A little rich for this ol' cow hand.

 

[Xylophile]

Does anyone have an email address for anyone at Everything Austrailan? the web site contact form isn't getting any response, could be technical.
Thanks!

 

[Rick Blaine]

What is your best guesstimite -------> When would a Stetson Royal quality have retailed for $125?
I am thinking at least twenty years ago, but I wanted to ask all ya'll.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Does anyone have an email address for anyone at Everything Austrailan? the web site contact form isn't getting any response, could be technical.
Thanks!

Sales@everythingaustralian.com.au Sam is your contact. Hes good and returns emails promptly.

 

[Frunobulax]

Sales@everythingaustralian.com.au Sam is your contact. Hes good and returns emails promptly.

Beat me to it.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Beat me to it.

Lol. Guess your still wondering if it's a Stetson or a Resistol...