Felt Micrographs

[bloc]

This is so interesting. Hope to see more close-ups soon.

 

[randooch]

Perhaps Buffalo boasts a gallery that would welcome such innovative work. If only you knew the printing business!

:eusa_clap

 

[Lotsahats]

Hoping to see more--these images are really neat!

A

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks for the reminder. Been working on long distance images of late... but the sun is getting low in the sky. I'll revisit this.

 

[alanfgag]

Low power magnification felt comparisons

1940 - Stetson 5X Clear Beaver

1950 - Stetson 7X Clear Beaver

1950 - Frank T. Stack (Maclachlan) SIlver Beaver 50

1940 - Stetson Vita-Felt Stratoliner

1930 - Stetson Excellent Quality The Avenue

1930s - Mallory Heather

1930s - Dobbs Cross Country Heather Mix

early 1900s - Stetson Clear Nutria longhair finish

 

[hatsRme]

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Terrific presentation/comparisons Alan. Even at low magnification the fiber and texture differences are dramatic. Thank you again!

 

[alanfgag]

Glad you enjoyed the comparison, Charlie... thanks!

 

[Mystic]

Thanks for the reminder. Been working on long distance images of late... but the sun is getting low in the sky. I'll revisit this.

All it took was an historic snow :smow: storm.....or your wife telling you to stop bugging her and go to your room and play.

Regardless of the motivation.......Excellent photo presentation. :eusa_clap

 

[Bonked]

The tightness of the silver beaver 50 is amazing. Great comparisons. And a great idea.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Oh that Clear Nutria long hair... :O

 

[buler]

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Terrific presentation/comparisons Alan. Even at low magnification the fiber and texture differences are dramatic. Thank you again!

+10

 

[alanfgag]

Here are a few more:

1950s - Churchill Beaver/Vicuna 100

1940 - Stetson Clear Nutria

1920s - Stetson Clear Nutria

1930s - Stetson Standard Quality

1930s - Stetson Imperial 3X Beaver Quality

1930s - Stetson Playboy

1950s - Borsalino Feather Weight

1950s - Borsalino Feather Weight Nutria

1950s - Borsalino Marque Grand Luxe 5X

1950s - Borsalino Castoro XX (Beaver)

 

[alanfgag]

1940s - Stetson Stratoliner Premier Quality

1910 - Cheyenne Western "Recherche"

190? - Hawes Von Gal

1930s - Flechet velour

1940s - Stetson Plastic Felt

1940s - Dobbs Flanul Felt (80/20 fur/wool mix)

1950s - Stetson 3X Beaver Quality suede

1950s - Tonak velour

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Nice Alan! Very different the felt.

 

[RJR]

Very interesting images.

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks for looking. With the exception of the longhair finishes, I found the differences to be subtle. Brought new respect for the effect that sanding/pouncing has on a relatively coarse organic material.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I find the difference between the 1920 Clear Nutria with the 1930 Select quality interesting.
You could improve the pictures by shifting the coin to the side since the camera is focusing it instead of the felt or is it not possible?

 

[mayserwegener]

Alan, Great bump! Keep them coming!

 

[alanfgag]

Hi Joao... It would be possible, but the coin does help the auto focus and it really only takes a couple of millimeters to get a sense of the felt character. I'm using a stand loupe and my iPhone to do these pictures. The loupe is an aspheric design, but the focal plane still displays a lot of curvature. Glad you found the subtle differences of interest.

 

[Rogera]

Very nice pictures Alan. That Tonak looks sooo tight and dense.