OTHER THAN eBAY Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

[drmaxtejeda]

This hat has been haunting my dreams. I’m glad you removed the temptation Max.

Hahaha. It was haunting mine, too! The nightmare was that someone else might get it.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I saw that hat on Etsy and lusted after it...and I’m not even much of a Panama fan.

I am going to ask Ignacio to make it one size bigger. Makes me nervous.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I am going to ask Ignacio to make it one size bigger. Makes me nervous.

I’m nervous for you! Still, we’ve learned to not underestimate Ignacio.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I’m nervous for you! Still, we’ve learned to not underestimate Ignacio.

Wouldn't trust anyone else...

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Looks like a Borsalino sold by Willoughby.
I have two other Willoughbies, and they are very high quality, so I trust that store.
Besides, the hat measuring device marks 58.5 cm, so it's exactly my size.
Does anyone know the name for the device? I forget.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Looks like a Borsalino sold by Willoughby.
I have two other Willoughbies, and they are very high quality, so I trust that store.
Besides, the hat measuring device marks 58.5 cm, so it's exactly my size.
Does anyone know the name for the device? I forget.
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I’m not sure what the name of the tool is, but I have one that looks identical. I call it a milliners hat sizing tool. Mine always measures at least a half size small e.g., a true 61cm measures 60.5cm. The stiffer the felt and sweatband the bigger the discrepancy as the expanding rings can’t conform to the shape of the hat.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Ah! Good to know. Thank you, Brent!

 

[FlyFishing]

Does anyone know the name for the device? I forget.

I find them on ebay just searching for hat measuring tool. I've also seen them labeled as handheld millinery sizer and scissor type ring compass

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I know that we don’t normally put up live auctions, but I’d like someone here to get these:

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I know that we don’t normally put up live auctions, but I’d like someone here to get these:

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Do you have a link, Brent?

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I find them on ebay just searching for hat measuring tool. I've also seen them labeled as handheld millinery sizer and scissor type ring compass

Thank you!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Do you have a link, Brent?

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/two-early-1900s-stetson-hats-79-c-baa422c980

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Thing is, I can't see "Stetson" anywhere on the hats only "Porter"

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Thing is, I can't see "Stetson" anywhere on the hats only "Porter"

Yep. You have to go with the little the auction house shows. It’s the shipping issues that keep me away.

 

[steur]

It's been a while since I was so excited about a purchase.
Brent Black Montecristi homburg.
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That's some catch, Max. Fabulous.

 

[steur]

Stunning dark blue Kimball with an unusual sweatband attachment. I've seen a lot of hats and can't say I've seen this construction.


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That is gorgeous in every way (except the size)!

 

[steur]

Looks like a Borsalino sold by Willoughby.
I have two other Willoughbies, and they are very high quality, so I trust that store.
Besides, the hat measuring device marks 58.5 cm, so it's exactly my size.
Does anyone know the name for the device? I forget.
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Nice catch, Max, but I don't think it's a Borsalino. German or Austrian make is my guess.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Resistol Plains:

 

[steur]

Resistol Plains:

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In your size? That is a nice catch!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

This hat intrigues me almost enough to spend the $39 to get to hold it. It’s listed as a size 58, so I’m going to pass.

Maybe comrade Steve @mayserwegener can can tell us something about it.