danofarlington said:Oh, my my my. I am sad on your behalf. Was the hat from PB? If so, what was the weave count, or how would you describe the quality? It looks like a fine quality. I have some experience like that--my nice Borsalino $900 Montecristi hat, also very fino fino, was crushed by someone in my house, no one ever confessed. No stains, but I had to have it re-blocked, and the result was not as wonderful as the original. I still use it but it's not as magnetic as when new. I guess every really nice thing has a lifetime.
Ordinary Guy said:Wine Guy, you have my condolences sir.....
I know of no other words to say ..............
daizawaguy said:Feelings are with your Sir on this sad occurence...
I'm very sorry to hear your news. I, too, am a fountain pen lover and will take your story as a cautionary tale for when I get my MC.WineGuy said:Yes it was from PB and he spent months tracking it down for me, it was truly a gift considering what I paid for it versus what similar hats regularly retail for. It was 625 wpi and had exceptionally consistant weaving. Art then blocked it and fabricated a gorgeous band in Burgundy from vintage material. The problem is that the stains are right on the front and in full sight which really makes it useless to wear in public. It will simply become my gardening hat now.
Does anyone know where PB is? I emailed him, PM'ed him AND left him a phone message and no reply. Is he in Ecuador?
Chainsaw said:Wow! just got my Panama Cabelero brisa Fino. Real nice. post pics later. cheers
dwebber18 said:Montecristi(tell me if you think I should iron down the front to make it more Fedoraish)
WineGuy said:
CRH said:Bummer.
Try cleaning with rubbing alcohol. If that doesn't work try acetone.
Here's some tips.
I've had success removing ink stains from a shirt using rubbing alcohol.
ccajackson said:Wine Guy,
If any of these different techniques work, please let us know!
C-C