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[suitedcboy]

Grey Knox Superfine

Thanks to Robfedorafield I acquired this grey Knox. It is in great near to NOS shape.

 

[jimmy the lid]

That is an absolutely super lid, suitedcboy. Congrats! :eusa_clap

Cheers,
JtL

 

[RobFedoraField]

Re: sale...

I miss that hat, but I don't feel so bad now seeing it on you. it looks great with that suit, glad it was able to find a home where it would be put to good use.

Thanks to Robfedorafield I acquired this grey Knox. It is in great near to NOS shape.

 

[jazzncocktails]

Thanks to Robfedorafield I acquired this grey Knox. It is in great near to NOS shape.

Fantastic look, great lid--you scored!

 

[jazzncocktails]

Campdraft Conversion

Thanks for the great comments, all. As Mr. Paladin and Not-Bogart13 indicate, that thin ribbon on the Campdraft is a beauty. But I'm more a wide ribbon guy, so I thought I'd attempt a ribbon switch.

Happily, Hats Direct includes this very helpful link when it e-mails customers about hats being mailed:

http://www.hatsdirect.com/hat-info/ribbon.html

I relied on it, and the link to the website by Steve listed, to build my new ribbon.

I didn't remove the thin ribbon; it's still there and ready for use again when I want to return to it...

But this weekend I tried building my own ribbon and bow on the Silverbelly Campdraft, and the results are below:

For my first hat ribbon/bow outing, not perfect, but not too shabby. I impressed myself with my newfound ability to sew tacking stitches on each corner of the bow to the ribbon (problem was, I only thought of this once the ribbon was perfectly fitted to the hat, so I didn't want to take it off again). After 47 years I discover this new talent with needle and thread? Lots of back and forth with the ribbon itself...put it on and took it off 3 times until it fit just right. I haven't tacked the new ribbon to the felt itself; when I dampened the ribbon, it dried snug to the lid, so it didn't seem to need to be tacked down, which means I can remove it any time and reveal the thin ribbon below.

So, there's a Campdraft ribbon conversion. Let me know what you think.
Steve

 

[handlebar bart]

Wow Steve. That Campdraft looks great with your ribbon work. You may start a trend. The Campdraft looks like a good starting point to create some real special lids.:eusa_clap

 

[Not-Bogart13]

Bravo, Jazz! Bravo!

 

[indycop]

After seeing what he has done with the other westerns he has converted, I am really impressed with Major Moore's work. What he did with Carlisle's conversion and with Dundee's, was great. I like the idea of a stiff, thicker, western-style felt fedora. Peter's Bros. near here in Ft. Worth has a really stiff fedora called the bullet-proof fedora--but now that I think of it don't you have one of those? Good luck on the conversion!

Yep I have one and wore it today.

 

[indycop]

I didn't remove the thin ribbon; it's still there and ready for use again when I want to return to it...

But this weekend I tried building my own ribbon and bow on the Silverbelly Campdraft, and the results are below:

So, there's a Campdraft ribbon conversion. Let me know what you think.
Steve

You can't go wrong with a campdraft!:eusa_clap

 

[BobC]

Let me know what you think.
Steve

I think that looks darn good, Steve. The color looks really nice for the silverbelly Campdraft. Nice work.

 

[ScottF]

For my first hat ribbon/bow outing, not perfect, but not too shabby.

...

So, there's a Campdraft ribbon conversion. Let me know what you think.
Steve

Personally, I think it's an amazing effort - seeing your results has certainly given me the confidence to take a shot at it.

But the main thing is you improved the look of the hat IMO - really good eye for the ribbon, bow and color.

 

[Mr. Paladin]

So, there's a Campdraft ribbon conversion. Let me know what you think.
Steve

Steve, that is one sharp-looking ribbon! Great width, perfect color, and it looks like it was done at the factory. Well Done!

 

[Mr. Paladin]

That looks great on you. Goes with the suit and tie perfectly. Love the crown and the wide binding.

 

[billyspew]

Wonderful work!!

 

[gtdean48]

Let me know what you think.

A WOLF in SHEEP'S clothing!!!!!!![bad] :cry: *yucky*
(I actually like yours better than those pugaree things!)

 

[suitedcboy]

I love the ribbon. That 'draft is a great looking hat with its thin ribbon but unique with your custom ribbon treatment.
Hat's off to you

 

[jazzncocktails]

A WOLF in SHEEP'S clothing!!!!!!![bad] :cry: *yucky*
(I actually like yours better than those pugaree things!)

Yes, but it's still a wolf, right?

Thanks, everyone, for your comments on the Campdraft ribbon exchange. Wore it today dressed up a bit more than my weekend casual, so here's my final pic:

Now I'd like to see if anyone else can have some fun with those great Campdrafts...who's next?

 

[chanteuseCarey]

Wow, jazzn...

Very handsome there, sir. Is the jacket silk or linen? Your re-ribboned hat looks beautiful.

Yes, but it's still a wolf, right?

Thanks, everyone, for your comments on the Campdraft ribbon exchange. Wore it today dressed up a bit more than my weekend casual, so here's my final pic:

Now I'd like to see if anyone else can have some fun with those great Campdrafts...who's next?

 

[Bingles]

Biltmore Torino

This just arrived today. It's the "Torino" by Biltmore... quickly becoming one of my favorite brands. I always have a hard time finding nice stingy brimmed summer hats, but Biltmore came though.. I really love this one!

 

[Mr. Lucky]

This just arrived today. It's the "Torino" by Biltmore... quickly becoming one of my favorite brands. I always have a hard time finding nice stingy brimmed summer hats, but Biltmore came though.. I really love this one!

Great hat! Where did you get it? I didn't know they made the Torino in a porkpie.