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[HarpPlayerGene]

Calling Mr Al Ojeda...Al Ojeda...reception please Mr Al Ojeda...

THAT'S the truth. I've got to PM him and hope he can guide me a little on this one. He did such a super job on his. That's what made me long for one to begin with.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

OK, so here's the progress I've made so far with the Parabuntal. It's still rough. I started with steam and then progressed to dampening with water on just a portion of the brim.

Not sure if I want to get this professionally blocked or leave it rough. As is, I can use it as a hiking hat and take advantage of how it rolls up so tightly into that cool tube. If blocked nicely, I won't want to roll it up again.

Oh, the troubles...

 

[Garrett]

Posted this in the Penman thread as well but since its new to me I thought to share it here.

This is a restored GREEN whippet with vintage ribbon and new sweatband. John did a great job on this.

Photos with and without flash for true color contrast

 

[Mulceber]

OK, so here's the progress I've made so far with the Parabuntal. It's still rough. I started with steam and then progressed to dampening with water on just a portion of the brim.

Not sure if I want to get this professionally blocked or leave it rough. As is, I can use it as a hiking hat and take advantage of how it rolls up so tightly into that cool tube. If blocked nicely, I won't want to roll it up again.

Oh, the troubles...

I'd get it blocked professionally. As it is, it looks all right, but I get the feeling that with a hat like this, it could look much better. I'd go the professional route. -M

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

I'd go the professional route. -M

I've only had to do that with one other hat - and I've reshaped a gob of 'em myself with success. However, on this one I think your instincts are right on target.

 

[duggap]

<<< THAT'S it! Now you drove me to it!



Why, the HATfields, of course. lol

Hey I make a pretty good straight man for you. Nice comeback.lol

 

[Viper Man]

New VS

My new VS arrived on Friday. It is the Wall Street block in charcoal dress weight with a 5 3/4" crown and 2 1/2" brim. I asked Art to use the 20 ligne "graphite" ribbon that he had recently put on Stylin' LA's hat and at the last minute I asked Art if he could do something pleated on the bow. Since this was my third VS, I wanted something special. This hat is gorgeous and I was pleasantly surprised with Art's work on the ribbon. Thanks, Art! I love it and can't wait for #4!

 

[rlk]

Lion Hats 100 Beaver

Original ebay listing with perfect color accuracy. It really is Ant. Bronze as indicated in a ?.

 

[Michaelshane]

 

[Kreissaege]

You will probably puke ....

....because this isnt one fine felt hat, but my totally crushable and abusable Tilley LTM6.

The BP in 62 and Heritage Fawn is already ordered from www.aussiebushhats.com, who had my size in stock and offered the cheapest p&p.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Welcome, Kreissaege.

That seems like the right tool for the job in certain situations.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Parabuntal Progress...

Bolstered by some advice kindly tendered by AlOjeda, I was able to iron out the brim and somewhat improve the shape of the crown.

 

[Michaelshane]

....because this isnt one fine felt hat, but my totally crushable and abusable Tilley LTM6.
Nothing wrong with that.....

 

[Michaelshane]

Bolstered by some advice kindly tendered by AlOjeda, I was able to iron out the brim and somewhat improve the shape of the crown.

Nothing wrong with that.....

 

[ScottF]

Bolstered by some advice kindly tendered by AlOjeda, I was able to iron out the brim and somewhat improve the shape of the crown.

Now we have a straw man for our arguments.

Looking good, Gene!

 

[Cigarband]

Hallo KREISSEAGE! Ihren Tilley ist sehr schone.

Wilkommen auf den Fedora bruderbund.

 

[Garrett]

Flechet

This Flechet arrived today. Wonderful french version of the playboy. I'm guessing late 40's on this one.

 

[buler]

No hats for you......

But I did get a box of flanges today.

Rundown on markings:
1. 2 1/2 2 3/4 7 847
2. 2 7 1/4 561
3. SNAP 7 1/2 2 1/4 2 3/8 Saxe Freeman Co Omaha
4. 29 7 5/8 2 1/4
5. 561 7 1/8 2 3/8

I'm assuming the "SNAP" mark is a reference to a snap brim??

B

 

[Jauntyone]

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
Fantastic hat, Viper Man!

 

[billyspew]

Viperman - Great VS!
buler - You're going to have o set-up a hat factory soon.

Today my Adam Regent Boater turned up, it has a slightly grimy pug instead of a ribbon so I'll need to do something about that not sure about age yet. It was advertised as a 7 3/8 turned out to be a 7 1/2. Doesn't fit too bad though.

Haven't got the courage to post a head shot yet...