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[handlebar bart]

Bart, I measured the crown at 6 inches. I love the high crown because I can put a deep crease in it and it will still stay off my head. Today, I put a center dent in it and it looked very cool...had a bit of reverse taper to it with that dent. I believe I like the diamond crease though.

The diamond is my favorite. Especially when the crown is nice and tall and you can put a deep diamond in just like you did. Really great:eusa_clap

 

[DrSpeed]

Super hat, Bob!

 

[David Conwill]

Stetson St. Regis

I just purchased a lot of two hats. The first is a Stetson St. Regis Homburg:

It has a brown sweatband, which means pre-1965, correct?

It's stamped "Mellencamp's, Ypsilanti, Mich." I've yet to determine what became of Mellencamp's and when.

With the exception of this stain, it's in real nice condition.

I'm just not sure if it's me, though.

-Dave

 

[David Conwill]

Resistol "Melorol" Fedora

This was the one I really wanted. It's a Resistol fedora with the Self-Conforming "Melorol" sweatband. Note the wind trolley.

The "Byer-Rolnick" liner means pre-1968, correct?

It's got an interesting "more-on-the-bottom" bound edge.

And one little moth bite:

Unfortunately, it's a 7 1/8 instead of a 7 1/2 like the seller believed, so no pic of me in this one. Once I've got the money, I'd like to have someone resize it for me.

-Dave

 

[duggap]

To really see what it looks like on you, snap down the brim in front. That's the way most everyone wears them.

 

[GWD]

To really see what it looks like on you, snap down the brim in front. That's the way most everyone wears them.

I don't have a Homburg, but I don't think you can snap the brim down. Can you?[huh]

 

[duggap]

Sorry, my error GWD, I didn't realize that hat was a homburg.

 

[Bingles]

Vintage Milan Stetson

This is my first VINTAGE lid. I won it on ebay last week. I was nervous because it is a 7 1/4, and I usually wear a 7 3/8, but this fits nicely... already broken in.

I love it, and it's in great shape... even came with the original Stetson hat box.

 

[bolthead]

Very nice Bingles....

Love the Ribbon, and the brim. :eusa_clap

....now go post it in the "Milan thread".

 

[handlebar bart]

I have to agree Bingles, that is a real sharp looking lid. I like the black bound edge. I'm curious how the vintage straws hold up

 

[BobC]

I'm just not sure if it's me, though.

-Dave

I think it looks good on you, David. I like the colors of the hat and the ribbon. Nice hat.

 

[GWD]

Great lid Bingles! :eusa_clap

 

[Bingles]

I have to agree Bingles, that is a real sharp looking lid. I like the black bound edge. I'm curious how the vintage straws hold up

The straw is in FANTASTIC shape. I'd swear this was new, but guessing from the original price tag inside the band of $9.45 (or something like that).. it's old.

 

[handlebar bart]

The straw is in FANTASTIC shape. I'd swear this was new, but guessing from the original price tag inside the band of $9.45 (or something like that).. it's old.

Wow, thanks Bingles, I have always wondered how they held up.

 

[Bingles]

I just purchased a lot of two hats. The first is a Stetson St. Regis Homburg:

It has a brown sweatband, which means pre-1965, correct?

It's stamped "Mellencamp's, Ypsilanti, Mich." I've yet to determine what became of Mellencamp's and when.

With the exception of this stain, it's in real nice condition.

I'm just not sure if it's me, though.

-Dave

It fits you like a glove, Dave. I'm usually fussy about how Homburgs looks on people.. you have to find a hat with just the right proportions to make it look like a hat, and not a prop from the prom store. This is the perfect fit! It may be too formal for everyday use, but if you're ever wearing a suit or tux, this would be perfect!!!

 

[handlebar bart]

New Johnnyphi unlined Schoble Warburton

 

[Colby Jack]

Bart...nice lid!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Bingles]

Custom Hatter - Buffalo NY

I have admired all of you who have had the chance to order such wonderful custom hats, done by Art or Optimo (to name a few).

I have always owned wool felt hats since they were in my price range as well as the most common on the internet. For the upcoming Fall/Winter season I decided I would treat myself and get my first fur felt hat. To my great surprise, I found out we have an award winning custom hatter right here in Buffalo.

Today I stopped by to meet the Custom Hatter of Buffalo, Gary White. I spent over and hour in his store as he showed me all the fascinating tools of the trade as well as sharing so many wonderful stories of his passion of hat making. As a History major and lover of hats, I could have stayed there for hours more chatting with him. I felt right at home, and Gary helped me design just what I was looking for.

The feel of 100% beaver fur is amazing!! So much different than wool!!! I decided on a gray thee point pork pie hat, with black band and matching trim. It should be ready sometime in October, and will go for a fitting again before it is completed. I'm so excited and look forward to showing off my custom lid when it is ready.

 

[BobC]

Congratulations, Bingles. I too have ordered my first custom beaver fedora, from Art Fawcett. Mine should be ready at about the same time yours is. I know your excitement!

 

[Bingles]

Congratulations, Bingles. I too have ordered my first custom beaver fedora, from Art Fawcett. Mine should be ready at about the same time yours is. I know your excitement!

We'll be struttin our stuff come October! LOL