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[GWD]

I say give Oxyclean a go. It's good stuff. Let it soak for a couple of days.

Thanks for the Oxyclean tip! It worked great on the Knox. My Disney is another story, all the ink from the crest disappeared. Oh well it's a learning process!

 

[Orgetorix]

New Ken Kobb hat, picked up yesterday for $8 at an antique store. 7 1/2.

More photos in this thread.

 

[lincoln1965]

Lucky Guy!!!

 

[AlanC]

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm307/fourwinds_04/DSCF2077.jpg

This is a very nice Lid. I'm really diggin' that bow treatment. :eusa_clap

Yes, very sharp bow.

My Disney is another story, all the ink from the crest disappeared. Oh well it's a learning process!

Sorry 'bout that.

 

[GWD]

Yes, very sharp bow.


Sorry 'bout that.

Not your fault Alan, it's no big deal. Thanks for the tip. It really works well.

 

[radsag]

Cool!

Great hat! How much?

Just picked up my new straw from Graham at Optimo. I really love this hat and the weather finally got warm today in Chicago.

And a Stetson win from eBay. I don't think it had ever been worn. It is in perfect shape without a mark on it inside or out. The crown is not as high as my customs, so it was riding uncomfortably on top of my head. I brought it with me to Optimo and had the bash reshaped so that it fits perfectly.

I'll try to get some pictures of them actually on my head.

Cheers,

Shane

 

[BobC]

Reblocked Panama

I sent this hat to Art Fawcett for a reblock:

and he returned it to me looking like this:

It's not really a new hat, but it sure looks like a different one to me.

The ribbon is a really dark burgandy color though you really can't tell it too well from these pictures. Art raised the crown up, shortened the brim about a quarter inch, replaced the band so the hat would fit better and replaced the ribbon for me. Needless to say, I'm very pleased with Art's work. I wonder if he ever has a dissatified client?

 

[indycop]

That ribbon looks great on it!:eusa_clap

 

[thunderw21]

That's a big improvement, Bobc. Reverse taper! Diamond bash! Superb ribbon and bow!

What's not to like?

 

[BobC]

Thanks, IC. I couldn't agree more.

I love it, thunderw. The hats looks great. The ribbon and bow look great. Art was very kind to take this hat. I have not (yet) bought a hat from him, but this hat came from Panama Bob so Art agreed to reblock it for me.

 

[Bingles]

The new (ie, old) summer styles chez Fletch. None over $100!

Vintage Brooks Bros. boater, 7 5/8. $90 at eBay. Sweat marked "Master Mode - Shower Proof."


Great hats!! I wish the boater would come back into use more... in my opinion, it is the best looking summer style hat. Alas, I don't have the courage to pull one off.

 

[Shane]

Great hat! How much?

Thanks, Radsag. The straw was $550. The Stetson was $70.

Shane

 

[J.T.Marcus]

I wish the boater would come back into use more... in my opinion, it is the best looking summer style hat. Alas, I don't have the courage to pull one off.

There are several styles which look great on the shelf: boater, campaign, derby, pith helmet. As you said, "Alas..." They seem to look better on the shelf than they do on my head.

 

[Dinerman]

boaters are tricky. There are so many styles of them. I know I look good in some styles and not in others, and until it's actually on your head, it's impossible to know.

 

[GWD]

Disney

Here is my latest, it's a nice gray Disney. Sorry Bolthead it fits.

If you look closely at the liner you can see where the Disney crest used to be. Oxyclean really works well! lol [huh] :eusa_doh:

 

[frijoli]

2 months ago I had one hat.

A straw hat I picked up on a Disney cruise. Up 'til then I never wore ANY.




Now look what you've done!

 

[YETI]

Yard sale find

I think I need to scale down my pics a bit

 

[frijoli]

I think I need to scale down my pics a bit[/QUOTE]

Sweet find!

Clay

 

[BobC]

This is the Loja Style Panama Hat.

My Prized acquisition from Panama Bob Teardrop Panama blocked by Gary White The Custom Hatter out of Buffalo, New York.[/QUOTE]


I like it, and the ribbon is unique...makes a great looking hat look better.

 

[b17sam@hotmail.]

This is so old-hat!

Check out these vintage hats at http://www.b17sam.com/beforeafter.html