SteveAS
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Thanks, again, for the congratulations and compliments, gents.
In very nice condition... the felt feels like a firm piece of suede, surprisingly moldable for a soft finish. I planned to keep the fluffy feather, but it was shedding all over the place... so featherless for now.
A Canadian Dobbs
A light fur felt hat, nice confortable.
Alan, you had me worried with your statement that you were planning to stop acquiring hats. Nice one!
I think we are all stopping... it's just a slow process. 8^)
Beautiful example of one of Dobbs' iconic hats, Alan. :eusa_clap Unfortunate about the feather but I am certain you should be able to find a suitable replacement if you so desire. There seems to be a stigma of 'un-wearability' with this hat, which I find curiously unfathomable as I think that it is full of character. Beautifully finished felt with a nice hand, and quite versatile.
On further consideration, the color in each of these three gay prince hats is lush and not without a touch of whimsy.
so we're on the same page...Robert, how would you describe the felt finish in your twenty? My prince is a four ounce hat with a firmness to the suede finish felt - it forms and holds the shape readily.