THE SATIN FINISH/LONG HAIR CLUB

[thunderw21]

Here is another pet. Borsalino Angore 7 3/8

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Drool-worthy.

 

[ScottF]

Emerson Beaver Brush

I'm guessing this is early '40s, late '30s? It has a huge Union tag - an inch or more square. That 'Hamberger' store tag is actually stapled on (you can see staples in last pic).

Unfortunately I moved most of the images of this hat, so here's a re-post (sold to a lounger):

 

[jwalls]

Navy blue velour

After a month of part time work I got this hat finished on Saturday. Before crease. http://www.xoopit.com/s/20um7cjq58ene919oect After crease http://www.xoopit.com/s/20um7cjq58eneahnpw3m And head shot http://www.xoopit.com/s/20um7cjq58ene3zhbm33 bought the body from David at D bar J and he allowed me to work in his shop on it.

 

[billysmom]

Blue Velour

jwalls - That is gorgeous! Well done!!!!

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Sue

 

[daizawaguy]

Very nice!

 

[mayserwegener]

jwalls - That is gorgeous! Well done!!!!

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Sue

+1 :eusa_clap

 

[Mr. Paladin]

After a month of part time work I got this hat finished on Saturday. Before crease. http://www.xoopit.com/s/20um7cjq58ene919oect After crease http://www.xoopit.com/s/20um7cjq58eneahnpw3m And head shot http://www.xoopit.com/s/20um7cjq58ene3zhbm33 bought the body from David at D bar J and he allowed me to work in his shop on it.

Excellent work on that hat, Mr. Walls. That s impressive! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Matt Deckard]

It's actually my favorite hat.

 

[daizawaguy]

Now THAT is something! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Garrett]

Great hat, Matt - thanks for posting :eusa_clap

 

[ScottF]

1920's Parkway

Some really fabulous long-hairs posted lately. After sort of regretting selling my 7 1/8 (also too small) Emerson, because I couldn't stand the idea of ripping out a beautiful vintage sweatband, this even smaller size 7 came along, but sans sweat. So today I removed the liner and ribbon/bow, cleaned thoroughly, and it's now drying on the block. Granted, I lost a little height by putting it on a 7 1/4 block (it's now only a little over 5 1/2 inches!!), but I still have 2.5" of brim, and it's on my favorite block so I know it will look good, although not like it did.

Question: should I retain the original '20s bow? Looks kind of weird these days, and I've already destroyed the original shape.

Before re-sizing:

Drying on the block:

 

[Garrett]

Scott - send that bow to me if you don't want it

 

[M_Jones]

Scott-I like it. I would keep the original bow but that is my preference...

 

[ScottF]

Scott-I like it. I would keep the original bow but that is my preference...

Thanks, I'm going to return the bow and liner to the hat, and add a grosgrain ribbon to replace the missing sweatband.

 

[M_Jones]

Excellent choice!

 

[jeffconnors]

Just to play the devils advocate ..Id go with a vintage light purple or darker silver ribbon with a square bow....thats just me...I think the silver would really bring out the lushness of the hat..mabey even some dark black stripes down the center of the bow\ to accent the lush dark color a little more. Anyway the hat is very lush and I think you need a bow to help to show this off a little more, black on black will not do ....

 

[Mario]

Here is another pet. Borsalino Angore 7 3/8

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Oh my. This one's killing me! Yes I wanna! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[daizawaguy]

Agreed...esp I`m a 7 3/8....

 

[mayserwegener]

Just to play the devils advocate ..Id go with a vintage light purple or darker silver ribbon with a square bow....thats just me...I think the silver would really bring out the lushness of the hat..mabey even some dark black stripes down the center of the bow\ to accent the lush dark color a little more. Anyway the hat is very lush and I think you need a bow to help to show this off a little more, black on black will not do ....

These 20s/30s black long hairs/velours usually have wide black ribbons/bows. I was thinking about going with a different color with my Seal Velour restore but I stuck with a similar (width, color, bow) black style ribbon/bow.

 

[ScottF]

These 20s/30s black long hairs/velours usually have wide black ribbons/bows. I was thinking about going with a different color with my Seal Velour restore but I stuck with a similar (width, color, bow) black style ribbon/bow.

Yep. I have to agree with Jeff, though. I have another '20s black fedora with a black ribbon that has a silvery sheen, and it looks fabulous. After reading Jeff's response (thanks, Jeff), I took out the original black ribbon and put it next to the hat. It's very dull in comparison with the type of ribbon Jeff suggests.

But I feel the necessity to keep it as original as possible, so I'll stick with the original ribbon and liner. It's almost dry - can't wait to start sewing.