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...sized up from its original 6 5/8 to my 7 1/4 hat size.
Am I reading this right? You stretched this hat from 53cm to 58cm? Wow.
...sized up from its original 6 5/8 to my 7 1/4 hat size.
This is actually the smallest sized hat that I took apart and reblocked to five sizes bigger. I wanted to keep it Western but I was doubtful that I could with that big of a size up. I tried out a blocking experiment that I thought of and decided that I'd give it a try. After my little experiment I ended up with an even 3 1/8 brim all around. The brim width was originally 3 1/2 inches wide. With that big of a size up I was happy with losing only 5/16 of width, and evenly all around. I also gained an 1/8 of an inch to the open crown height which was also a pleasant surprise. I was able to keep it Western, which made me happy.Am I reading this right? You stretched this hat from 53cm to 58cm? Wow.
Thanks! I originally ordered this hat from Ritch as a Conagher in either 1991 or 1992 (after the TV mini-series) but didn't like how it looked on me at the time. It was gradually morphed into what I call a Tom Mix.Jack: Looks like a great choice to me for a hearty breakfast.
Glad you're back DD. Missed your posts of late.Not a good day for this hat!
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Not a good day for this hat!
GReat hat, looks great with that shirt.Not a good day for this hat!
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Thank you, I appreciate that.GReat hat, looks great with that shirt.
Thanks Jack!Glad you're back DD. Missed your posts of late.
Not a good day for this hat!
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Thanks bowlerman!I really like that one. The crease, the flange, the balance, the color. Real sweet! You wear it well, DD!
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Excellent DD. Love the pencil roll.Not a good day for this hat!
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Very nice Jared. Great save! Wear it in pride!Well, I guess more pictures of this hat can go here, because of the indeterminate vintage and refurbishment, but in its original form, it likely belongs in the pre-1940's thread.
I worked a dry diamond crease into it. This definitely has that clay-like felt. I really need to get a scale precise enough to measure hats, but just in hand, this hat feels relatively light compared to others of similar proportions.
What remains of the original labels:
VS liner:
Creased pics, no steam needed!
Find great hats is good; find great hats for a steal is extra goodHa ha
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Yeah, you’re gonna like this one!
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