What hat are you waiting for today?

[Bob Roberts]

Well it does stink that so many of us thin ribbon aficionados are the same size 7 1/4, as we likely bid against one another on eBay, but we also have the benefit of trading with and buying hats from each other, which to me, has made this hobby/obsession all the more fun.

And FAR's too. That's why I don't jump into the feeding frenzy... I can't compete with you guys though I occasionally would just like to get just one hat sometime... OR...I can just wait for you guys to get tired of 'em...

 

[Bob Roberts]

So every friday mail a hat to the next guy on the list!

Is that some type of Ponzischeme...?

 

[Mm25]

Is that some type of Ponzischeme...?

Just put your hat in the mail and wait. Soon you will receive six more. ☺

 

[Bob Roberts]

The hat is a Gannon, which should be on its way. It took a while for him to obtain the felt, which is actually a navy blue. The brim binding is in a matching blue and the ribbon is one inch, steel gray.
I spent a long time picking ribbon to try and maximize the blue look of the felt.

I almost went with a one inch burgudy, but some female advice was that this look was more understated and emphasized the felt, whereas the burgundy was too much about the pop of the ribbon color.

Changing topics, I have looked at the blocks you recommend, but when using with the sweat still in, isn't it loose in the body of the hat? Or if the body is tight, isn't it too tight at the sweat?

Congratulations on a gorgeous Fedora. Its going to look incredible.

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

The hat is a Gannon, which should be on its way. It took a while for him to obtain the felt, which is actually a navy blue. The brim binding is in a matching blue and the ribbon is one inch, steel gray.
I spent a long time picking ribbon to try and maximize the blue look of the felt.

I almost went with a one inch burgudy, but some female advice was that this look was more understated and emphasized the felt, whereas the burgundy was too much about the pop of the ribbon color.

Changing topics, I have looked at the blocks you recommend, but when using with the sweat still in, isn't it loose in the body of the hat? Or if the body is tight, isn't it too tight at the sweat?

Beautiful. I think the ribbon advice might have been a good thing, but either would have worked nicely.

The block is purposely a tad loose to accommodate the hats with the sweats. (It is actually most often used as a hat stand.) The thinking was in use as a shaping tool that I might pad the crown area if needed. But I have worked several hats without needing to pad it. (I do leather work and have also seen hat blocks with leather and other materials attached so this was an option - as was buying another block. Took the old creases out well enough even a little loose.

Might buy another for a project to heat and reshape the block to a long oval.

Hobbies...

Fed

 

[Bob Roberts]

Waiting on a creme/ivory open crown from our own Loungette Esther. Can't wait!

 

[Frunobulax]

Waiting on a creme/ivory open crown from our own Loungette Esther. Can't wait!

Neither can we!!

 

[RJR]

Neither can we!!

+1 .

 

[jhoops01]

Just got word that my Peters Bros hemp milan is shipping! Unfortunately, it's shipping to FL and I'm in Korea for two more months. Oh well, a new hat when I return!

 

[jhoops01]

Also, I just got word that my new Campdraft is on the way. Sadly, also to Florida. Oh well, my wife is bringing back two caps, one from Simonds and one from Cordova! Just have to wait for summer for the hats.

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

Arrived today! RM Williams version of the CampDraft.

The photo is a bit light due to the flash -- deep chocolate brown with almost gray ends on the felt. Great effect.

The rear is only very slightly flanged as it is intended to be turned down. Just as I like it.

It is very well made - without the pouncing issues near the hat band that I saw on some other CampDrafts about a year ago. A tad stiff, but it will break in with use.

And this one fits perfectly! No more dangling over my ears.

Quite pleased with this one. Spent a bit of time reshaping the crease (Photo shown above is as received.) The factory look was nice, but does not go with my look and I like them to be mine.

Here it is after a bit of reshaping the crease.

Might give the BGG a bit of competition for wear. The MoonStone is pouting already.

Fed

 

[RJR]

Arrived today! RM Williams version of the CampDraft.

The photo is a bit light due to the flash -- deep chocolate brown with almost gray ends on the felt. Great effect.

The rear is only very slightly flanged as it is intended to be turned down. Just as I like it.

It is very well made - without the pouncing issues near the hat band that I saw on some other CampDrafts about a year ago. A tad stiff, but it will break in with use.

And this one fits perfectly! No more dangling over my ears.

Quite pleased with this one. Spent a bit of time reshaping the crease. The factory one was nice, but does not go with my look and I like them to be mine.

Might give the BGG a bit of competition for wear. The MoonStone is pouting already.

Fed

Nice.

 

[Rogera]

I have this 50s Strat coming from Rick. C'mon USPS!

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[PHIL1959]

waiting for a brown federation 1v from hats direct,just left Sydney now on its way,cant wait!

 

[moontheloon]

I have this 50s Strat coming from Rick. C'mon USPS!

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Damn!!!

sweet color ... I've had quite a few strats an never seen that color ... beautiful

... and that looks like a heavier ribbon as well ...

looking forward to hearing about it and seeing it on your nog

 

[tropicalbob]

Waiting on the Peters Bros. Milan Hemp Strat. I ordered the Indy brown with a dark green band, but I keep wondering if I shouldn't have gone for a natural with a black ribbon and brim binding. I hate to be a waverer and it drives me crazy when my wife does stuff like this, but I'm wondering if it isn't too late to call them. Maybe I should take a poll.

 

[Frunobulax]

Waiting on the Peters Bros. Milan Hemp Strat. I ordered the Indy brown with a dark green band, but I keep wondering if I shouldn't have gone for a natural with a black ribbon and brim binding. I hate to be a waverer and it drives me crazy when my wife does stuff like this, but I'm wondering if it isn't too late to call them. Maybe I should take a poll.

Just call them up and order a second one.

 

[tropicalbob]

I was thinking that as I typed, but I'm also thinking about doing a little travelling in the near future. Now that I think further about it, Uncle Sam should be sending me a check in the next week or so. Hmm. You guys are a really bad influence.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Waiting on the Peters Bros. Milan Hemp Strat. I ordered the Indy brown with a dark green band, but I keep wondering if I shouldn't have gone for a natural with a black ribbon and brim binding. I hate to be a waverer and it drives me crazy when my wife does stuff like this, but I'm wondering if it isn't too late to call them. Maybe I should take a poll.

No poll. Get what u feel you will be liking and give em a call and see abt it. The last thing Shane does is stich the brim binding and ribbon.

 

[Frunobulax]

Hmm. You guys are a really bad influence.

It's our specialty!