Recent content by Blakesby

Hey Art, how much stock do you have overall? Might be interested in the lot.

Oh, and congratulations on the marriage!

I'm very tempted by that last piece, the 1920s black jacket. Seems to have a neat subtle stripe to the material. Plus I'm in Australia, so cheaper shipping for a change! Do you have any more pre-1930s stuff?

Thanks for this, as I was wondering myself whether petersham rather than grosgrain was appropriate for men's hats. I've mostly seen grosgrain on men's hats, but having been taught how to make hats with more of a leaning towards women's styles, it's almost been programmed into me that petersham...

I picked this one up probably a couple of years ago off eBay. A MacLachlan "Duke", made of black fur felt with a sort of velour finish. Bit of a kink in one of the front corners, which I haven't really attempted to fix. I don't recall it's exact crown shape and condition when I received it...

I'm presuming this has been sold? If not, I'm potentially interested. I'll shoot you an email too.

Apologies for not getting back to you on this sooner. Hope they go to a good home!

$59.95, non? Any clue how much postage may be to South Australia?

Tempted. What becomes of them if nobody takes up that last call?

Very pretty, and I am somewhat of a fan of the Borsalino brand (didn't even know they had specific branded ribbon). I'll certainly consider it if they're around in the future (I've already made quite a few purchases of late, don't think I can justify another just now).

Thanks all for the responses thus far! I haven't any contacts in the Portland/Oregon hat industry yet, but I should look into that. Do you have any specific names/businesses? Indeed, this seem very much be the case with this industry; often years and years of trail and error to perfect...

Oh bothersome! I remember seeing that video about a year or two ago. He seemed quite inspiring. Sad to read of his passing.

Hello! I've never posted to this forum before. Please excuse me if this isn't quite the right place for it, and excuse the title (I couldn't think of anything else), or any other naiveties regarding my use of this forum (please excuse me all 'round, I guess, I'm quite new here). Getting to...