Recent content by Bold1972

Nice filter on that photo! Brings out alot of good texture.

I am replacing the ribbon on one of my old fedoras and can't for the life of me figure out how to tie the bow. Any suggestions?

I don't believe I saw Glenn in any of the posts...can't name the picture here but I remember him sporting a brim in Gilda. Say what you want - but there are always some great old hats in the Stooges shorts:

1 part quality of parts( in this case felt body, ribbon, liner, sweat, etc.) 1 part labor 1 part expenses 1 part name brand 1 part greed Add them all together and you have the factors that decide the cost of virtually any item.

Ribbon measures 1 11/16" - no dimensional cut on the brim.

3" and with the crown height I think it works proportionately.

Very nice! I'll bet that baby was nice and cool in the summer!

Point taken - but you have to admit the term is a bit misused by some hat makers... *and I did say virtually*

Bashed: I have owned many Indy hats over the years starting with the old wool Stetsons from the 80's, then a Nostalgia in the late 90's, an Arkuba Heritage Deluxe, a Gladhatter Sterling Belly Beaver *according to the infamously long on wind - short on facts Charlie (waaaay overpriced but...

I ordered a custom hat from Buckaroo Hatters in TN recently. I asked for a 6" open crown in colors that matched the hat from ROTLA in 100x Dress Fedora beaver felt. I got the hat in less than a month - pretty quick turn around time especially in winter months: There is a...

Dang - how wide is that one? Seems it would muss the hair LOL

Ah, that would explain it. LOL

Please contact me as well. I don't see a way to send a PM on these boards...

Sounds good - if the quality is as good as everyone here has stated, it will be well worth the wait.

Thank you - I am happy to post up pictures when the new Strat arrives - I always take them anyway :)