Recent content by jeboat

New hat enthusiast Akubra makes a very nice hat for the money, I have several and have sold many others. They make good starter hats BUT if you are serious about getting a hat and are hard to fit please consider one of our resident hatters. They can make you a custom hat to your exact...

I have a size 7 1/4 Akubra Federation fedora for sale. It is slightly used but in great shape. It is an affordable version of the Indiana Jones fedora that will last a very long time. I will give it a week here and then to auction. Price is negotiable. Pics upon request. jeboat:) :) :)

Take it easy... Art, No one is happier with your custom hats and "reworks" than I am but not all of them put together is worth your health or one bad day for you. I noticed this thread and could not believe all the responses on just one day. It is a testament to what people think of you...

Wearing of hats Most men in my neighborhood wore hats outdoors especially when going to church or town. My dad always wore his western hat everywhere he went and his dad also always wore a hat. It was more of a statement of being prepared for the Florida weather than anything else. My...

Grosgrain ribbon According to Art Fawcett the vintage ribbon that he uses is made with wood-based rayon while newer rayon is purely synthetic. The older ribbon conforms better than the newer stuff. Art....?? jeboat:) :) :)

New Classic Style edition?? I must be blind...is there a new edition of Classic Style coming soon??? jeboat :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

What's up with the Classic Style magazine??? It dawned on me that the last edition I have is Fall 2007??? jeboat:eusa_doh: :eusa_doh: :eusa_doh:

Whippet popularity I think the hat had a lot of things going for it: a very good advertising campaign, a moderate design which fit most any face and head shape, the Stetson brand and a catchy name. It along with the Stratoliner, a Cavanaugh and a vintage Borsalino make up the backbone of any...

Hat resurgence It's real! Mostly due to movies and musical entertainers. I see plenty of both and the movement is very real, albeit in its infancy. Look at the Indiana Jones movies, the fedora worn by Harrison Ford has taken on a life of its own. Johnny Depp, Keith Richards and many...

I just received a "heads up" from Cheryl at www.noggintops.com as to an impending increase April 1, 2008 of all Akubra hats due to worldwide demand of fur felt. They have a sale right now and if you are on the fence as to whether to get one or not, better make it fast. jeboat:) :) :)

Hatter in N.C. I don't know how close Cincinnati, OH is to you but GUS MILLER AT BATSAKES HAT SHOP makes a reasonably priced hat of very good quality. I have misplaced my notes on him but I am sure somebody here has the phone number and address. jeboat:) :) :)

I don't know how many people watch the online fedora auctions but lately there has been a real bidding war on nice Whippets and other vintage Stetsons. Some have fetched $150.00+ for these "old timers!" I guess a hat is like everything else, it is worth whatever one will pay for it. Me, I...

Angry parent Now you know why tigers sometimes eat their young! jeboat:) :) :)

Deon's hat I thought he looked good for a change in that hat. It appeared to have an overwelt brim but I can't say what vintage. It's probably a new lid... jeboat:) :) :)

Wider brims I think you should have wider brims than shown. You have a full face and a 2 1/2 inch or wider brim will look better. jeboat:) :) :)