Recent content by MikeS

That's the beauty of a snap brim. When you want to set the hat down, perhaps on a countertop, just snap the brim up. Before putting the hat back on, just snap it back down. When storing the hat in your box, snap it up if it's hitting the box. I keep all my hats (3) on a coat/hat...

Here's a list from the internet yellow pages: ESTELLA'S HATS II 2000 RHODE ISLAND AVE NE WASHINGTON,DC 20018 (202) 269-6640 EXCLUSIVE HATS INC 529 14TH ST NW WASHINGTON,DC 20045 (202) 628-5802 HATS IN THE BELFRY 1237 WISCONSIN AVE NW WASHINGTON,DC 20007 (202)...

The next best thing to a hat steamer would be something that concentrates the steam from boiling water such as a tea pot; preferably one that does not whistle. :D At the risk of spamming you guys: I went on a fishing trip a couple weeks ago to Montana and brought my Akubra Angler with...

Due to it's soft quality I always recommend the Sydney for long ovals. It's so soft it rarely needs adjusting. ;)

I always tell people with a stingy brimmed fedora you could be casual (brim up all around) or business-like (snapped down in front). Depends on your mood or the setting or maybe the weather.

Good luck in your search. It's kind of like an adventure... "Rotten03 and the quest for the well fitting hat." Darn it, where's that "Indy" font? lol

Here's the listings I have for Arizona other than Optimo but I'm not sure if they are anywhere near you. The Az-Tex stores look to be more into the Western styles but you never know...They are listed as full service renovators and list custom hats as an option. Arizona Hatters 2790 N...

This is the only listing I have for any city in Kansas. Quite the drive from Kansas City. Sorry. Wichita Hat Works 601 W Douglas Ave, Wichita KS 67213 (316) 264-4881 www.hatmanjacks.com {EDIT} Oops. I am geographically challenged. Just found this: Arrow Quality Hat Works...

^^^...as stated above. I talked with one guy in particular who had three different hats from three different manufacturers all labelled with differing fitted sizes. They all fit the same. Go figure...

I kinda felt the same about the characters. Other than that it was pretty good. Here's a little nugget. The hat Russell wears while under a "disguise" is a gray Akubra Snowy River. They tamed the brim and gave it a little character.

Wide brims are underrated. :D

B.O.T. (sorry) If you've ever seen an old western you've probably seen people use the brim to their advantage, or as intimidation. (Someone yells from across the room. His hat slowly raises as he peers from behind the brim to confront the interloper.) Great stuff.

Not a problem. Be sure to give an update on your trip! Mike

Here are the two hat shops/renovators we have listed for Cleveland. The Bill Taylor Hat Co Inc 728 Prospect Ave Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 621-3274 Mike the Hatter 645 Prospect Ave Cleveland, OH 44115 (800) 926-5567 We also have one listing for Cincinatti. Batsakes Bros 1 W 6th...