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I'd like something that won't fall out every time I remove the hat. Suitedcboy makes a good point regarding the adhesive. What's the best way to keep the pads in that doesn't involve an adhesive that turns to a tarry mess?

I inherited a fedora that is too large. I was thinking of buying some bicycle helmet padding to snug up the fit. It occurs to me that foam weather stripping is essentially the same. Is there any reason why I wouldn't want to use it inside the hat? thanks.

just what I wanted to know. Thanks.

I wear a size 36S suit. It's my understanding that overcoats are sized the same. I'm looking to buy one online, and wonder if something marked 36L would be appropriate. I don't know which measurements would be different relative to a 36S. The length of hem, and length of sleeves would be...

I guess I mentioned "Aero" since I know their work to be of the highest quality. It occurs to me that I might find something local. Are there recommendations for something in the New York area? Schott is here, but I don't think that they do custom work. BTW, I don't think that Aero offers...

I like the "Stuart". I don't see it listed among their offerings, though. Was it renamed? If not, would they be able to do a one-off? Which current design do you think comes closest?

Those last pics look great. As for the "distressed" look, I'll take your collective word on it. You know more about this sort of thing than I do. Also, I didn't know that they offered 'roo. I'll have to go back and check their site. Thanks.

The Aero jackets are top notch. I can't seem to like the standard color offerings, for some reason. My ideal jacket would have some irregularity to the color. In the link attached, one of the hides is done in a "whiskey" color. This seems ideal, as is the variation in color. I especially...

I recently posted on "distressing" a suede jacket. The more I think about it, the less I want to risk ruining the jacket. I'm thinking of just weatherproofing it, and leaving it as-is as far as texture, color, etc. I decided to start a new thread, since it's a new direction for the project...

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Here's a How well did the oil dry? After a few weeks, did you need to worry about it getting onto upholstery, etc.?

I have a suede jacket that I want to "distress", weatherproof, and, if possible, darken a few shades. It's perfectly fine if the knap is flattened. I contacted the owner of Pecards (who was extremely helpful). He said that I might want to use "leather boot and shoe care" (link at end). This...

well, I wrote an elaborate message that seems to have gotten lost. I'm looking for a hat to be worn in the deep woods, not around town. I'm looking at synthetic shell real fur trapper hats from "Fur Hat World" and "Mad Bomber". Any thoughts on quality differences? Metal vs plastic buckle...

Trapper style hat I'm going to buy a "trapper" hat for excursions onto a frozen windy lake this winter. I've narrowed the choices to the "Supplex Bomber with Rabbit Fur" by Mad Bomber and the "B-52 Aviator Hat with Rabbit Fur" by Fur Hat World. Of concern to me are quality and buckles. I...

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