Recent content by Saint-Just

Thanks for the reassurance :D It did look strange to me. But, up a size for the same model will undoubtedly make a great coat

Perhaps it is just me (it probably is) but I find both LHB and Teamster too close to the body in those photos. I admit to struggling with anything that has the words "slim fit" in its description but it looks like just raising your arms is going to lift the jacket. Plus it seems that all but...

I am sure Jenny at the Hattery would be happy to send you one without the hardware - and without the holes.

Is the price difference worth the wait and not supporting a US business? I do not mean to sound judgemental or confrontational: I myself bought from Hats direct only a few weeks ago, and asked myself the very same question [albeit from my side of the pond]. Difference is the answer was...

There are many very good RAFs but I was not sure the language would pass muster on this thread :D

2 types of bashing, C-crown on the Moonstone and "Indy" on the Dark Brown.

My new brown Fed IV, courtesy of HatsDirect:

Not sure this totally qualifies as "clean", but it is the sort of humour I enjoy and wanted to share. Those 2 (Armstrong and Miller) have a lot more to offer if you browse the tube selection :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teYdynxxZKs

I am rather partial to these Quality is superb, even if nowadays I favour the Gladstone bag over the backpack. Timbuk2 are superb bags, and can hold a surprisingly large load. Leather backpacks are beautiful, but heavy beyond a day-pack capacity. Finally, I do not believe that ANY...

I am a 58+ and both my Fed IV are 59. The older one fits perfectly. The newly received one needs pieces of foam under the sweat band but that won't last, we just need a couple of showers. The felt will also get a lot softer. However I did not get the higher quality felt because I was afraid...

I do not remember which model but one of those Cads had an hydraulic jack, allowing you to change a flat tyre effortlessly.

If I was living in the US I'd snap that in no time. Gorgeous part of American history as well as an automotive masterpiece

I believe you'll be fine until you hit our side of the pond. :lol:

You have many qualities of silk, and some make light durable shirts that are quite comfortable in a hot climate. However to get a decent choice of silk you'd probably best spending a couple of days in SE Asia visiting the Chinese traders. Linen can be a bit scratchy but is perfectly suited as...

I always thought colonel was pronounced "Kernel" because they were the centre of our attention ;)