konadog
Practically Family
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- 514
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speaking of Optimo Chicago, my father picked up this beautiful Chicago model in charcoal yesterday...
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- Thread starter Rundquist
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Good looking hat.
homesicksteve
Familiar Face
- Messages
- 56
- Location
- Kent; UK
'last week. Excellent service from Hats Direct.
My third Akubra. The felt is lighter & softer than the others...
Stylemaster in Moonstone.
Reshaped & now named Stylemaker.
My third Akubra. The felt is lighter & softer than the others...
Stylemaster in Moonstone.
Reshaped & now named Stylemaker.
Nice job.'last week. Excellent service from Hats Direct.
My third Akubra. The felt is lighter & softer than the others...
Stylemaster in Moonstone.
Reshaped & now named Stylemaker.
Louis Steel
New in Town
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- 16
Looks just like the good old days back in the 1940's to 1969's
Orvil Newton
One of the Regulars
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- 228
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- cruisinglealea.com
I wanted a good hat to wear hiking out doors here in the Tongass (Sub arctic rain forest in SE Alaska) where it rains and snows a LOT. Something with a three inch brim that would stand up to the weather. I saw this Stratton F42 Trooper on ebay for $21.99 and bought it, thinking it was cheap enough to play with and, if I liked it, I could order one in a better color and without the holes in the crown and brim. The holes in the brim for the strap are a problem because they are directly over my hearing aids, kind of defeating the purpose of keeping them dry. The hat was brand new, in the original box and, although not my first choice, the color is quite nice.
After a lot of steam and some reshaping of the brim and crown I think I got it just right. But still, the holes in the brim bothered me. I had some brown leather left over from a holster project so I cut some plugs and pressed them into the strap grommets.
Here is the result:
Considering it's intended purpose, I think it came out just fine. I may not waste the money on ordering another without the holes after all.
After a lot of steam and some reshaping of the brim and crown I think I got it just right. But still, the holes in the brim bothered me. I had some brown leather left over from a holster project so I cut some plugs and pressed them into the strap grommets.
Here is the result:
Considering it's intended purpose, I think it came out just fine. I may not waste the money on ordering another without the holes after all.
Slacker Drummer
Familiar Face
- Messages
- 71
- Location
- Central Kentucky
I've wanted a bowler for years, but haven't really been willing to take a chance on a nice vintage one and haven't wanted to spend the money on a new one that won't fit right because I'm an extra long oval. Then this Resistol came up on ebay. I bid knowing it isn't highly collectable. I figured if I didn't spend too much it wouldn't matter if I messed it up trying to elongate it.
Best surprise ever. Sticker still on the inside of the sweat: XLO 7 1/4
It's in great shape and the only thing it needs is a good brushing, some steam and some shape to the brim. I reckon it's mid- to late-50s, maybe 60s.
I'll take better pictures when I get it home and cleaned up a little.
Best surprise ever. Sticker still on the inside of the sweat: XLO 7 1/4
It's in great shape and the only thing it needs is a good brushing, some steam and some shape to the brim. I reckon it's mid- to late-50s, maybe 60s.
I'll take better pictures when I get it home and cleaned up a little.
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- 17,233
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- Maryland
P. & C. Habig Wien "Special / Spezial Qualität", 58cm, 1957 (based on paper label). This one is NOS condition and was export to Gust. Holmsberg Eftr., Lund, Sweden.
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- 12,384
- Location
- Albany Oregon
Stupendous in all ways Steve. I especially like the detail of the size tag, nice touch.P. & C. Habig Wien "Special / Spezial Qualität", 58cm, 1957 (based on paper label). This one is NOS condition and was export to Gust. Holmsberg Eftr., Lund, Sweden.
M Hatman
I'll Lock Up
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P. & C. Habig Wien "Special / Spezial Qualität", 58cm, 1957 (based on paper label). This one is NOS condition and was export to Gust. Holmsberg Eftr., Lund, Sweden.
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Nice looking hat, Steve!
My address is 317...
Sent directly from my mind to yours.
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- 12,384
- Location
- Albany Oregon
Super nice! Welcome to the Fray!
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- 17,233
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- Maryland
Thank you! I am not sure how far back that paper size tag goes.
Thanks!
Thanks too!
moehawk
I'll Lock Up
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- 5,662
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- Northern California
Hey all!
More of this P. & C. Habig Wien "Zefir-Zefir" in the German and Austrian Hutmachers thread.
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More of this P. & C. Habig Wien "Zefir-Zefir" in the German and Austrian Hutmachers thread.
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Michael A
I'll Lock Up
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Newly in my hands today by way of that sharp dresser known as Wesslyn.
DSCN2344 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN2331 - Copy by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Might make a further appearance in tomorrows photos. Fits like it was made for me.
DSCN2324 crop - Copy by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN2326 crop - Copy by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN2327 crop - Copy by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN2337 crop - Copy by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN2336 crop - Copy by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Light gray with perhaps a touch of mint in it in some lights at least. Very lightweight felt. Any info you can impart will be appreciated.
Michael
DSCN2344 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN2331 - Copy by Michael A2012, on FlickrMight make a further appearance in tomorrows photos. Fits like it was made for me.
DSCN2324 crop - Copy by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN2326 crop - Copy by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN2327 crop - Copy by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN2337 crop - Copy by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN2336 crop - Copy by Michael A2012, on FlickrLight gray with perhaps a touch of mint in it in some lights at least. Very lightweight felt. Any info you can impart will be appreciated.
Michael
- Messages
- 12,384
- Location
- Albany Oregon
Nice Mallory Michael!Newly in my hands today by way of that sharp dresser known as Wesslyn.
Might make a further appearance in tomorrows photos. Fits like it was made for me.
Light gray with perhaps a touch of mint in it in some lights at least. Very lightweight felt. Any info you can impart will be appreciated.
Michael
Michael A
I'll Lock Up
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That was made for you! You look great in that one, Michael!Newly in my hands today by way of that sharp dresser known as Wesslyn.
Might make a further appearance in tomorrows photos. Fits like it was made for me.
Light gray with perhaps a touch of mint in it in some lights at least. Very lightweight felt. Any info you can impart will be appreciated.
Michael
- Messages
- 11,908
- Location
- Southern California
It goes great with that shirt too!
