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The Official Stetson Nutria Quality Thread
If it was in fact a cost cutting measure it really doesn't matter when it started. Hell, now they're trying to sell, and are I guess, Buffalo fur felt. -
The Official Stetson Nutria Quality Thread
Stetson and any other company is in business to make a profit. I suspect that nutria came into production of hats in an attempt to cut cost from beaver fur. It obviously didn't work because a nutria hat is fairly rare. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
I would be very happy with it for St Patty's day!!!!!! -
What hat are you waiting for today?
If I were to make a list of places I would not live, Houston would be at the top! -
Hat band buckles / hardware
Tandy leather has everything needed to make a hat band. I have made 3 or 4 and will make a few more this winter. They have the buckles etc. -
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Optimo south side mobsters
If I would ever reach a point where I had so much money I didn't really know how much I had, [most of you know what I mean] I would probably have some Optimo hats. At that point it wouldn't matter if they are worth the squeeze!!!! -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
I ran into a guy with a nice western hat, really nice hat. He said he had Col. hat company make it. -
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Fedora brim width???
I wear a 7- 1/4 and I would guess that brim to be 2 inch. -
sterkowski caps
I have 5 or 6 of theirs I think, all good stuff. I'm do for a new one actually. -
Post New Hats Here!
That is a nice hat. Those are really good hats and very durable but hard to form. I seldom pass one up. -
How do folks react to your hat wearing?
I'll wager that there isn't a lot of people buying 1000 dollar hats. I don't notice any more hats than I have, beats me. -
H’oly Grail Westerns and Fedoras
Part of the cost of that 5000-dollar Stetson is in the gold hat band buckle and the diamond in the hat band. A lady at the Stetson factory outlet in St Joe Mo. had one of those 5000$ hats that someone had ordered. She was kind enough to show it to me knowing that there was no way in hell I was... -
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Questions Concerning Biltmore Hats
I have an Indiana Jones fur felt by Dorfman Pacific that I really like, good hat. They make the same hat in wool also. It's not on the same level as a nice Stetson etc. but it is a good knock around hat. They make decent hats at a reasonable price, I think I paid 125 for the Indiana Jones about... -
Advice Please - Stretching 1950’s Stetson 7 x Clear Beaver
To properly stretch those hats they will need to be disassembled and put on a block. not a simple or easy procedure. Those hat jacks are good if you just need a bit of a stretch but they distort the crown if you try to go very far. So, the simple answer is, sure they can be stretched. My advise... -
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Making a Western hat by hand?
I suppose their uniform line of hats is their bread and butter. They offer about anything anyone could want and the quality is very good. I guess they just don't really market their custom line. I have spoke to them and was told I was welcome to stop by to order and for custom sizing. I need to... -
Stratton straw Police hats
If you order a new hat from Stratton those slots for a chin strap are an option as are the vent holes and badge hole.I have 4 or 5 Stratton's and they are of good quality. I have intended to order a custom hat from them for a couple years now, just haven't got around to it, they make some very...
