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  1. tortswon

    Mulholland Falls Hatmaker

    I received an email today from Dave Brown of Rochester New York. Some time ago I posted that I believed the hats in Mulholland Falls were done by Art Fawcett. Apparently that was incorrect and Mr. Brown should have been credited. My apologies to Mr. Brown and the Lounge for the misinformation...
  2. tortswon

    In Support of Brick and Mortar Hat Shops

    While roaming through the threads tonight, I read a post to a new member that disturbed me a bit. A new member had a question about purchasing a hat. He was advised to go to a brick and mortar shop to see what was available and ask questions. He was advised to do this even if he decided to buy...
  3. tortswon

    Leonard Cohen- Hat fancier

    Last night I had the pleasure of attending Leonard Cohen's concert at the Merriweather Post Pavillion in Columbia, MD, just outside Baltimore. It was cold and rainy (the venue is of the shed variety with open sides allowing the wind to whistle through. I was truly amazed when at the end of...
  4. tortswon

    WTB/WTT for Stetson Gun Club- specific style

    Howdy. I am looking to buy or trade for a Stetson Gun Club hat. The size sought is 7 1/2 LO or 7 5/8 LO. The hat is a fuzzy.Here are some photos: If anyone wishes to trade this hat, I am open to it. A straight up sale is possible too. Please PM with photos, dimensions, any...
  5. tortswon

    Summer formal fashion question

    I have been invited to a black tie wedding at the end of June. The dinner/dance portion of the event will be indoors as will the ceremony, but there will be a brief outdoor reception immediately following the ceremony. If it is a sunny hot day, is there an appropriate head covering I can...
  6. tortswon

    WTB Stratoliner Hat Pin

    I thought I had found one of these a couple of months ago but things did not work out. I am searching for the most authentic Stratoliner hat pin out there in the best condition. Authenticity is the key. I am not concerned about the direction the pin faces as I cannot see it when I walk and...
  7. tortswon

    ISO Insert to reduce hat size

    I purchased a hat as a gift for a friend. it is slightly too large. Does anyone have, or know how I can find or fabricate, an insert to put along the sweatband that can reduce the size. Thanks, Sam
  8. tortswon

    WTB Stratoliner Hat Pin

    The title says it all. If someone has a Stratoliner hat pin with which s/he would part, please PM me with a photo and price. Best, Sam
  9. tortswon

    WTB- 1950's Stetson Gun Club hat pin

    I hope this does not run afoul of the rules. If it does, I apologize. I just got a beautiful Stetson Gun Club hat. The only thing missing is the Gun Club hat pin. Does anyone have one to sell? If so, please PM me. Thanks, Sam
  10. tortswon

    Happy Birthday Art Fawcett!

    Distinguished members of the Lounge, today is Art Fawcett's birthday! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap I think we should all raise our glasses with one hand and tip our hats with the other to a most talented hatmaker and all around good guy. Happy Birthday Art, and many more! :eusa_clap...
  11. tortswon

    Philly Hat Maintenance

    Is there anyplace in Philadelphia or the environs that can be recommended to get a hat cleaned, blocked, and/or repaired? Thanks, Sam
  12. tortswon

    New to Hats and to the Lounge

    Hello to you all. I am new to both hats and to the Lounge so all guidance will be greatly appreciated. I have come to hats in my old age (56) after being told by a very lovely young woman that I looked great in a fedora that a friend prodded me to try. Needless to say, there is very little that...

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