Introduction

[TomS]

Welcome folks! This is a great place to learn and have a pleasant time!

[CONELRAD]

What other memorabilia related to the atomic era do you have/collect? That stuff fascinates me.

The Highlights are a CD V-777-1 Radiation Detection Set, CD V-717 Radiological Survey Meter, a set of British Civil Defence armbands, a December 1961 "Fallout Protection" pamphlet with an introduction from Robert S. McNamara, a Soviet Banner of some sort, and a Civil Defense card about "Survival Self Helps". I also have various books and vintage magazines on the subject.

I'm also looking for more, but oftentimes, even when I find something I'm looking for, I won't buy it if the price isn't right or if it's in bad condition.



The Atomic Era by CONELRAD6568, on Flickr

[jayinhk]

Hi everyone! Missed this sticky the first time around. My name is Jay and I'm 31. Born and raised in Hong Kong while it was British, and escaped to NYC shortly after the handover. I've always been interested in fedoras, and my brother and I had matching felt fedoras and switchblade combs back in the 80s. We bought both at the Singapore Zoo.

My next fedora purchase was in 2002 I believe. I lived out on Long Island, NY and bought one on eBay on impulse. It had a much larger brim than I was comfortable with, so I only wore it out of the house once. I believe it was New Year's 2003. I also happened to meet a gorgeous woman that night, so maybe fedoras do work for me!

Fedoras have been popular summer wear here for a few years, but most people buy low-grade paper ones. I bought myself a buntal hat in the Philippines and absolutely fell in love with it. At the time, I knew about panama hats, but didn't want to spend that much. I didn't realize how similar the buntal trilby I'd picked up was. Well, I finally pulled the trigger on a genuine sombrero de paja ecuatoriana yesterday and it should arrive in around a month, I believe.

I am also hoping to make a pilgrimage of sorts to Bulacan in the Philippines later this year: the home of the bali buntal hat. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with myself until October, but I have already learned a great deal about panama hats on this board, and I know I'm going to learn a lot more!

[The Wiser Hatter]

I picked up a Buntal hat this year a Fedora Fest great hat. As good as any Panama hat for sure.
Welcome to the lounge.

[jayinhk]

Thank you! I would love to see your hat!

[JohnnyCairo]

Hi all,

My name is John and I came across this forum as a result of a search for a pork pie hat, which let me to all the wonderful member photos of their collections. I am very interested in Art Fawcett's masterpieces and have a feeling I will be a poorer for finding this board.

That said, here is my first vintage hat. It arrived today from an Ebay seller. Very happy with the fit, however it smells like mildew. Pretty strong. Any suggestions for ridding the odor?

Secondly, I was wondering if anyone might be able to take an educated guess on the this hat might have been produced. Did a little research and found the maker went out of business in the 80s. So I figure it's at least 30 years old. I am hoping to narrow that down.

I's a fine piece an I love how it fits, just really need to get that smell out. Thanks!

[gtdean48]

Welcome....
Odor trick for me has been crumpled newspaper in a plastic trash bag with the hat for 2-3 days.
Removed HEAVY pipe smoke smell in mine.

Sticky thread for Introductions = http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showt...3-Introduction

[randooch]

Welcome....
Odor trick for me has been crumpled newspaper in a plastic trash bag with the hat for 2-3 days.
Removed HEAVY pipe smoke smell in mine.

Sticky thread for Introductions = http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showt...3-Introduction

I second that.

Nice milan, by the way. Welcome!

[danofarlington]

I don't like pork pie hats, but I like that one.

Welcome to the Lounge (Twilight Zone music heard).

[JohnnyCairo]

Sticky thread for Introductions = http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showt...3-Introduction[/QUOTE]
Sorry, didn't catch that before I posted. Should I repost in that thread or will the mod move it?