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[thunderw21]

I am thinking of trying leather cleaner/conditioner but after seeing some of the horror stories i'm kinda nervous...

Is it dry? Leather conditioner shouldn't hurt it unless it's already too far gone anyways. Looks like mildew on it.

[indycop]

Is it dry? Leather conditioner shouldn't hurt it unless it's already too far gone anyways. Looks like mildew on it.

No cracks at all but yes feels VERY dry. I touched the 7 1/8 tag and it crumbled. I don't think it has seen much wear just bad storage.

Applying leather cleaner/conditioner now, no mildew just fine well settled dust!

[GWD]

I'm sorry, I'm stupid, I just assumed you wanted to clean the hat band. The sweatband is another story. Yes try some Lexol leather conditioner.

[indycop]

I'm sorry, I'm stupid, I just assumed you wanted to clean the hat band. The sweatband is another story. Yes try some Lexol leather conditioner.

I can't tell if the ribbon is dirty or just heat damaged. It appears to be very thin silk, in fact the dirtiness looks like the hat body showing through it.

[J.T.Marcus]

Dobbs Panama, 2 1/8" brim, Optimo block. Originally sold for $19.99, at the Stetson Outlet in St. Joseph, MO. I bought it for less than $15.00 (shipping included). It's not museum quality, but it's not disposable junk, either.

[jimmy the lid]

This is a Stetson 3X western with a wide 3 1/2" brim. I bashed this back out into an open crown and then went with a teardrop crease. I'm not one for the curled up cowboy brim (on me, that is), so I decided to go with the brim down all around -- outback style. The color is ivory, and is really beautiful. Given the way the pin attaches to the ribbon, it looks like this pin may have been original to the hat. I really like the look of the pin, so I think I'm going to keep it on this lid.










Cheers,
JtL

[indycop]

This is a Stetson 3X western with a wide 3 1/2" brim. I bashed this back out into an open crown and then went with a teardrop crease. I'm not one for the curled up cowboy brim (on me, that is), so I decided to go with the brim down all around -- outback style. The color is ivory, and is really beautiful. Given the way the pin attaches to the ribbon, it looks like this pin may have been original to the hat. I really like the look of the pin, so I think I'm going to keep it on this lid.

Cheers,
JtL

Great hat and I love that pin!!

[bolthead]

Looks Pristine Jimmy....

Nice look as well JT.

I just acquired this Kevin McAndrew. I couldn't pass it by at that price. I thought of you Stoney. McAndrew

[J.T.Marcus]

bolthead, You're going to love that Kevin McAndrew!

Jimmy the Lid, Fantastic look with that Stetson 3X. The pin is icing on the cake!

[BobC]

This new hat arrived at my door on Monday. I've been waiting to post some pictures of it until the coast is clear. Is it clear yet?

The hat is a Fed Deluxe IV in heritage fawn and my first open crown hat. I thought the color would be lighter than it is, but I like it anyway.

I would appreciate your comments on the way I styled the hat since this is my first attempt at it. the hat is quite a bit stiffer than I thought it would be.











Thanks,
Bob

By the way, thanks for all the effort to get the lounge back up and running. I missed my dose the last couple of days.