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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

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FedOregon

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Charlie - I"m no expert on this. I think the technique shown in the video Doug embedded is about right. But I used a rib and not one sold especially for doing shoes. One I got from my brother in law complete with a nice fat covering. Ha ha.
Deer Bone by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Used side.
Deer Bone for Shoes Used by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Shoes, as found on the left, boned on right
DSCN5099 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
As found
DSCN5095 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
After a couple of minutes of work
DSCN5092 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
So while it is a method primarily recommended for shell cordovan, it works for box calf to some degree also.

Michael
I have a pair of shoes that needs this treatment. You really can learn something new every day!
 

Samuel

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The heck with the heat... it's time for fall color!

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I like it
This afteroon a vtg. Stetson Royal De Luxe Open Road (gray).

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Enjoying a day away from work. Best, Eric -
wow looks new
 

Richard Morgan

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Everyone is looking great as usual today.
A fall day here, only 89. That makes it a perfect day for felt. I bought this Stevens Pace-Setter from MiamiBruno on the bay a couple of weeks ago but this is the first time I've worn it. It was a little late when I took the pics so the great color including the purple accent on the ribbon is hard to see except in the last pic.
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Richard Morgan

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Charlie - I"m no expert on this. I think the technique shown in the video Doug embedded is about right. But I used a rib and not one sold especially for doing shoes. One I got from my brother in law complete with a nice fat covering. Ha ha.
Deer Bone by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Used side.
Deer Bone for Shoes Used by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Shoes, as found on the left, boned on right
DSCN5099 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
As found
DSCN5095 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
After a couple of minutes of work
DSCN5092 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
So while it is a method primarily recommended for shell cordovan, it works for box calf to some degree also.

Michael

I've go an old pair of Stetsons (shoes) I need to try this on. They aren't shell but do need some work.
 

moontheloon

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Ant, what do you think of that open road?
I like it
Strangely it's probably my favorite straw that I own
This was my second summer with it and I enjoyed it
Great fit and it is proportioned well
The quality is fine for what I payed for it
It showed up with a bit more flange scoop than I generally like on this style hat but I flattened it out and am happy with it
 

Rogera

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I like it
Strangely it's probably my favorite straw that I own
This was my second summer with it and I enjoyed it
Great fit and it is proportioned well
The quality is fine for what I payed for it
It showed up with a bit more flange scoop than I generally like on this style hat but I flattened it out and am happy with it
Thanks for the info! It looks great
 
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