Want to buy or sell something? Check the classifieds
  • The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

Status
Not open for further replies.

Joao Encarnado

I'll Lock Up
Messages
7,776
Location
Portugal
I think that in Europe handbashing isn't common.
First of all the felt/stiffener that is produced/used here isn't ideal for that. The only quality i actually think I get a decent result in is the Canadian beaver capelines I have.

Most hats you buy here are blocked a certain shape and it's meant to keep it that way.
I do agree that your hat is a lot more versatile if you can handbash, yet I also like a very clean line on a hat.
It might also be different with women's hats. But I haven't seen a lot of handbashable hats in Europe.
I don't know if D'Aquino hats are hand bashed or "pressed".

Monday's hat, Black OR from San Antonio
That crown is nice! Only needed more brim to be awesome!

Joao – You never cease to amaze me with those brims. You could land a jet on those things.
Ah ah ;)
 

ingineer

One Too Many
Messages
1,088
Location
Clifton NJ
Joao wrote
"I don't know if D'Aquino hats are hand bashed or "pressed"."
From my experience they are pressed in a mold rather like Stetsons, doesn't make them bad
always surprised you don't have one
 

Joao Encarnado

I'll Lock Up
Messages
7,776
Location
Portugal
Joao wrote
"I don't know if D'Aquino hats are hand bashed or "pressed"."
From my experience they are pressed in a mold rather like Stetsons, doesn't make them bad
always surprised you don't have one
Looks like they only work for custom orders on the ETSY store, not the physical one.
Gave them my contacts and still waiting. A simple yes or no would be great, but only crickets...
 

Strapped-4-Cache

One Too Many
Messages
1,112
Location
Lawrenceville, GA
Knox Madison Avenue today.

IMG_20151029_072024~2.jpg
 

tommyK

One Too Many
Messages
1,789
Location
Berwick, PA
Another Dalton day. I don't know what to call this one, it's sort of Open Roadish, but with a shorter (2 1/4") brim. Maybe a Back Road? The Dalton Country Lane? Or maybe I should just call it Kevin..

Fruno, some of those late 50's early 60's Stratoliners had smaller brims so maybe a Daltoliner or a Stratton? Or stick with Kevin
 
Status
Not open for further replies.

Forum statistics

Threads
107,357
Messages
3,035,115
Members
52,793
Latest member
ivan24
Top