Recent content by gcollins

@suitedcboy, I hear you. When I think of Fort Worth, I think of LBJ's classic Open Road. I actually have one of his hats in my collection, but have not been back there for many years. You would think Fort Worth is another great place for hats. Texas rocks! Curiously, my oldest son attends...

Yes indeed. The shop on Jackson is sweet indeed. Great selection of each style in one-size each on display and for sale. I love Graham's shop and how he rejuvenated (and largely owns) the bespoke hat biz in Chi-town. I just hoped there would be a vibe in Chicago when it came to hats. But...

Greetings folks, old and new. Over a decade ago on this fine forum--yes, before the iphone and the stingy brim resurgence --when we were easily sniping pristine 40s brims from ebay, debating our lot and love and sometimes meeting up, there were the hats themselves, in all their glory. I...

I noted that Phoenix earlier in the thread a few years ago was absent from the list. A real good hatter in Phoenix (actually downtown Scottsdale) is: Az-Tex Hats 3903 N. Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale Large web presence of standard retail brims, but their shop is a real hat shop with people...

Full Circle Fellas, I started this thread in 2005, and credit to FL in maintaining the finest chronicle of hat knowledge there is. I recently picked up a couple of Borso Homburgs to match the very first one that started this thread. A cool blue/grey and a black! All in punto sizes...

Pacino wore what would have been a fine homburg, but I agree with Sam...the optics didn't work. Had I had a chance to do some production designing on that film, Mike's Borsalino Nutria Extra Extra Superiore would look like this. Nice overhead dimple shadows from the supple, yet firm felt, and...

Interesting. And of course, I myself today am wearing a custom black brim made by Trent Johnson. I am indeed a bad guy, so Art was right on!:cool2:

Hey Tony, good question. Many of the vintage hats people here love so much are awesome hats. I have some Borsos and Royal Stetsons (more here have many, many more than me), and they are irreplacable. Great hats that don't taper, with felt that stands up to the weather, look great, remind...

Art, how great to have you back online, my man. I've missed you and now my frequent trips to SF are not remotely as interesting. Nice brim to say the least! I love your idea of creating limited editions of particular hats. A great way to make your mark!

I dont have time to read this whole thread, but of the modern made hats I have only two really stand out: Trent Johnson and Charlie Gladhatter Swindall. They are tough hats that look great and are done with intense attention to detail. If you want a stronger western felt to last you 100...

Well fellas, I've been giving my hats some serious road testing days. In the last three months I've been on the road much more than home, and I've given my hats more than their fair share of plane and travel time--where there are no hat racks anymore....and I have some favorites, largely due to...

I thought I read the story about Brent Black panama hats, the guy who pays the master weavers more for the best bodies and blocks them better than anybody. Such a class act he is and living in Panama hat heaven of Hawaii. Hi Bob, just stopping by before heading to Amsterdam. :cool: Hope...

From the pics, it looks exactly the color of my Stratoliner. Pretty bluish mine is..highlights those eyes! Well done, nice brim. Hey Art!

Just do it, my man! What do you have to lose?

Cool photo once again. Unfortunately, in China, I can't access your blog website. Keep these photos coming. thanks! G