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I have avoided Borsalinos with the name in gold on the ribbon.

I agree on Bencraft. They are the best place for Borsalinos.

Jay Kos is having a sample sale and among their items they have hats and caps on sale. I think the hats are $50 and the caps $25, but I am not sure. The hats are generally soft felts (looked a bit battered, but they are open crown and easily shaped) from Borsalino and Lock. I did not notice...

Very impressive. Do you have any postable pictures of the you doing the work or the stages in between?

The felt on the deluxe is better, but not sure that it is $50 better.

Spellflower: I am sure the pizza shop people didn't mistake you for a Hassidic Jew, but they may have mistook you for an Orthodox Jew. There are many Orthodox Jews whose dress is not distinguishable from the dress of the population at large and who where hats of colors other than black.

Thanks for the tip.

Does a large brim need a binding to add some stiffening to the brim?

very well done

You might want to try Jim Whittington at jwhats.com According to his website, he is looking to sell his business, so he may equipment to sell.

best brands (depends on the price) I am not as experienced as most on this board and am going to say something controversial. I think you have to include Borsalino among the top hat brands. I realize that there are people who knock Borsalino quality, but that is in part because the...

Chanop Hat looks very good on you. Brim definitely not too big.

bash Very nicely bashed. You might want to experiment with pinches that go a bit deeper and see how it looks.

Good Deal Really good deal

great lids Both hats look terrific