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I picked up one of these for under a $100 and it appears to never been worn. I was wondering if these are veg tanned? I would like it to distress and age unlike goat. I have a 30 year old goat in the same color and it looks pretty much the same after all those years. Any thoughts or people with...

Thank you Peter!

Thank you. Do you know the difference between the orange label Cooper’s and the black ones that say Neal Cooper. It looks pretty much the same but I think the Neal Cooper might have side pockets?.

I am looking at a vintage Cooper A-2 and trying to decide what size I need. It is the goat hide without side pockets and the hook at the neck with a one piece back. I am 5’ 10” and weigh around 185 and around 36” waist. I want it a smidgen oversized. I can’t decide if I need a 46r or a 48r?? Any...

Can you use pure vintage rayon grosgrain ribbon for a hat band? I usually always use a cotton/ rayon blend but can only find the color I need in rayon. I guess the big question is can I get a decent swirl with the rayon? Many thanks, Randy

Thank you so much for the detailed use of a flange. That was how I thought the process would go but your description was awesome. I only plan to use it for minor touch ups but with your helpful advice, I may try more complex use. I would really like to restore some vintage fedoras just to get...

See my following post and thank you so much, Randy

I have a new upturn brim flange being made for me. I have read everything related to flanges on the forum and have come up short on using one to fix wavy and unkept brims. I ordered a 2.5 inch upturn; however, the majority of my hats are 2 3/8”. I know the flange has a groove around the bottom...

I plan to get a block that I can use with the sweatband still in the hat. Should I downsize 1 or 2? Thank you

TH Thank you BB!

Hello loungers, I am having a flange made since all the money I have spent on vintage ones have come up short. I wear a size 59 long oval and want the flange to touch up the occasional brim. I will be using it with the ribbon and bow still on the hat. Do you think the inside measurement of...

Thank you T.

I have bought several vintage flanges off of eBay over the past couple years and still don’t have what I need. I need a flange that will fit a 7 3/8 with the ribbon and bow still on. Allen’s flanges look like they have a nice upturn that would make a nice snap brim. I want the curl that the...

I am curious what most do when they buy a vintage hat on eBay? The hat I purchased is one size down than I normally wear: however, the inside measurements are very close to my size. I would love to do a quick size check before putting it in a plastic bag and sun it for a while. What is your...

Two more of my fun hat liners.