Recent content by hutch

I occasionally wear this ring that was a family estate consignment purchase from a local shop. The original owner (who passed) had it custom made. It is an oval bloodstone with a small center diamond in a 14k yellow gold ring. I get many compliments from women who frequently turn to their...

I am thinking about purchasing this estate sale gold ring. It has a smooth 14k gold band (about 15 grams) surrounding an oval bloodstone with a small centered diamond. Based on the shape and style, does anyone have any idea of what era it may have been made? I will most likely buy it so my...

Thanks for posting the letter head LonnieW. I always wonder if the old buildings still exist and if so, what they look like. Here is what 800 Jackson Street, Dallas, TX looks like today (from Google Maps).

Mike at Northwest Hats has re-size, re-blocked and replaced the ribbons on a few of my hats. I cannot praise Mike's work enough. He kept in constant communication with me during each project, listened to what I wanted done, offered his opinions & suggestions, and did the work exactly how we...

All I can think of while reading this thread is the WKRP In Cincinnati episode where Les Nessman mispronounced his name as "Chy Chy Rod-ri-gweeze." Sorry guys, I just couldn't resist. Enjoy your hats!

Black Stetson with some work done by Northwest Hats. Sized down to 7 1/4 from 7 3/8, reblocked to a teardrop, and ribbon changed to Navy Blue. Sorry, new photo sharing site, link not working properly. Hutch

Hi MJS, Great point. It took me about 2 years and about 8-9 hats before I realized my own personal style preference. Owning fur felt hats allowed me to reshape some of them to what I liked. Something that I may not have been able to do had they been wool hats. Hutch

I personally don't own any wool hats because I prefer fur felt. I have seen a couple off modern wool fedoras from Goorin Brothers that I liked any may purchase in the future. My thought, however, is that a wool hat you like and frequently wear is better than any fur felt hat that collects...

No problem, I guess I was the one who was confused. Happy New Year and cheers! Hutch

This could be an option for some pins but I think on one particular pin design these backing a word show. Thanks for the idea RBH. Hutch Sorry if this post was in the wrong place. I did a site search but I didn't find anything specific to my question. Hutch

I have a question about turning a lapel pin into a hat pin. Does anyone here know where I can go to have a lapel pin backing turned into an actual hat pin backing? I think I can go to a jeweler to have this done but what exactly do I tell them? Are there any typical " specs" I can give them...

I wonder if or how this movie will influence the fashion industry. It seems to me when the other "Gangster" movies of the late 80's and 90's came out there weren't many people wearing fedora's. I know many of today's fedora hat wearers are into the more modern styles.I am curious to see if the...

In addition to the previously mentioned custom hatters check out these two websites: northwest hats.com and falconparkhattery.com. There are many reviews posted here on the FL for both of them. After reviewing these posts call them and speak to them directly. See what they can do for you, what...

I have to say those two are my favorite FPH hats bowlerman, especially the uniqueness of the "Laird!" Now if I can only talk my wife into letting me buy another hat. Is it really easier to ask for forgiveness than permission?

Fedoralover, I think your re-worked hat looks outstanding! Very nice color combo. I for one believe a fedora, whether new, vintage, or re-worked, is no good unless you wear it.