Source of James Spader's hats {The Blacklist}

jlee562 said:

Maybe check Melegari too... reimporting a Borso seems like it shouldn't be the cheaper option.

http://www.cappelleriamelegari.com/...o&cPath=379_100&products_id=5787#.WuCl5zVlC2c

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bendingoak said:

I'll try and answer as best i can without giving everything away at the same time. I have two main felters I buy from and most of the stuff I buy is not straight off the shelf. The simple things you could ask for is weight, color or amount of stiffener used.

To keep this on track Spader wanted a ( without giving any details). He asked for portugese beaver felt. He wanted it light weight and with very little stiffener and he really didn't like any of the american beaver felt hats that he saw. The costumer told me they tried several. I told them I could but I also said that i don't buy off the self and like spader like very pliable fedoras. I suggested I send them an american beaver that i get to my specs with my pouncing. Costumer said Spader liked it so much that asked for duplicate. Then they order 3 other colors (portugese) with (2 of each color)

As for modern and vintage felt. I know that part of the felting process has been shorten and rabbit felt has taken the hit more then beaver because of it. skip some of the steps or skip how many times you use those steps to save time. Time equals money and that is the world we live in. my opinion is to get a great finish to a hat body, you must have the best felt possible with a hatter that versatile in his knowledge of Pouncing/finish. Hatter plays a big role to the finish but you have to start with a good foundation.

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bendingoak said:

I'll try and answer as best i can without giving everything away at the same time. I have two main felters I buy from and most of the stuff I buy is not straight off the shelf. The simple things you could ask for is weight, color or amount of stiffener used.

To keep this on track Spader wanted a ( without giving any details). He asked for portugese beaver felt. He wanted it light weight and with very little stiffener and he really didn't like any of the american beaver felt hats that he saw. The costumer told me they tried several. I told them I could but I also said that i don't buy off the self and like spader like very pliable fedoras. I suggested I send them an american beaver that i get to my specs with my pouncing. Costumer said Spader liked it so much that asked for duplicate. Then they order 3 other colors (portugese) with (2 of each color)

As for modern and vintage felt. I know that part of the felting process has been shorten and rabbit felt has taken the hit more then beaver because of it. skip some of the steps or skip how many times you use those steps to save time. Time equals money and that is the world we live in. my opinion is to get a great finish to a hat body, you must have the best felt possible with a hatter that versatile in his knowledge of Pouncing/finish. Hatter plays a big role to the finish but you have to start with a good foundation.

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Frunobulax said:

Thanks, I appreciate the response.


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bendingoak said:

You are very welcome

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LuvMyMan said:

For those that have not yet taken a look at Mr. Penman's line of hats and how beautiful they are, please do so.

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Bamaboots said:

The episode I watched last night, the most recent, Reddington was wearing a Borsalino.

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LuvMyMan said:

I love all these celebrities that are wearing Fedora hats....it gives the hat industry a big boost...which in turn gives US more hat pickings!

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mattmactimpson said:

You would think the UK would have a lot of men’s hat shops but it’s crazy how little there are hopefully more open


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Bamaboots said:

The episode I watched last night, the most recent, Reddington was wearing a Borsalino.

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AndyR said:

Thanks. I'll have to watch closer for that. I need to watch that episode again because I missed a few things.

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BobHufford said:

It is difficult to watch TV and read the Fedora Lounge at the same time. I've had to re-watch so many shows...

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BobHufford said:

It is difficult to watch TV and read the Fedora Lounge at the same time. I've had to re-watch so many shows...

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andrew_AU said:

So long as you don't allow the TV show to distract you from The Lounge [emoji6]

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Frunobulax said:

Hear, hear!


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LuvMyMan said:

Well Hatters and Hat Shops are not always everywhere, even here in the USA. But if the current trend of people wearing Fedora hats will continue to increase, I really think it can bring about more Hatters and more Hat Shops!

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