Louis Mountbatten
One of the Regulars
- Messages
- 291
Oh, yes. Sorry. The Midwest. I know of Optimo, but I think I read that they aren't really doing simple services like that any more.
-
The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.
Ask a question, get an answer
- Thread starter Lefty
- Start date
-
- Tags
- advice akubra akubra hat band replacement bashing beaver xxx beret bespoke bolero borsalino brim width bushman cheap hat cowboy hat cycber monday deal discount code double brim eastman eastman hat eastman leathers ebay elc era europe fawn fedora felt fifth avenue good deal hat hat block hat bodies hat care help homburg identify johnny depp krushable lawson light fur felt mallory fifteen online shopping open road panama hat party pliafelt private label vintage question on year resistol resistol kitten finish robert de niro scam self conforming shudde bros single brim size stetson stiffness stratoliner stratton straw straw hat suits tan the godfather the union men's shops tricorn trilby vintage vito corleone hat w alboum waterproofing western western hats which era
- Messages
- 18,937
- Location
- Central California
You can’t beat the prices and quality at VS, but the shipping to Oregon might tip the scales. You might also have more of a wait than you’re ok with.
- Messages
- 10,392
- Location
- vancouver, canada
Check with Scott on Etsy ...FineVintageFedoras….out of Wisconsin. He does good restoration work. Another hatter is Tim at AlleyKatHats. He is on Etsy as well and advertises that he sells ribbons....he is in PA. Another CheeseHead is the BrassRooster out of Milwaukee....it is a bricks and mortar hat shop.
Louis Mountbatten
One of the Regulars
- Messages
- 291
Thank you.
Héctor Fernández
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,267
- Location
- Greatest Country, U.S.A.
Spot on 100%. I have a 50"s OR that has been with David since December, but it is coming back to me next week.
I have to say, the wait has been completely worth it because I know my hat is going to be restored properly.
With the recent acquisition of VS things have slowdown a bit, but David told me they were kickstarting production this week.
I have to say, the wait has been completely worth it because I know my hat is going to be restored properly.
With the recent acquisition of VS things have slowdown a bit, but David told me they were kickstarting production this week.
- Messages
- 18,937
- Location
- Central California
Héctor Fernández
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,267
- Location
- Greatest Country, U.S.A.
Mine was a simple sweatband reattachment, but I couldn't tell you how they prioritize their workload.
- Messages
- 18,937
- Location
- Central California
My work is more involved than just a sweatband. I spoke to David in January and he said I was still two months out. Once the transition problems are resolved I’m hoping it will be back to the fast service I got used to.
Héctor Fernández
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,267
- Location
- Greatest Country, U.S.A.
I'm sure it will. My hat is pretty much in perfect mint condition and that's the only reason why I wanted to have it professionally repaired. Otherwise I wouldn't have bother with it.
Hi, I’m an art historian located in Norway, researching a Bowler hat. I would like to catalogue the hat as precisely as possible and hope that some of you may help me. The hat is dark grey /black felt (?) and measures 13 × 30 × 25 cm. The sweatband has a stuck-on label stating “384 7 1/8” as well as embossed lettering, which is difficult to decipher: “PL—BUS [?] // Extra Quality”. Is the embossed lettering a reference to the maker or the model? Is it possible to identify the maker? I know that the hat dates from prior 1944, but is it possible to give it a better date range, based on the sweatband or other details? All tips and hints are much appreciated!
Ça fait beaucoup je trouve 1cm sous le sweatband.Pas pour si peu. 1 cm est vite comblé.( une taille de chapeau = environ 1 cm )
Cela dit, si tu as des liasses qui traînent..... je suis preneur.
- Messages
- 10,476
- Location
- Boston area
???
BotanPhotography
Familiar Face
- Messages
- 90
- Messages
- 18,937
- Location
- Central California
- Messages
- 11,912
- Location
- Southern California
It's a 1950s-era Harley-Davidson biker cap.
- Messages
- 18,937
- Location
- Central California
Something like this?
BotanPhotography
Familiar Face
- Messages
- 90
Hey man! Thanks! I'm ebay hunting now..
SteveFord
A-List Customer
- Messages
- 466
I wore an old Stetson 3X Beaver Gun Club fedora into work and was laughing about how not only do I have Grandpa's hat but I probably bought his car as well.
Imagine my horror when I come back to my desk and a moth flies out from the credenza where I put the hat. Gigundo office building with lots of tasty dividers to chew on.
I guess it'll be stick hats at work inside of a plastic garbage bag and get some cedar balls unless someone else has a better idea?
Yes, I know, retire but that's still a few years away.
Imagine my horror when I come back to my desk and a moth flies out from the credenza where I put the hat. Gigundo office building with lots of tasty dividers to chew on.
I guess it'll be stick hats at work inside of a plastic garbage bag and get some cedar balls unless someone else has a better idea?
Yes, I know, retire but that's still a few years away.
- Messages
- 19,128
- Location
- Funkytown, USA
I had a bit of a scare a few months ago and picked up this stuff.
I've only used it once, and I don't know how much of a problem I fended off actually, but you might check it out.