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  1. jazzncocktails

    WHO made Johnny Depps hats for Public Enemies

    Just saw the film yesterday--really well done, if not always perfectly accurate. As some of you note, decisions often serve storytelling over absolute accuracy. Goose: given your earlier comment about strangers and crowded theaters, thought I'd tell you that my wife and I showed up for the...
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    Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

    Larry, that is a beauty--congratulations! Reminds me a bit of Art's Jazzman...looks fantastic. Steve
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    Akubra Overload

    Thanks for the compliments, CRH, FFF, and JtL--I'm almost sorry that I'm back in southern California, where the temps are in the 80s and low 90s (and low 100s in the desert, where I'll be shortly)--the Fed will have to hang around a bit more and await cooler autumn days. CRH, that Squatter...
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    Which is more versatile, Akruba's Moonstone or Heritage Fawn?

    Wise, wise man, Mississippi... I agree with the Fawn comments about it being highly versatile and much more casual than the Moonstone. I don't own a Moonstone yet--other similarly grey fedoras that I'm basing my judgment on--but that may be the next in line, pending the results of the Blue...
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    Dobbs Hat sizing

    Modern Dobbs, like modern Stetsons, are said to run a bit large. I'm right between a 58 cm (7 1/4) and a 59 cm (7 3/8), usually using a bit of padding on a 7 3/8. But when trying on a Dobbs telescope milan straw this weekend, I found that the 7 3/8 was ridiculously big on me...and the 7 1/4 was...
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    Hat Shops in Bay Area...

    Paul-ette, this sounds fantastic--congratulations and best wishes on the venture! I was in San Francisco just a couple of weeks ago and looked high and low for hat shops, with little success. My two best options were La Rosa, a great vintage shop in Haight, and Cable Car Clothiers, on Bush in...
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    Wanted: Vintage Puggarees

    By way of bumping this thread, I'll report that I've just discovered Shushan's hats in New Orleans: http://www.shushans.com/. I've never heard of them, and I've not seen mention of them on the FL. But they offer a variety of puggarees and pre-made hat ribbons. I've ordered a striped burgundy...
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    Akubra Overload

    Babs, you won't regret it...the Akubras are great, all-around hats and have a dedicated following here. Since receiving my Silverbelly Campdraft several months ago, that had been my go-to hat. My Tawny Fawn Fed IV hung on the hat rack, the proverbial red-headed stepchild, collecting dust. But...
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    Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

    Fantastic, GTD! What a great looking VS. About a week ago I placed my request with Art for a lightweight Blue Smoke Whippet, and seeing the felt here makes me anxious to receive it. Congrats to you and Art on the great fedora! :eusa_clap
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    Wanted: Vintage Puggarees

    Back in May there was a feeding frenzy for puggarees here that I missed out on...some beautiful pugs were offered and I didn't dive in when I should have.:eusa_doh: Now I'm in search of a vintage puggaree or two for a straw telescope hat I just purchased. Preferably colors other than white...
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    Akubra Overload

    Nice first outing, HP! That teardrop looks FAR better than my first bash attempt on my Tawny Fawn Fed...and the Moonstone looks fantastic. Nice!
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    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Feliz cumpleanos, Gene! :cool: And great Knox--love the black ribbon on that felt! Steve
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    Show Us Your Tattoos

    Absolutely gorgeous, Grant Fan. Those vibrant peacock feather colors with your red hair are perfect--nice work! If you've begun to notice a greater frequency of traffic accidents as you happen to be walking down the street in the past month, I suspect you know why.:D
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    What is your next VS?

    Nice call, Lefty! I hadn't realized it, but you're right: the hat I propose is essentially a variation on the Spumoni as defined on Art's site. Maybe a slightly taller crown, and the pug instead of the ribbon...and of course, the blue smoke felt. Otherwise, that's it exactly. Thanks for helping...
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    What is your next VS?

    Sounds fantastic--I'm looking forward to the pics!
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    Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

    I like that color, club30s--while the colors on my iMac tend to look much lighter than the actual felt samples, that does look a bit whiter than the Mojave or Sand samples I have from Art. And it might look great on the Jazzman I'm contemplating...a good summer felt, I would imagine.
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    What is your next VS?

    I'm contemplating one of the following; I'm hoping Art will help me narrow down the choices: 1. Jazzman in lightweight mojave 2. Whippet in lightweight blue smoke with wide brim binding matching the felt and black or charcoal wide ribbon (2" or more)--this is the most likely candidate 3. A...
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    The Green Machine

    Great greens, Goose, and fantastic bash on that Squatter!
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    Places to visit in San Francisco

    Good news: the Tadich Grill is open for business and hasn't yet undergone renovations. We had a great lunch there in the 20s/30s atmosphere. A new discovery that has become my must-visit spot in SF: Bix Restaurant. Tucked into an alleyway off Montgomery Street and nestled between the...
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    Show Us Your Tattoos

    Thanks, VintageGirl143! CherryBombb, that image is amazing...the plane almost looks embossed on your skin! I'm in awe.:eusa_clap

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