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Removing the "fuzziness" from a new Stetson Nostalgia?
Just wanted to post an update. I pounced the brim with 220 grit sanding pad and that helped some. I still had more fuzz around the edge of the brim than I wanted. This seems the most conspicuous spot as well. After reading about using flame to remove the fuzz, I got brave and broke out a... -
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Removing the "fuzziness" from a new Stetson Nostalgia?
With all due respect, Mr. Fawcett, I will let your experienced self handle the setting afire of hats. I'll try alot of things, but that I'll pass on. I think I will try the sandpaper or sponge first. Thanks, Jed -
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Removing the "fuzziness" from a new Stetson Nostalgia?
Here are a couple shots of what I'm talking about. Thanks, Jed -
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Removing the "fuzziness" from a new Stetson Nostalgia?
HatGuy, are you saying brush it with a dry or wet sponge? You mentioned to let it dry after brushing so I was wondering? GTDean, thanks for the tip. Always count on the Deputy to help out us citizens :) Got to get together for lunch and compare lids! Thanks, Jedidiah -
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Removing the "fuzziness" from a new Stetson Nostalgia?
I have a fairly new grey Stetson Nostalgia that I like but the brim seems particularly fuzzy, for lack of a better term. I would like to know how is best to remove this. I did try pouncing an Akubra Campdraft but can't remember the grit or type of sandpaper used. Not sure if this is what will... -
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Ask a question, get an answer
Water repellant for everday hat? Just wondering if there were any water repellants that you would recommend for an everyday hat that won't affect color or appearance. The hat is an Akubra Camp Draft. It sheds light rain fine but as I do fish with it and wear it about almost daily, I was... -
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Akubra Campdraft
JTopenroad, Love that bash. I have the same hat. Does the dent sit down on your head? I have a teardrop as the center dent always hit the top of my head otherwise. Thanks, Jedidiah -
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The Filson Thread
Just wanted to say I agree with concerns over the direction of Filson. Do what I did, send them an email directly through their website. http://www.filson.com/filson/our-company/contact-us/ As we all know, though, the almightly dollar does the most talking. I believe it interesting that I...- dawgvet
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Campdraft with center dent bash?
Thanks for the input, but I was also wondering if the dent ever comes down far enough to feel it on you noggin? I hate that and have stuck with my teardrop so far. Just always like the look of a center dent, looks more "traditional fedora" than any other "crease" :p -
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Campdraft with center dent bash?
Just wondering if anyone has a Campdraft with a center dent bash? I can't seem to get mine to look right or either its so deep that the dent pushes down on the top of my head, which I don't like. Any help appreciated. Thanks Jedidiah -
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Felt Quality of Vintage lids?
Thanks for your responses. I suspect that many factors play a role. My main interest was in the finishing and the type of fur used. On to my second question, does anyone know the specific differences, particularly of type and amount of furs, especially amount of beaver, used in lines of... -
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Felt Quality of Vintage lids?
I've always heard of the superior felt quality of vintage hats as opposed to the production stuff of today. I do believe that it's true, but I wonder what makes the difference? Did they use higher percentages of beaver or other better fur, better pouncing techniques, or different felting... -
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How to get some of the curl or snap out of the brim?
Just wondering if there were any reliable methods to get the curl or snap out of a brim? I bought a Stetson Nostalgia recently and love the hat except it has a bit more snap to the brim for my taste. I don' want to take all of it out, just tone it down a decent amount. Any input appreciated... -
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Grades of Stetson dress hats/felt?
I'm somewhat familiar with Western hats and their grading systems (10x, 5x, etc) but was wondering what the hierarchy of Stetson dress hats. I've seen Royal, DeLuxe Royal, Soverign, Pinnacle, etc. but I'm foggy on what, if anything, they mean? Did this change over the years? Any info appreciated... -
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movie hats that inspired you...
Favorite Hat movie? Just wondering what everyone's favorite "hat movie" is? I just got through watching the recent Johnny Depp movie Public Enemy. I heard Optimo did some of the hats. I personally think some of the brims were a bit stingy for period accuracy but overall was a good dose the hat... -
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WTB Classic Style magazines
I've read about some issues of Classic Style magazine and just wondering if anyone had one I could buy. Thanks Jedidiah Green- dawgvet
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Here goes: just ordered my Stetson Nostalgia
Just ordered my Stetson Nostalgia from the Garland, TX outlet. Sales clerk seemed nice and I hope my first Stetson experience is a good one. I know the brim on a nostalgia is 2.5 inches but anyone know how high the crown is? I'll post my impressions as soon as it arrives. Thanks, Jedidiah -
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New Grey lid: Stetson Nostalgia vs. Akubra Camp Draft/Fed IV?
Thanks for the replies. Can anyone comment on the quality of the Nostalgia felt compared to the Fed or CampDraft? I do wear my hats in the rain though this one will likely see more dress occasions than everyday use. How high is the crown on a Fed IV? Anyone trim the "Dimension-ality" out of a... -
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New Grey lid: Stetson Nostalgia vs. Akubra Camp Draft/Fed IV?
I have finally decided to get a grey lid to compliment my brown ones. I was interested in comparing the current Stetson Nostalgia vs the Akubra Camp Draft. Which has the taller crown? Brim width? How does the quality of each felt stack up? Also, how does it stack up against the Fed IV's in shape... -
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Hat band replacement step by step
I am thinking about trying out a wider ribbon on one of my Akubra Camp Drafts and was wondering how hard it would be to make your own. Not thinking of anything fancy, just a single bow. Could I just go to a fabric store and pick out some ribbon? My main question would be how is it folded and...
