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    Small World- Two Loungers Ended up in the same town!!

    Hello Loungers, I have been away for a bit due to college and work, but I recently relocated and low and behold I ended up in the same town as Johnnysan!! The town is only 3500 strong, and we have already spoken on the telephone. I am posting this because we are meeting sometime tomorrow...
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    Help! from the smartest folks I know

    I hate to admit that I have been away for a few months from the most intelligent people I have ever met, but I have been in college. I have an excellent GPA, work experience in critical health care and for the life of me I have no idea what to do when I finish in late December. My major is...
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    Long coat recommendations??

    Glad to be back in the lounge, (college becomes a time consuming mistress at times) I am a newbie to the jacket forum, I have spent most of my time focusing on my hat addiction, but to get to the point: My wife recently purchased 2 overcoats for me on ebay to accompany my new attire needed...
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    Any ideas on these hats

    I recently purchased a vintage Stetson 7 1/4 and my first Akubra "Cattleman" any input is appreciated. Honest opinions will be accepted in good humor. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=104750465229&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1#ebayphotohosting...
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    How to best Clean a Vintage Wool or Fur

    Greetings my friends. I would like to ask for your experience in hat cleaning at home. I was wondering the best way to clean a very dusty and soiled wool and felt fedora? What cleaners should I use anbd should I hand wash it and what preparation should I use? Sorry to be so "green" but I...
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    First fur felt

    I just purchased a Steston Downs fur felt for a doctor friend of mine. I was wondering if there are any particular care procedures to maintain a fur felt verses a wool felt? I understand why Clevispin is such a fan they are beautiful hats. Alas, I personally still only own wools myself. I...
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    New hats from the Fedora store

    Greetings to all lid Junkies. If I am not careful I will need to be in a 12 step program to get off my hat addiction lol . ( not likely) Okay folks ......I have had some hat some purchases arrive lately, and I would like to share them with my friends. I tried another vendor with a good...
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    Fedora to accompany jeans and t-shirt

    Hello all, My wife thinks my teardrop bailey black felt Fedora is "too dressy" for casual clothing. I was also wondering feather in or out. let me know your thoughts, if this subject has been addressed before I apologize but if it has please direct me the correct thread. regards Jake
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    The Top Ten Fedora Brands

    Ladies and Gentleman I would like to draw from your wealth of knowledge in the fedora realm. I will pose the question; " What are the top ten fedora brand names ( in order) past or present? Please include your rationale if you choose to. I will be of no help due to my inexperience but I...
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    Newcomer to the lounge

    Greetings to all. This is my first post to the lounge. I have recently purchased a new fedora for the first time in my life. I have to admit that I have always admired the look of a fedora and I finally purchsed one for myself. My wife thinks I am crazy however she did help me pick one out. The...

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