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  1. AcmeNews

    Irrational hatred of hats

    The dirtbag, modern-hippie clothing is quite expensive. $65 for jeans that already have rips and stains? I can't afford to dress like that!
  2. AcmeNews

    Irrational hatred of hats

    I've had only a few people say anything other than complimentary. One guy said he thought it looked "pretentious." He was wearing birkenstocks so I dismissed his comment. A few other friends, who are more Cowboy hat guys, laughed at first but then got over pretty quickly. I'll admit to...
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    Brim curl

    Solved The iron thing worked. I had done a little research and found several references to using an iron just hot enough to produce plenty of steam (thanks, rrog) with a white cloth as a barier. Of course, that does make sense considering hats are often shaped with steam anyway. The brims...
  4. AcmeNews

    Brim curl

    Still trying All, Thanks for the input. My head is 7 3/8, perhaps a bit oval shaped, so I suppose my head just forces the curl. I generally store by hats on an old hat tree or on the crown, upside down, because I fear messing up the brim, although it doesn't seem to matter. I have...
  5. AcmeNews

    Brim curl

    Re-flange Great idea. What is it?
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    Brim curl

    Curl I have tried to extend it, but it won't stay. I am to the point I wish to take a nice hot iron to these things, but then I'll probably ruin them Hey, at least then I can go hat shopping.
  8. AcmeNews

    Brim curl

    Photos of curl See how the brims have that funky hump? I want them to bend down but without the curl. I hope that helps. Thanks
  9. AcmeNews

    Brim curl

    I have a few straw and felt fedoras. I snap the front brim down, but it always maintains a little bit of a bend on the down slope. I would like it to stay flat but still bend down. Any suggestions?
  10. AcmeNews

    What did your grandparents pack for personal protection in the Golden Era?

    Gettin one This thread has motivated me. I've been carrying a SigSauer P239 .40 for a few years. I love the weapon, but at times it feels kind of big, even though it's a sub-compact. Because of the great weapons written about and shown on this thread, I will be in the market for...
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    The Dumbest Comment I Ever Heard

    Lame comments I know I haven't been on here in a while, but I had to add to this. Forgive me if I sound frustrated. It's sad that people can't wear hats without jokes. I do get a lot of people telling me that a I look good with a hat; that it's natural. But I get tired of the "G-Man,"...
  13. AcmeNews

    Any idea how to choose/use cologne..

    Scents I have four scents I use: Tricorn and Greenbriar, both by Caswell Massey. Both have been around for many years, perhaps 100 or more. I also wear Eau de Baux by L'Occitane, which drives my wife crazy. Last in my lineup is a custom blend of teakwood oil, sandalwood, and suede. I get...
  14. AcmeNews

    What is your expertise?

    Women, Guns, and Whiskey
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    The Dumbest Comment I Ever Heard

    Pimps and Gangsters A few years ago, I was taking some pictures in the city. I was asked by a passer-by "Are you a pimp or a photographer?" I said "Yes." Yesterday, while walking down the street, I heard "I though you were Al Capone!" I said "I was." Funny how these comments seem to...
  16. AcmeNews

    Hat racks at restaurants, bars, etc.

    In St. Louis, few restaurants, bars, and other hangouts have proper hat and coats racks. The exception tends to be high-end places, which I like but can afford to hit regularly. Some places have real coat checks, but often no shelf or hook for a hat. I find this to be quite annoying. I...
  17. AcmeNews

    Should Hat be Worn in the Rain?

    I assume that part of a hat's function is to keep a man's head dry during rain. If a felt hat does not withstand rain, it's probably not a quality hat. I've always preferred a hat to an umbrella, which just gets in the way of pedestrians, shaking hands, and carrying other items. Plus, who...
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    Hepster Dictionary

    Wow Haversack, that's terrific trivia. Funny how a good writer can have such influence on pop-culture language. I still hear local cops using the term occassionally to describe thugs who carry guns.
  20. AcmeNews

    What type of knot do you tie?

    Half windsor I generally tie a half windsor, although if I wear a wide spread collar, I may switch to a full windsor. I am picky about a simple, symetrical dimple.
  21. AcmeNews

    Another Fountain pens post

    I have two Waterman Phileas, one for blue ink, the other for black ink. Although they write well, I find that they tend to leave a little ink on my fingers. I think they leak a little into the cap, which then leaves ink on the portion of the pen that secures the cap. That is also where you...
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    Hepster Dictionary

    Cop slang Some of my favorite slang comes from old police culture. Someof it is common, some made big in Hollywood, some a bit obscure. Off the top of my head: Gunsel=Hood armed with a gat. Flatfoot=a foot-beat cop. Dick=detective, especially homicide. Throw down=an extra, unregistered...
  23. AcmeNews

    40s fashion photography

    Thanks, Scotrace I guess I'd be considered an occassional visitor of electronic lounges. Thanks for the warm welcome.

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