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    New Akubra International, Size 57, Carbon Grey, $100

    A brand new Akubra International, Size 57, Carbon Grey. Just arrived today. Never worn. Hat was taken out of the box to take pictures and verify contents. Custom made in Australia. Took 4 months. You can buy it today. I am very impressed with the beauty of the color. I would say this hat was...
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    Stetson Premier Stratoliner , 7 1/8", Silverbelly

    New, but I did put a crease into it, so technically used. I just don't like the style. Paid $199 from One 2 Mini Ranch. You can change the crease in the crown any way you like. $30 shipping plus a reasonable offer. I think the pin is worth something.
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    Borsalino Casual Crusher - Marco Size 57 or 7 1/8"

    Borsalino Marco – Borsalino Casual Crusher Hat (also known as Borsalino Leopardi) Size 57, Light Brown color, from Holland Hats, paid $250, purchased on 01/26/2019. The Borsalino Marco Casual Crusher Hat is a versatile and crushable fedora hat made from 100% fur felt. This fedora features 2...
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    Akubra "The Outback" Size 57cm or 7 1/8"

    Akubra "The Outback". This is a hat I have never seen before. (Not to be confused with the "akubra outback club"). I have found it for sale only in Germany (sold by some Australians there, super nice people to converse with). It is sold on Ebay by: the-australian-way.de They also have their own...
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    Optimo 1000, Mink And Beaver Fur Felt

    Sold, Thank you.
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    Hat size measurer. Measures in inches and centimeters. High quality.

    ----------------------------------------------------------- Type this title into ebay search if you are interested. Thanks!
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    Sandpaper or Emery Paper?

    For achieving optimum smoothness in the finished hat I have read two different things. "The Cowboy Hat Book" by Rand says to use sandpaper. "Scientific Hat Finishing and Renovating" dated 1868, says use emery paper. I have watched a video from Rand of them using an ordinary small electric...
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    Hat Puller Downer

    I just received my hat puller downer from Mark DeCou. Very fine quality craftsmanship. Some of you may remember seeing the brim cutter he made for me at: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?10619-Brim-trimmer-cutter-or-rounding-jack.. He is a true craftsman, good with emails. He even...
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    What is pouncing powder or finishing powder?

    Gary White gave me some powder to put onto my bone (off white) hat to fix problem blemishes. Aureliano, I asked him what is was. He said it is a trade secret. One that he mixes himself. He keeps secrets but also teaches hats at some school around there. Go Figure. I suspect that it is...
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    My first hat experiment

    I saw this hat on ebay. I was looking at the velours. I saw this poor pathetic looking hat and decided to rescue it. It is from the 50's I assume, as I found this advertisement: I wanted to see how a hat was made so I tore it apart and went to work on it. wet it down, shrank it (too big)...
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    New Hat Jack $13 includes ship

    Will ship at this price only within the 48 states. You other 2 states are out of luck. :eek: Brand new. I use a different style. $13 includes shipping. Thanks for looking :) That little spot is as was shipped to me new, it is smooth and part of the wood.
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    Shantung "straw" hats

    I found this interesting reading as I have been contemplating purchasing a straw hat. Please indulge me as I post the following information from: http://www.cowboyhatinfo.org/shantung_hats.html "Since the first use of Shantung (aka Shantung Panama) to make hats, the material remains widely a...
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    Valentines Day

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    What kind of hat is this?

    I saw this hat on television. Does anyone recognize it? What kind is it. It appears to have a low crown with unusual swoops on the brim. Also, do you think it is a dimensional brim? Thanks in advance.
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    Is this brim flat?

    Someone posted this photo here on the lounge a while back. Can you tell me if the brim is flat or fedora style? It looks flat to me.
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    Thomas Edison

    Thomas Edison and his electric car Thomas Edison in a Bowler Thomas Edison and his wife Thomas Edison and his son Thomas Edison and his team George Eastman (of Kodak) and Thomas Edison discuss the new color camera. Henry Ford and Thomas Edison Thomas Edison and his son in his electric car...
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    2 Books, Brand New, about hats

    I have not read either of these books. They were a gift to me. New condition. I will sell them both for $10.00 #1. Title: From The Neck Up, An illustrated guide to hatmaking by Denise Dreher. You can buy it on Amazon.com for $24.99. #2. Title: The mode in Hats and Headdress, A...
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    VS Art Fawcett Whiskey color 7 to 71/8, dimensional brim. SOLD

    VS Art Fawcett, Whiskey color, 7 to 71/8, dimensional brim (2 5/8" front and back, 2 3/8" on sides). 100% Beaver. $180 plus $20 shipping. Comes with original box. The hat and box are in as-new condition. Not a blemish anywhere. Beautiful hat for the right person. I am going with the lower crowns...
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    Picture from 1950's by Vivian Maier

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    Optimo, Just like new, 71/8,100% Beaver, Neptune Blue

    I am selling my Optimo, 100% Beaver, Neptune Blue, 7 1/8. It is in the same condition as when I received it. Never worn in the rain. Only worn about 5 times. It has the Optimo #1 low crown-5 inches with the dent, 5 1/2 inches open. 2 inch brim with an underwelt. The ribbon matches the color of...

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