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3X-5X-7X NOW 4X-6X-8X ??????
As best I can determine, there was a point that HATCO changed it's Quality scale from 3,5 & 7 to 4, 6, & 8X's. First, does anyone know when this happened (earily 80's??) Second, was there a drop in quality at that time?:eek: If "Hatco" cares to chime in I would appreciate it. -
Hat Making Video.. Very Good
I don't know if this link Has been posted before, but it is very informative on Hat Making. Enjoy :) :) http://www.resistolhat.com/video.php -
Happy Birthday Marines - Semper Fi!
ATTENTION ON DECK: HAPPY 233rd BIRTHDAY ATTENTION ON DECK: To all Leathernecks, Jarheads, Devil Dogs, Gyrenes and all of the rest of “Uncle Sam’s Misguided Children” HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOTHER GREEN 11/10/1775 to 11/10/2008 Below are some Great Birthday Greetings from Bob...- tinmanzzz
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The Stetson One-Hundred "100"
Well, it’s here and is everything I hoped it would be. The fit is perfect. As Gustave Flaubert would say: ‘Le bon Dieu est dans le detail' (God is in the details). If that is true then He must be in this Hat because the attention to detail is beyond compare. The felt is fabulous … Firm yet... -
B-17 Photos
Had a fly in and thought you might enjoy these Photos (May take a while to load) One thing for sure, the men who flew them were a lot younger and thinner than I am. LOL -
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The "Stetsonian Royal Deluxe"
I would like to introduce you all to my Newest hat, The "Stetsonian Royal Deluxe" in a wonderful 7 5/8's with a 2 3/4's brim and a 5.5" crown. Although, it went higher than I had wished, I still think it is a Great deal. The Auction... -
HELP !! Looking for a Good Milan...
I am Looking to purchase a New Milan Straw Hat for summer. I want something with a minimum of a 2 1/2" brim (bigger would be nice :D ) and in a Fedora style. I have been looking a Millers, but my experence with Biltmore Milans wasn't that good.:( :( If anyone can make a suggestion, it would... -
Prices Gone Crazy !!!!!!!!!!
Is it me are have ebay prices gone crazy ?? Here are 2 auctions I recently Tracked BORSALINO Vintage 50s Sage Green FELT FEDORA HAT 7 1/2. Sold for $485 & not that Vintage...:rolleyes: :rolleyes: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370026808612&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123... -
HELP, What Have I Bought ????
I recently bought this hat off ebay <a href="http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=890b1rs1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5301/890b1rs1.th.jpg" border="0" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" /></a> The only description was: Men's Vintage... -
Introducing the “MARLBROUGH FORTY” Open Road
Introducing the “MARLBROUGH FORTY” Open Road A “Shady Oak” Open Road clone in a 10X Beaver With the help of a sales slip, a phone call to PETER’S BROTHERS and a lot of Goooooooooogle, I was able to piece together a history of the Owner. This Hat was... -
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PinHead, Golden Orb or PUMPKINHEAD ??
Ok, are you a PINHEAD, GOLDEN ORB or (like me) a PUMPKIN HEAD ??? If your Hat Size is a 7 or less Vote PINHEAD If you have that perfect Hat size 7 to 7.5 Vote GOLDEN ORB And, if you are cursed like me with a hat size of 7 5/8's or (shudder) larger Vote PUMPKIN HEAD Sorry Ladies this is a... -
Moose River L.L. Bean WARNING
Sometime Back in this thread: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=14626&highlight=moose I made positive comments on the Moose River Hat that I wore in the late 70's. Boy was I wrong. I just purchased a new M.R. hat from ebay (... -
XXXXX OPEN ROAD ............
I just WON this on ebay. It is in my PUMPKIN HEAD size and appears mint. Recently, I have lost on several Open Roads and decided I would OWN this one if it hair lipped me.;) ;) I am thinking late 60's to early 70's and if anyone has a better guess let me know. <a... -
HELP ME, HELP ME... NUTRIA QUALITY
HELP ME, HELP ME……. I just got my 1st Nutria Quality Cover, A True Smokey Bear Hat, and could use some help with Restoring the hat and trying to determine it’s age. THE HAT: INSIDE: The Bad News: Almost all of the bites are under the band but several are... -
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$1.00 Akubra Snowy River
Couldn't help bragging, I went to the Flea Market this morning and found this hat... Shot with DiMAGE S414 at 2007-10-07 :) :) :) Shot with DiMAGE S414 at 2007-10-07 :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap Snowy River in Black It was in a pile of wool westerns and other cheap hats... -
Just back from Mike the Hatter
I recently won a 3X Western Dress / Sherrifs Hat (mid 60's) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260153717632&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=016 Shot at 2007-10-05 But felt it needed more help than I was capable of. Soooo, I shipped it to Mike the Hatter. $27.95 and 10 days... -
Help Dating a Stetson (Ms Knox declined)
I just purchased a older Stetson "dress Western" ??? In a "Manly 7 & 5/8's" And was hoping someone could HELP me determine the age (My guess is early 60's) and if possible the name of the model. It has a 3" Brim and is Sage Color. Nothing under the sweat band This is a general shot... -
Help identifying A Borsalino Please
Just got a new Borsalino and would appreciate help in identifying it. <a href="http://img408.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0033kl1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/7483/pict0033kl1.th.jpg" border="0" alt="Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.us" /></a> <a... -
Wide Brim Fedoras
How WIDE can you go ???:eek: :eek: Just picked up a new "Project Hat" It's a Beaver Brand "Grand Beaver" 10X with a 6.5 crown and a 3.5 Brim, black and long nap. I am thinking Italian. Think Orsen Well in the Third Man. Do I need to cut the brim?? What is your widest brim fedora? Pictures...
