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    Adventurebilt pure beaver 7 3/8

    I have a recently reblocked (by Steve Delk) Adventurebilt pure beaver fedora size 7 3/8 for sale. The sweat, ribbon and liner (new style) are new and the felt is in perfect condition. I asked Steve to block it in the KotCS bash that was his design. Brim is 2 5/8" front and rear x 2 1/2" side to...
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    Borsalino Allessandria for sale

    I am posting this for a friend in Canada who is trying to save enough money to come visit me. It is her finest hat but the visit is important so it is time to let it go. This is a Borsalino circa 1982-1985 if the numbers are correct and in excellant condition. light brown/tan color and very soft...
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    looking for a stetson liner

    I have a vintage Stetson Open Road and am looking for a liner for it. Specifically I would like the one with the man and his horse design in the older version. Has anybody got one or any suggestions where to look other than ebay?
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    fraudulant ebay seller

    I purchased this panama hat body which arrived today. I was hoping that Art could do his magic on what seemed liek a bargain. Well, it was advertised as fitting a size 7 1/2 while it would bareely fit a 7 and while it was advertised as "never worn" it had some serious cracks in teh crown that...
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    Review of Top Hatters in San Leandro California

    I live in teh SF Bay Area and so always enjoy checking out the hat shops that are around. Having heard of Top Hatters in San Leandro I decided to drop by and see what they had to offer. I was greeted at the door by a very vital elderly fellow who told me that he was 86 years old and had been...
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    My newest ebay Stetson

    I saw this Stetson Open Road on ebay and was fortunate enou to win the auction. I already have a silverbelly Open Road of this era and really love the softness and feel of the felt. Quite the contrast to the newer stiffer construction. My silverbelly is a size to big and was delighted to see...
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    My latest ebay purchase

    I just won this Dobbs on ebay. Looking forward to seeing how it fits, looks like a nice hat. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8195551861&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
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    Hats in the rain

    Hat in the rain is fine but I don't think an umbrella is "sissy". It can be a bit fussy sometimes, especially in the wind or when carrying something in your hand.
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    Cut'n'Shut Akubra Snowy River?

    I actually did exactly that for my son. I bought a Snowy River on ebay for a low price and modified it. I cut the brim down to 2 1/2 inches and reshaped the crown. Then I dyed it dark brown with leather dye.He likes it alot but honestly I wasn't that impressed with the result. I think my main...
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    Customs issues for a Wested Indy Jacket??

    no one ever sent me anything from customs. maybe they will eventually
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    Anticipating my first Montecristi!

    I was at Art Fawcetts shop today picking up a reblock and mentioned that the weather is getting sunny and my Felt Hats are feeling a bit warm for summer. The talk turned to Panamas and Art showed me some hat bodies. He showed me the difference between Cuenca hat bodies and Montecristis.Showed...
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    Jeremy Irons fedora in "Lolita"

    Does anyone know what hat the character of Humbert played by Jeremy Irons wore in the movie "Lolita"? Not the 60s movie version but the late 90s version. Looks alot like a grey Indy style fedora. I wouldn't mind getting one like it.
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    Look what I found at Goodwill today!

    I was in the Goodwill store and noticed this. Its a Jiffy hat steamer. High quality and works perfect. I love thrift stores! http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shiva_shankara_stone/detail?.dir=/f4c1&.dnm=4d3e.jpg&.src=ph...
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    Adventurebilt variation

    I recently bought one of Fedoras Adventurebilt "Fortune And Glory" fedoras and want to share a couple of pics. This hat is made from a beautiful beaver fur felt and I love its ability to take any shape that you want to give it. When I received it I loved the hat but although it was a screen...

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