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  1. jlw

    The Wrong Side of the Road

    I didn't know whether to put this in the Akubra Overload or the Conversion Corral thread; so, Ill just post it in a new thread, and if the mods want to move it, I'm cool with that. This hat started life as an Akubra Stockman. I'm a long oval, and the hat guy at a local western wear store tried...
  2. jlw

    The Gun Club

    In the "Westerns Anyone" thread, a member posed the question as to whether or not the Gun Club hats were "westerns". I posited that they were more outdoor/safari. I think you are much more likely to see Gun Club hat on someone shooting clays or hunting than on a cowpoke. While I have no idea...
  3. jlw

    That's an old hat size...

    I called a hat shop today to inquire as to whether or not a particular Stetson was available in 7 & 5/8th long oval. The person who answered told me that long oval was an old hat size and that modern manufactures had switched to round oval hats. She also said that according to her manager, the...
  4. jlw

    resizing to long oval?

    I tried searching, but I keep getting errors or no data when I use the search feature. I wear a 7 & 5/8 long oval. Can a regular hat size be resized into a long oval by simply steaming and using a stretcher? If so, what is the recommended stretcher?
  5. jlw

    Maiden Voyage

    I have a Tilley hat for when working outdoors, but I decided I wanted something with more style. My requirements were something that could be worn with casual or business attire that could also handle being out in the rain and outdoors. I spent a good bit of time studying hat web pages, and my...
  6. jlw

    Summer weight? Rain?

    I am dipping my toe in the fedora waters, and while I am finding no shortage of winter weight hats that I like, finding something for the Georgia summer heat and thunderstorms is proving difficult. I have a Tilley Airflo hat that I really like, but I would like something a bit more stylish...

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