I read just recently about a Swedish hatter that was defending his price increase (or perhaps perception of price increase), where he argued that he was providing a $1000 hat value for half that price. It made me think this would be an interesting topic for discussion. I have bought custom hats...
The Muscoca Hatter
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The old Leon Drexler block is the block in town!
A Bencraft Anello model in navy. Used and hence small patch on lining and brim has character. Other than that a good brush and it’s a solid hat. Leather sweatband is nice and thick. $100 PayPal. Free postage in Japan
I discovered Holland Hats only recently after I was after a modern Borsalino, and can only say the experience was beyond all expectations. Not only was the email replied to within 30 minutes from the other side of the world, but I was offered a great price, postage was beyond what I expected...
This is a Borsalino Optimo. On their site it says Montecristi but according to a local salesperson this is not a Montecristi. It looks quite different too. Very fine and light and different from a Montecristi weave. They have higher priced hats in Montecristi and these are clearly different.
For the past 10 years I`ve worn Crocket and Jones Handgrades, and only just thrown out two pairs due to the creases having worn through due to damage to the leather. I did not use shoe creams, only Kiwi wax, and I guess this dried the leather out.
I recently made contact again with Sarah at...
I just came back from a week in Hawaii and was pleasantly surprised to run into this shop in the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, called Newt at the Royal.
http://www.newtattheroyal.com/index.html
They had a very fine collection of Montecristis and Milans, randing in price from around $400 to the...
The recent disturbances here has caused my wife to peek into my closet again and before she makes a count of the hats, I thought I`d offer one of the lesser worn and hopefully desirable hat to our fellow loungers.
Lightweight Silver Mist, overwelt, purple liner, light grey leather band, 2...
The last of my current closet cleanout upon orders is my sand stingy. 1 7/8" brim, black liner, over welt, wind cord...7 3/8"LO
I`m not sure of the market for stingy`s, so shall I say "reasonable offers" on this one...?
I`ll throw in air registered postage to your door with my compliments.
I`ve been told to clean up my closet, and my only non-stingy is the first candidate for the classifieds...
2 1/8" brim, overwelt, burgundy ribbon, purple liner. Sunset felt. It`s a block size dowm from my current, so it`s a safe 7 3/8" fit L.O.
I`m asking $220, and I`ll throw in free air...
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