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  1. Winston Carter

    Lets talk about hat shrinkage

    Most hats I own are stetson and have actually got them soaked and dried them with a hair dryer without shrinkage. The cheaper felt ones that I own, even too tight stetson and resistol that haven't shrunk l pull the band and liner out, take some light sandpaper and sand any glue off. They are the...
  2. Winston Carter

    Where do you hang your hat?

    All In hat boxes except a few in the living room for the appropriate season. I'm in Texas so a few work straws out now. Bought these at Hobby Lobby in Tyler Tx.
  3. Winston Carter

    Post New Hats Here!

    I got to the point only buying a few hats a year I have too many. Gotta get a new straw for summer (every spring!!) so GF and I went to the stetson hat factory in Garland TX. to pick up a couple them best hats ever, Stetsons.
  4. Winston Carter

    Don Williams Lid

    Been workin in my Resistol now 8 years. Even used it for target practice. RIP Don Love you.
  5. Winston Carter

    Western, anyone?

    They come together at the bow and you either have to hot glue it or sew it. I just used hot glue.Yeah they have 8 or 10 different colors.
  7. Winston Carter

    Western, anyone?

    TY I bought the hat band on Amazon from Panama Hats Direct. I will break her in this next winter. :)
  8. Winston Carter

    How about that vintage western look

    Took a vintage black leather jacket and had it customized. Added rhinestones (crystal and black) plus embroidered roses. It is a shiner and gets plenty of looks. Throwback to the rhinestone days.
  9. Winston Carter

    Western, anyone?

    New 6X Tan Resistol. Brim cut to 3 inches. Open crown styled to pinch. Band and feather added.
  10. Winston Carter

    Snakeskin Hat Bands

    You need to move to Texas where open carry is legal. This is everyday here it keeps the looneys at bay.
  11. Winston Carter

    THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION

    Also I would like to add after reading some of the posts where folks say they are cheaper from other dealers. I like to order from the factory because you can get the custom add ons. I like the binding and band to match plus the eyelets are almost a must on these hats. They are heavy stiff and...
  13. Winston Carter

    THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION

    Their open road comes with a cattleman crown but I had to raise it a inch. It rode too high on my head it is now 5 inches.
  14. Winston Carter

    THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION

    After looking at their site it says 5.5. That's why I like to start with the open crown and style it myself. I always leave it flatter on top for more height. I measured after styling it is 4.75.
  15. Winston Carter

    THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION

    I was thinking the same thing. My sunbody with a 3" brim looks huge to me. I think it had a 5.25 open crown. Plenty of height to style it like you want.
  16. Winston Carter

    THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION

    Just got my open road in with 2.5 brim, brown binding and hat band with brown eyelets. Sunbody is the only place I know of for one of a kind custom straws. 2nd one and pleased.
  17. Winston Carter

    THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION

    And you are right a hat takes on it's own life. No matter how many times you steam them if it's cockeyed it just goes right back.
  19. Winston Carter

    THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION

    I was in a heavy downpour and it just required a little fixing in the brim and let it dry overnight. I don't even think my head got wet. Easy upkeep.
  20. Winston Carter

    THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION

    I like it they are a little heavier. I'm kinda OCD about hats holding their shape and sunbody will do that. Liked it so well have another coming.
  21. Winston Carter

    Cowboy Boots

    A few other purchases made lately. All mexican made boots.
  22. Winston Carter

    Cowboy Boots

    Bought 2 pairs of Cowtown Boots lately out of El Paso Tx. Nice boots and good price. 1 pair of python with snip toe and 1 pair of saddle tan full quill ostrich J-Toe. Fast delivery and great boots.
  23. Winston Carter

    THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION

    First sunbody I have purchased. Bought the standard palm open crown with 3 inch brim. Added the burgundy binding plus burgundy band also black eyelets. The palm straw is stiff and easy to steam. I would highly reccomend the eyelets to vent. All in all a 10. Just ordered the open road with 2.5...

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