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Lost Worlds G-1 Review/experience
Hi, all: I thought I would report on my recent experience with a Lost Worlds G-1 in case anyone is interested. I have had mine for about a month, and it was purchased second hand though had never been worn as far as I could tell. Some basic thoughts --- 1. Authenticity: No idea. It has a...- dopey
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Shearling "B-3" question
Someone gave me a Ralph Lauren Polo shearling that is pretty similar to a b-3 though not so perfect as to be a repro. But very close. there are two problems - it is a drop large and, because he was a bit of a meathead, he had the sleeve lining/shearling taken out to make room for his "guns"...- dopey
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The best self welt I have seen
This hat arrived today. This has the nicest self-welted edge I have seen. The joint is very nicely rounded and completely smooth. No traces of stitching are visible. Noticeably better than a Cavanagh edge. Surprising since I assume this is a store brand hat (note that the brand is Arthur... -
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Hole in the head
I got another vintage Borsalino from the ebay rummage sale. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8204271014&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1 I don’t know if the seller was lying when he said this designation (xxxxx) meant it was the best hat Borsalino ever made, but this... -
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Bootleg cut trousers in suits
What is a bootleg cut? Here it means a broad flare at the bottom of jeans to accommodate western boots. Regardless of the definition, I strongly recommend ignoring all trends in suits. I order my suits today much the same way I did a dozen years ago and am therefore happy with any suit I... -
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Holy Smokey (colored hat)
This hat just arrived today. It is a stunner and easily the star of my ebay collection. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8315127467&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1 Every bit as good as claimed, and even came in a nice Resistol Box with buckled strap that I was not... -
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Brim Treatment
I have posted this question, in a slightly modified form elsewhere, but I think it belongs here as well. I have come across some posts indicating that the origin of many edge treatments such as self welting or ribbon binding results from a decline in felt quality or thickness. The edge... -
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Dobbs Hankachif Felt
Anyone ever heard of Dobbs’ Hankachif Felt? That is not a typo - it is spelled “Hankachif�. I have it on a 1.75 inch brim hat. Nothing spectacular, but a very nice vintage felt. It is not particularly lightweight as you would expect from the name, but possibly meant to compete with... -
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Unlined Royal Stetson - cool ribbon
Does anyone have any idea when this hat dates from? The hat is actually a light grayish tan, not gray. The band is not pleated as it might appear. It has three colors: dark brown, with three thin light tan stripes. Below the stripes there is a darker tan stripe that is faded to look like... -
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Clean/Block/Refurbish
Gentlemen: I have purchased some nice hats on e-bay that I would like refurbished - i.e., cleaned, blocked, ribbon replacements, etc. In one case there are what are probably moth nibbles on the underside of the brim that I could ignore or have repaired if feasible. I know people love Art... -
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Really Great Hat, But I Need Help. (Big Pics)
As part of my hunt for vintage felt, I picked up an old black Mallory for $6 (plus $11 s&h). The hat was a little crushed in the box and looks to have some white spots on it (the spots can't be felt and at least one rubbed right off). The felt though is SPECTACULAR. This is nothing like... -
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My e-bay education - large (HQ) photots of two Resistols
In my effort to learn about what makes vintage felts special and see how they compare to my newer hats, I went on an e-bay buying spree (see here: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=3244 ). So far, I am really impressed with the Resistol Monarch that I got. The interior pleating... -
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Open road e-bay killer deal?
I also mentioned this in my “what did I buy?� thread. After an initial flurry of e-bay vintage buys, I decided to cool down and wait to see what the postman brought. So far, I have one Resistol that is a real star, a couple of decent hats that for one reason or another won’t make the... -
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Conformer/conformatur
I would like to hear from people who have experience using a conformer/conormatur. Specifically, I am interested in purchasing a new hat and also cleaning up some of my old hats and the vintage hats I purchased on ebay that I decide to keep. My existing hats are each a bit snug and I thought... -
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Trying to Learn. What did I buy? UPDATED
Based on the advice I have been getting on this forum, I figure that the only way for me to learn about what makes a good felt is to experience some of the vintage felts first hand. My goal was to get some vintage hats for relatively cheap in a style that I had a good chance of liking if they... -
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Experience at Paul Stuart
I also posted this in my "Fur Felt Advice Needed" thread: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=3204 Yesterday, I went to Paul Stuart to see what sort of felt hats they had on offer. It was both exciting and discouraging. They have two basic models of hats - one made in England... -
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What makes a hat a ?¢‚Ǩ?ìBogie?¢‚Ǩ?
What makes a hat a “Bogie� I have a pretty good idea of what people mean when they are referring to an Indy hat. What do you mean when you refer to a “Bogie� hat, in terms of crown, brim, bash, taper, etc.? -
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Fur Felt Advice Needed
Hello all. Now that I have gotten my Panama under way, my thoughts are turning to a new fur fedora. I have recently given to my father a gray hat and need to replace it with the same or a blue one. In general, I would like to get the best fur felt I can afford and the most important thing... -
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Hello from a new member: UPDATE INCLUDED
I have been reading this message board for nearly a year without bothering to register, but I thought it was finally time to pop up and say hello. The main impetus for doing it now, though, is to thank Panama Bob. For nearly ten years, I have been wearing hats everyday in all but the...
