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Stiff hat or soft hat?
I've read thread after thread where people claim they don't like particular hats because they are stiff. I can't find anyone that prefers a stiffer hat instead of a pliable and soft one. I have some hats that are very stiff (like a cowboy hat) and some that are very soft and pliable like my... -
Stetson 20 in the rain
When it rains, I grab my Adventurbilt or an Akubra but I would love to wear my favorite Stetson 20 in the rain. I have read about others wearing their vintage hats in the rain but I can't bring myself to do so for fear that it will loose it's incredibly soft and perfect fit. Am I being too... -
Standard Hat Works..Waco Texas
Standard Hat Works Open Road I recently picked up a hat from Standard Hat Works. There is no information inside the hat except "Standard Hat Works, Waco Texas". It looks like an Open Road. $5.00 at a yard sale. :) Just wondering if anyone has a hat from them. I don't think I could have... -
Cowboy hat info.
I thought people may like this clip of Rich Rand talking about the different hats and traditions of yesteryear. I have been to his hat shop and think it is one interesting place. He loves to talk hats and is quite helpful with any and all "stupid" questions about his hat making process. It... -
Activists or just followers?
I have always thought that human beings find it much easier to follow blindly than question what they are following. It seems we do that in most aspects of life. From politics to fashion to food. Are you a follower? Or do you stop to think before you follow? This is a funny snippet that...- Bebop
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Opinionated actors....SHUT UP!
Without getting into politics please.... There is nothing that makes one want to "snuggle up" :) to an actor than the fact that you wonder what this guy or girl really thinks about things. Once I find out how the actor thinks, I want to flog myself for ever thinking there was more to this...- Bebop
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Where to live in NYC?
I have seen the question asked about San Francisco and L.A. and now I have the rare and unexpected opportunity to move to NYC on a 6-8 months a year basis that would last 5 or 6 years but have no idea at all what part of the city is reasonable as far as crime or price ( somewhere around $2500 a...- Bebop
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Sweat stain removal on A2
I just got a well used Willis & Geiger HH A2 that is very nice except that the collar seems stained from sweat. I tried using leather cleaner but that does not seem to do anything for removing the stain. Does anyone have a "home remedy" for removing sweat stains from HH or goat?- Bebop
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Favorite everyday watch
I know there are some watch collectors here and I can just imagine what great vintage watches some of you have but I wonder what you all wear as an everyday watch? I like my Omega Seamaster most of the time except for the fact that I can't see what time it is very well in the dark.- Bebop
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Loose sweatband fix.
Does anyone have a home-fix for a sweatband that is slowly coming loose from the hat? When the wind blows, the hat shifts around too much but the sweatband stays on my head perfectly. I am afraid that someday, the wind will take my hat and leave me wearing a very nice sweatband. -
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Adventurebilt and Federation owners.
I have a feeling that this will be a short thread. Does anyone have an Adventurebilt fedora and an Akubra Federation? I do. Aside from the difference between 100% beaver vs. wild hare, does anyone think their Federation is better when it comes to workmanship and fit and finish than the... -
Any predictions on Hussain trial?
My prediction on what will happen with Saddam Hussain is that he will not be convicted, will run for leader of Iraq, will win and we will be right where we started. Kind of a Marion Barry type of thing. I can tell by how the trial is going that there will be no evidence that will hold up in...- Bebop
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Akubra Lightning Ridge
I have not heard much about the Akubra Lightning Ridge and I have one that is a few months old. Recently I started wearing it and it seems to be a great lightweight, durable hat that has a nice, wider brim than most of my fedoras. It is great in the rain and seems to be very well made. I... -
Preventing moth damage
I sprinkle cedar shavings into all of my hat boxes along with wrapping my hats in plastic bags from the dry cleaners. I also sprinkle the shavings into the plastic bag. Moth balls are so smelly they keep me away from the hats along with the moths. Is this enough to keep the moths from damaging... -
U.S. Authentic A-2
I just recieved a new U.S. Authentic A2 in goatskin. This is my first new A2 and I understand how one could get addicted to having more than one. My first thought was, "what a light weight jacket this is". For some reason I was expecting a heavier feel to it. Maybe because I have been wearing...- Bebop
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Flightjacket.com?
I am in the market for a new A2 jacket. Has anyone ever heard of www.flightjacket.com? The A2 flight leather jacket looks tempting on paper for the price but I have not heard good or bad about this company. Anyone have experience with them?- Bebop
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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What do you use to shave?
It seems that men don't talk too much about shaving with one another so let me break the silent code: Do any of you guys have a shaving product or technique that you think tops all? Razors, creams, lotions, anything would help. I have not tried the old fashioned brush method. I have a horrible...- Bebop
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- Forum: Skills and Smarts
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My poor Stetson Sovereign
I "won" a Sovereign twenty that was soft, pliable and a pleasure to touch from ebay and sent it to my local hatter to get it reblocked and cleaned. Yesterday my wife picked it up and when I opened the box I was insulted by a hat that was as stiff as any new Stetson cowboy hat :cry: . I did... -
If you had to buy a new car.....
Looks like I will be needing a new car soon. I don't see any that grab me much. Just wondering if anyone has purchased a new car recently and thought it was thumbs up or thumbs down and if so, why. If you had to buy a new car today, which would you buy and why?- Bebop
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Open Road crown height.
I know that if anyone can set me straight on this it is one of you on the Lounge :cheers1: . Can anyone verify for me that there is a difference in crown height of Stetson Open Road hats? I have 3 Open Roads and it seems that the older one which I was told by my hatter is from the 50's and is...
