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Scotchgard?
I have a Litefelt crushable fedora that I use for foul weather in the fall and winter. I treated it with Scotchgard liberally last year. Does anyone know if I need to re-treat each year or if I'm good to go this year. -
Bicycling Hat
I ride old bicycles for fun. During most of the year here in MD, that's pretty easy to do because the weather is more or less warm. But there are some times when I want to get in a ride, but it's a bit on the cold side. So, I'm looking for advice on what kind of a hat or cap would be suitable... -
Rain Spots
It was a bit rainy here yesterday. I had my umbrella but did get a some drops on Stetson fedora I have. It seems the rain left little dark spots on the black felt-- well a little darker than the surrounding area. Is there a way to smooth out these spots? It doesn't look like dirt, just little... -
Rum and Coke Question
Any suggestions for a good Rum and Coke combo? I'm more concerned with the Rum brand/type being suggested than the Coke. I usually get the red label Coke Classic. Sometimes we do have Pepsi though. But really it's about the Rum-- what makes a good rum and coke? (P.S. we tried Rum and Coke...- Ray-Vigo
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Brim Shaping
Does anyone here do any brim shaping on pre-formed fur felt fedoras? I know with the old style ones that came unformed you'd steam and set the brim. What about ones that come pre-formed? I've seen pictures in here of hats in here with brims that are slanted, have extra drop in front, etc... -
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Jaxon Bogart
I've been browsing through some fedoras for everyday use that I wouldn't be afraid of wearing for fear of getting a bit dirty and beat up. I came across a hat called a Jaxon Bogart. It claims to be fur felt, but retails for only about $70. Does anyone have any experience with this hat model? Is... -
History Question
I've been curious about this: is there any historical difference between the center dent style, the teardrop style, and the diamond crown styles of hat shapes for fedoras? Did one predate the others or did they all co-exist at the same time? I'd read somewhere that the center dent was the... -
Stetson Hats Question
I've been asked what I'd like to put on the Christmas list this year, and I think a decent new Stetson hat should be on. I've seen three hats that I think look nice: Nostalgia, Chatham, Temple The Nostalgia looks the best of the bunch, but is described as "open" crown. Do they all come this... -
Fall/Winter Hats for Windy Conditions
Are they any vintage hat styles that can weather windy conditions? On good days I have a group of Fedoras, but when the conditions are too windy for them, what kind of a vintage style hat would work? Do Derby hats or the like stay on when the wind is really blowing hard, what about some kind of... -
Materials Question
I've encountered a number of different fedora materials over the years. The three most common seem to be: fur felt-- this is the good stuff and quite durable. My Stetson is fur felt and, although somewhat dirty at the moment, has held up very well. These seem to have a set structure but an... -
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Cleaning Question
What is the preferred in-home method of cleaning up a fur felt hat? I have an orange hat sponge unopened still. Once you open them how long are they good for/ how many uses do you usually get? Are they for just dust, or do they get other stains too? I've heard of people using Naptha on... -
New Here
Hello everyone, I wandered over here from the Fountain Pen Forum. I've been browsing this site for awhile and finally decided to join since the collective knowledge and community discourse is so good here. I tend to agree that the most distinctive marker of the vintage clothing realm is the...
