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Plastic Hat Shapers really work!
Just wondering how you came up with the apparently correct "small" 22.5" circumference. I wear the same size as you and I guess I should order the same size block...although I am looking at a "fedora" shaped one. I just was hoping that you nailed it down correctly (no doubts) to save me... -
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Akubra vs Borsalino Quality
With all due respect, pretty much saying modern Borsalinos were subpar was extremely common on this forum. In fact, one of the most prominent critics here was Mr. Deckard, who was a moderator or bartender or whatever. I learned a lot from the critiques and I would hope that this site hasn't... -
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Akubra vs Borsalino Quality
Boy! I've been out of the loop for a minute, but it wasn't that long ago when most people (by far) here did not like modern Borsalinos, due to quality slippage to the point that they were considered poor in quality. Akubras, on the other hand were always held in high esteem for their reasonable... -
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Naptha and Spray on Hat cleaner result.
This. Does Naptha treatment eliminate the crease or bash? Does it remove stiffener applied by the hat maker and or owner(s)? -
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Penman hats
He has a facebook page as well, or at least he used to. I haven't looked in a while. John is a straight-up kind of guy who is very nice as well. His product is impeccable and at least on the one I have, his sweat band is above and beyond any I have ever seen or felt -- far and away the... -
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Hats with a black leather jacket
I do it all the time. When it rains, I wear a raincoat. Most times, I have a brown stingy with the brim snapped up (the way I like it). I never get an Indy comment...although one guy calls me "Rocky" when he thinks he is having a clever day. -
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Borsalino Como Problem?
The very first hat I ever bought (and never wear because it looks bad on me) was a Borsalino Como from a store in Berkeley, CA. I bought it (in 2000) because it felt awesome on me. But when I got home, I didn't like how it looked on me and never once wore it. Then I came across Borsalino... -
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How long do hats continue to shrink?
Both of mine came in too snug as well. Rather than freak out or be afraid of my own shadow, I went ahead and used a "Hat-Jack"...yes I did. To be clear, I put it in carefully and then twisted the jack to a fair amount. I let it sit like that while I went on a run. When I came back, stretched... -
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New Barbisio web site
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Questions Concerning Biltmore Hats
Good point about the ribbon width and also about the proportionality. The fact remains that for me, there is a time and a place for shorter, slightly tapered hats (stingy brimmed, too) and one for taller, straight sided hats (brim width varying). And it all depends on what I am wearing on a... -
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Questions Concerning Biltmore Hats
Let's face it: the common thought on this site is that taper is almost down-right evil...to the point that some actually go so far as to seek out reverse taper (as you pointed out). The other common themes are high crowns and wide brims. Okay, I get it. But on me, those style hats don't as... -
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Questions Concerning Biltmore Hats
Low crowned, slightly tapered hats look good on me. I have some customs which have NO taper (two Art's and one John Penman) and they can sometimes look downright silly on me unless I am dressed much more formally than I usually dress (especially in warmer weather). Dressed nicely and they look... -
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Hat Jack vs other stretchers?
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Hat Jack vs other stretchers?
I really like the idea of these stands that John makes, but like some others it has no taper. I know everyone here dreads that word in whatever context it is being used, but isn't it a good idea to have a slight bit of taper for a stretcher so as to not cause a sort of cylindrical doughnut... -
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Biltmore Ark Fedora
I have an Eleganza I wear quite often. It has held up well in all weather conditions. After a year of thorough use (borderline abuse), I did recently notice some increase of that dreaded taper...but a few minutes with steam and hand-shaping, it was as good as new. I was surprised at how easy... -
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Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame
It's funny how you and I have similar tastes in head-wear, with the exception that I like to snap my brims up. But the stingies and bashes you have shown are quite similar to what I like and wear...only you have way more than me and are bolder on the color schemes. And now I must have an... -
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Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame
Personally, I see a good welt such as Art's to be of supreme quality when it comes to the construction of the hat. It adds to the finish of the product in a functional as well as aesthetic manner...it's as good as it gets IMO. I must confess however that I have never liked the look of the... -
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Royal DeLuxe Stetson for Sale or Trade
John Penman's (I believe it was he who came up with it) blue paint-tape method is easy and very accurate and one of those "why didn't I think of that?" ideas.- seed
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