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Hurricane central (UPDATE)
Roger, Greatly relieved to hear that you weathered the storm without injury or loss.- rayk
- Post #14
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Replacement GH 500X
Those of you who have been around for a time may remember that I some time ago purchased and received a 500X silver belly from Charlie. Upon receipt of this visually dazzling hat, I posted pictures and my impressions of it. While I was generally pleased with my new GH lid, I became... -
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Ralph Lauren
RL Purple Label prices get even worse...but I must say that if you are tall and thin and don't require extreme alterations to RTW clothing, some RL Purple Label garments are terrific. -
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Summer rainy weather hat
My Akubra Fed D has stood up very well to all weather, and contrary to what I would have expected, looks better for the beating. While certainly not cool summer hats, they are stylish, practical, and relatively inexpensive. -
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someone buy this Borsalino....
Another fine vintage Borsalino adopted, and ready to serve its new owner for many decades. Good job, Roger. -
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A new one, thanks to Fedoralover
Man, that's a gorgeous hat. I may have seen that hat on Ebay, but the size wasn't right. Great grab. -
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Indy Jones Fedora from Herbert Johnson
Zane, you've been given a couple of great sources of fine umbrellas, but neglect of James Smith & Sons would be, indeed, regrettable. For my money, James Smith & Sons offers as fine an umbrella as can be had...the style, quintessential British and the construction, ultra fine. Contact them... -
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Need advice to purchase a Montecristi Panama
I'm relatively new to hats, only beginning my research of the Montecristi in early December, 2003. I had read all that was readily available about BB and Robert by early January, 2004, and I knew that I was unwilling to pay $10000 for a hat that could very well necessitate the placement of a... -
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Need advice to purchase a Montecristi Panama
I guess Robrt spoke for himself before I had the chance to post...you're very fast, Robert. :D -
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Need advice to purchase a Montecristi Panama
I would suggest a lot of research on Montecristi hats prior to jumping into the market, as I'm sure you would be hesitant to blindly accept recommendations from those who are strangers. The Panamabob of whom you speak is our own Robert, a contributing member of this forum, and, in my... -
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Prayers and happy thoughts, please.
Robert: It's my sincere hope that your mother regains her strength soon, and that providence restores her to the bosom of her family as soon as possible.- rayk
- Post #5
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Raindrops keep fallin' on my Montecristi...
SHARPETOYS' recommendation to carry a folded plastic bag sufficiently large to put a hat in would have come in very handy in this instance. The folded bag would demand roughly as much pocket room as a standard size wallet, and, after time, remembering it dailiy would become quite... -
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All You Need to Know About Hat Etiquette
I like cowboy hat etiquette, Fedora: Those are straight forward and simple rules to live by. :D -
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Just got these, what do you think?
I don't know anything about MacLachlan hats per se, but that is definitely a super sharp lid. Great find. -
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All You Need to Know About Hat Etiquette
Thanks Andy. I have your hat etiquette tips printed and posted next to my desk. Perhaps, if I glance at them often enough, I'll commit them to memory. It's unlikely that I'll ever feel comfortable in the practice of all, but I will make a concerted effort to adhere to those most salient. -
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Finally, I can compare the Optimo with the belly beaver...
Thank you. You've done a terrific job of elaboration. I most certainly shall buy an Optimo; many whose opinions I respect have endorsed Optimo so I must believe them to be hats of quality. Two more questions: what are guide hairs? Is wetting and rubbing a small area of felt in an attempt to... -
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LIST YOUR HAT BOOKS
Thanks for the references. I wouldn't have thought that there had been that many books written expressly about hats. I own The Panama Hat Trail, and must make my next purchase Hat Talk, of which I've heard nothing but good. -
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Finally, I can compare the Optimo with the belly beaver...
Fedora: I can appreciate how difficult it is to describe the visible and tactile qualities of these two felts...but would you consider trying? I've contemplated buying a custom hat from Optimo, and am very likely to do so for the very reason that words alone make accurate comparisons...
