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[ruvort]

Does anyone have access to any hat block 3D files that could be used for 3D printing?

 

[shopkin]

Thingiverse has a 60 cm block

But, you should really hold out for one with your exact size and oval shape.

 

[belfastboy]

Does anyone have access to any hat block 3D files that could be used for 3D printing?

Lots for sale on ETSY.com

 

[Dan718]

Experimenting with creases on my Akubra CD, after my initial fedora crease, I put in a cattleman crease, but that immediately too it to far into cowboy hat territory; I’m English, it just feels weird to me, to go full cowboy, so I took it out again.

I then went back to a simple crease and quite wide front pinch, wanting to respect what the hat wants to do while taking my face shape into consideration, especially since I had my annual shearing recently and my face looks smaller as a result.
It currently has a height of 10cm (3.93 inches) front and back. To my eye it looks kind of Open Road-ish, minus the cattlemen.
I’m interested to know the conventional wisdom on front creases?

 

[The Lost kansan]

View attachment 778575 Experimenting with creases on my Akubra CD, after my initial fedora crease, I put in a cattleman crease, but that immediately too it to far into cowboy hat territory; I’m English, it just feels weird to me, to go full cowboy, so I took it out again.

I then went back to a simple crease and quite wide front pinch, wanting to respect what the hat wants to do while taking my face shape into consideration, especially since I had my annual shearing recently and my face looks smaller as a result.
It currently has a height of 10cm (3.93 inches) front and back. To my eye it looks kind of Open Road-ish, minus the cattlemen.
I’m interested to know the conventional wisdom on front creases?

The crease style you have here looks really good in my opinion. Similar vibe to Frank hamer’s hat (the real one not the Costner Optimo)

 

[The Lost kansan]

The crease style you have here looks really good in my opinion. Similar vibe to Frank hamer’s hat (the real one not the Costner Optimo)

 

[Frontporchcharlie]

Could anyone who has both comment on the relative felt weight of Akubra Campdraft and Squatter?

The Squatter is a thicker felt. But honestly not much of a difference.

 

[Judgmentalist]

Hello I'm new here. Just figuring things out. Most forums have a "this is where you go before you start asking stupid questions that get asked 60 times a day" section, but I can't seem to find it here. I also can't seem to find a "new people intro" section. Please advise. Thanks in advance.

 

[jeffgarf]

Thread 'New Member to the Hat Forum' https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/new-member-to-the-hat-forum.87263/

 

[Dan718]

The Squatter is a thicker felt. But honestly not much of a difference.

In that case I’m glad I got the Campdraft.

Hello I'm new here. Just figuring things out. Most forums have a "this is where you go before you start asking stupid questions that get asked 60 times a day" section, but I can't seem to find it here. I also can't seem to find a "new people intro" section. Please advise. Thanks in advance.

you’ve come to the right thread though. This is the ‘there are. I stupid question’ thread.
Welcome.

 

[Judgmentalist]

Thanks - this is gonna be fun

 

[scottnem]

Does anyone know where I can buy flat/rectangular/roller brass buckles similar to those on modern engineer boots?

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Does anyone know where I can buy flat/rectangular/roller brass buckles similar to those on modern engineer boots? View attachment 778825

This guy sells all kinds of fastening hardware & I have bought from him. You might check with him to see if he has an exact match to what you are looking for.

Security Measure | eBay

www.ebay.com

 

[Judgmentalist]

https://ebay.us/m/HxjL7m

What do you guys think of this hat? I’ve noticed you can consistently find these in this range on eBay from reseller(s).

How would you compare it to this one?

https://bellissimohats.com/products/jones-olive-green

 

[jeffgarf]

https://ebay.us/m/HxjL7m

What do you guys think of this hat? I’ve noticed you can consistently find these in this range on eBay from reseller(s).

How would you compare it to this one?

https://bellissimohats.com/products/jones-olive-green

Optimo Chicago hats are among the finest made. Bellisimo hats are made in a Montreal factory and are nowhere near the same quality (and likely not worth what they charge compared to other manufacturers).

 

[jlee562]

Optimo is very likely the best hat you can buy.

Older Optimos were made with different felts, so it's possible this is a regular beaver, or blended fur mix. My Dillinger is a blend, for example. Currently, Optimo uses Silver beaver bodies, using only the furs from the belly (where we get the name Silverbelly). Their colors are exclusive to them, and change yearly.

As an aside: long story short, all 100% beaver felts are not created equal, because there are different grades of fur. So while other hatters can source from the same felt manufacturer (FEPSA in Portugal), they will not be the same quality as what Optimo uses. If an independent hatter were to sell themself as having comparable hat bodies, that would not be 100% honest.

Optimo also uses a range of equipment and processes that not all independent hatters have access to. Not all hatters have a finger blocker, as one example. Decatization is another. They sure are expensive, but they're not giving you nothing for that extra money.

 

[Judgmentalist]

Optimo is very likely the best hat you can buy.

Older Optimos were made with different felts, so it's possible this is a regular beaver, or blended fur mix. My Dillinger is a blend, for example. Currently, Optimo uses Silver beaver bodies, using only the furs from the belly (where we get the name Silverbelly). Their colors are exclusive to them, and change yearly.

As an aside: long story short, all 100% beaver felts are not created equal, because there are different grades of fur. So while other hatters can source from the same felt manufacturer (FEPSA in Portugal), they will not be the same quality as what Optimo uses. If an independent hatter were to sell themself as having comparable hat bodies, that would not be 100% honest.

Optimo also uses a range of equipment and processes that not all independent hatters have access to. Not all hatters have a finger blocker, as one example. Decatization is another. They sure are expensive, but they're not giving you nothing for that extra money.

Thank you.

 

[Judgmentalist]

what do you guys think of this one?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/189170...borsalino-fedora?ref=share_ios_native_control

 

[Dan718]

what do you guys think of this one?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/189170...borsalino-fedora?ref=share_ios_native_control
View attachment 779387

Any signs of damage? If it’s a Borsalino then a bit of steaming and shaping may be all it needs.

 

[Judgmentalist]

Any signs of damage? If it’s a Borsalino then a bit of steaming and shaping may be all it needs.

Looks in good shape to me, but I’m very uneducated so far at this