Campdrafting

[Sam Craig]

Just wondering ...

I'm looking for a lightly used Campdraft, either willow green or brown, in a 60 or 61.

I thought I'd check here before trying to figure out where to order overseas.

PM me if you got one.

Thanks,

Sam

 

[Sam Craig]

Bump

 

[Dundee]

I know that you are looking for a green or brown. I have a silver belly tan in your size if you would be interested in another color.

 

[Terry "The Hat"]

Hey Sam,

You and I wear the same size hat (I bought the silverbelly from Dundee above) which is a pretty rare size. If you get any responses or pass on any nice hats that size send them my way. I have a thread here too looking for a couple different styles. If I find anything I think you'd be interested in I'll pm you.

Terry

Consider this your bump for today - LOL

 

[Sam Craig]

Terry,
I haven't passed up any in the colors I'm seeking, cuz they haven't come up, but I wish you great good luck.
It stinks to have a head this big.
I've got a buddy who wears a size 7.
He can have any hat he wants and at almost no charge.
Last fall I made him a gift of a brand new condition, medium grey Stetson Whippet that I found at our Salvation Army. I think it cost four bucks.
That's just because no one is looking for vintage dress hats for children ... OK, that's what I told him when I presented the hat with all the charm I could muster ... the CREEP!
Anyway ... good luck in the hunt,

Sam

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Sam the Heritage Campdraft's are shipping so there may be some standard models up for sale soon.

 

[Sam Craig]

Hadn't thought of that, but ... woo-haw!

I recently tried on a Borsalino that was very OR looking, yet it was like a date with Marilyn Monroe! I have owned lots of great hats, been collecting seriously since 1974, and never tried anything like this
Deep, dark brown, bound brim, narrow ribbon, wind trolley and such an amazingly RICH feel
The ONLY down side was the pricetag ... quite out of my budget, though I'm tempted to find out if there is a lay-away plan that could stretch out over the next few years!

I did recently get a new sweat in my Stratoliner, which was otherwise just like new and I have a Dobbs Westward that I plan on having the same done ... this is at Wichita Hat Works and my-goodness, they do terrific work.

So I am looking better on SB narrow ribbons now.

If only I could stop thinking about that Borsalino ...

Sam

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Price tags can be a problem. it's hard around here when you see others buying hat after hat. I looking at it as a long term thing after years of collecting I focus on one manufactor (Mallory) in my case. Then I pick up hats by style an colors I need for the colors that I wear all the time. This summer I have bought a few Milans as I like that style.

 

[Sam Craig]

Yeah, I love the milans, too, but I'm also a sucker for the coconut straws.

I have a bunch of felts that I've kept nice for over 30 years. I just wish I would have paid more attention to my straws when I was young. I had great panamas and leghorns that is just used up, wearing them to work in the summer, like there would always be more.

You are right, though, one has to chose what works for him and then stick with that.

It's just that the Borsalino would work so well ANYTIME the temperature is under, say, 75.

Sam

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Yes it is in the 90's this week and have to keep the head cool.

 

[Sam Craig]

I just fell into a great way to put body back into a lite straw. Still experimenting with it, but so far so good. I'll add a new thread in the proper area soon.

Sam