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Thanks, all. Stag-gering you might say
One might say that -- if one was inclined to continue fawning over that hat...
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One might say that -- if one was inclined to continue fawning over that hat...
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You have an incredible nose for news... and olds for that matter. This one is stunning.
fluteplayer07
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Reblocking (using a vintage block and a spinner my father in law made for me) a new-to-me Borsalino. Once it dries, flange time!
You're becoming quite the renovator, my friend! What does the block/spinner do? And can't the heated stretcher damage the sweat? (At least that's what I assume the silver block is)
Cheers,
email68
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Got two hats today...
The first is a Bluegrass Green Akubra Camp Draft.
And the second that came today was my Adventurebilt Henry.
Before this all I owned was a Dorfman Pacific wool Indiana Jones hat. So these are a big change for me.
Still working on the bash for the CD. The Henry came pre-bashed luckily! And a great hatbox too.
The first is a Bluegrass Green Akubra Camp Draft.
And the second that came today was my Adventurebilt Henry.
Before this all I owned was a Dorfman Pacific wool Indiana Jones hat. So these are a big change for me.
Still working on the bash for the CD. The Henry came pre-bashed luckily! And a great hatbox too.
Thanks Alex!
The spinner allows you to spin the block while "stuffing" (lacking a better term here) the block inside the crown while pulling down the brim. I've never had a problem with the heated stretcher as it barely warms up the sweat.
fluteplayer07
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Cool stuff. Be sure to let us take a look at the finished product!
68, I like those two. Especially the Henry.
68, I like those two. Especially the Henry.
Chinaski
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The first is a Bluegrass Green Akubra Camp Draft.
And the second that came today was my Adventurebilt Henry.
Before this all I owned was a Dorfman Pacific wool Indiana Jones hat. So these are a big change for me.
Still working on the bash for the CD. The Henry came pre-bashed luckily! And a great hatbox too.
You went from 0 to 60 in 3.2 seconds! Excellent acceleration, and welcome to the Lounge.
Chinaski
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rlk, what a great Strat, and the homburg is very elegant. Mr. P, nice creasework on your new Nostalgia! Looks great!
email68
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LOL. Thanks. Now I'm obsessing whether they are too tight or not ;-)
I agree! If you think your hat is too tight from the start, you have 3 options: One:wear it a while and hope for it to shape to your head, Two: send them back for a larger size, or Three: buy a good hat stretcher (jack/stand). Here is the one I use: http://www.penmanhats.com/Hatbrushes___Hatboxes.html
And here is a picture of the other side of the stand:
Set it to the size you want and it will maintain that size. I have to use it on my VS which is a bit tight.
Those are some nice hats you have.
If you don't mind me asking, how long did you have to wait for them to build the Adventurebilt?
daizawaguy
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These ARE fantastic hat stands/stretchers are they not...I`ve got number 005!
T Rick
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Where are those available? I see the maker's name, but Google doesn't seem to be finding it.
email68
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I agree! If you think your hat is too tight from the start, you have 3 options: One:wear it a while and hope for it to shape to your head, Two: send them back for a larger size, or Three: buy a good hat stretcher (jack/stand). Here is the one I use: http://www.penmanhats.com/Hatbrushes___Hatboxes.html
And here is a picture of the other side of the stand:
Set it to the size you want and it will maintain that size. I have to use it on my VS which is a bit tight.
Those are some nice hats you have.
If you don't mind me asking, how long did you have to wait for them to build the Adventurebilt?
I think I will invest in one of those stretchers. They are not really that tight, just a tad.
The Adventurebilt Henry is not a custom build, its their high-end production hat. It took a few weeks for John Penman to get them in stock. They are ready made and come in full sizes. Its a very nice hat as far as I can tell.
Mobile Vulgus
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How does one find out how much Penman charges for... well, anything, much less the hat stretcher? I may just be missing it, but I so no prices on any product on that web page.
Joshbru3
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That is quite the crown on that one! I love the inside of the hat. Beautiful red liner with gold lettering. The color is accentuated by the brown leather sweat. It looks high end all the way. Whats the date range you would put the hat in?
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The page titled "Prices"....
Mobile Vulgus
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Just posted this in the Akubra thread....
Well, I didn't get a Campdrift, but my Akubra Pastoralist just came in.
Felt is nice and supple, almost thin, but resilient and holds shape perfectly. The box came totally smashed flat and the hat was completely smashed, too. But it popped back into shape perfectly well.
It is a pretty bluish/gray which is a nice surprise because the bad ebay photo made it look tan. The photos below are only a bit lighter than the actual color.
The pinch is really short, but deep. Never seen a pinch like that. But it looks OK. Also I imagined that I would get rid of the leather hat band and put on a ribbon, but now that I see it... I think I like it. I am leaving it this way.
I have to say, I am very happy with her.
Well, I didn't get a Campdrift, but my Akubra Pastoralist just came in.
Felt is nice and supple, almost thin, but resilient and holds shape perfectly. The box came totally smashed flat and the hat was completely smashed, too. But it popped back into shape perfectly well.
It is a pretty bluish/gray which is a nice surprise because the bad ebay photo made it look tan. The photos below are only a bit lighter than the actual color.
The pinch is really short, but deep. Never seen a pinch like that. But it looks OK. Also I imagined that I would get rid of the leather hat band and put on a ribbon, but now that I see it... I think I like it. I am leaving it this way.
I have to say, I am very happy with her.
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