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[RBH]

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Soap

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[tonyb]

I applaud your effort, SonOfaPreacher. Can't say I want to buy your hat, but I dig that you are among the growing number of guys here who dove right in and made their own lids. Over the past couple of years I've witnessed this progression -- from reshaping to resizing to cleaning to refurbishing (sweatband replacement, reblocking, etc.) and now made-from-scratch lids. Very good, y'all.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

SOAP, For a first effort? Fabulous! Even with practice, some will never get that good. I predict you will do more. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[bolthead]

S.O.A.P.

very nice indeed....
Like Alan has stated, "Think complement rather than match."

If it were my size, I'd be proud to own/wear it. :eusa_clap

 

[cookie]

Re That Blue Hat

The hat says:

"The only boy that would ever need me ...was the SonofaPreacher Man....lol lol lol

 

[SonOfaPreacher]

Thanks All!

Yes I did work very hard and so much research as well. If all goes well I will have a few more to display as well. I am very much inclined to attempt to replicate a rust/pumpkin wippet, something a little more my style. Son of a preacher man, hum... wasn't it Nancy Sanatra? Thanks you all for the kind words. And I am always open to share all that I have learned to this point.
What a hobbie!
SoaP

 

[Stoney]

SOAP,

It looks great. I especially like the triple bow treatment.
As far as the color goes, I think its fine.

 

[Jfala]

SOAP - well done. You are braver than I.

- Jeff

 

[surely]

I applaud your effort, SonOfaPreacher. Can't say I want to buy your hat, but I dig that you are among the growing number of guys here who dove right in and made their own lids. Over the past couple of years I've witnessed this progression -- from reshaping to resizing to cleaning to refurbishing (sweatband replacement, reblocking, etc.) and now made-from-scratch lids. Very good, y'all.

My feeling too!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

As for the color: ya gotta be strong to wear baby blue.

 

[SonOfaPreacher]

Thanks Stoney! I have checked out some of your lids and was so impressed I screwed up the courage to attempt it myself. My next one I have planned will be a bit more conservative color wise:eusa_doh: . My wife raises her eyebrows everytime I grab a lid to go out, so the blue color put it over the top and she refuses to be seen with me if I wear it. What do I do!? Oh well, moving on to my next project, I will stick with the same general specs, perhaps a bit taller crown and a diamond crease. I really like the rust red color and it will complement many of my outfits. So as we are learning, custom home crafted lids can be made. I give thanks to all those folks who have made posts concering hat repair and building, it gave me the incetive to give it a shot. Good luck to all those that give hat making a try and gladly offer any insights I my be able to share.
What a great group! You guys, and gals, Rock!
SoaP

 

[Lancealot]

My latest courtesy of Panamabob. I have the one on the left.
Just need to get some pics of me wearing it.

 

[Yohanes]

Whaa... Lance that looks great! Is that cool enough to wear in hot days?

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Lancealot, Looking sharp. Is that the one he calls "The Jones?"

 

[cookie]

Son of a preacher man, hum... wasn't it Nancy Sanatra? SoaP

Dusty Springfield....

 

[Lancealot]

Yohanes: Thanks. We will see about the hot days, I'm hoping it will be it's lite as a feather.

J.T.Marcus: Thank you. I belive it is.

 

[ScionPI2005]

Two New Summer Hats

Hey all,
I just got two new summer hats; a Borsalino cap and a NY Hat Company Panama. Thought I'd post pictures here to show.

I'm mainly looking for feedback on the cap. I've been told that tan caps don't look as good on me as darker colored ones due to me being blond haired and blue eyed. I'm wearing a light shirt in the pictures, so maybe it works. Also, I'm questioning whether the cap is a little too small. The front seems to come up a bit, though maybe its just the style. Comments would be appreciated!

The Borsalino Cap:

NY Hat Company Panama:

 

[Lancealot]

The cap looks good and the panama is very sharp.

 

[RBH]

WOW some great hats !!!!

I love that "Indiana" from PanamaBob! I may have to check into getting one of those!

 

[indycop]

Picked this up for Deelovely at an antique store today for $32. Needs a brushing and that's about it.

They also had an old boater for $45 It said the Locust on the liner.

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Vintage Dobbs Panama

Now, how does one go about cleaning one of these?