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[HatsBySam]

I have Leather Honey but not been using it on sweatbands. Maybe try it on really far gone ones but I like Saphir leather products & bought the nappa conditioner for the sweatbands. Used the Leather honey on some boots & not sure I'd use it for really delicate leather. It it helps stretching then maybe I should have used it on my Akubra Shark before & applied pressure as the band split. Not worried about that hat as it just doesn't sit right on my head.

I have Leather Honey but not been using it on sweatbands. Maybe try it on really far gone ones but I like Saphir leather products & bought the nappa conditioner for the sweatbands. Used the Leather honey on some boots & not sure I'd use it for really delicate leather. It it helps stretching then maybe I should have used it on my Akubra Shark before & applied pressure as the band split. Not worried about that hat as it just doesn't sit right on my head.

My go to leather conditioner for old, dry leather is Pecard Leather dressing, but it takes DAYS to fully dry. Leather Honey is a nice fairly thin leather conditioner that dries pretty quickly. I like it for leather sweatbands that are already in pretty good shape. Neither of these products will cause the leather to stretch or weaken. If it have a vintage band in pretty bad shape that I’m trying to save, I’ll use neatsfoot oil, kind of as a last resort.

Every hat I restore and keep the original band, the band ar the very least gets a coat of Leather Honey

 

[RickP]

A new pre loved braided summer hat arrived today. A Knox "Las Vegas". Cute little hat. Not sure if I like it best snapped up or down. Think Ill fire up a good cigar, pour a bit rum drink and give it some sweat out on the patio today

 

[Judgmentalist]

A new pre loved braided summer hat arrived today. A Knox "Las Vegas". Cute little hat. Not sure if I like it best snapped up or down. Think Ill fire up a good cigar, pour a bit rum drink and give it some sweat out on the patio today

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That one looks like it wants to be up to me

 

[rstewart8706]

I agree

 

[Pellie]

Brim up for me too....

 

[RickP]

That one looks like it wants to be up to me

I think youre right on this one..... the brim up has such a clean line. Ive got a never ending supply of snapped down front brims.... never hurts to have something a bit different to choose from. SInce Im retired and rarely wear suits, Ive been thinking of recycling some old silk ties and making up some pleated pug bands to add some variety from day to day

 

[Pellie]

An old black french hat. Noureau Degennes La Haye-Descartes. Don't know anything about this hat, but i knew it was old. I think it's 40's-50's. Very nice thick felt. Don't know who the maker is.

 

[Pellie]

H.D. Stevens & Co. Not an english hat but it's italian. I know Stefan has one made by Borsalino, but i am not sure about this one. I think it's a Barbisio label.The felt is very soft and you don't need any steam to crease it. Very cool hat!

 

[belfastboy]

Gus Miller Custom

I was in Cincinnati about 3 weeks ago. Stopped by Batsakes and had a nice talk with Gus Miller. Decided on a custom, 5 1/2 inch crown and 2 1/2 brim which arrived today.

I have a similar one proportionally but in navy blue.

 

[jeffgarf]

The Lamson Hubbard has arrived! A few tiny moth nips, easily overlooked, especially when looking at the brim binding and hatband treatment. Very special indeed.

 

[HatsBySam]

The Lamson Hubbard has arrived! A few tiny moth nips, easily overlooked, especially when looking at the brim binding and hatband treatment. Very special indeed.

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Love that bow!

 

[Rmccamey]

Looks like you are finding some nice old hats. Keep up the good work!

H.D. Stevens & Co. Not an english hat but it's italian. I know Stefan has one made by Borsalino, but i am not sure about this one. I think it's a Barbisio label.The felt is very soft and you don't need any steam to crease it. Very cool hat! View attachment 802771 View attachment 802772 View attachment 802773 View attachment 802774 View attachment 802775 View attachment 802776 View attachment 802777 View attachment 802778

 

[Pellie]

Looks like you are finding some nice old hats. Keep up the good work!

Thanks Randy. I'll do my best

 

[Pellie]

Beautiful velour Rockel Exquisit in natural color. Great proportions and in 100% mint conditions. And sharkgills.....love this one!

 

[rogueclimber]

I've been looking for an older Resistol for a while. This one arrived yesterday

 

[RickP]

Actually found a replacement vintage Whippet liner. My Royal Whippet was missing the liner had a piece of 1949 newspaper rolled up inside the sweatband when it got to me . This one should be close to being the correct period liner... It will look way better than the white satin one Ive got in it now. Been looking for one of there for a couple years now... SUCCESS!

 

[Judgmentalist]

Actually found a replacement vintage Whippet liner. My Royal Whippet was missing the liner had a piece of 1949 newspaper rolled up inside the sweatband when it got to me . This one should be close to being the correct period View attachment 802958 View attachment 802959 View attachment 802960 liner... It will look way better than the white satin one Ive got in it now. Been looking for one of there for a couple years now... SUCCESS!

That’s awesome man

 

[Judgmentalist]

I've been keeping an eye out for one of these for a while. Not Newt, specifically, but a legit snap-brim fedora Montecristi. I lucked out with the box and the doo-dads inside - I love that kind of thing. Not the finest weave, but I'll take it. : )

I'm wondering who did the wholesale production on this hat. I know Brent Black and Optimo have both produced hats for Newt at different times. If I had to put money on it, I'd bet Optimo made this one.

I may take this one out of the box and put my Gambler in the box instead - that brim needs more protection, anyway. I hate to break up the original set though.

Newt Montecristi fedora

 

[quikrick]

Actually found a replacement vintage Whippet liner. My Royal Whippet was missing the liner had a piece of 1949 newspaper rolled up inside the sweatband when it got to me . This one should be close to being the correct period liner... It will look way better than the white satin one Ive got in it now. Been looking for one of there for a couple years now... SUCCESS!


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That’s awesome! I love when things fall into place.

 

[Phineas Lamour]

Picked this up at a thrift store today.