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  1. kaosharper1

    For Sale: VS light weight 7 1/8

    It's not too fancy. You just need to break it in. ;)
  2. kaosharper1

    Red fedora

    I have the black cherry from Art Fawcett in my avatar. In right sunlight it looks kind of purplish.
  3. kaosharper1

    In praise of Art Fawcett and customer service

    Ditto. Can't say enough about his hats or his service.
  4. kaosharper1

    How do folks react to your hat wearing?

    Very true! But with this hat I've never gotten a reference to another hat wearer before. Though once, when I was about to enter the cathedral in Milan, a guy at the door called me "Mr. Cowboy." And here was in Milan, the home of Borsalino. Go figure.
  5. kaosharper1

    How do folks react to your hat wearing?

    New one today. I was wearing the VS custom which is a midnight blue version of the one in my avatar. We went to the theater, and an usher complemented me on my hat. And then added "Blacklist." I know he meant well but this is a wide brimmed 20s style crease. Oh well. At least he liked it.
  7. kaosharper1

    Vintage Silhouettes Custom Hats - Official Affiliate Thread

    Art made me a great traveling hat out of that 1952 felt in something close to his moss green. I promise to post pics sometime soon. The thin felt rolls up well.
  8. kaosharper1

    Hat Hair

    Maybe your hat doesn't fit right? I have a round oval. My custom VS hats don't mess up my hair unless I wear them a long time, but the regular oval hats I have would so I have to get them a little larger. Maybe your hat is too tight, or the wrong oval?
  9. kaosharper1

    How to find a soft and flexible hat? (no cheapo itchy crushables)

    It's something close to the moss green. Unfortunately it did not come on Saturday, so I'll have to wait until Monday. (sigh)
  10. kaosharper1

    How to find a soft and flexible hat? (no cheapo itchy crushables)

    I am awaiting arrival today of a hat made by Art using those vintage Mallory bodies made specifically for travel. They're a little pricey. But I'm sure that Art Fawcett could easily make you a travel hat out of his regular lightweight felt. It's really a matter of having the sweatband made...
  11. kaosharper1

    Grand Old Dobbs Twenty --- 7 1/2 --- on eBay

    I think you should re-think this "too warm for California" stuff. I moved to SoCal 6 years ago from Massachusetts and I've had plenty of opportunities to wear my dress felts. The lack of humidity makes up for the higher temps so the shade helps.
  13. kaosharper1

    How NOT to look like Indiana Jones?!

    After this we can start talking about the Bogie references if you wear a fedora and a trench coat. ;)
  14. kaosharper1

    Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

    Great article!
  15. kaosharper1

    Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

    I can't stand it anymore. These Mallory felt hats look great. I've asked Art to make me a travel hat out of this Mallory felt. If it's as thin as we hear it is, it should make a great travel hat. And I travel a lot.
  16. kaosharper1

    Compliments and other reactions

    Hat Compliments Nine out of ten times when someone compliments me on my hat, it's a lady. Does everyone else have this same experience?
  17. kaosharper1

    George Carlin on hats

    I don't know if on this video but I remember him asking, "How come when I'm wearing my hat I don't notice it, but when I take it off it feels like it's still there?" Or something like that.
  19. kaosharper1

    Hats... More of a Man's Garment?

    I believe that in days gone by men pretty much wore their hats until they wore out as they were a expensive item. Since children outgrow their clothes rapidly, buying an expensive hat would be an inefficient idea. It has been speculated on this forum that the reason so many surviving vintage...
  20. kaosharper1

    So, I was just working in the shop, minding my own business when...

    Wow! What a find.
  21. kaosharper1

    FT - Dobbs Milan 7 3/8

    I didn't get the usual msg that I have a msg. PM sent. I'll take it!
  22. kaosharper1

    FT - Dobbs Milan 7 3/8

    Still interested if you want to sell.
  23. kaosharper1

    FT - Dobbs Milan 7 3/8

    Too bad. I would probably buy this hat off you in a minute. Let me know if you don't get any trades you like.

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