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  1. newturnofphrase

    Vintage Dunn & Co bowler...

    If the sweatband isn't too dried out, you can flip it out and sometimes there will be a manufacturing date-stamp or tag. However, failing that I haven't seen any bowlers that look like that after the 20s. The style looks early 20th century. Regardless, great hat and you got it for a steal!
  2. newturnofphrase

    Is this a good price for a Resistol on the Bay?

    Thanks Grizzly
  3. newturnofphrase

    Is this a good price for a Resistol on the Bay?

    I'm surprised this thread is getting so much play. I thank you, Tonyb, for the information on the beaver content, but to be clear for others who may be confused or haven't read the sale, I did not misstate anything, and if it's unclear it's simply because I am ignorant of the precise definition...
  4. newturnofphrase

    Is this a good price for a Resistol on the Bay?

    If I were the seller I'm sure I would say that I am indeed ignorant of the proportion of actual beaver in the hat, and was simply going by what it said on the sweatband as well as the soft, light, thin felt it's made of. I compared it to that of new hats in a high-end local hat shop, and the new...
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    Is this a good price for a Resistol on the Bay?

    It certainly cannot. Assuming the seller is on the lounge, he'd probably give a better bargain to a lounger if one was forthcoming.
  7. newturnofphrase

    Is this a good price for a Resistol on the Bay?

    I'm not hugely experienced, but I'd say between 60 and 120 would be quite reasonable, as that's what it would cost to get a similar style by a modern manufacturer. It's got a make-offer option, he's likely willing to negotiate and is simply hoping to get a little more $$ out of the hat. I'm...
  8. newturnofphrase

    Hats at London 2012

    I saw a brief clip of that during the highlights reel, but I missed that part unfortunately.
  9. newturnofphrase

    Hats at London 2012

    It's part of the national uniforms, usually the hats are locally made and designed to add a traditional flavor to the processions.
  10. newturnofphrase

    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    You lucked out that it wasn't dented or otherwise damaged. USPS is awful. That's a beauty. My favorite vintage bowlers are a tie between Lock and Dunn. Vintage brown bowlers in any size or manufacture are surprisingly rare, especially in such good condition.
  11. newturnofphrase

    Panama Hat Thread

    Here I am, thrilled to be wearing my brand spanking new Montecristi by Brent Black Hats. This hat took a while, as he had trouble finding a suitably large one to block as a short-brim fedora.
  13. newturnofphrase

    how many hats are too many

    There's never enough until there's far, far too many.
  14. newturnofphrase

    Thomas Townend & Co bowler hat...

    Hello, I own several bowlers as well, from different manufacturers. Not all bowlers are super stiff, many were made lighter-weight and summer weight without shellack shortages being the reason. Modern Christys are quite a bit heavier and stiffer than older ones, while Lock's bowlers have become...
  15. newturnofphrase

    Dunn & Co Bowler Hat

    Don't do it, stretching a vintage hard felt hat like that is a recipe for splitting and damage. Just be patient and purchase one when you find one. It'll be cheaper and you won't ruin a classic.
  16. newturnofphrase

    Dunn & Co Bowler Hat

    I have one that's almost the same (probably made within a decade of the one you linked to), however it is in a 7 5/8 UK. Dunn bowlers come up all the time on UK and American ebay, however, so you might check there from time to time to see if one is available in your size.
  17. newturnofphrase

    Toppers Unite

    The good people at Lock & Co were kind enough to send me several photos of the new silk plush top hats in progress. See more here: http://torontotophats.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/new-silk-plush-top-hats-by-lock-co/
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    Toppers Unite

    Lock & Co hatters is using a roll of vintage silk plush that a customer found in his attic to make 20 or so new silk top hats. http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/1c29dc88-b3b9-11e1-8b03-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1xzgUMnir (scroll halfway down)
  20. newturnofphrase

    Bowler edge trim replacement

    Hey, not sure this is 100% relevant to bowlers/derbys due to the differences in the physical materials they're made of, but I successfully replaced the brim binding on a top hat last year. The final attachment of the ribbon after you flip it out is different because you cannot just stitch it to...
  21. newturnofphrase

    not for the faint of heart in classy fashion...

    As a guy who also collects bowlers and top hats -styles which will likely never be mainstream again- I think this whole thing is hilarious. We have a somewhat amusing hobby that invites mild ridicule from people who don't share our interests, let's admit it and stop being so sensitive. Guys...
  22. newturnofphrase

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Do you ever come across large (7 5/8 US) vintage German melone? I'm interested in getting one.
  23. newturnofphrase

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Bought this one a couple days ago. Looks mint, probably 1970s or 80s given that it has the old label inside. http://www.ebay.com/itm/330746895290?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1413 Edit: also, this appears to be the 2000th page of posts. That's a lot of hats! I...

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