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  1. Salty O'Rourke

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Beaver Brand fawn strat clone today:
  2. Salty O'Rourke

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

    I was very interested in the brown one, but not at these prices. Something's amiss here.
  3. Salty O'Rourke

    Beaver Brand impressions?

    You can get open crown on their full-price BBs; on the in-stock clearance ones you have to take the c-crown (although you can specify that it be less stiff). But it should be easy to steam the crown open and then change the bash. Fedora Store has a good sale going on until the end of October -...
  4. Salty O'Rourke

    Custom hat fitting

    Sounds like you could need a long oval, but also bear in mind that if you tilt your hat rather than wear it "level", the fit could be off. Using a tape gives you the measurement "on the level", but it may actually be a little different depending on the tilt. I have hats that fit perfect tilted...
  5. Salty O'Rourke

    First vintage hat: Stetson St. Regis

    And perhaps a pinch, like this:
  7. Salty O'Rourke

    Beaver Brand impressions?

    Are you aware that 7 1/8 UK = 7 1/4 US? If you wear 7 1/8 UK you ordered one size too small. Otherwise you may require a long oval size. Did you get a Western or dress hat? I have no experience with their Western hats but I have three dress hats from them and have been pleased with all three...
  8. Salty O'Rourke

    Stetson "Nostalgia"? (now with pics)

    I was just visiting The Fedora Store and noticed they have Nostalgias going for $145. They have a 20% off coupon offer through the end of this month that makes it even better. I have no connection with TFS, other than as a very satisfied customer.
  9. Salty O'Rourke

    Stetson Surplus

    Nostalgia I? I saw a reference to an incarnation of Stetson's Nostalgia that predates the current model. After reading that it had a 2 3/4 bound brim, I'm wondering if I own one: Crown is 6" open, brim is 2 3/4" bound with ribbon that matches the felt. Ribbon is slightly less than 2" (22...
  10. Salty O'Rourke

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    I took that shot under a cloudy sky with my cell phone, so the color is a bit off. It's actually a mite darker. It's a modern Stetson, not vintage, but there's no info sticker to tell me the color.
  11. Salty O'Rourke

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Gray (Caribou?) Stetson today now that cooler weather has returned :)
  13. Salty O'Rourke

    FS - Borsalino 7 1/8 - 7 1/4 tweener

    Bumpity bump bump.
  14. Salty O'Rourke

    What's the name of James Taylor's hat?

    No, it's the one that was strategically dipped below one eye etc etc ;)
  15. Salty O'Rourke

    What's the name of James Taylor's hat?

    It reminds me a bit of my Portis Toss-Up, with a wider ribbon.
  16. Salty O'Rourke

    What's the name of James Taylor's hat?

    I have a BB velour and suede, and neither has nap that long. Their Grand Peluche finish would be about that long, I think.
  17. Salty O'Rourke

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Temps shot back up over the weekend, so it's a straw Biltmore today:
  19. Salty O'Rourke

    car colors...

    My current rides are silver (Ford Fusion) and white (Ranger pickup). Past vehicles have been mostly silver/gray, with a couple of tans, a royal blue, and a really sick looking green (1974 VW Campmobile).
  20. Salty O'Rourke

    Sport coat and jeans??

    I pair a patterned sport coat with a solid button-down shirt and jeans all the time, with a pair of Florsheim cognac pebble-grain longwing brogues. When the weather turns cooler you can layer in a sweater vest or cardigan. With solid sport coats I go with patterned button-down shirts, rest...
  21. Salty O'Rourke

    Single or Double Breasted Suits?

    I like the look of DB - I just got one from Tom James - but I voted for SB because it's a timeless look and always in style. When DB is "in" they look great; when they're out you might as well wear a Nehru jacket. 2 button SB three piece is my favorite.
  22. Salty O'Rourke

    Applying for a job...

    Show up with clothes pressed and shoes shined and sell yourself. There are several brick-and-mortar hat shop owners here; perhaps one of them can tell you what they look for in a prospective employee. I took a look at Henri Henri's website - looks like a wonderful establishment. Plus, I...
  23. Salty O'Rourke

    Warning on Naptha bath!

    This forehead-break-out thing happened to me once when I was impatient to wear the hat and plonked it on my head too soon. Even though the fuel had completely evaporated from the felt, I think it must've lingered in the sweatband for a whle longer. Leave it for a couple of days; if it's still...

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