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Feathers and pins?
" I do agree that wearing a brand name of a hat would be in poor taste." LeBois46. As do I, but Borsalino does not agree with us, in that, it comes part & parcel with their hats bows. Regards, J T -
An Inquiry Regarding John McMicking of L&H Hats
This might be of help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU6wfwTOAG4 Regards, J T -
Mold on felt
White vinegar is generally available as regular, 5%; pickling, 7.5%; cleaning, 10%, any of which will kill mould. I would, given the local weather, put the hat outside, brim-side up, in strong sunlight for a day, but not use a vacuum, as it will contaminate same, as well as disseminate... -
How do folks react to your hat wearing?
I "Dress to Impress" me and as now being retired and a usual homebody, every outing becomes an "occasion". Another well-worn saying, "When in doubt, dress up; not down.", has kept me in good stead, in that one never has to say that they are "sorry". A fine fur hat, whether it be a Fedora... -
Custom Wooden Hat Boxes
On line, yes; downloadable no. (But click to save page.) Regards, J T -
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Custom Wooden Hat Boxes
An antique wood cheese box, with suitable liner and support, would serve the same purpose. Regards, J T -
Tell Me This Isn't Normal
The problem also comes down to that there are truly few real Hatters; they are nothing but Hat Retailers. A true hatter, to my mind, wouldn't allow a defective piece of merchandise to leave the store, as he is actually the final inspector of the product, presale. When within a resale position... -
Tell Me This Isn't Normal
"...on some of the stitches the raw end was sticking out from the ribbon, looked like a piece of 8 # test monofiliment." 89quattro. Borsalino? LOL Regards, J T -
How often do you wear a hat?
"What about new moon nights?" Joao Encarnado, Esq. No problem, as I always take the advice given by American Express - "Never leave home without it." Regards, J T -
How often do you wear a hat?
A day without wearing a hat, I liken to an evening without moonlight. Regards, J T -
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Custom hat Finishing "levels" ?
"finishing is everything to a hat, but you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" carouselvic True, but if you are Borsalino, you will change a Silk Purse hood into a Sow's Ear hat with substandard stitching and glued-in liners. Regards, J T -
Photos of hatters tools
"Although one kinda questions that thinking as one makes his 147th trip between the moving truck and the new digs. " tonyb There are a number of things that you need when you have Everything: Storage space and men; lots of men. Regards, and Happy New Year! J T -
The nicest comment I ever heard
Dismal Traders = Undertaker or Funeral Director. Regards, J T -
The nicest comment I ever heard
What were The Dismal Traders wearing; if nothing at all? Regards, J T -
How do folks react to your hat wearing?
" The kind of people who make comments like the ones to which you refer are Puritans who, I'll bet, have never done anything original or creative in their lives, and are incapable of thinking for themselves." tropicalbob. You should reread and try to understand as to just what "memphislawyer"... -
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Info regarding the borsalino and bollman hat company
Not to belabor the subject, belabour within Canada, but the present ownership of Borsalino must be alchemists; they having turned Gold into Lead. Regards, J T -
How do folks react to your hat wearing?
I had the same problem, but with my wife; it took 7 years to get rid of her. Regards, J T (Welcome, from another Ontarian and do try The St Lawrence (Sunday) Antique Market.) -
wool felt / fur felt difference
"I purchased a wool hat when I started several years ago, it was my first hat, and my last wool hat." Preacher Man. So what you are telling us is that you have bought TWO Wool Hats; the First and The Last! Regards, J T -
Collector's Weekly on Vintage Men's Hats
Similar to - hhttp://www.collectorsweekly.com/pens/cross - were the "CROSS-hatch" kicks in: "Parker Ballpoint Pen 75 Classic Sterling Cisele Cross-Hatch" Regards, J T -
