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Top Hat
Nice word: Gibus = opera hat Alex - that's a great word - I looked it up on my favorite online dictionary "www.onelook.com", which looks up your word in dozens of online dictionaries. Here's the result, from http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=gibus&r=66 gi·bus /ˈdʒaɪbəs/ –noun... -
Brims - How do you like them
Scout Felt Hat Stiffener Saw this on my visit, didn't buy and have never used it as my Stetsons are fairly new so fairly stiff - it's the 4th item from the bottom. http://www.wardrobesupplies.com/store/m2_mjsupp.html -
Style vs. Function
Here you go Bill - put a couple of clear coats of epoxy resin on this baby, and you've got a bicycle helmet with some style: http://www.thefedorastore.com/Bailey-Quay-Straw-Merrick-Derby-Bowler-Hat-p/2008.htm Then you have to get to work on a 3-piece suit made from breathable... -
Biltmore House Hat
In the words of Will Penny in Unforgiven: "...'need's got nothin' to do with it" I like that cowboy hat, and I bet the box is worth more than $4. -
Grosgrain ribbon composition
Doesn't spandex degrade pretty quickly? - within a couple of years, anyway. Might be an issue as hats are exposed to a good bit of UV radiation (unless you live in Seattle, of course) -
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Feathers in your hatbands?
I took the feather and pin off my Stetson Chatham immediately, I think it looks better that way. I put them on my el-cheapo $17 corduroy fedora to give it a little class, which was modestly successful. http://s97.photobucket.com/albums/l234/carldelo/Misc%20hats/?action=view¤t=Hatshow015.jpg -
Brims - How do you like them
Interesting note on long-term effects. In spite of my post above, the main reason I snap the brim up when taking off a hat, is because it's so stylin' to put on the hat, snap down the brim and adjust it by sliding both hands out from the center to the sides - I remember my grandfather doing this... -
Rosey Knox
Love the odd Knox That color combo is weird but cool. Now, quick, get that hat off the bed please, it gives me the willies.... (it's bad luck, you know) -
Biltmore House Hat
Read through the listing - lower down it's written "BILTOMORE HOUSE" - maybe it's actually supposed to be "BALTIMORE HOUSE"? Could that make any sense? -
HELP! Where do I get a good straw hat?
Less expensive option This is a less expensive option in a straw fedora: http://www.hats-plus.com/detail.aspx?ID=457&Name=Stetson-Retro-Fedora-Hat If this came in my size, I'd have one by now. I'm sure it could never measure up to Panama Bob's product, though. -
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Help finding my first hat
Good move I think that's a good move, I bet you like it. As far as staying away from this place, good luck with that, let us know how it works out.... Have you visited here yet?: The Siren's Song -
Help finding my first hat
I see you've chosen classic teardrop hats - this is my preference as well. In fact, I have this hat: http://www.villagehatshop.com/stetson_chatham.html But I bought it when it was on sale and the base price was lower too. Many on the lounge prefer Akubra to Stetson, but it's hard to find... -
Help finding my first hat
Welcome to the obsession, er, lounge. As a start, you could browse around VHS (villagehatshop.com) to get a taste of what's out there. http://www.villagehatshop.com/fedoras.html You'll have to decide whether you want fur felt or wool felt for your first hat. Generally speaking, fur looks... -
Style vs. Function
Sorry Kabuto, the article you cite does not support the conclusion you have drawn. I don't think the article has enough depth to support any conclusion, to be honest. -
Viable Summer Hat or not ?
The hats at noggintops are sized S - XXL. The buckle lets you size it more exactly to what you want. VHS has them too, but those come in two sizes S/M and L/XL (they cost more, too). It has a fabric coolmax sweat that does wick perspiration, but I don't think the straw will wick. When it's... -
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Viable Summer Hat or not ?
Rick, I have to say that cotton hat looks like it would be brutal in the heat, particularly down yonder in Dixie. I have a cotton seersucker suit which is not comfortable in the heat - a tropical wool suit is much better. If you like that shape, there's the Henschel Breezer which looks to be... -
Brims - How do you like them
From a physics standpoint, I would say that when the brim is snapped up all the way around, it is in a relaxed state. When you snap the front down to wear it, the 'spring' of the brim is in a stretched state. If left this way all the time, the outer edge of the brim would tend to elongate... -
Cleaning supplies and other gear
Manhattan Wardrobe Supply You're in NYC, so I recommend Manhattan Wardrobe Supply at 245 W. 29th (bet 7th and 8th Aves), 8th floor. Here's what they've got listed on the web: http://www.wardrobesupplies.com/store/m2_mjsupp.html I went there to get a stretcher (item 916), and wound up also... -
Sale ending: New Akubra Sydney size 62 = 7-3/4 at old price
SOLD! The Akubra Sydney has been sold...- carldelo
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Hatband Opinion Needed
Good question I think price would depend on quality of the ribbon and execution of the bow. Having said that, Warbaby I would suggest a system where standard high-grade hatters ribbon is used, with an elastic section hidden behind the bow. If the ribbon was nice grosgrain and the bow had some...
