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  1. belfastboy

    Busted Hat Company

    3/8" is a very small curl. I use my 1/2 or 5/8" one the most. And as with most tools it takes a while to master using it.
  2. belfastboy

    VINTAGE/ANTIQUE HAT STRETCHERS

    Mine were, and that was one of their better qualities.
  3. belfastboy

    New Member to the Hat Forum

    Welcome!
  4. belfastboy

    A little help please

    If you buy on Ebay or other online source, ask lots of questions. If the hat is being sold by a non hat person the description can be incorrect or misleading. I always ask; are there any moth nibbles, stains or other flaws in the felt? Are there any strong odours; cigarette smoke, mildew...
  5. belfastboy

    Question: Hemp vs palm leaf straws comparison

    I have never owned an Akubra hemp. But the Sunbody hats are quite heavy, hard wearing yes, but I found them very hot, very heavy and no longer wear mine. because of that. I prefer my Panama hats and buy inexpensive ones for rough wear, toss them when they get thrashed. I buy finer weaves of...
  7. belfastboy

    Does my hat sit on my head properly?

    I agree with Fruno. I prefer to wear my hats lower on my head. Just above my brow and that 1/4" above the top of my ear. But it is very much a matter of personal taste. I would ask you; how does the hat feel to you? Is is comfortable? Does the hat seem to fit you with 360 degree...
  8. belfastboy

    Ask a question, get an answer

    I don't have any vintage Panama hats just custom/modern ones. The liners tips on mine are small and look to be a satin fabric with the edges folded over, not stitched but just the edges are glued to the straw. With just the folded over edge glued the balance of the fabric bulges out a bit...
  9. belfastboy

    A little help please

    I heard rumours he was a pretty good dude, though!
  10. belfastboy

    A little help please

    but will you vouch for him?
  11. belfastboy

    "Man's Carelessness in Dress"

    In my church I am just pleased when folks show up for Sunday service. I am glad of their presence regardless of their attire. As worship is such a personal endeavour I don't venture to judge and if casual dress is what they choose then I respect the choices they make.
  13. belfastboy

    Trim a Panama?

    I edited mine in order to be more specific.
  14. belfastboy

    "Man's Carelessness in Dress"

    Any self respecting man would never truly heed a woman's fashion advice. I may pretend to listen but never heed.
  15. belfastboy

    Trim a Panama?

    Yes, definitely. The hatter was well experienced in blocking Panamas and the hat was not that old. But the straw just cracked. Because the splits were so clean I was able to boot it with a bit of leather on the back side and the repair cannot be seen. But it certainly made an impression on...
  16. belfastboy

    "Man's Carelessness in Dress"

    I think that church attendance is down so dramatically, across denominations, these days they will take you regardless of your dress standard. In my city the cost of housing is so insane I would think that making the rent has a higher immediacy than one's sartorial standard.
  17. belfastboy

    "Man's Carelessness in Dress"

    At the risk of being gauche....who the hell is Mortimer, and why should I care what he thinks?
  19. belfastboy

    Trim a Panama?

    A word of caution. Straws (Paja, Milan, rafia, rye) do become brittle with age. I sent one in to a hatter adept in blocking Panama straw. In the reblocking process the straw split, one split on each side along the front crown crease. I think it is the nature of the straw so on second...
  20. belfastboy

    Photos of hatters tools

    I have worked on hats where I FELT like whacking the crap out of them with a hammer
  21. belfastboy

    Photos of hatters tools

    That is a nice one. I have a number of vintage ones picked up from milliners. I made myself a 'belly board' which just a board sloped north to south. I use it to put in the 'packer' style bash to a brim
  22. belfastboy

    Trim a Panama?

    There is another way to go. Tear the hat down, reblock it stealing brim width to raise the crown. You end up with the best of all worlds, taller crown and a brim of your preference. Last Panama I sold I managed to narrow the brim by 1/2" in this way.
  23. belfastboy

    Help me ID that hat (cap)

    Ebay, multiple sellers from Asia, cheap and readily available.

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