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  1. humanshoes

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    The Spanish vaqueros were running cows in what is now the American west a couple hundred years before my ancestors ever got there. This 1830 painting shows a vaquero wearing the original "cowboy" hat that most likely, at least in part, inspired John B. (a New Jersey boy) to create his Boss of...
  2. humanshoes

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    Interesting article here from Ripley's...https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/cowboy-hats/
  3. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    My thoughts exactly Tuk.
  4. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    Will do Brent. I haven't made one yet, but I hope to be able to thin that felt out considerably without encountering the dreaded shellac core that is present in our domestic felts. I was disappointed to see that the nutria bodies went from 180 to 220 grams, but I'm also grateful that to be able...
  5. humanshoes

    Need hat advice

    The nice thing about hatbands is that they can always be replaced should your tastes happen to change. The hat itself, however, should be built to last forever. Shoot me an email sometime (phoenixhats@outlook.com) if you'd like.
  7. humanshoes

    What hat are you waiting for today?

    There's no place like home....
  8. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    You know Brent, I still kind of miss that original purple trimmed hat. I still have plenty of that ribbon on the shelf and may decide to unleash my inner "Prince" someday. At any rate, it'll always be a good story to tell about the best of intentions going horribly wrong. Hah!
  9. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    I appreciate the tips thunderchasur.
  10. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    Thanks for the kind words bb. I've thoroughly enjoyed making hats for you and your lovely wife.
  11. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    My friend from the north, belfastboy, sent a few pics of his new beaver/mink custom hat and, with his permission, I'll share them here. This is another great example of the customer ordering an open crowned hat and bashing it to his own unique style. We spent a good deal of time collaborating on...
  13. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    Great information Max. Also another really good excuse to always have a pretty woman hanging around the hat shop.
  14. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    Thanks for that Terry. I love Laurel and Hardy. Always have. Here's the trailer for one of the best new movies I've seen in a long time.
  15. humanshoes

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    I used to buy my Panama hats at Hanny's in the early 80's. It was a great store and the building has had an interesting history since it's closing in 86. "Following a short vacancy, the city purchased the building, and for many years had it repeatedly set afire for the training of city...
  16. humanshoes

    Western, anyone?

    Magnificent!
  17. humanshoes

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    It'll never happen in my little hat shop Stefan, but I believe there is potential in the process.
  19. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    I see what you did there Bob. Funny!
  20. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    Hah! That smoke you see on your southern horizon will most likely be my house burning down. Just so ya know.
  21. humanshoes

    Phoenix Hat Company

    Some days are just not about the hats. The Phoenix Forge is born.
  22. humanshoes

    Buying hat blocks--what does one need to know?

    I've responded to your email, but I'll post this information here as well for the other folks who may be interested. While it is always best to start with the right size hat block, at least 1/4" larger than the desired hat size to allow for sweatband, hat blocks can be upsized by adding layers...
  23. humanshoes

    3D printed hat blocks by RANDAL ALAN

    I'll DM you soon rsteinjr and look forward to putting one of your blocks through it's paces. As to further postings of your innovative hats, I would encourage you to continue to do so and will personally enjoy seeing them. Just know, however, that this forum is largely populated by plain spoken...

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