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THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION
Please on't take these strong opinions wrong, YMMV, etc. etc. Panama hats are dress hats for hot climates, they were never made for nor intended for manual labour, yard and farm work, nor horseback riding. I have a high quality Montecristi Panama fedora I spent a few hundred dollars on in the... -
The STETSON WAY, Advertising and ephemera of the Golden Era
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Western, anyone?
I thought it might be about using the kind of wax compounds used to wax canvas, but was a bit shocked and slightly horrified when I saw the paraffin wax come out. -
Bailey Hats
Please disregard this post, when I went back to the shop where I saw this, I had another look at the hat I described above, it was in fact selling for CDN $ 249.00, which explains the quality, LOL. It was the Bailey Hazer, really nice looking Western straw. -
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Bailey Hats
I tried on a Bailey paper straw the other day, a light natural with a Lariat crown and a Cutter brim, it fit me better than the Stetsons with its LO shape, it was light, seemed well built, looked great and compared well to the Stetson straws that sold at a higher price point. Decent straw for a... -
Western, anyone?
New to me vintage shop score, Stetson 3X Beaver Quality, late 50's / early 60's? Real fluke, I've been looking for this exact hat for a few years, found it at my favorite Montreal vintage shop on my annual trip home. This shop normally doesn't stock vintage hats, in fact it's the first I've... -
Advice Please - Stretching 1950’s Stetson 7 x Clear Beaver
I'm of the possibly controversial opinion that these very fine hats that have survived the decades since manufacture should not be tampered with as a matter of principle - at least if they are stil available in the correct size for you. With patience and time you'll find the same hat in your... -
Akubra Overload
It's a small data point but my Bushman is warmer than my Snowy River, the felt seems slightly thinner which would explain the difference, the crown height being similar between the two. -
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STETSON 7x CLEAR BEAVER QUALITY
Thanks ! The Borsa is an extraordinary hat, both are superb in their own ways. -
Questions: The lowdown on Palm Leaf hats...
A Panama is a dress hat that can offer more or less sun protection depending on brim width and shape, that you can dress down a bit if desired and should at all costs avoid handling roughly or getting wet. A palm leaf is a working / sun protection / gardening / beach hat that you can normally... -
Western, anyone?
Well, I'd have to take a series of pictures in my bathroom after re-bashing a hat to look less than ideal, then with different bashes that look better. Maybe I'll try that later with my Borsalino Alessandria, which is super soft and can be shaped and reshaped at will. Not sure how to take... -
Western, anyone?
The double mirror is just a way for me to see how a hat looks from other angles than head on, looking at a three-quarter angle photo does the same thing. If you look at the photo of Brent's straw, follow the line of his head on both sides and see how it follows his head shape without flaring out... -
Western, anyone?
That really suits you, from the size to the shape. I think you have great taste in hats, very similar to mine, but some really work great while others look good but don't stand out like others. There's something we don't talk about much when discussing suitable sizes and shapes, and creases... -
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Mister Freedom x Sugar Cane Bronco Champ ...Fake...???
Interesting take, completely opposite to my experience. I've only had great experiences with the site and have got some killer deals !- One Drop
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Hats on eBay (Sizes 7, 7-1/8, 7-1/4, 7-3/8, 7-1/2)
I just wanted to thank Bob Hufford for a very pleasant transaction, I picked up the Akubra Snowy River at a great price, and we even managed to keep the shipping costs down, all in all a great deal. I'm well chuffed with this hat, it was kind of a missing link in my small collection, all of...- One Drop
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STETSON 7x CLEAR BEAVER QUALITY
I finally snapped a few pictures of my 7X Clear Beaver OR last weekend. I love this hat, the felt is just so finely finished, dense and malleable, and the long oval shape makes for a perfect fit. I wear it less than my Borsalino of similar design, the light tan of the Borsa goes a bit better... -
Western, anyone?
That's a majestic hat, suits you perfectly, you wear it well. I might as well post my recently modified Akubra Sombrero, I think it can confidently take its place in this thread now. It's not a million mile away from the Tom Mix, though I've since lowered the height at the back of the crease...
