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BUCKAROO BONANZA! - The Hats that Major Mike Moore Makes
Fed IV reworked by the Major Not a Buckaroo original (yet), but my revamped Fed IV in Carbon Grey. Mike really classed up an already nice looking hat. I'm very pleased with his work and communication, and honest dealing. What a great asset to have here. Hope you like it:[/IMG] [/IMG]... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Major Moored Fed IV I sent this Carbon Grey Fed IV to Major Mike to get the brim bound and a new wider ribbon like a few others have done. I really am pleased with the results, and am packing up a few others to send to him ASAP. He says he found some older ribbon to replace the one on the... -
Acidic sweat
Saddle Dressing RM Williams Saddle Dressing is great for leather that will be touching your skin as well. As a former leather worker, I can advise you to stay away from things that have any kind of shellac, and try to avoid too much neatsfoot oil, as it can oversaturate quickly and get on the... -
Acidic sweat
If you wear them, they will fade Every cowboy hat I've worn and worked in is completely unreadable on the sweatband. Unless it's carved in or embossed into the leather itself, regular wear will erase most printing on leather. Nothing to worry about, just means you're wearing it right. As far... -
Baseball Caps (in moderation)?
Shooting only I've only found two caps in my life that didn't look idiotic on my huge head. One of them is a bigger size camo cap from e4Hats, that specializes in the "cranially endowed." I use it for shooting for the reasons described earlier in this thread. I can't seem to find "in the... -
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FEDERATION IV PROBLEMS...
I'm Frank, he's Dean. I put a comma instead of a period. Thanks, smarty pants. Where is "Beautiful Horse Country," anyway? Where do the ugly horses live? Thanks... Frank. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Cloth Sweat? Rick, as a fellow Southern Californian who's not far from you, could I recommend cloth sweatbands? I wore my Stetson milan straw(?) stingy brim to the local County Fair two long days last weekend, and the stretchy cloth sweatband kept me extremely comfortable on two unseasonably... -
FEDERATION IV PROBLEMS...
Really Surprising I've had such good luck with HatsDirect. I agree with the get more "stern" suggestion. If this is indeed a defect, they should pay for shipping as well. From my experiences with this company, that doesn't seem like something that would be a problem. They are always prompt... -
Homburg advice
Same link as above, but Beaver Brand Hats Plus also has a Beaver Brand fur felt Homburg in three colors available up to 7 3/4. I've got a charbrown one on the way, we'll see if it's a winner. Good price compared to the Biltmore. Good Luck. Frank -
Manny
Jerry Jeff Maybe the reason Jerry Jeff never made it as big nationally was his occasional over-indulgence. I remember seeing him many times in the 80s when he could barely get through a song. Funny thing was, they were still great shows. I never saw a band have so much fun on stage. I... -
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How do you know quality when you see it?
GTD got it right For me, having owned countless high-quality cowboy hats and fedoras over the last 35-40 years, I "know it when I feel it." Akubra felt (in my experience, I don't speak for others) does not feel as fine as a vintage Stetson Whippet, or one of Art's pure beaver creations, but it... -
Manny
Manny from Texas Hatters I'm sure he's talking about Manny Gammage, from Texas Hatters. When I lived in Austin, all the local cowboys and entertainers got their hats from Manny. I've still got one in my garage from 20 years ago. It was a cool place back in the day. I believe it's being... -
My Negative Experience with The Hat Company - UPDATE
Christy's quality, vendors I'm still stinging a little from my recent Christy's Adventurer transaction with Hornet Hats, which didn't go much better than the one with The Hat Company in this original post. They are a bit more polite, but I basically got the same "we will relay your comments to... -
Stylemaster in Black? Or Bogart?
try a higher crown I'm in the same ballpark as you, but about 4 inches taller, and the Stylemaster looked pretty silly on me. Guys our size tend to make anything with a low crown look like a porkpie. I returned it and got a Fed IV from HatsDirect, and am much more pleased with the result. I... -
The Best Custom Western Hat maker!!!
Working or just for show? If you're just looking for something that "looks authentic," there are many places like Knudsen's that offer Old West and Buckaroo style hats. If you need a good working cowboy hat that's well made and uses high grade materials, I've had good luck with Mackey Custom... -
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Stingy Portis, Temple for Trade
On page two of the Classifieds, I've got an ad for my recently acquired stingy Portis Sterling Quality Swan's Down finish hat. I have added a possible trade on this hat and a comfortable and serviceable Stetson Temple (possibly an older model), in Caribou Grey, with a cut-down brim of 2 1/8" in...- frussell
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Nostalgia Owners
Yes That's what I was looking for. I've had some trouble with a few unbound brims wanting to uncurl, especially since I'm always having to stretch some of them. I prefer a snap brim on everything fedora. Thanks, Frank -
The Conversion Corral
Brim Cutter I've been really pleased with the one I got from Hawkeye Tack for about $50. In fact, I've been using it more than I should. I should probably put it away before all my hats become stingies. I got the 1/8" which seems to work well, and doesn't take too much off. Definitely... -
Nostalgia Owners
Got It Came today. I should have taken photos of it open crowned, because it looked like a giant derby, or a bit like the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland. I've bashed it, and am wearing it while it dries, to avoid sweatband shrinkage. First impressions, great-looking, love the wide ribbon... -
No e-bay hats for big heads
Big Head Woes I would agree that anything over a straight 7 3/4 is hard to find. I'm a 7 3/4 long oval to an occasional 7 7/8, depending on the brand. I just got two hats from eBay, a stingy Portis and what looks to be a slightly older Stetson Temple, and both are tight. I'm letting the...
