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The Conversion Corral
Thanks Thanks for the support guys. I'm not 100% sure I'm keeping this one yet, since I need to fund my upcoming Art Fawcett creation, but it sure looks better than it did when I got it in the mail. I wish all my old Stetsons didn't have pin holes from hat tacks and funky stains from working... -
Reduction: Silverbelly Campdraft size 62, Moonstone Squatter 63
Squatter Pix - Moonstone, size 63 This hat is super comfortable and flawless. The grommets are not obvious, and it is a nice light breathable hat. I like the self-colored band and binding a lot, but it's been replaced by my Fed IV in Carbon. Really easy to bash, not stiff at all. Thanks for...- frussell
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The Conversion Corral
eBay Stetson into Open Road/Campdraft style I got this new/old stock XXXXX Stetson "Cowboy" in Ranch Tan, very close to the Akubra Silverbelly on eBay and sent it to Catalena Hatters. They sent it back a few days ago cut down and styled as an Open Road, but it was just too shallow for my big... -
I love the Fed IV!!
Not small I would agree with the above post. I find that my Fed IV fits just like my other size 63 Akubra - a Squatter. I am using felt strips for the first time ever. For me, it's a luxury to finally have a hat that is not too snug to start with. I'm a pretty long 7 3/4, almost a 7 7/8... -
Reduction: Silverbelly Campdraft size 62, Moonstone Squatter 63
Come on cranially endowed campers! They're not going to get any lower, and they will both come with sizing strips and original packaging. Thanks, Frank- frussell
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I love the Fed IV!!
I Understand the Fuss Now Just got a Carbon Grey Fed IV. Instantly made all my other Akubras second string (see classifieds). I get it now. For a newly made hat, this has all the qualities I need for an everyday, all-around fedora, and beats a few vintage models I've owned, at least for my... -
Reduction: Silverbelly Campdraft size 62, Moonstone Squatter 63
I've got two western conversions coming soon that are very close to this hat, so it won't be getting much wear. It's in great shape, no stains or obvious wear, took the liner out the day I got it, about one month ago, so the liner is brand new. Never been outside yet. I'm a long 7 3/4, almost...- frussell
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SOLD: One Day Old Christy's Adventurer in Burma Size 63
Okay all my large headed brethren, I may be putting this up prematurely, but it's just a bit too tight, and I believe if I stretch it too much, the super soft and velvety felt crown will taper, so I'm letting it go. It's in the color Burma, which is darker than my photos came out. Just got it...- frussell
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Dallas Police Hats, 1963
Same Show I watched the same show last night, and was surprised how much I was paying attention to the hats, instead of the conspiracy theory. Growing up pretty soon after this photo in Texas, we all called it the "LBJ" hat. I didn't know its real name until I was a grown man. Amazing to see... -
Christy's of London
Burma Adventurer The Adventurer in Burma is in the mail. Should get here in the next week or so. Followed quickly by a Fed IV in carbon grey. This means that I will have to thin the herd a bit, so if any other large melons are looking for a good buy on a Silverbelly Campdraft size 62, or a... -
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Christy's of London
Possible Happy Ending I received two sets of emails yesterday, from Sarah and from a Justin at Hornets. They apologized for the lack of communication and promptly refunded my PayPal. Justin then informed me that my hat was actually ready for Christy's to forward to them, so I re-paid and they... -
The Dumbest Comment I Ever Heard
The proper term is "plus-size" fingers. Frank -
Christy's of London
Update Received an email on my home email late this afternoon, despite specifically asking Sarah to correspond with me at my work email. Good news for anybody waiting for the Burma felt, she said Christy's told Hornets that the felt would be in stock by this week. Bad news for me, as I don't... -
Christy's of London
Thanks for the help boys. Unfortunately, I'm a bighead, and I didn't see any of the Movie Shop hats in the size 63 I was getting from Hornetshats. If I had a smaller head, I'd be in business with scoring vintage hats and making huge eBay steals. Of course, if my head were smaller, it would... -
Christy's of London
Any suggestions on an alternate vendor? Thanks Tone. Any suggestions on a specific vendor who carries the Adventurer, even by another name? Thanks, Frank -
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Christy's of London
Order Cancelled Well, I hate to be hasty, but communication with Hornetshats is not what I'd prefer, and they don't seem to be reading the emails I sent them, so I cancelled my order. At least I think I did. I emailed my cancellation to two different addresses. The only person I could get on... -
Christy's of London
Same problem with Hornets I also just received the "no Burma" email from Sarah. This was only after I emailed an enquiry after reading the above post. I'm a bit sketchy about companies that charge your credit card and then fail to notify you that something you ordered is not available... -
Hat size poll
Varies Depending on the brand, I'm usually somewhere between a 7 3/4 long oval and a 7 7/8. I had a hatmaker tell me once that the only true 8 he ever measured was Oprah! Frank -
leather strecthing lotion for sweatbands
Saddle Soap Saddle soap is usually a pretty good old standby. I would avoid anything with much wax content. The stuff I'm talking about (Williams) is actually very much like the old leather dressings folks used to use, with animal tallow in it. I believe it's still available from Big Bend... -
leather strecthing lotion for sweatbands
Different types of Lexol I used to do a lot of leather work and after some bad experiences, have shied away from Lexol completely. Like one poster said above, there are several types of Lexol. The one most commonly used ends up having a "shellac" effect, which can prevent other treatments...
