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  1. Rick Blaine

    Panama Hat Thread

    Woe Mr. Fawcett told me that, upon inspection (and after a cross-continental trip) he has determined that this will never be a 7 3/8. Ain't. Happenin'. And that the difference in tone, after eighty years under the tag, is significant due to the differing rates of oxidation/exposure...
  2. Rick Blaine

    Panama Hat Thread

    Sweet Thank you my friends! I am quite excited about them both. The San Agustin deserves a finer finish, I agree. Thank you too for doing the math! 'cause even though I am from E Tn. I still can't count above 24 (and then only with both shoes off! ;))
  3. Rick Blaine

    Post New Hats Here!

    Here are two Panamas recently acquired (actually I've had the Stetson a few years, just never did post it). One is a Stetson of indeterminate age but in flawless condition. The second I just received today and seems to be a "San Augustin Hat Co." fino. What do ya'll think? Stetson: San...
  4. Rick Blaine

    Panama Hat Thread

    Back to the OP Here are two Panamas recently acquired (actually I've had the Stetson a few years, just never did post it). One is a Stetson of indeterminate age but in flawless condition. The second I just received today and seems to be a "San Augustin Hat Co." fino. What do ya'll think...
  5. Rick Blaine

    Johnson Woolen Mills Hat

    :eeek:
  6. Rick Blaine

    Johnson Woolen Mills Hat

    Naturally as this IS VOL country. :rolleyes: LAC ??? Cool, I'd love to. I am a Hudson's Bay man myself tho', or Pendleton. That is what I thought, very working man/blue collar/Tom Joad vibe. Utilitarian, eh?
  7. Rick Blaine

    Johnson Woolen Mills Hat

    I said "never again" to a woolie, but hope springs eternal ~and so on... I also need an outdoor crushable/packable for work. Something I don't have to baby & can put away in a bag & TCB, once I am where I am going-ya' know? Anyone have one of these? Anything you can tell me? I got...
  8. Rick Blaine

    Help.. wire hat stands

    A detail shot of the dingus.
  9. Rick Blaine

    Help.. wire hat stands

    LOL It is a big Haida Raven copper disk from your neck of the woods. Although it is true, Mrs. Blaine is very patient & long suffering. :o
  10. Rick Blaine

    Help.. wire hat stands

    Like this Got these in a lot from a closed tack & saddle place. Sure wish I knew where to get more!
  11. Rick Blaine

    Boot recommendations sought.

    I have for many years been happy with LL bean/chippewa boots (I called 'em yesterday & they said theyn still have some sizes, WTF) & their close enough models e.g.- Chippewa 20065 6 Boot Chocolate Apache & Chippewa Men's 6" Rugged Handcrafted Lace-Up Boot . And ANY boot is waterproof w/ the...
  12. Rick Blaine

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    Sweeeeeet Well done & a great price too! I can't wait to see clearer pix of the ribbon. Looks unique. And an older model too, judging from the liner, dont'cha think?
  13. Rick Blaine

    A cautionary tale...

    H2o under the bridge I doubt anyone could have resurrected that poor thing. I regret never having never had the chance to replace it with another Spanish Stetson, but who knows, eh? But I must say it was my first & only naptha disaster (knock wood) and I have dunked dozens.
  14. Rick Blaine

    A cautionary tale...

    ... never heard from Delk nor saw the hat again...que sera.
  15. Rick Blaine

    How to clean a found vintage hat???

    The entire sorry story
  16. Rick Blaine

    How to clean a found vintage hat???

    Better living thru chemistry! White Gas aka Coleman Camp Stove Fuel. It always works...*'cept when it does not! :eusa_doh: ------------->
  17. Rick Blaine

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    something special or a pig in a poke? Got this Montecristi (?) w/absolutely no opposition this evening! I am sure it was thanks, in part, to the poor photos & listing. But c'mon, the case is worth that! I have color corrected & attempted to sharpen the auction photos: It...
  18. Rick Blaine

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    A German (Mayser) Hat, from a Danish retailer, (Chapeaux Petitgas in Copenhagen since 1857) purchased out of Bulgaria (Sofia) On an "other-than-eBay-site" (Etsy). The hat is better traveled than I am! Any aficionado want to speculate as to date/era?
  19. Rick Blaine

    TRUE GRIT: Miss Hailee Steinfeld's (Mattie) character's Hat

    Pretty much "off the rack" Stetson Austral, I think. I wish it came in a regular Fur Felt, as it is, it seems a glorified WOOL offering. Bison is not the fiber of choice for most hatters of my acquaintance. Great film, BTW! I could not recommend it more highly, FWIW.

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