D'oh!
I have a couple of fur felts in need of news sweats I keep meaning to send to you from here in Knoxvegas. Glad to hear good reports. Nice to have another regional hatter. I am capable of some things, but often my reach exceeds my grasp. See below. :eusa_doh:
Once looked like:
Now...
Sure
With a bit of steam, manual dexterity and persistence you can do doggone near anything. Felt is easier than straw. Use google advanced search for this domain and keywords like 'reblock', reshape, rebash or recrease & so on. You'll find scads of both info & opinions. And welcome to a fellow...
like these: lifesatrip or Travelsmith " Men's TechStraw™ All-In-1 Fedora" or ORVIS Packable Fedora
Take a look here: Men's Wind River by Bailey Potomac
They all seem to be the same hat, and with the 20% off & free shipping, I got it to my door for about $31. Not bad. Shoebuy also has it in a...
Thin ribbon
Dunno what you wear but way out west maybe a thin ribbon fedora would be in order, eh? You know an Open Road or its' clone w/ a fedora crease & brim. A classic Western look.
Hiya Cassius & may I say how nice it is to see another Georgian here, I grew up in Athens/Clarke c.7o's-9o's. I agree, a very brief window in which to wear felt down home. Though when you do get a new felt, what w/ yer big nut & so on, I hope you will take a close look at an Akubra. Some much...
I agree. I am seeing more & more proper brimmed hats, even if they are largely wool, cotton/poly or leather.
I do not think the expanded awareness of hats' health benefits can be understated either.
Every opperknockity that I have, I mention TFL to others and how much erudition regarding all...
Gopher it!
A conversion retaining the braided band is going to look informal/casual enough that the vents will look just right. It’s not like plenty of fedoras’ don’t sport ‘em. Can’t wait to see some pix! Good luck. A braver man than I.
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