I bought one of these 4-way stretchers last month. So far it is doing the job swell. It also opens up more than a 7 1/2 size. It has no problem opening up to my 23 3/3 head size. You just have to be careful to no let the aluminium pins fall out.
I just heard from a friend that their is a really good one in Millennium Station at Randolph in Chicago where the South Shore terminates. I will let you guys know more when I come back on Tuesday.
Tony Nowak made the Indy IV jacket. he is also currently producing jackets from the original trilogy. they are expensive, but my Indy IV jacket was worth it. You can also get an Indy jacket from Wested, Todd's Costumes, US Wings, & a few more that I cannot think of off the top of my head.
The question that i am putting forth is should I match my overcoat to the rest of my outfit? I am going to be in downtown Chicago on Tuesday & I was hoping to wear my Magnoli Casablanca Trench. However, I will also be wearing black & white spectators with gray slacks & my Optimo Oxblood...
If you take it to an actual brick & motar haberdasher, they will probally tell you that it needs to be cleaned & blocked. This will indeed solve the problem as well as completly clean the felt. They will also more than likely re flange the brim & give it some more "snap". The C & B is more...
Another Risk you run with having a pen in there is if it breaks, the ink will stain & ruin what sounds like you favourite hat, and then you will need a new fedora (And this is how it will start for you;) )
In regards to the spray stiffener, the more you spray it on, the stiffer the felt...
Good morning! Do you keep a pen or a pin in you fedora? If it is the latter, I would avoid doing such. As to the stiffness problem, or lack therof, go to your nearest western wear store & pick up some scout hat stiffener & spray it on & see if that alleviates the problem. Once the stiffener...
Does anyone else here enjoy Acid brand cigars? I like the ones that come the tins, although lately if I can find it I enjoy Windy City.
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