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  1. Joshbru3

    FOR SALE - 1940's Dobbs 40 Fedora SIZE 7 1/8

    Less than two days left on this Dobbs 40. I can't believe that a Dobbs 40, priced this well, has actually remained unsold past 20 minutes. The lounge really has changed....
  2. Joshbru3

    FOR SALE - 1940's Dunn & Co (Tonak) Zephyr Seal Velour Fedora SIZE 7 1/8

    This one is marked sized 7, but that is the UK size. Its actually an American Size 7 1/8. Gorgeous hat that's priced to move. This is an Austrian Seal Velour....the best velour ever made. No modern hat will ever come close to this beauty...
  3. Joshbru3

    FOR SALE - 1950's Fratelli Molinari Beaver Blend Fedora SIZE 7 1/8

    This is a gorgeous hat, that is also too large for me. Priced to move. http://www.ebay.com/itm/282070733445?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
  4. Joshbru3

    FOR SALE - 1940's Dobbs 40 Fedora SIZE 7 1/8

    Here is the EBAY link for this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/282070364369?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 I would love to keep this one, but its just too big for me. I wear a size 7 and this thing floats over my ears.
  5. Joshbru3

    FOR SALE - 1960'S Joicy Panama Fedora SIZE 7 5/8

    Sorry, this one has been gone for some time. I will be listing 6 more hats for sale in the next day or so, but they are not 7 5/8. They will range from 7 - 7 1/4
  6. Joshbru3

    Pre- 1940s Stetson dress hats.

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Vic, I have never seen that 4X logo before. That's spectacular!! That stacked 2 on 1 reorder tag is super early. Definitely early 1900's. I have only seen that tag once before and its on one of the Stetson derbies that I own.
  7. Joshbru3

    The School of Hard Knox

    Definitely a thing of beauty! The proportions and gorgeous ribbon work truly make this hat very special.
  8. Joshbru3

    Stetson Open Road Panama Straw.

    Thank you so much, Eric. Your kinds words truly mean a lot to me. The first thing I did to the Straw Open Road was use my jiffy steamer to "pop" out the old creases and get as much of the original crease out with steam. That being said, you have to be careful because too much steam can dry out...
  9. Joshbru3

    Stetson Open Road Panama Straw.

    The Graeco 6 inch block is a size 7 and I believe the Columbia was a size 7 1/4. I sold the 7 1/4 Columbia a while ago.
  10. Joshbru3

    Stetson Open Road Panama Straw.

    I totally agree that blocks varied between suppliers. Without question. I will say however that I have owned more 52's that showed variance than Columbia and Graeco blocks. Out of all the blocks labeled 52 that I have owned, I can honestly say that only a few of them have been super straight and...
  11. Joshbru3

    Stetson Open Road Panama Straw.

    No problem. I actually just checked and the block I used wasn't a "Columbia", but a "Graeco" block. I have owned both Columbia and Graeco blocks and found that they are basically the same. Both blocks are straighter than a 52 block. This picture has shows 3 blocks.... On the far left is a...
  12. Joshbru3

    Stetson Open Road Panama Straw.

    Thanks, Ole!! I used a "Columbia" block. I have found that the Columbia blocks are even straighter than the 52's. :)
  13. Joshbru3

    Stetson Open Road Panama Straw.

    THANK YOU very much everyone!! Panama straw is pretty tricky to work with because even when wet, there is always the chance of breaking the straw or separating the weave. I was holding my breath the whole time but I really love the way it turned out and can't wait to wear it this summer! Thanks...
  14. Joshbru3

    Stetson Open Road Panama Straw.

    PART 2 The original ribbon work wasn't terrible, but I wanted to replace the modern synthetic ribbon with NOS cotton/rayon ribbon that I own from 1958. Shockingly it was basically the same color. I just copied the original bow style but decided to add "V" cutouts on the ends of the ribbon...
  15. Joshbru3

    Stetson Open Road Panama Straw.

    Modern Stetson Open Road Panama Straw (Original pics and redo photos) PART 1 I have wanted to buy one of these Modern Stetson Open Road Panama Straws for a while now. I finally pulled the trigger when I saw that Delmonico was selling out of all the sizes and stated on their website that they...
  16. Joshbru3

    The Official Stetson Nutria Quality Thread

    GORGEOUS conversion! Beautifully executed!!
  17. Joshbru3

    Pre 1940s dress hats

    SUPER, Alan!! Gorgeous example of a classic early-mid 1930's styled fedora!
  18. Joshbru3

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

    They work ok, but even the vintage American made ones are not super accurate. Honestly the best way to measure the circumference of a sweatband is to take the measurements with a tailors tape. Measure the "major" axis and "minor" axis and punch those two numbers into this calculator. It will...
  19. Joshbru3

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    GREAT hat, Steve!! The hat and shirt combo is nothing short of awesome!!

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