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  1. Joshbru3

    FOR SALE - Late 1930's/Early 1940's Paragon Blue Fedora SIZE 7 1/2

    Up for sale is this awesome hat. The felt is lightweight and is practically in mint condition. The color is a medium blue with a great pleated blue ribbon. Based on several features of this hat, I believe it dates to the very late 30's or very early 40's. The only real fault is a small section...
  2. Joshbru3

    The Conversion Corral

    Thanks!!
  3. Joshbru3

    The Conversion Corral

    That looks like a flatter-medium cupped flange. The raised sides can obviously be achieved by steam and shaping much like shaping the brim of a western hat.
  4. Joshbru3

    The Conversion Corral

    There are thousands of flange codes out there. I usually go by the look of the profile on the flange. Do you have pictures of the profile? There were many styles in the 40's in regards to the brim flange profile. I have owned 40's hats that were fanged practically flat all the way up to a very...
  5. Joshbru3

    WTB: Stingy Brim Fedora SZ 7 1/2

    Got it! Thanks, Bob
  6. Joshbru3

    WTB: Stingy Brim Fedora SZ 7 1/2

    Yes, I am looking for a stingy brim...........not for me though, for my cousin. I am looking for a stingy in black, gray, blue, or white. Maker does not matter. Has to be in pretty nice shape. PM me if you have anything. Thanks!
  7. Joshbru3

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    The colors on that hat are absolutely delicious! Reminds me of a Christmas time peppermint hot chocolate.
  8. Joshbru3

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

    Those wide floppy brims really do look great on you. Fantastic
  9. Joshbru3

    The Conversion Corral

    Lookin' good! What kind of block did you use? What type did you want to use?
  10. Joshbru3

    The Conversion Corral

    Thank you all so much!! (I wish we still had the "hats off to you" icon that the old board used to have) Alan, if I ever find a felt body like this again, I will make you one for sure :)
  11. Joshbru3

    Post New Hats Here!

    WOW!!!!!! Unreal finish and color on that one! Congrats!!!!
  12. Joshbru3

    Post New Hats Here!

    Such a classic color combo on the felt, ribbon, and binding. Gorgeous and rare hat. I have only owned one early "Extra Quality" and it really was "extra." I owned a derby, but a soft hat is truly a great find
  13. Joshbru3

    The Conversion Corral

    THANK YOU!! :) This is probably my favorite conversion to date. I am currently working on a black upbrim that is reminiscent on 19-teens/early 1920's styles hats. Should be done with that one soon. Here's a couple grainy pics of me wearing the hat at a great Jazz Club just outside of Chicago
  14. Joshbru3

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    In your collection, do any pre war hats vary in felt thickness? I can't be 100% sure about my velour without using micrometer, but just by feel there seems to be a substantial difference. The brim isn't very stiff, so its kind of a miracle that its held such a high cupped flange for so many...
  15. Joshbru3

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    Thanks, Gentlemen! Steve, the felt on this hat is just incredible. Its fairly thick, but super pliable and shape-able without steam. I feel that the crown is thinner than the brim, which as you can see from the pictures is fairly thick. Unfortunately the sweatband is only being held in by...
  16. Joshbru3

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

  17. Joshbru3

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    I picked this up a few months ago. After some steaming and brushing, the felt on this hat is just spectacular 1920's S & J Fraenkel Wien Velour (Sold by Maurice L. Rothschild & Co.) The flange on this hat has a super DEEP cup to it
  18. Joshbru3

    Post New Hats Here!

    +1 Absolutely Gorgeous!
  19. Joshbru3

    The Conversion Corral

    Thank You so much, Gentlemen! That really means a lot to me

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