Since you alluded to “knowing one’s place” word once reached me that my boss had remarked to a third party that I “didn’t seem to be as servile” as most in my position.
Evidently I didn’t know my place.
This was more than 60 years ago, and I haven’t forgotten it. (He’s dead now)
Going way back to the beginning of the thread, the best way to distress a hat is to wear and use it.
The result will be worlds above anything done with powders, etc.
There is absolutely no substitute for experience.
You can publish photos, write hundreds of “guidelines” and until you can pick a hat up, and immediately get a sense of its quality, and maybe it’s age, you are going to make mistakes.
Some acquire this quickly, and some never do. (as in all...
When he is old, and a significant part of his scalp has been replaced, either by skin grafts or scar tissue, he may wish he had worn a hat.
I see a lot of old guys walking around with really gnarly-looking heads.
The felt in the Boss is not the same as the felt in the Territory. (my experience)
They may or may not be the same mixture, but the territory is significantly thicker and stiffer.
Have you tried putting a handkerchief, or even a kleenex (generic term for items similar to a trademarked item) over the flash to soften and diffuse the light?
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