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Wide Brim Fedoras
Well, I am a FULL BODIED MAN myself and I even wear a 5" Plantation Hat from time to time. And Yes, the V.H. is leather but I was looking at the effect. I had hoped I could get some of our members to show us their WIDE brimed hat (non-western). to see just whats being worn out there. come on... -
Panama Hat articles from the web
Tenzing Norgay So you have found your sherpa Tenzing Norgay, I am Happy For You. can't wait to see the finished product. -
Summer Hat Advice
There lies the rub. Yes Shantung is paper and can be very hot. Grade 8 is one of the many, many, many, many ways of grading the quality of Panama Hats. The following is a quote from a major online Hat dealer. http://www.hatsinthebelfry.com/page/H/CTGY/panama_hats There is much confusion... -
Wide Brim Fedoras
I agree, my Biltmore Rosselini at 2 7/8 is my widest dress. However, since I paid $8.00 for this beaver Brand 10X Grand Beaver I thought i might play with it. -
Summer Hat Advice
Stetson Center Dent Panama David, First of all a Stetson CD is a Grade 8 Panama Hat. Natural palm. NOT Shantung. About 200 wpsi.:p :p :p 2nd, the cost is less than $100 ($66.90). http://www.mikethehatter.com/ItemSearch.asp?StyleID=6&BrandID= 3rd it will look just like the picture. <a... -
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Wide Brim Fedoras
Am I Dreaming?? As far as head size, I am a 7 5/8, 6', 250lb Guy. I guess I was thinking of something like this: Tinman Monster Hunter.;) ;) ;) I will try to re shape it myself and if that fails I will call in the pros from Dover. -
Are Classy Restaurants Lowering Dress Code Standards in Your Area?
There are Dress Codes ??? Granted, I live in a back water area, But I can't remember when Dress codes were inforced. Speaking of dress codes, remember when you dressed up to fly on an airplane. Before the strip search.:rage: :rage: :rage:- tinmanzzz
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Summer Hat Advice
Summer hats It really depends on what you are looking for and how much you want to spend. For a everyday hat under a $100, you can't go wrong with a Stetson center dent. I have received more compliments on it than any other Summer hat I own. -
Wide Brim Fedoras
I find that my favorates also run in the 2 5/8 to 2 7/8, however I have seen some wide brims in older movies that must run over 3 inches. I hoped someone had experence with them. -
Wide Brim Fedoras
How WIDE can you go ???:eek: :eek: Just picked up a new "Project Hat" It's a Beaver Brand "Grand Beaver" 10X with a 6.5 crown and a 3.5 Brim, black and long nap. I am thinking Italian. Think Orsen Well in the Third Man. Do I need to cut the brim?? What is your widest brim fedora? Pictures... -
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New Summer straw fedora
Nice Milan J. I have one vintage Knox Twenty Milan that I wear to the local Blues club. Love it.. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap -
New Summer straw fedora
NICE That is one Kool looking hat. Do they come in 7 5/8 ???;) ;) -
Do you wear hats because you're balding?
YOU GO GIRL !!!!!!! I'm Lucky to be married to a hat loving, red headed Girl (4 years younger than you) who Still has great skin. Me, Full head of hair. I just like the look........ -
Fedora Field hat
Neat Looking hat. Infact, I'm tempted to buy one. Currently I use a Sunbody Palm http://www.sunbody.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=118 as my summer work hat. Yes, it weighs a lot more than a panama but it will take rain like my Akubar. And in the hot humid South you are going to sweat no... -
Hot Weather Hats
BOB, chill out before you stroke out!!!! This whole thing started in the thread “Help needed with panama” http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=19742 When I related my experiences in finding a good looking panama hat. If you will notice, I never mentioned Bob's name, the name of... -
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Hot Weather Hats
Dear Panamabob or Ecuador_arts or panamaequador or Robert Weber Gosh, I am Soooo Sorry if I have hurt your feelings. Personally I feel you need to lighten up. Maybe fix yourself a good drink and listen to a little Jimmy Buffett. We are only talking about hats. Also, do you normally make an... -
Hot Weather Hats
Gummed up ???? I'm not sure what Robert means by gummed up??? I guess I like a hat where the brim has more shape than over cooked spaghetti. Floppy brims should be reserved for Ladies Beach Hats. -
A Lot o' Mottos: What are your words to live by?
Read my Signature Also, "A promice made is a debt unpaid" Then I have always been a sucker for words like Duty & Honor Semper Fidelis- tinmanzzz
- Post #64
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Straw help.
Stetson Center dent Panama Great hat for about $70. Grade 8 (what ever that means). I got mine from mikethehatter in 4 days. http://www.mikethehatter.com/ItemSearch.asp?StyleID=6&BrandID= forget the $40 ebay super duper finos. Buy New and a brand you trust. Finding a great deal on ebay is... -
Hot Weather Hats
Milan's are nice If you like a short brim, consider a Milan Porkpie by Biltmore. If a wider brim is desired go with a Stetson Center Dent. You can get either for under $100 and delivered in a matter of days(not Months)
