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Long Overdue Visit to Chicago
@suitedcboy, I hear you. When I think of Fort Worth, I think of LBJ's classic Open Road. I actually have one of his hats in my collection, but have not been back there for many years. You would think Fort Worth is another great place for hats. Texas rocks! Curiously, my oldest son attends... -
Long Overdue Visit to Chicago
Yes indeed. The shop on Jackson is sweet indeed. Great selection of each style in one-size each on display and for sale. I love Graham's shop and how he rejuvenated (and largely owns) the bespoke hat biz in Chi-town. I just hoped there would be a vibe in Chicago when it came to hats. But... -
Long Overdue Visit to Chicago
Greetings folks, old and new. Over a decade ago on this fine forum--yes, before the iphone and the stingy brim resurgence --when we were easily sniping pristine 40s brims from ebay, debating our lot and love and sometimes meeting up, there were the hats themselves, in all their glory. I... -
Hat Stores-a list
I noted that Phoenix earlier in the thread a few years ago was absent from the list. A real good hatter in Phoenix (actually downtown Scottsdale) is: Az-Tex Hats 3903 N. Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale Large web presence of standard retail brims, but their shop is a real hat shop with people... -
Dating borsalino liner logos
Full Circle Fellas, I started this thread in 2005, and credit to FL in maintaining the finest chronicle of hat knowledge there is. I recently picked up a couple of Borso Homburgs to match the very first one that started this thread. A cool blue/grey and a black! All in punto sizes... -
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The Godfather's hats?
Pacino wore what would have been a fine homburg, but I agree with Sam...the optics didn't work. Had I had a chance to do some production designing on that film, Mike's Borsalino Nutria Extra Extra Superiore would look like this. Nice overhead dimple shadows from the supple, yet firm felt, and... -
Another hat story but with a local twist
Interesting. And of course, I myself today am wearing a custom black brim made by Trent Johnson. I am indeed a bad guy, so Art was right on!:cool2: -
Vintage felt vs. new
Hey Tony, good question. Many of the vintage hats people here love so much are awesome hats. I have some Borsos and Royal Stetsons (more here have many, many more than me), and they are irreplacable. Great hats that don't taper, with felt that stands up to the weather, look great, remind... -
Let me run this by you...
Art, how great to have you back online, my man. I've missed you and now my frequent trips to SF are not remotely as interesting. Nice brim to say the least! I love your idea of creating limited editions of particular hats. A great way to make your mark! -
Please recommend YOUR custom hat maker
I dont have time to read this whole thread, but of the modern made hats I have only two really stand out: Trent Johnson and Charlie Gladhatter Swindall. They are tough hats that look great and are done with intense attention to detail. If you want a stronger western felt to last you 100... -
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So, what brims make the final cut these days?
Well fellas, I've been giving my hats some serious road testing days. In the last three months I've been on the road much more than home, and I've given my hats more than their fair share of plane and travel time--where there are no hat racks anymore....and I have some favorites, largely due to... -
Optimo Hats - Cigar Aficionado Mag
I thought I read the story about Brent Black panama hats, the guy who pays the master weavers more for the best bodies and blocks them better than anybody. Such a class act he is and living in Panama hat heaven of Hawaii. Hi Bob, just stopping by before heading to Amsterdam. :cool: Hope... -
My First Vintage! Now I Understand!
From the pics, it looks exactly the color of my Stratoliner. Pretty bluish mine is..highlights those eyes! Well done, nice brim. Hey Art! -
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Sunday Morning in Brooklyn
Cool photo once again. Unfortunately, in China, I can't access your blog website. Keep these photos coming. thanks! G -
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Dating borsalino liner logos
Good idea, Besdor. Can you show photos of the logos and the time periods in which they were manufactured? That would help with the later-dated hats. Can you also dig up the logos from the 30s, 40s and early 50s? Those would be of high interest. Thanks! G -
Dating borsalino liner logos
Hey old friends (and new ones!), great to see this thread resurrected. I don't think we yet have the definitive logo-numbering knwledge down yet, but I am encouraged that we keep digging away on this. There is probably no hat brand for which this is more relevant. If I wasn't travelling so... -
Question about vintage Borsalinos
I hear you on the Extra Extra Superiore of Borso. The one I have I love--it's a homburg style with pinched brim. The label on the original box says it is Nutria superborsalino. Could mean some nutria blend. It is indeed a bit stiffer than the other borsos. G -
My new Panama Optimo
Right, on, Robert! Go for it. I am looking forward to seeing what you have in the works. I'll get a hat from you someday if things continue to go well. Well, Brad, how are you, man? Long time no see. I'm headed back to the US today for a couple of weeks. Too bad there is no Vintage... -
My new Panama Optimo
I think Bob is right about that: There is seems to be some consensus around what is labelled fino vs. fino fino, but the problem is not different from the XXX in beaver problem, and in fact it's even more complicated. It's just that the internet sales people selling monticristis sell a weave...
