jlee562
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So did you got one or not?
Oh yes, I ordered one!
So did you got one or not?
Oh yes, I ordered one!
I'll be waiting for pictures!
I suspect it may be "6 to 8 weeks" [huh]
Is there a guide that lists which hats best suit a persons head shape/face?
Yes,PB is operating.The word is that a "friend"offered website help and the obvious happened.Best to just call or look on Facebook.
Yes,PB is operating.The word is that a "friend"offered website help and the obvious happened.Best to just call or look on Facebook.
Would a hemp hat such as the Akubra Range be a good candidate for re-blocking and re-flanging by a hatter? I think it has a milan-style construction.
I was mainly thinking of changing just the flange, to give it a snap. However since the brim is also too big for my liking (I prefer 2.5"-2.75"), I thought maybe I could remove some of the slack by increasing the height of the crown (better idea than cutting the brim down, no?), thus making it even more stylish.Let me ask you another question.....why?
The hat is $125 on David Morgan...to then plop down at least $50 on a reblock and reflange....plus whatever changes you're making, plus shipping, you're getting up to or past $200. Plop down the money on a mid range Panama or spend a bit more to get a custom Milan from Art Fawcett.
What is it that you're looking to achieve with the relock?
I was mainly thinking of changing just the flange, to give it a snap. However since the brim is also too big for my liking (I prefer 2.5"-2.75"), I thought maybe I could remove some of the slack by increasing the height of the crown (better idea than cutting the brim down, no?), thus making it even more stylish.
I wasn't planning to buy anything from David Morgan (the hat costs about $75 less at E.A.), and I don't need to ship the hat in order to get a professional treatment by Vincent Corvelli (an old-time hatter who is relatively local to me).
I just wanted to be sure I've thought everything through.Sounds like you already have a plan. "JUST DO IT!"