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[jlee562]

So did you got one or not?

Oh yes, I ordered one!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Oh yes, I ordered one!

I'll be waiting for pictures!

 

[jlee562]

I'll be waiting for pictures!

I suspect it may be "6 to 8 weeks" [huh]

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I suspect it may be "6 to 8 weeks" [huh]

I'm a patient man, I can wait.

 

[JohnFurr]

Is there a guide that lists which hats best suit a persons head shape/face?

 

[jlee562]

Is there a guide that lists which hats best suit a persons head shape/face?

Here's two
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/05/28/the-perfect-hat-for-your-ugly-mug/
http://www.villagehatshop.com/content/25/the-art-of-fitting-faces.html

 

[JohnFurr]

Here's two
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/05/28/the-perfect-hat-for-your-ugly-mug/
http://www.villagehatshop.com/content/25/the-art-of-fitting-faces.html

Thank you very much Sir!

 

[jlee562]

But of course. I think of them as general guidelines more so than hard and fast rules. While it's definitely true that different widths/heights suit different face shapes; that doesn't mean that only one type of hat will look good on any particular person.

 

[Ybor City Dave]

Do any of you folks know if Peters Brothers Hats in Ft. Worth is still open?

 

[RJR]

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.

 

[Frunobulax]

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.

Exactly. That's what I was told by the lady working there in January.

 

[Ybor City Dave]

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.

Thanks folks. They answered an email yesterday. My unobservant friend in Ft. Worth was quite happy because they have a tap room next door. Beer and hats, a great combination.

 

[jlouise77]

I need help identifying a vintage hat i have found. Can someone help me?? I have no idea where to go?

 

[hatsRme]

You're in the right place, JLouise. Start with photos, inside and out. If you know the manufacturer of the hat, post on that thread (i.e., Borsalino on the Borsalino Brotherhood thread, Dobbs on the Dobbs Diner, etc. Or, you can always have some fun by doing the research (as much as is possible) on one of those threads here.

Looking forward to seeing what you have, and what you come up with. Good luck!

 

[Nyah]

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.

 

[jlee562]

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.

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?

 

[Nyah]

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).

 

[Bob Roberts]

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).

Sounds like you already have a plan. "JUST DO IT!"

 

[Nyah]

Sounds like you already have a plan. "JUST DO IT!"

I just wanted to be sure I've thought everything through.

 

[jlee562]

What Bob said.

Still seems like a lot of effort for a relatively inexpensive hat. If it were me, I'd just spend more time finding a hat with better proportions, but to each their own.