moontheloon
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Bob at Black Sheep has some vintage blanks in some very interesting colors ... I think maybe Art does as well ?Wasn't trying to answer all the questions, just the fact that dead felt has that clay like hand to it you are seeking. We can't time travel to see what it felt like off the shelf. Also remember that Stetson used to "age" blanks for a year before putting them into finishing process to make hats. Nowadays, that can't be done to have that much $$$ sitting stagnant in the production process. I'm sure food sources & habitat have changed the beaver fur fibers some, same for rabbit & wild hare. Lots of factors equate to "they don't make 'em like they used to"....