The little one in my avatar is me, and I'm wearing a hat.
lol
It's alright. I have a pretty good idea of which crease ended up in the FED IV. (They should run them pre-creased that way.)
But doesn't that Imperial felt feel sturdy, though?!
The little one in my avatar is me, and I'm wearing a hat.
I do too Frank. Thanks.frussell said:Wow, they really dropped the ball with your order. You are a more patient man than I. I hope you get your order soon, and more importantly, it is the right size. Hopefully you did not wait all this time to receive a tight hat like I did. Poor Sarah, she seems to be making a lot of apologies lately. Frank.
Wasn't in yesterday's deliveries, need to check tonight's. Thanks Frank.frussell said:GTD - did you get your Christy's yet, or did I miss the photos on another thread? I've got my fingers crossed for you. Frank.
Mr. Lucky said:Well, I am quite pleased -
Dear Mr XXXXX,
A new hat made to your specifications is now on its way to you. Christys made the hat to 63cm as the 62cm was too small. Due to the problems you have encountered we will not be asking you to return the incorrect hat on this occasion. I do hope you will be happy with the new hat and can only apologise for the problems with your order.
Best wishes for Christmas from all at Hornets Hats.
With kind regards,
Sarah
I have to tell you that the Foldaway does not have a soft brim. Yes, it is foldable when snapped down at the back and rolled up, but it is surprisingly stiff. The crown is extremely soft, but should anything hit into the brim it will not give.AlterEgo said:I'm with frussell. Hornet Hats' service, in a word, sucks! Based on what I've learned on this thread and others, I would never do business with them.
I'm seriously considering getting a Foldaway for my cool-weather yard hat. Sounds crazy, I know, but the burma brown color is highly lawnlike--read: does not readily show soil, and I DO mean soil. But the main reasons are the relative thinness of the felt--I work up a serious sweat even in F 30-something-degree temps--and that it's very pliable--when the inevitable limb or rake handle smacks the brim, it'll give instead of being knocked off my head. I also like the way you take take a crushable off and thrash it against your thigh to clear the dust out and not have to worry about it.
The Fedora Store has the Chrystys Fur Felt Foldaway for $189 with free shipping right now--well worth the premium if hassle has a price.
frussell said:I'm sorry, I have to disagree. Given all the problems that GTD, Mr. Lucky, myself and others have had with their orders, I would say that great service is not what we've been given. Great service to me is good communication, prompt delivery, notification if something is not in stock or on backorder, and getting major things like sizing correct the FIRST time around. Hornets seems to be playing catch up and apologizing quite a bit lately. I'm happy for Mr. Lucky though, at least they are making amends to one customer. Frank