Holy handgranade, Max. That is a winner alright; enough to break your vow of chastity forJust won this one.
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Holy handgranade, Max. That is a winner alright; enough to break your vow of chastity forJust won this one.
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Keep telling yourself that (it's what I do)I know what it is. I thought I was going to complete my list very slowly, because I was limited to finding hats in my size. Now that I have Ignacio, I am finding several that were on my list faster, because the size doesn't really matter that much. I still stay away from 6 7/8s and maybe 7 5/8s, but I will be done sooner. Maybe an exceptional hat after that occasionally, but that's it.
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Just won this one.
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Didn't know what I had so I listed it on Ebay, A Hawes Von Gal derby in so so condition. Auction ends Sunday October 14, 2018. Get it while it's HOT!Nice find!
Maybe someday I'll be lucky enough to post the fifth...
It does look good on you!Never a dull moment on the "bay". For every 3 successes I usually find a "mis-fire". Today's hat is the "mis-fire" sort of. Okay, so this hat was pretty good bargain. As you can see by the box this is supposed to be a Stetson in a size 7 1/4. Cool looking black hat. Upon arrival this is what I find, yes a black hat, however in size 61cm, and it's not a Stetson. But, man is the felt ever so nice on this hat. I really like the feel of this felt so I put a couple spacers in it and may continue to wear it.....2 1/2" brim & 4 3/4" crown......hmmmmm. Plus, it closely resembles new-to-me Black Stagecoach Conversion.
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Never a dull moment on the "bay". For every 3 successes I usually find a "mis-fire". Today's hat is the "mis-fire" sort of. Okay, so this hat was pretty good bargain. As you can see by the box this is supposed to be a Stetson in a size 7 1/4. Cool looking black hat. Upon arrival this is what I find, yes a black hat, however in size 61cm, and it's not a Stetson. But, man is the felt ever so nice on this hat. I really like the feel of this felt so I put a couple spacers in it and may continue to wear it.....2 1/2" brim & 4 3/4" crown......hmmmmm. Plus, it closely resembles new-to-me Black Stagecoach Conversion.
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I Can't be sure of how old this is from the blocking tag or liner but I do kinda like it, even if slightly big. Plus it's from Bernie Utz's who I believe just recently closed up shop there in Seattle. A little bit of nostalgia to it now too. If someone PM'd me an offer....I may be inclined to sell or trade it. Otherwise I will stick in my rotation and wear it awhile.Borsalinos often run on the small size so maybe just a size or size and a half too big? If you like how it fits when shimmed I’d wear the heck out of it; it certainly looks good on you. If you aren’t happy with it it should be very easy to unload...maybe at a profit too? 7 5/8 hats bring more than 7 1/4.
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excellent idea tuk....will keep that nice idea in mind. :0Additionally, if that is an unreeded sweatband, you can have it replaced with a reeded sweatband to take up more room on the inside.
I Can't be sure of how old this is from the blocking tag or liner but I do kinda like it, even if slightly big. Plus it's from Bernie Utz's who I believe just recently closed up shop there in Seattle. A little bit of nostalgia to it now too. If someone PM'd me an offer....I may be inclined to sell or trade it. Otherwise I will stick in my rotation and wear it awhile.
Just won this one.
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TheseI've been looking for a Sovereign for a while. This one seems really nice and clean.
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I have been using Pecard Antique Leather conditioner. Would that prevent dry rot, Daniel?I was looking at that one too, mostly for the amazing liner and sweat. Maybe check in with Justin on treating the leather sweat? It looks like it needs some mink oil or a little attention to prevent dry rot. It is right on the edge....
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The current production Como looks much the same. I agree that the felt feels nice - a little mushy in the one I had, but I kept it for some time and wore it for travel and occasions where I didn't want to worry about hat abuse. The one thing that bothered me was the edge of the sweatband where it was sewn into the felt. It was a hard seam that irritated my forehead. Might just have been the one I received via mail order. Maybe a good that it fits a little big.
HaI have been using Pecard Antique Leather conditioner. Would that prevent dry rot, Daniel?
What is dry rot? Let me look it up.
I am with Ignacio right now, BTW. He says hello
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I am with Ignacio right now, BTW. He says hello
Pencil rolled Portis. I was intrigued by some pencil-rolled hats that were posted lately, so when I saw this one, I placed a bid. The sweat says it's a beaver blend.
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Yeah! It was your hat that inspired me to buy this one, Brent.Max, I like that hat a lot. The roll looks great, but the entire hat looks nice and well-balanced.
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