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Thanks Roger!
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The beast has arrived! I've given it a preliminary bash:
And here is the liner-less interior:
The colors of the felt and the belt-band are remarkably like that of its model, the ancient "Casablanca," and it fits perfectly as well.
I was thinking of naming it "The Colfax," after the main street of Denver -- Western and yet urban. Whaddaya think?
And here is the liner-less interior:
The colors of the felt and the belt-band are remarkably like that of its model, the ancient "Casablanca," and it fits perfectly as well.
I was thinking of naming it "The Colfax," after the main street of Denver -- Western and yet urban. Whaddaya think?
That is a beauty,congrats.
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Great hat there, congratulations!
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Colfax sounds good. Beautiful hat, and the leather choice is perfect. Cheers.
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I vote for the Colfax name. Special hats deserve a name all their own. I like the color and the belt band. Great one! Congratulations.
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After working on the Colfax's bash and brim a little . . .
. . . I've come out with a sort of rough diamond-with-dome. The open crown height was, I think, 5.75", the brim 2 3/8".
I need to ask Mike how the bands come off. Probably they don't unbuckle as a trouser belt would; I suspect they might lift off and on. The other two bands you can see in the post above: one a dark chocolate, the other a reddish-brown that is a bit darker than this.
. . . I've come out with a sort of rough diamond-with-dome. The open crown height was, I think, 5.75", the brim 2 3/8".
I need to ask Mike how the bands come off. Probably they don't unbuckle as a trouser belt would; I suspect they might lift off and on. The other two bands you can see in the post above: one a dark chocolate, the other a reddish-brown that is a bit darker than this.
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I would assume the bands just lift off and can be switched out. I can't see where he would have stitched them. Still love this hat!!
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Mike says they are buckled snugly, but will lift off, and the replacement will slide right down over the crown. I'll give it a try soon.
If you should encounter an issue,I've often used a very small piece of two sided tape at 6&12 o'clock.That has worked nicely.
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The Olcott modified homburg made took it's maiden voyage today. My birthday hat was a big hit with the family. I actually put it on at 12:03 am (in my PJs) just for a moment, my wife saw the look of joy/sneakyness on my face and fell off the couch laughing!
Great looking,congrats.
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