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[Steve1857]

[emoji1] Nah....

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Yes you can! [emoji145]

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[Hagwood]

A 36 hat haul? You're sick doc, sick [emoji23]

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LMAO....

 

[Héctor Fernández]

I forgot to post these pics of the brim cut, look:
There ore from three different areas. I think they were cut by hand.

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Ahhhhhh, no gracias, lol....

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[Hagwood]

OK. For all of us who have been wondering about the quality of Nick Fouquet hats, and whether they're worth the price tag:
They're not.

The leather sweatband and the liner are very nice.
The color of the felt and the ribbon and the lines of the hat are nice.
The quality of the felt is mediocre at best. It is thick and unruly. It is waaaay below the quality of Optimo, and even more below the quality of my best vintage felts.
I think it is mainly rabbit, not even wild hare, but I can't be sure. It reminds me of the felt in a rabbit felt hat I bought from Hufvud that I didn't like.
Also, the cut of the raw edge is irregular, I guess because Nick Fouquet says that "perfection is imperfection", but I'm going to ask Ignacio to cut it evenly.

To me, it isn't worth the $300 I paid for it, let alone the $1200 I have seen some of these hats go for.
I would say that new, it should cost about $220 retail.

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Hey, I’ve seen that shower curtain ribbon before.....

Good review, does seem just a tad bit overpriced.

 

[Hagwood]

Oh my, oh my, Tim, you can't get a much better first Bowler than that, my friend. It's an absolute beauty. And even though the box isn't original to the Mallory, it's still a great box. Double congrats all round.
Btw, it suits you, you wear it well, you look good in it because you own it [emoji145]

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Thanks Steve, that means a lot coming from you. Being my first ‘hard’ hat, it was a little uncomfortable st first, but it’s also a size smaller than I wear. After warming it up with s hair dryer and pulling it far down on my head and wearing around the house, it now fits like a glove....

I’m glad you talked me into it I also finally received my vintage grosgrain ribbon for the Homburg so I’ll be working on that next. I’ll be ready for the Nutcracker Ballet and Christmas Parties !!!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Borsalino Gorasgu Folco after brushing and steaming. Really, Borsalino felt is sooo good. Thin, moldable, and obedient. Color saturation is excellent.

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[Steve1857]

Thanks Steve, that means a lot coming from you. Being my first ‘hard’ hat, it was a little uncomfortable st first, but it’s also a size smaller than I wear. After warming it up with s hair dryer and pulling it far down on my head and wearing around the house, it now fits like a glove....

I’m glad you talked me into it I also finally received my vintage grosgrain ribbon for the Homburg so I’ll be working on that next. I’ll be ready for the Nutcracker Ballet and Christmas Parties !!!

Can't wait to see that one, Tim [emoji145]

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[Steve1857]

[emoji1] Nah....

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I won't take "nah" for an answer [emoji4] [emoji145]

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[Héctor Fernández]

I won't take "nah" for an answer [emoji4] [emoji145]

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[Héctor Fernández]

OK. For all of us who have been wondering about the quality of Nick Fouquet hats, and whether they're worth the price tag:
They're not.

The leather sweatband and the liner are very nice.
The color of the felt and the ribbon and the lines of the hat are nice.
The quality of the felt is mediocre at best. It is thick and unruly. It is waaaay below the quality of Optimo, and even more below the quality of my best vintage felts.
I think it is mainly rabbit, not even wild hare, but I can't be sure. It reminds me of the felt in a rabbit felt hat I bought from Hufvud that I didn't like.
Also, the cut of the raw edge is irregular, I guess because Nick Fouquet says that "perfection is imperfection", but I'm going to ask Ignacio to cut it evenly.

To me, it isn't worth the $300 I paid for it, let alone the $1200 I have seen some of these hats go for.
I would say that new, it should cost about $220 retail.

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Can you imagine telling one of your patients,

"No worries, your teeth are crooked, but perfection is imperfection".

¡Ay Dios Mio![emoji1]


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[Hagwood]

Tim great catch and you wear it very, very well !!

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Wow!

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I can't pull off Hammies or Bowlers, but you can. It looks good sir[emoji106][emoji106]

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Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

 

[Hagwood]

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Listen to Steve - He knows of what he speaks !!!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Resistol Pace-Setter.

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[BobHufford]

OK. For all of us who have been wondering about the quality of Nick Fouquet hats, and whether they're worth the price tag:
They're not.

At least you can wear the matchstick without fear of a lawsuit.

Love, love, love that Resistol Pace-Setter!

 

[Rmccamey]

Way to go, Tim, love the Bowler. Excellent find, bro, you do wear it well. I'll have mine back on, and my new Glacier VS, this next week. Let's keep the derby's rolling!!!

Well Steve, you talked me into a Bowler. I’m really excited about this one. I’ve also been looking for an older Pre-Stetson Mallory, so this kills two birds with one stone ! 1823 date on the Mallory logo, and the older Union label that puts it 1934 or earlier. Phenomenal condition after a little cleaning. The box evidently isn’t the right one for the hat but a very cool old Higbee box in like new condition. Looks like May and Higbee were both in the famous Euclid Ave Retail District in Cleveland.

https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/241

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[drmaxtejeda]

At least you can wear the matchstick without fear of a lawsuit.

Love, love, love that Resistol Pace-Setter!

Thanks, Bob!
Watcha think of this Disney? Which decade would it be from?

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[BobHufford]

Thanks, Bob!
Watcha think of this Disney? Which decade would it be from?

I like it! Dunno for sure on the decade Doc. The earliest reference I can find to that store is 1948.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I like it! Dunno for sure on the decade Doc. The earliest reference I can find to that store is 1948.

Thank you, Bob!

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[drmaxtejeda]

MacLachlan Homburg "The Eden". Gifted to me by Daniel (muchísimas gracias, Daniel). I remember he bought it from DOGMAN, but I might be wrong.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Came in with my latest haul yesterday. Only 36 hats this time. My next safe will have to stay in the garage.
I will spend all day cleaning and conditioning sweatbands and brushing and steaming the hats I think I can do myself. The rest will have to go to Ignacio.

The first one I'm doing is my second Dobbs Hankachif. A little stingy, but excellent felt.

I will give a report on the Nick fouquet next.

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“Only 36.” And a very Merry Christmas to you!


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