Thanks, helped alot
ThanksHey Rodkins, my wife says that Tom 'n Jerry looks MUCH better on you!
Looks great! I'm glad you like it.New Stetson 25 Open Road from a fellow lounger. I just pulled it out of the shipping box and I really like this hat.
Thanks. It does have some sweet felt - but of course so does the 25I think this is one of those trades where everyone wins, Mike. Seriously, that Knox looks fabulous.
That's a great hat-- it might be the companion to my 5X Beaver Brand in Sand. In my experience the hat was begging to be creased, though I tried to resist for several months.
I'm VERY interested to see what kind of conversion you're going to do with this one. When I converted my blue resistol, it had a very tall, straight and stiff crown like that hat. I was actually contemplating ordering a tall derby in white from beaver brand as well. If I may make a recommendation in trying to shape a stiff crown like this. I would assume that the felt is fairly substantial and not thin, so you have to use a TON of steam when shaping the crown, and don't forget that due to the fact that there is a good amount of shellac in the crown, once you steam it, it will want to harden very quickly when its off the steam. No matter what crease your going for, always set your center dent line first just to give a good starting point. Just my 2 cents.
Perhaps this was preserved in mud.
Great fabric inside(looks like a tin ceiling) and out and amazing condition, slightly cleaner than mine.I think I had a better cap day than Robert, though this sale was a bit of an adventure. The seller had two hats - a mothy 6 1/2 herringbone and a new looking 6 7/8 tweed that I won. The herringbone was the one I received. Fortunately the buyer on that one was from asia and hadn't paid for it, so my hat was still there. Seller was very prompt to make it right. It arrived today, condition is unworn and pristine.
It will take a a little stretching to fit me right. Will see how that goes... carefully.
Furry Flap Panel Cap
Any cleaning suggestions? No leather parts on the body, but the bill might be under the fabric covering. Weighs an amazing 260 grams( 9 oz.).
Great fabric inside(looks like a tin ceiling) and out and amazing condition