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I can see why you are glacé eyed to wear this marron... QUOTE]
Tres drole!
I can see why you are glacé eyed to wear this marron... QUOTE]
Tres drole!
That's just too cool, Frank. So thoughtful.
Very nice, David!Yep, I agree - that is just a brilliant idea!
For me, a recently arrived Stratoliner in a very nice grey/green colour.
Still wet from re-shaping a tight and wonky front pinch, this one is older than the grey Strat I have and is in super shape. Finally a good home for the Stratoliner pin I got from Lefty a few months ago.
That's what I'm talkin' about!Thanks guys, I'm really liking this one.
Here ya go J:
Gorgeous. Is the liner not sewn in?
The other 6-1/2 without a liner. This one had its own paper cover and was on top so is even more undisturbed.
The ribbon is smoother and tighter and the velour is fluffier as it hasn't been as compressed. The others would be similar with a brushing and careful steam. This photo is fresh from the wrapper without any work(other than soft center crease).This one is quite spectacular as well. Is the velour body and pile thicker on this example compared with the first, or is the ribbon simply sewn on more tightly?
The ribbon is smoother and tighter and the velour is fluffier as it hasn't been as compressed. The others would be similar with a brushing and careful steam. This photo is fresh from the wrapper without any work(other than soft center crease).
Steve will be happy to learn that this one has an Austrian body. The two 6-1/2's have different liners and sweats but the same size tags with AF--the other says FRANCE on the tip. The felt is a little different although all the hats are about the same style and weight.