Pellie
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Fleur does not take any new orders for now, she said to me. So no new sweatband for me :-(
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RickP
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regarding the sweatband..Just do like I do ... never take your hat off! lol. In all seriousness, Ive salvaged a couple ripped sweatbands by folding the sweat out and gluing a strip of thin linen or really really thin leather on the back ( veg tan snake, goat, lizard, or calf). I use a contact cement which allows me to fix the ripped ends together quickly exactly where I want it. If a bit of raw leather edge shows, a bit of sharpie touchup hides things pretty well. Follow up with a good preservative like Pecards. Not as nice as a spiffy new sweatband, but, it allows one to keep an original sweatband with cool markings
Retro Sport French style touring casquette.
Thanks to Panos @PanosChris for sending this one my way.
Wonderful weave
Now Panos has started a CAS in me
Thanks to Panos @PanosChris for sending this one my way.
Wonderful weave
Now Panos has started a CAS in me
Pellie
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Thanks for the advice!!
My newest addition to the hat rack... an Akubra Angler in Loden (size 60).
I've always been interested in the Angler, but had never seen one 'in the felt'. Akubra stock is low EVERWHERE, but I stumbled across a size 60.
Tried it on... loved it... wore it out. It's the first 'real hat' I've worn all day out in public and it just felt right.
Hopefully this gets me over the nerves and I can wear my Fed IVs and Squatter in public and not just around the house and yard.
P.s. Yes, it's a shark tooth... is it a bit gimmicky? Probably. I am in two minds, as I really like the leather band... should the tooth stay or go?
I've always been interested in the Angler, but had never seen one 'in the felt'. Akubra stock is low EVERWHERE, but I stumbled across a size 60.
Tried it on... loved it... wore it out. It's the first 'real hat' I've worn all day out in public and it just felt right.
Hopefully this gets me over the nerves and I can wear my Fed IVs and Squatter in public and not just around the house and yard.
P.s. Yes, it's a shark tooth... is it a bit gimmicky? Probably. I am in two minds, as I really like the leather band... should the tooth stay or go?
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The Shoe
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I would say “stay”. It does look a nice hat.. I also think it will only take you a couple of trips out o the house wearing the hat for you to feel more comfortable. Take the leap!
Looking forward to the head shots.
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Seems to be a Homburg, and may very well be a bit large, but I couldn't let it sit there at that price.
TheOldFashioned
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The Lost Cowboy
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This happened to me today. More photos on the 7X thread soon - it wants daylight to show right.
Amazing hat, completely worthy of the reputation.
Amazing hat, completely worthy of the reputation.
Rmccamey
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The Lost Cowboy
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Thanks Randy! Funny how we were just talking about these guys last week and then this one fell into my lap.
Being a born Texan (from Wichita Falls), I must admit to feeling a sense of pride in the Washer Bros as well.
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Will do Randy!If you run across another one in 1/8, keep me in mind
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Awesome! Well done Nathan.
Wow, what a find! Looks to be in amazing condition. Congrats Nathan!
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Thank you gentlemen. And yes, this hat is in almost mint condition - it’s really amazing!
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Steve, This Homburg is from VEB Vereinigte Hutwerke Guben so DDR / GDR. My guess is 1960s / 1970s.
VEB Vereinigte Hutwerke Guben
VEB Vereinigte Hutwerke Guben Wilke and Berlin - Gubener Hutfabrik were nationalized as VEB Vereinigte Hutwerke Guben.
CRH
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Dang, I hate when that happens. Lol
