Boomerang
One of the Regulars
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Two very nice examples of Mikael's skills. Good looking hats!View attachment 622625 View attachment 622626 View attachment 622627 View attachment 622628 I actually got this Hufvud Cagney (whiskey, is the color) last December, but I never got around to posting it. And the hat still feels new to me, so here goes. I like the red brim-binding on this one, and the subtle extra flair it gives the hat.
Beautiful hat you got yourself !! I ordered a Bogart Fedora from Mikael this morning and I'm curious about the crown on this hat...is it easily shaped by hand or is it "molded" that way from Hufvud ? Not that I want to change the bash...just curious is all.View attachment 622620 View attachment 622621 View attachment 622622 View attachment 622623 View attachment 622624 I've had this new black Bogart from Hufvud for a week, but the rainy weather put this post on hold. This is my 4th Hufvud, and I really like Mikael's new liner. Terrific addition to my small collection.
I sent Mikael at Hufvud a message to ask him and he replied that the crown shape was set with steam and would require steam to reshape. Just thought I would post his reply.Beautiful hat you got yourself !! I ordered a Bogart Fedora from Mikael this morning and I'm curious about the crown on this hat...is it easily shaped by hand or is it "molded" that way from Hufvud ? Not that I want to change the bash...just curious is all.
Oh thats special!!A long hair Stetson 3X ME. I don't think I'll be wearing this until at least the Fall,
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Thanks for the compliment on the black Bogart I obtained from Mikael! My gray 50x beaver Bogart allowed me to deepen the side dents without moisture, but my whiskey rabbit/hare Cagney required a light spritz of distilled water to do the same thing.I sent Mikael at Hufvud a message to ask him and he replied that the crown shape was set with steam and would require steam to reshape. Just thought I would post his reply.
Love the smooth curve of a bound brim. And I definitely agree on the Indie-ish vibe. On this hat it works well. Nice find!Found a little Stetson Roadster B in walnut for a "I couldnt help myself" price LOL . (Hadnt heard of this model till I started looking up) Looks basically new with original box. Royal Deluxe from 2015. Should be a nice little knock around hat. Nice smooth feel with a little body, but still comfortably soft. Kind of an "indy-ish" vibe. Bound 2 1/2" brim. Leather hatbands a bit loose but its most likely coming off for maybe a 1" ribbon replacement anyway. Time for a little bit of brushing and steaming
They all look good. But I do really like the dark taupe on there.There was just something didnt look quite right the way last nights ribbon was sitting (think I had it a bit too snug).
SO ...got up early and removed it. Thought Id try somethng a bit different and try some khaki I had... I kinda like it. Totally changes the look with a lighter color. Ive also got a slightly darker taupe I may try while Im at it. ( just wrapped a piece around to show the color)
May very well end up going back to a dark brown. before Im through, but Ill make my decision BEFORE sewing it on this time lol.. Is there such a thing as too many choices?
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