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[rlk]

Nice, Caramel and Chocolate:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Mario]

There you did it again! Beautiful!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[rlk]

Montana Peak Straw

 

[Scott Wood]

There you did it again! Beautiful!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

:arated:
That's for sure Garrett

Woody

 

[Aureliano]

There you did it again! Beautiful!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

OFF TOPIC here: what did Borsalino call their equivalent to Cavanagh edge?

 

[billysmom]

Another wonderful Borsalino, Garrett! Congrats!

Sue

 

[Brad Bowers]

OFF TOPIC here: what did Borsalino call their equivalent to Cavanagh edge?

Bordo Doppio was their in-house name for it, but I don't know that they ever marketed it as such. I haven't delved that much into Borsalino marketing.

Brad

 

[Aureliano]

Thanks, Brad.

 

[boushi_mania]

My first fur-felt hat

So, my very first fur-felt fedora, purchased through Bencraft, came in the mail yesterday.

Seeing how I favor a lower crown and shorter brim, I settled on Stetson's modern reproduction Whippet. I probably could have gone lower / stingier, but for my first fur-felt, I experimented a bit.

From the side:

From the front:

I have to say, I like the color. Wasn't really sure what to expect, but it's a nice grey with hints of a purplish blue (I believe the literature calls it "steel"). The ribbon and binding, while not black, provide a nice counterpoint, with a darker greyish blue.

The felt itself is soft, and the brim has a nice snap to it, but the crown is a bit stiff for my liking.

On my head:

Right out of the box, the hat runs a little big—small enough that the next size down would definitely be too snug, but big enough that it slides down to just barely above my ears and would certainly blow away in a breeze if I didn't hang on tight. I've heard that there are foam inserts one can find to adjust the fit for the time being, and that the hat will probably shrink over time to fit better; suggestions are welcome, however.

I was also not a fan of the factory-creased C-crown: too perfect, too bland. After researching on the Lounge, I decided to chance it and sprayed the heck out of the crown (covering the brim with towels so as not to lose the snap), then popped it out and worked it into a fairly gentle diamond with a tighter pinch in front. Pictures to come once the hat's dried out tomorrow or Tuesday.

 

[Garrett]

Nice looking lid, Boushi :eusa_clap Like the modern Borsalino, Stetson is also printing their name on the back of their grossgrain ribbon :eusa_doh:

 

[Garrett]

Fresh from the bay

 

[billysmom]

There are lots of reasons why that model is such an enduring favorite! Congrats and enjoy it!

Sue

 

[Scott Wood]

Boushi Mania, you've made a great choice for your first in getting that Stetson:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
Garrett, nice catch! You never seem to have to throw any back
:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Nice to have some little perk-me-ups for the upcoming season
Best Wishes to all,

Woody

 

[Garrett]

 

[Scott Wood]

*Shrug*

There is just nothing more to be said...[huh]
That hat says it all and I am pretty much struck dumb
:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Woody

 

[jimmy the lid]

That hat looks great on you RLK!

Randy

Agreed. I think the narrower brims really suit you, RLK.

Cheers,
JtL

 

[jimmy the lid]

Wow, nice one, Garrett. With all those long-hairs around, you need to open a grooming parlor...

Nice Alessandria, as well. Is that one "Muflone" (on the sticker)?

Cheers,
JtL

 

[Garrett]

Says Palladio on the sticker

 

[Mario]

Garrett...you're killing me! I give up! I surrender! Mercy!

*me sings "I'm gonna lay down my hat and cap, down by the ebay site..."*

Er...nice hats, by the way...! :eusa_clap

 

[mayserwegener]

What a fantastic Velour! Especially beautiful bow work! Keep them coming! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap