The Diamond Authority

[T Jones]

Charlie, Rogera, thanks guys. I appreciate the comments. I may do another one and leave it alone this time around.

 

[bowlerman]

Terry, it looks great!
Lotsahats, that crease is perfect in that incredible lid.

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[1mach1]

Aaron, that is a beautiful Knox!

Nice looking work Terry!

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

Just needed to show off my latest Diamond conversion...
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Fed

 

[Joao Encarnado]

The crown crease looks really nice, now the brim trim...

 

[1mach1]

Looks great, Matthew! :eusa_clap

 

[Rogera]

Looks great, Matthew! :eusa_clap

+1. I like that!

 

[Preacher Man]

Fed, your re-work job looks great! Great job on the diamond!

 

[RJR]

I really like the diamond,congrats.

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

Thanks for all of the kind remarks.

Really just applying what our fellow FL members have shared in various posts. It takes a bit of work, but it can be done.

As to brim trim - I am looking at doing some edge work on a hat pretty soon. A replacement band might also happen as I am a middle size ribbon fan.

Fed

 

[GregNYC]

It's one of my favorite fedora creases. Would a diamond include teardrops too, or do we need a separate Teardrop Syndicate?

 

[alanfgag]

Here is the teardrop thread, with lessons from the master.

 

[GregNYC]

Thanks, Alan!

 

[Tedquinton]

My Knox 100 with a diamond crease:

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That, to my eyes, is hat perfection.

Out of interest what kind of price would such a hat command on Ebay?

 

[RJR]

Beautiful Knox.

 

[1mach1]

Beautiful Knox.

+1

 

[hatophile]

That, to my eyes, is hat perfection.

Out of interest what kind of price would such a hat command on Ebay?

If the hat looks as good inside as out I'm sure it would go north of $100 US. Some of the prices for hats now have escalated significantly since I started buying on Ebay. Much desired Strats, Whippets and the like are easily in the $200s and one seller lists most of his over $250-$300. Occasionally you can find an off-brand very nice hat for a bargain. I've pretty much stopped buying as my closet is full, although I may opt for a custom every year or so.

 

[DOGMAN]

That Knox 100 is beautiful.

 

[gtdean48]

Knox 100 should bring well over $100 if the right size. For me, a 100 by most vendors is on par with 100% beaver custom if in decent shape. Whether you get knowledgeable buyers for that size on your listing is a crap shoot...

 

[Tedquinton]

Thanks for the info, I'll have to keep my eyes out as I would dearly love a hat like that.