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Visited David Morgan warehouse; then got concerning mail from them Not to mention the (too) many hats I've purchased from them over the years I've not been as active on this message board as I used to be, but this was an alarm bell that definitely got me to log on Heck, the Akubra in my PFP was purchased from David Morgan
How to remove odors from a hat? - The Fedora Lounge Apologies to anyone who has posted this tip before but I've just discovered it and it really works To get rid of a smoky or musty smell in a hat, get a couple of those fabric softener sheets that go in tumble driers and put them in the hat Tie it up in a plastic bag and leave it for a couple
4X beaver question based on the mid 90’s | The Fedora Lounge When was the date they used X’s as 10% fur? because I have a 4x beaver hat from the mid 90’s that feels pretty dense and thick so I suspect this might be 40% beaver, therefore I hypothesize that the 90’s was the date that the X’s were used as 10% fur for each X but I might be deceived because if
Stetson vs. Resistol - The Fedora Lounge The name got sold around and the hats were made in St Joseph MO for years into the early 2000's when the manufacture of them was moved into Resistol plant in Garland TX where Resistol has been for about 80 years through a few owners Hatco Was the owner of the Stetson Brand and purchased Resistol from Pro Equine
Help identify this hat “Red Smith Stetson” | The Fedora Lounge Walter Goggins identifies a very cool looking Stetson hat (in the first minute) as one of his essential items I was intrigued by the hat and tried to find it, but google seems to have never heard of a “Red Smith Stetson” hat I have no choice but to turn to the untapped wisdom of this forum to help identify and link to it Thank you
Lets talk about hat shrinkage | The Fedora Lounge New hats made by the same company or the same custom hat maker often fit differently even when made on the same block Sometimes the differences can be significant
Look for the Union Label - The Fedora Lounge Interesting that the letter references woven hats I assume the bodies for these hats did not originate in union shops or in the United States Do you think that Young Hat Company was the first granted permission to display the union label on any hat, or does this refer to straw hats made from imported bodies? Here is the pre-1934 label on an optimo blocked Panama that I own
Hats - The Fedora Lounge Everything from fedoras to five panel caps If a guy doesn't have a lid, he is not worth talking about
The social hierarchy of hat styles - The Fedora Lounge Hats do have a system of prestige but there is the scenario of working class head wear, like the cloth cap, being worn by nobility; at game bird shoots for example Does the Lord like to display his working class credentials, or is it a case of inverted snobbery? Personally I'm with the, "if the hat fits, wear it sort "
Straw Types - The Fedora Lounge Here's some more information regarding types of material used in making straw hats "A wide variety of natural and synthetic materials are used to make straw hats which give maximum comfort and pleasing style Some of the better known soft straws are Open-weave Panama, New braids, Hanoki, Hemp, Peanit, Leghorn, Baku, Bangkok, and Madagascar