Jun 8, 2014 · Hopefully this isn't redundant, but I've done some looking around on the site and for some reason failed to find a 'definitive' list of custom, bespoke fur felt Fedora hatmakers. …

Feb 26, 2023 · When it comes to pairing hats with suits, it's important to consider the overall style and aesthetic of the outfit. The dark gray hairy fedora may be a better match for your navy suit. …

Feb 18, 2007 · Classic Manufacturers: Adams The budget brand of the day, Adam none-the-less made a dependable hat, and made sure that they copied the styles of the most popular hat …

Sep 10, 2012 · Stingy Brim (fedora) - Soft felt. A variant on the fedora style, popular in the late 1950s-1950s. Brim 2" and under. Generally accompanied with tapered blocking to the crown …

Sep 12, 2011 · Nothing is waterproof, and it is possible to saturate a hat - in fact, one method of shaping an open crown hat is to soak it in cold water and then work the felt. The one thing you …

Dec 20, 2015 · The hat is really, really stiff, more like a bowler rather than a fedora. These hats are made to sit higher on the head than a fedora might, so keep that in mind if you're ever …

Jun 7, 2015 · Also Fedora (term only used in American at that time) hats from this time period had curled brims (similar to a Homburg). They were very popular in the early 1930s Many people …

Feb 25, 2007 · Fedora Forensics This morning's review of OFAS provides a great example of how pricing can be used as a tool in helping to date vintage Stetsons. The Case of the Centennial …

Sep 8, 2006 · Dyeing a hat involves taking it down to the bare body, so turning it back into a hat again involves blocking and flanging and probably a new sweatband and ribbon. In other …

Mar 19, 2006 · Scout Felt Hat Stiffener Most of the hats that are that style are made to have the brim turned down all the way. But I have had some luck using Scout Felt Hat Stiffener to …