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by PaulData
Wed Feb 22, 2006 4:57 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: Question for Hatters re bashing/blocking a Stetson straw hat
Replies: 1
Views: 135

Question for Hatters re bashing/blocking a Stetson straw hat

I have a vintage (60s?) Stetson Road Runner straw Cowboy hat, reeded sweatband, unlined. It's a really nice hat, but I was thinking of rolling the brim up somewhat at the sides, and curving down the front and back. My question is: would I use steam on this straw hat in the same manner as on a felt o...
by PaulData
Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:18 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The best looking Federation that I ever saw.........
Replies: 51
Views: 2599

FYI, I read that Filson has been sold to another concern. I bet their legendary quality takes a hit... Get your Filson gear while you can Boys:!:
by PaulData
Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:00 am
Forum: The Fedora
Topic: The best looking Federation that I ever saw.........
Replies: 51
Views: 2599

I'm still on the fence regarding whether I want to spring for the Adventurebilt beaver or settle for the Akubra Fed. I've certainly owned plenty of Akubras (Trapper, Snowy River, Cattleman, more;) and Borsalinos, but I'd like to have an ultimate 'Indy' style Fedora. Yours looks prefect, I'm a size 6...