Good hatters to approach for reblocking?
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Good hatters to approach for reblocking?
Based on your experiences, can you guys suggest good, reliable hatters to approach for reblocking a hat from another vendor?
To keep the peace, I'm really looking for constructive direction (like reasonable prices and turnaround times) rather than "NEVER go to THIS guy!" comments.
Specifically, I have an AdVintage Harrison 80/20 rabbit-beaver hat I love (really nice felt at a great price) but which has never quite been the same since I thoughtlessly left it for a couple of hours in a hot car on a July day (a mistake I'll never make again). The crown doesn't seem quite as tall as before.
I'd send it back to AdVintage for a freshening, but shipping from US to Germany and back is prohibitively expensive, so I'm looking for a US hatter for this service.
Thanks!
To keep the peace, I'm really looking for constructive direction (like reasonable prices and turnaround times) rather than "NEVER go to THIS guy!" comments.
Specifically, I have an AdVintage Harrison 80/20 rabbit-beaver hat I love (really nice felt at a great price) but which has never quite been the same since I thoughtlessly left it for a couple of hours in a hot car on a July day (a mistake I'll never make again). The crown doesn't seem quite as tall as before.
I'd send it back to AdVintage for a freshening, but shipping from US to Germany and back is prohibitively expensive, so I'm looking for a US hatter for this service.
Thanks!
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Re: Good hatters to approach for reblocking?
I know Penman offers services for full reblock of hats.
http://www.penmanhats.com/prices.html
I'm sure there are other's out there but he's the first that came to mind.
http://www.penmanhats.com/prices.html
I'm sure there are other's out there but he's the first that came to mind.
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Re: Good hatters to approach for reblocking?
A hatter named David Gibson has taken over Vintage Silhouettes/VS Custom Hats for the retired Art Fawcett. David has probably had a hand on one or two my hats already when I sent them to Art. I also plan on sending him a Clear Beaver Stetson for a full refurbishment soon. The 888 number on the website still works, but David is only in the shop Thurs-Sat
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JJ Hat Center also offers refurbs, as does Baron.
https://jjhatcenter.com/pages/repair-price-list" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://vscustomhats.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
JJ Hat Center also offers refurbs, as does Baron.
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Re: Good hatters to approach for reblocking?
i guess Mike at Northwest hats would do that kind of things too
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Re: Good hatters to approach for reblocking?
All good suggestions but in my opinion its a no brainer to use John Penman as he does more Indiana Jones style Fedora's than the others mentioned aside from Advintage.
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Re: Good hatters to approach for reblocking?
David Garrison reblocked two hats for me and both came out great.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
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Re: Good hatters to approach for reblocking?
Is David back out of retirement?
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Re: Good hatters to approach for reblocking?
Penman is reasonable and serve you an e-mail when it’s your turn. I think my last one was 14 days from leaving my hands to opening the box on return.
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Re: Good hatters to approach for reblocking?
I would definitely recommend Penman Hats. I'm going to be sending my old beat up Adventurebilt fedora to him soon.
Re: Good hatters to approach for reblocking?
Mike at Northwest was very affordable. Worth a quote.
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Re: Good hatters to approach for reblocking?
Have a Fed IV Deluxe that needs a reblock. Just debating on getting a new one vs spending money on a reblock and postage. Prices are really good lately.
Re: Good hatters to approach for reblocking?
You’ll have to wait, but Penman is great. He did a fantastic job with my Beaver Adventurebilt awhile back.
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Re: Good hatters to approach for reblocking?
I recall John has stated in the past he’s not fond of reblocking Akubra fedoras, so definitely talk to him first before committing to shipment.
Might be a great time to get you a new one now and explore getting your old one reworked later.
Just a thought.
Regards! Michaelson
Might be a great time to get you a new one now and explore getting your old one reworked later.
Just a thought.
Regards! Michaelson