Club Obi Wan

Hey,

Sorry for all the posts today, I am bored at work...plus they are laying me off so I could care less if I slack!

So when I called the hat shop here in Cow Town (Calgary) looking for a hat brush, the lady told me that I could use an Acrylic Pot Scrubber. (not the one with the green and yellow)

So this got me thinking, "This city *****!" and then it got me thinking, "I wonder what are all the alternatives to hat brushes?"

In my research (on COW) I have noticed that there have been a few suggestions, from lint brushes, to shoe brushes, to tape.

Well, I am wondering...What are all the options available, what works the best, what is potentially damaging to the felt?

How often should I brush a hat?

First, I hate to hear about the layoff, CLM. Never good news. I'm sure it will work out quickly.

In the brush question, I use a soft clothes brush that will not tear or otherwise damage the fibers of the felt I'm brushing. The softer the bristle, the better, in my opinion. I usually brush mine once a week, depending on how dusty it looks, or if it just plain appears duller color wise than usual.

Before brushing, I wipe the hat down with a damp (not wet) cotton washrag. You'd be amazed how much dirt this will remove. THEN I brush.

Regards! Michaelson

I've only used a hat brush myself, though in a pinch I guess a shoe brush would do the same thing. It has short, tightly space bristles like a hat brush, so I gues it could work. To me, a lint brush or tape might effect the nap of the felt.

As to how often should you brush, I brush mine at least one a week or as needed (depending on how dirty it is). You should also brush it if you are going to store it or not wear it for a while.

Ya, it kinda *****...I was making PHAT cash here...(enough to buy two AB's, Two MKVII's, a Cotton Wested, and a TAG strap) now...back to starving artist!

I'll see if I can track down a clothes brush. Do they come in horse hair, is that the best?

Mine came from a grocery store. (grins) I hear horsehair is best, though. Regards! Michaelson

Sorry to hear of job loss, i still remember that feeling......., however re my hat brush i use a "waproo" shoe brush, but it's bristles are very soft more like a shaving brush, so that repeated use should remove dust and @#$% only and not felt. This particular brand is likely only available in australia , though i'm sure similar products exist at a shoe repair repair store near you regardless of country, cheers chauvel.

You can get a horsehair hat brush, light or dark, for about $10.00 at noggintops.com.

It's a very good site to buy hats and associated products.

I got my crown brushes and brim brushes from B and L. Think I paid 4.50 for one and 7.50 for the other. I bought two sets, one set for dark hats and one set for light colored hats. Horsehair. regards, Fedora

crazylegsmurphy wrote:Ya, it kinda *****...I was making PHAT cash here...(enough to buy two AB's, Two MKVII's, a Cotton Wested, and a TAG strap) now...back to starving artist!

You an artist, too? I got let go in March, so I know what you're going through. I'm still hunting, but plenty of good opportunities have been showing themselves recently. What's more, we're moving east July 1! I just hope you don't have to pull off a move while unemployed! Hang in there!

bink

Ha...no I actually just moved. Got a whole whack of new stuff that I have no idea how I am gonna pay for now!

Ahhh well....They don't call us "starving" for nothin.

Crazy Legs... when your finished looking for Hat brushes, can you send the finished product my way?

Sir, did you just ask me for my hat?

crazylegsmurphy wrote:Ha...no I actually just moved. Got a whole whack of new stuff that I have no idea how I am gonna pay for now!

Ahhh well....They don't call us "starving" for nothin.

Ah, who needs food, anyway? Hang in there, buddy.

bink

crazylegsmurphy wrote:Sir, did you just ask me for my hat?

HA! Now THAT'S funny! Nice come-back C-Legs!




have a nice day.

We have some brushes at the store I use on fur felt hats all the time, to good effect. Let me check with my boss and see what kind of brushes they are, and I will get back with you.

Regards,