Thanks for you message and support. Really happy that you are pleased with the hat and hope it fuels your interest in more as its great exploring all the brands, styles, materials etc. The new business of making the hats is well underway so I am hoping the website to be up by the end of the month and also to have finished stock on the shelves.

@@StuK323 thank you, it’s all in prep for launching our sales website in a few weeks time

Hi Nathan, do you mean the blue hat in my intro or the green one during the video? As a guide what I would do is have a zoom call with you to discuss the detail of what you want and also to go though your head measurements. If it’s the green hat in the video I have 100% rabbit fur felt in stock so could be made within 10 days. As I am pre opening my new brand we can discuss a deal. Message me your tel number and let’s have a chat. Are you UK based? Thanks Paul

@@elmar2B hi I would say it’s a regular oval, however as it’s so soft it will mould to the head shape over time when worn

Hi Lorraine please feel free to call me on 07740 174955 Thanks Paul

@@lorrainedixon4365 hi thank you, that’s what I thought to, I’m not sure why these are not worn so much these days as I think they are functional and look great.

@@Passion4Hats-ev9muAgreed. I am going to try get a few more. I really like the homburg style

Hi, thanks for viewing, glad you enjoyed it, these are reliable lovely hats and thats great advise.

Hi thank you, its a hat that I have made from Portugesse rabbit fur felt, 120g with a 2.5 stiffness, the colour is like a bottle green and I have trimmed it in green gross grain and it is so comfortable and goes well with most jackets and coats I have. This will be sold on my website in the new year or sooner if I can get it finished. Thanks for watching the channel. Paul

Hi, thank you for taking the time to right and the review you gave on ebay. I am really pleased that you like the hat. Tonak are undervalued, in my opinion, as they make some great hats and this turned out to be one of them. Please stay in touch and check out my YT videos and website as I am now starting to prepare my own range of customer handmade hats. All the best Paul

@@StuK323 thank you Stu, it was the first of this heavy weight that I made and it fits really well and just feels great on.

Hi, thank you for your words of encoragement there are more on the way so please continue to watch. Paul

Hi, thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I do have a hat sewing machine from the 1860's which works ok however, I am looking for a more modern industrial machine for the sweatband and brim trim. I currently sew by hand, I am sure that as the volume grows I will have a need for the machine.

@@Passion4Hats-ev9mu congratulation !!!

@@johnrodgelatenemusic7262 thank you John for your encouragement and kind words

Good afternoon, thank you for your words of encouragement and feedback. Its great to know that you like the Oppenheimer as an alternative shape it's one for any collection. Enjoy your hat hunt!

Hi I have something you may like, its a beige colour Oppenheimer hat in beaver fur felt made by Tomaz & Williamson of Canada, but I am unsure if its exactly what you describe. I'll create a review and post it shortly as I am unsure why I haven't made the video already as its such a lovely hat.

@@Passion4Hats-ev9mu Thank you. I'll check it out.

Hi Thanks for your message. It's always a dilema for me as to how best store my hats as i have 60 plus in my collection and now the new ones I am making. I have found the blue box in the video and am looking to have it made locally to me and to sell at a far affordable price. You did well with the Christy's hat as here in the UK secondhand hats still command good prices and a trilby in good shape would be upwards of £40. Hats seem to be enjoying a resurgence and now with wider use of the internet and better courier services I think over the next few years it will become easier to find what you want. I am starting to make more of the retro look styles and look forward to see what interest I manage to create. Keep watching as I have more videos on the way. Regards Paul

Hi it’s a hat made by Laird hatters called the Alfred, they do another called the American which is a bit stiffer and I also have that. They are my daily go to hats at the moment.

@@shanewilson4270 thank you Shane, I hope my videos encourage more enthusiasts to enjoy their classic hats and we can keep more of the older ones alive for more to enjoy for years to come

@@Passion4Hats-ev9mu I couldn’t agree more enjoyed the video you don’t see to many videos on the hat boxes themselves

Thank you! Cheers!

Hi yes I re block with sweatband on unless it really needs to be taken off ie it’s damaged or worn and yes I use a smaller block than the original. In fact most old hats have shrunk so in addition I stretch them and leave on the stretcher overnight which helps. Thanks for your support and yes I’ll keep posting.

@@Passion4Hats-ev9muokay !!! It’s an interesting process !!! Thank you !

And we also wear them to work in as well. Real cowboys still exist lol

@@EndeisRoux thank you for your encouragement and lovely to hear that you like it and yes there are more videos on the way

I have to agree, nice colour selection.

That is awesome! I am pleased you find this useful. Enjoy your hats

Thank you I will keep going and also share when I start making hats which should be fun

Hi, thanks for your message. No i don't have any Joseph Wilson & Son hats however I buy two or three sometimes more a week to restore and video so I will keep looking. Many thanks - Keep watching!

@@bk52355 thank you for taking the time to share your message. I love the idea of a ranch worn hat especially when hatters like Nick Fouquet are making hats look distressed from new. It really makes a difference when I hear that you enjoyed the video as there are more to come. Thanks

Hi, thanks for commenting, good to hear that you have great taste and are enjoying your stetson. Keep watching my channel as i have more to come. Thanks Paul

@@jonathanwhiteacre7046 hi that was my first Akubra style and I have to say it is a great hat, the problem will be there are some other great styles that you will then want and there you go you have started a collection.

So far I have a 34 year old silverbelly Stetson with a 5" crown, a sunbody palm leaf hat, and a twister wool cowboy hat. I'm a 2 meter tall, 89 kg bald American. I want the hat big, I'm just looking for the perfect style to get more of. The akubra is the one I'm most excited about and wouldn't be sad if it convinced me to get more.

I agree and enjoy the few bits I own, they have a great classical look about them, I would say investment pieces of clothing

Hi yes I am happy to share, I am based in the UK and use Ebay and the charity websites that have shops

Thank you, ah you like the Laird hat I wear as my daily, it has a soft material sweatband and is so comfortable 👍

Thanks Cory

Must admit it was a stroke of luck thanks

@@nightshift2780 you are very welcome and I am pleased that the information has been useful. More videos to come!

Hi, good to hear that you are enjoying the videos and great that you have a few Dobbs hats as they can be difficult to get in the larger sizes I've not owned one as yet. I am reviewing and restoring as many hats as I can sp keep a look out for a few interesting ones along the way. Thanks

@Passion4Hats-ev9mu You are so right. It is hard to find a good fit. I'm between hat sizes; 7 1/4 to 7 3/8 (about a 58 to 59), but usually anything above 7 1/4 is tough to find. Always happy in the end. There's nothing like a vintage fedora. Looking forward to more videos!

Thanks for your following and enthusiasm. Enjoy your hats.

Thank you, I hope you enjoy watching my reviews

Hi thanks for watching the video, I am filming using my computers camera so no real adjustment available. My whole house is white and so a bit of a challenge I will try to block light from the windows maybe that will help. If people view and want my content then I’ll buy and learn to use a better camera. All the best Paul