Re: Yep - dead-on, my friend...

Posted by Greg from kenn003b-p2-234.cybertours.com on January 12, 2001 at 18:53:11:

In Reply to: Yep - dead-on, my friend... posted by Patterson on January 12, 2001 at 18:22:46:

: : It is the same felt, without the stiffener that Joe is so fond of. Patterson's PB fedora didn't look any thicker then my Miller. The stiffener is the culprit. PeterBros makes a lot of western hats. I assume that stiff is popular with cowboys. I will post a review when it arrives.

: They immerse the hat in stiffener before making any of the cuts or putting ribbon, bands, and liner on. They're all based on rabbit fur, which I personally prefer - based on my novice knowledge of durability, shrinkage, and especially PRICE.

Rabbit? really? I thought they were beaver. That's the biggest reason I haven't ordered one yet... The rabbit felt has a smoother texture to it-much more fine and superior softness over the beaver fur.

Greg

: On mine? I've begun to mold the brim, kinda working in my hands. It will relax over time, though I like the stiffness.

: IMHO - Cheers!

: Patterson

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