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  1. Winston Carter

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    I look for the open crowns to bash. They have wide ribbon bands instead of thin. To me they are best deal for the price
  2. Winston Carter

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    You don't find the 2nd hats from Hat-Co in their catalog. All sweatbands have this logo on them.
  3. Winston Carter

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    The new Open Crown fedoras that I have bought from Hat-Co to bash with Royal Quality on hatband are a soft fine felt that steam but are still pliable. Very nice hats.
  4. Winston Carter

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    I bought a XXXX Buffalo a while back. Great looking hat with 1" ribbon band and bound edge brim but I don't have the slightes clue as to what it is made of.:):)
  5. Winston Carter

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    I do know that the Resistol's that I bought from Hat-Co 30+ years ago (when it was Resistol Hat Outlet) which had 10X Beaver printed on hatband were thicker.
  7. Winston Carter

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    I am talking Resistol and Stetson. I don't know what level or amount of Beaver felt is in their hats. All we have to go on is the hatband that rates the level by X's. The fedora's at Hat-Co which are seconds they just put a generic band that reads Royal Quality whatever that means.:):)
  8. Winston Carter

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    Looks a little like a well worn Akubra Adventurer.
  9. Winston Carter

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    I agree. I have newer Beaver blend hats that shrink a little with re-steam. Just have to wear them a little to break them in again.
  10. Winston Carter

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    I'm a 7 1/2 and I have both 7 3/8 and 7 1/2 stetsons that fit. If it is a little too large I just cut fold up pieces of paper towels to stick under band. As far as shrinkage unless it is a wool blend it won't happen with beaver fur.
  11. Winston Carter

    How do folks react to your hat wearing?

    I like wearing my western hats old style and my fedora's funky style with the brim turned up so I have no expectations for the general public to understand. :):)
  13. Winston Carter

    How do folks react to your hat wearing?

    Like I say, consider the source. Is a man without a hat really a man??:):)
  14. Winston Carter

    Western, anyone?

    I saw that video on YT a whi Stetson still make the West Bound hat. Dam good looking hat. https://www.stetson.com/store/west-bound-b-chocolate-7-1-3.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImfjXhvvd3QIV2rrACh1RlwlqEAQYBSABEgKLVvD_BwE&color=chocolate
  15. Winston Carter

    Royal vs Sovereign (aka Royal Deluxe) Stetsons

    I like the open crown too. The crease looks better when done with one over the factory creases IMO.
  16. Winston Carter

    Royal vs Sovereign (aka Royal Deluxe) Stetsons

    I will add this, if you like a little stiffer brim and crown just spray the hat down good with Bickmore Hat Stiffener and let it dry overnight. Steam it and give it a nice brushing and the felt will still be soft as before but hold shape.
  17. Winston Carter

    Royal vs Sovereign (aka Royal Deluxe) Stetsons

    I bought 3 new Royal Quality Stetson fedoras this summer from Hat-Co. The fur felt is medium thickness and soft. They will hold shape after steaming but still be pliable. As far as fedoras go they still make the best hats IMO.
  19. Winston Carter

    Vintage Eyeglasses

    If you have some glasses that fit measure the width. All glasses come with MM measurements such as 136mm or 138mm etc.
  20. Winston Carter

    Scotch Guard? Scout Felt Hat Protector?

    I have used Bickmore but the Scotchgard Auto Upholstery and Carpet is cheaper and more readily available so that's what I will use in the future.
  21. Winston Carter

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    All beautiful felts. The panama's are put away here for the winter.
  22. Winston Carter

    What are you listening to?

    The late great Chris LeDoux. RIP
  23. Winston Carter

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Like the color. Been thinking about getting a Bailey just cause. Cause I don't have one.:):):)

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