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1920s/early 30s fedoras
Check out these scans of a 1920 Montgomery Ward catalog http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?45457-1890-and-1920-Montgomery-Ward-catalogs&p=954776&viewfull=1#post954776 Hard to see, but looks like 2 1/4" is a popular brim size. -
Bowler vs Homburg
] Man, I'd love a Cambridge bowler like the Oddjob hat just to have one, but I think only Lock makes them still and charges an obscene amount. -
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It's almost got a BoTP vibe, except for the taper... http://www.knudsenhats.com/cullen-bohannan.html -
1920s/early 30s fedoras
It's actually a Dobbs Twenty, which appears to date to the late 50s/early 60's -
1920s/early 30s fedoras
This isn't a 30's hat by any means, but it's the type of hat I think of when I think of that era (not saying my judgement is correct, mind you). This is a 2" brim. -
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1920s/early 30s fedoras
If I had to guess, I'd say the top is 2 1/2. But you're asking something of a peculiar question. I second Steve's post and would add that in the time of haberdashers, a brim width would have been chosen in deference to face shape and body proportions. The "better" brim width is whatever... -
2015 Stetson Excellent Quality GREEN THIN RIBBON (Preview & Review)
Well, I want Mr. Deckard and/or Hatco to spill the beans on the featherweight Whippet and undyed silverbelly felts. The Sage strat does look mighty handsome though. So much different seeing photos from real folks, as opposed to the catalog. -
2015 Stetson Excellent Quality GREEN THIN RIBBON (Preview & Review)
The finish of the felt looks superb. Eager to see a photo with a crease too. I'm on the fence with the Excellent Strats. I certainly don't need another one in black, and am not totally sold on the sage or caribou. Well, I'm rethinking the sage now! ;) -
Recommendation for Outdoors Hat
Good to know! I'm looking to add some stampede strings to my Resistol Cogburn (when I get it, that is...). Guess I'll look for leather. Thanks for the tip! -
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Akubras are kind of a beast of their own, in that Outback hats have a distinct styling and lineage from American western hats. The Open Road/Campdraft (which Akubra originally sold under Stetson license as the Open Road in Australia), is a cross between a fedora and a western hat. -
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If you're talking about ebay listings, you're seeing those listed as cowboy hats because sellers: 1) don't have a clue; 2) are trying to get more views. Western hats are generally larger all around. There's also "western weight" felt which is different than the felt used in dress hats... -
What's your signature hat?
I always try to incorporate hats into my outfits, so I generally wouldn't buy a hat I'm not looking to wear. My two "signature" lids would have to be my Black Sheep custom in hand dyed oxblood, and my VS playboy in dark cherry. I appreciate the attention to detail that two master hatters put... -
NEW STETSON 2015 Dress catalog
Derp...ahhh, I'm bad at reading. I saw the 6 7/8 in the drop down bar and assumed.. -
NEW STETSON 2015 Dress catalog
Premium semi calado Whippet panama, in real sizes! http://jjhatcenter.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/the-premium-whippet-panama -
Black Sheep Hat Works
Oh that was your hat Mike? I saw it on FB. Congrats! I'm just about ready to send Bob a deposit just to get in the queue. I'll decide what I want later. I'm pretty jealous of David's westerns and Mike's lid with the Halo brim. Exceptional work by Bob! -
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bunny vs beaver
It depends. With Akubra felts, their hare felts (Heritage line) are finished nicer than rabbit. How an individual hatter finishes their felts is a question specific to the skills of the individual hatter. Hatters are generally worlds above Akubra on smoothness, if we're using that as a... -
bunny vs beaver
At least for the felts they produce for Optimo, they are using wild beaver and hare. I imagine Graham has his felts made to his specifications, so all of their felts might not be wild furs. But they have the capacity to make them. -
bunny vs beaver
It's my understanding that Akubra used both domestic rabbit and wild hare fur, the latter of which is relatively more durable. -
bunny vs beaver
ehhh...... There is a boat load of information if you take the time to search through the forum. This discussion has been had ad nauseum. In a nutshell, when we're talking about modern felts, a beaver felt is going to be generally more durable and water resistant (beavers live in water... -
Big floods in Garland Tx.
Considering it had nothing to do with him, I don't find it that strange at all.
