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How do folks react to your hat wearing?
At the hardware store this morning, a little girl of about 6 years old seemed impressed with my 50s vintage brown Royal Stetson. I overheard her telling her dad to have a look. Kid has a good eye, it's my favorite hat. :) -
Stetson Whippet vs Stetson Saxon?
Another vote for going with a custom. The difference in price between a custom and a modern Stetson is not great, but the difference in quality is a world apart. I mail ordered a modern open crown Stetson Whippet, and instantly regretted it. Zero comparison with a vintage Stetson. I... -
How do folks react to your hat wearing?
A fedora shows self-confidence and must be worn with self-confidence. You don't need a snappy comeback to the rare negative comment, or a psychological profile of the dummy who uttered it. A blank look will do. -
what do you do ...?
I'm a draftsman and model maker. I usually have a hat on at work. And also when I'm not at work. -
Lamentations of the Large-headed!
I'd recommend custom, too. There's three ways to get a hat: vintage, mass produced current, or custom. I've personally ruled out modern mass produced hats, as in my experience they just don't compare to vintage in style or quality. Vintage limits your size and style to chance, and being on... -
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My Fedoras' Hat Tree
From my idea file for home improvements. Hats supported on parallel cables, at Optimo in Chicago. Simple, light weight, no dusting, and looks great! -
What is your favorite hat crease?
I've seen some examples of fedoras in old movies and photos where the front brim is angled sharply down, like Spencer Tracy's in "Libeled Lady." What is the best way to achieve this? Hold the brim in downward position and steam? Hold it in upward position, steam and snap down when dry? Other? -
What was your first fedora?
A Bollman I got at JC Penneys around 1984. As a classic movie / car fan, I had always wanted a "real" fedora, and it was on sale for $15 or so, just within my kid budget. But I never felt good wearing it, never looked right on me. At the time, I assumed it was because I had a young kid's... -
Post New Hats Here!
About 4 years later, the Parkshire changed hands via eBay. I'm the new owner and very happy with it. It appears Lizardberry changed the creases slightly by sharpening them up, but they look good and I've left them as-is. Very fine hat, has an early (pre-1950s?) look and feel to it and I'm... -
How do folks react to your hat wearing?
On my way to the post office a few days ago, wearing a Whippet, an elderly woman stopped me and said it had been a long time since she saw a man wear a hat like mine. She put her hand on my arm and told me her father wore hats like that, wished more men would wear them again. It was a nice moment. -
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Brim up or Brim Down
I think a young face can get away with a brim up Fedora/Trilby and look good. Its a friendly, I-don't-take-myself-too-seriously look. An older guy should get a Homburg. -
In praise of newer Stetson
Funny, I have a Stetsonian, I like the felt much better than the so called "premier" material of this repro Whippet. Seems to be different felt than Fruno's Stetsonian. The felt on mine is thin and a little floppy. Takes a bash, not great, but OK. I have a vintage Borsalino that is very... -
In praise of newer Stetson
Glad to see this hat getting the patented "T Jones Treatment." :D I have one of the wool felt Stetson "Whippets." Not a great hat, but not a bad hat for the money, and a good knockaround. So I figured a "premier" would be so much better and I shelled out the dough. 7 weeks for delivery... -
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Crusher caps
There's a Polish company, Sterkowski, that makes civilian crusher style caps, you can find them on Amazon if you search for Breton or Fiddler's caps. I'd like to wear a civilian crusher, but I haven't found any to my taste. Usually the bands are too narrow, and the tops have too little... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
New guy here, long time lurker. Wearing my modified modern Stetson wool "Whippet," my knockaround hat. Wanted to demo it for an inquiry here in the Lounge. Prefer vintage, and its got very little in common with an original Whippet, besides its name, but once its been trimmed and re-bashed...
