A modern straw Stratoliner from Miller Hats???

[RBH]

Is this close to the stats of a Stratoliner ?


My milan Miller with the thin ribbon and my Stratoliner...

The specs are as follows...

STETSON STRATOLINER
brim = 2 5\8s
front pinch = 4 3\8s
back of crown = 4 1\4

MILLER MILAN
brim = 2 7\8s [this is my hat... the site states brims are 2 5\8s]
front pinch = I raised mine some... 4 3\8s
back of crown = 3 3\4


as we say in the south... what do ya'll think?

 

[CRH]

Is this close to the stats of a Stratoliner ?


My milan Miller with the thin ribbon and my Stratoliner...

...
as we say in the south... what do ya'll think?

As we say in the Midwest...close enough . Looks like twins from different fathers .

You know, I've been looking at those Miller Milans. I've seen Jazz's hat and it looked pretty fun. I can buy one straw hat for summer. I've narrowed it down to three choices and these Miller milans are on the list. I think I'll present my list to the lounge for a vote. Of course my wife will have the final say :eusa_doh:.

 

[jimmy the lid]

I think it looks great!

Cheers,
JtL

 

[Torpedo]

The similarity is striking. BTW, did you modify the crease, or did it came as seen? I assume you did change the ribbon. This I dig!

I am liking these Milllers - they look very well with that style of ribbon. Is that the cocoa colour?

 

[RBH]

Thanks C and Jimmy!

The similarity is striking. BTW, did you modify the crease, or did it came as seen? I assume you did change the ribbon. This I dig!

I am liking these Milllers - they look very well with that style of ribbon. Is that the cocoa colour?

Torp.. thank you. The crease is a it came but I did raise the front pinch a little.
As to the ribbon, I ask Miller to put the thin ribbon on it. And they did a great job! It is the cocoa color and the ribbon is called the LBJ ribbon.

 

[Lefty]

I think it looks great!

Cheers,
JtL

:arated:
nice job!

 

[CRH]

Thanks C and Jimmy!


Torp.. thank you. The crease is a it came but I did raise the front pinch a little.
As to the ribbon, I ask Miller to put the thin ribbon on it. And they did a great job! It is the cocoa color and the ribbon is called the LBJ ribbon.

Cool!

What's the sweatband material on these Millers?

 

[gtdean48]

...as we say in the south... what do ya'll think?

Perty dang near!

 

[cookie]

Is this close to the stats of a Stratoliner ?


My milan Miller with the thin ribbon and my Stratoliner...

as we say in the south... what do ya'll think?

A bruvvva from anuvva muvva...

 

[Colby Jack]

Bam!...Ya nailed it Rusty!...Looks great! How well does Milan hold up in wet weather?...Is it more robust than a Panama straw?

 

[jimmy the lid]

MILLER MILAN
brim = 2 7\8s [this is my hat... the site states brims are 2 5\8s]

Hey! No wonder I thought that brim looked wider on you than 2 5/8"!

Cheers,
J

 

[RBH]

Thanks guys!

Cool!

What's the sweatband material on these Millers?

These have a leather sweat.

Hey! No wonder I thought that brim looked wider on you than 2 5/8"!

Cheers,
J

I did not put the tape to it til yesterday! The site states they are 2 5\8s, no wonder I liked it so much!

Bam!...Ya nailed it Rusty!...Looks great! How well does Milan hold up in wet weather?...Is it more robust than a Panama straw?

CJ, the milan seems to hold up well, but after what little shaping I do to it I spray it down with Rain & stain protector, that gives it a little extra punch!

 

[deanglen]

Liking the looks of that Miller. Close cousin in appearence to the Strat, definitely.




dean

 

[bolthead]

Looks good Russ.....

Now all you need is a bound brim and you're set.

 

[Atticus Finch]

Rusty, that is exactly the summer hat I've been looking for! Is it the hat Miller calls the "Richfield"---but with their "LBJ" ribbon? I have a straw OR that I wore all last summer. Its very light and looks OK, but it is a tad stiff and doesn't really breathe well. I've been looking for something else to wear on really humid days. A miller hat like yours looks like it would be just the ticket....sharp enough to wear with a linen jacket or poplin suit, and cool as a cucumber salad!

AF

 

[gtdean48]

Now all you need is a bound brim and you're set.

:arated:

 

[RBH]

Now all you need is a bound brim and you're set.

They dont do a bound edge.... I checked.

Rusty, that is exactly the summer hat I've been looking for! Is it the hat Miller calls the "Richfield"---but with their "LBJ" ribbon? I have a straw OR that I wore all last summer. Its very light and looks OK, but it is a tad stiff and doesn't really breathe well. I've been looking for something else to wear on really humid days. A miller hat like yours looks like it would be just the ticket....sharp enough to wear with a linen jacket or poplin suit, and cool as a cucumber salad!

AF

AF, this hat is the Style: 073 "Milan Teardrop Hat" in the cocoa color.
I just talked with them and some of the colors they do not have in certain sizes.
If you want a hat it is best to call and talk to them.
Its a great feeling hat, and I believe it will make a super summer fedora!

 

[Bob Smalser]

It's a terrific look.

Do y'all think the brim can be bound at all without the stitches weakening it to the point where it would shorten the life of the hat?

 

[RBH]

It's a terrific look.

Do y'all think the brim can be bound at all without the stitches weakening it to the point where it would shorten the life of the hat?

I believe the brim could be bound... they just are not set up at Millers to do it.

 

[Colby Jack]

That's good info Rusty...I'm still in search of the "perfect" hat for Florida wear...Sweat, rain, wind...all in huge amounts at times.
That hat is gorgeous though!:eusa_clap