Adams Question.

[MAB1]

ADAM Hats

I've detected a little disdain of ADAM hats here.

My ADAM Executive is the finest, softest fur felt ... I've ever felt.

From what I've gathered, they were the McDonald's of hats. ADAM provided an affordable product in a nationwide chain of ADAM HATS stores. Think about it... that's pretty amazing.

All I gotta say is, "Anybody that disses an ADAM is missing out on something."

 

[cooncatbob]

Aside from my hats by Art my Adam's Feather Lite is my favorite and most comfortable hat.

 

[Stoney]

Say CooncatBob, How do you apply for membership in the More Hats Than Brains Club? I think I'm a natural for it. I have just about 40 hats and.. forgot what I was going to say next...Uhhh.

Oh yeah.. That Adam hat sure looks like a whippet. Very nice.

 

[AlanC]

I'm not sure what disdain you've 'felt' ( ), but I think there's a great appreciation for them from everything I've seen. Adam was aimed as a more affordable hat than some, but that doesn't mean they were bad.

Speaking of which, the hat in my current avatar is an Adam that was my grandfather's and rebuilt by Art Fawcett. The felt on it is super soft.

 

[Razzman]

I have several Adam fedoras. I have to say they are fine hats. The felt is very soft and subtle and hold any crease. No complaints from me.

 

[bolthead]

I agree...

I have several Adam fedoras. I have to say they are fine hats. The felt is very soft and subtle and hold any crease. No complaints from me.

I have at least 2 that I know of off hand. My "Premier" is one of the softest, most pliable felts, next to my Borsos, that I have. No complaints here. [huh]

 

[MAB1]

I have heard that my Executive is top o' the line. But, I have yet to see an ADAM Aristocratic. I hear those are really nice.

I guess that the point I was trying to make is quite cliche, " Don't Judge a Book by it's Cover."

Let me take a moment to thank all of you for the wealth of information about hats that I've garnered here.

You guys are the best.

 

[johnnyphi]

Adam Hats were excellent copies...

I think Adam has developed a negative impression (among some) because Adam Hats made excellent copies of the most popular hat styles of the day.

If one was a Stetson loyalist, then I can see how these photos might cause some frustrations...

First, here is a Premier Stetson Stratoliner:

Second, here is an Adam Executive Quality "copy" of the Stratoliner:

Not bad at all...

 

[MAB1]

I have heard that they were great thieves. But, who wasn't?

Mine has a pleated bow. What was that a knockoff of?

Plus I'm wondering when the wide grosgrain brim edging was popular.

 

[DanielJones]

My Adam Premier is one of my first vintage lids I found on OFAS for $9. I'd have to say it is one of the nicest hats that I own with a unique ribbon treatment. It a very enjoyable hat to wear & soft to boot.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[cooncatbob]

Say CooncatBob, How do you apply for membership in the More Hats Than Brains Club? I think I'm a natural for it. I have just about 40 hats and.. forgot what I was going to say next...Uhhh.

Oh yeah.. That Adam hat sure looks like a whippet. Very nice.

Stoney: Your a member when you say you are. lol

 

[bolthead]

Stoney: Your a member when you say you are. lol

Hey Stoney.....We're in.

 

[AlanC]

^I think wives often provide the nominations for that club.

 

[MississippiLong]

^I think wives often provide the nominations for that club.

:eusa_doh: youre very right.

 

[bolthead]

^I think wives often provide the nominations for that club.

Amen to that Alan.....


Then again, I can say the same thing about her shoes.....

 

[ideaguy]

got an Adam hat. Great brown color, unlike any other brown hat I've seen-and it's not faded, etc. Lost the liner years ago. Felt's soft, smooth, "just right". Nothing really fancy, nice ribbon, but the hat fits so well, has such a perfect cut and rake to it...the only thing that bothers me is seeing the original $5.00 price tag. Adam- 1st name in hats![huh]

 

[JohnnyGringo]

Too many?

Is there a club for too many hats and too many shoes? Is this really possible?

 

[jamespowers]

Is there a club for too many hats and too many shoes? Is this really possible?

What is this term too many? What does it mean?

 

[Stoney]

Stoney: Your a member when you say you are. lol

I suspected as much, but thought it better to ask permission.
OK now, my fellow weak brained hat collectors, join the club at will.

BTW Johnny Gringo, It's not too many hats, it is just More Hats Than Brains.
There is no such number as too many hats, except perhaps n+1.

 

[Tango Yankee]

What is this term too many? What does it mean?

It only applies to the other guy, and it means they're hoarding hats that could be in your collection!

Cheers,
Tom