Adios Stetsonian

[moontheloon]

I should have posted the link:
http://www.hat-co.com/perch//resources/fall2017dobbsdigital-1.pdf

I'm not surprised they don't offer open crown. It took a lot of pressure just to get them to offer open-crown Stetsons. Dobbs occupies a different market for them. I've long wanted them to embrace their past, reintroduce classic models and make classically styled Dobbs hats like Matt Deckard had them do with Stetson, but I don't think it will happen. I'm not crazy about the new Cross Country, and I hate their modern Dobbs logo, but at least they brought the Cross Country name back.

I am curious about their Dobbs Derby styles. I don't understand the soft felt, and it would be nice if the crown was taller than a measly 4 inches. I'm tempted to order one out of sheer curiosity.

Brad
~The Hatted Professor

why even bother bringing the name back ... it puzzles me

I am so confused by so many things concerning modern hat production ... especially pertaining to HatCo.

 

[moontheloon]

completely off topic ... I do really like the Cogburn hat in Resistols John Wayne collection potion of the catalog

 

[Brad Bowers]

I think they're still interested in brand history, despite the departure of Deckard. I was contacted by Hatco a few months ago regarding Dobbs history for marketing purposes, and I mentioned it would be nice to see some of the classic models brought back. The Cross Country was one of several I mentioned. I provided some information for them, but that was the extent of my involvement. Maybe they took my suggestion seriously, even if it's not what we would want to see.

Brad
~The Hatted Professor

 

[moontheloon]

I think they're still interested in brand history, despite the departure of Deckard. I was contacted by Hatco a few months ago regarding Dobbs history for marketing purposes, and I mentioned it would be nice to see some of the classic models brought back. The Cross Country was one of several I mentioned. I provided some information for them, but that was the extent of my involvement. Maybe they took my suggestion seriously, even if it's not what we would want to see.

Brad
~The Hatted Professor

that kind of changes my perception of it ... that is actually awesome

just wish they had the desire to actually connect the nostalgia of the name with the hat it so wonderfully represents

 

[Rick Blaine]

why even bother bringing the name back ... it puzzles me

I am so confused by so many things concerning modern hat production ... especially pertaining to HatCo.

You're right - looks like crap and to add insult to injury it's a "fur blend" which I presume to mean 90% wool and 10% fur.
No good.

 

[Brad Bowers]

Looks like the Dobbs Cross Country made its debut in the Fall 2016 catalog, so I had nothing to do with it. Oh well.

Brad
~The Hatted Professor

 

[Frunobulax]

Looks like the Dobbs Cross Country made its debut in the Fall 2016 catalog, so I had nothing to do with it. Oh well.

Brad
~The Hatted Professor

Dude, maybe you're just that good!

Are you a Time Lord? [emoji1]


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

completely off topic ... I do really like the Cogburn hat in Resistols John Wayne collection potion of the catalog

Comes complete with matching eyepatch.

 

[Frunobulax]

Comes complete with matching eyepatch.

HAHA!


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[RJR]

I think they're still interested in brand history, despite the departure of Deckard. I was contacted by Hatco a few months ago regarding Dobbs history for marketing purposes, and I mentioned it would be nice to see some of the classic models brought back. The Cross Country was one of several I mentioned. I provided some information for them, but that was the extent of my involvement. Maybe they took my suggestion seriously, even if it's not what we would want to see.

Brad
~The Hatted Professor

I think its good that they at least did some research.

 

[40Cal]

The "Cross Country" is one of my favorite hats of all time..... no need to bring it back in a lesser form. I wish they hadn't.

 

[jlee562]

completely off topic ... I do really like the Cogburn hat in Resistols John Wayne collection potion of the catalog

It's a pretty rad hat, fake dirt and all.

 

[Frunobulax]

Awesome, JLee.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[RJR]

Awesome, JLee.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

+1

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

While looking to order a Stetsonian in Caribou, I noticed a Grand Central in Silverbelly. What does anyone know about this hat. Looked pretty good. Now I am on the fence.

 

[belfastboy]

While looking to order a Stetsonian in Caribou, I noticed a Grand Central in Silverbelly. What does anyone know about this hat. Looked pretty good. Now I am on the fence.

It is the same felt quality as the Stetsonian with an overall smaller profile....1/2" on the crown, 1/4" on the brim. Looks to be the same bland ribbon treatment as on the Stetsonian. Forgot to check to see if the GCentral has a brim binding the same as the Stetsonian.

 

[belfastboy]

While looking to order a Stetsonian in Caribou, I noticed a Grand Central in Silverbelly. What does anyone know about this hat. Looked pretty good. Now I am on the fence.

I just noticed that the dimensions differ, Delmonico lists the brim at 2 3/8, JJ Hats at 2 1/2". Good thing to check out before ordering!!!

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

It is the same felt quality as the Stetsonian with an overall smaller profile....1/2" on the crown, 1/4" on the brim. Looks to be the same bland ribbon treatment as on the Stetsonian. Forgot to check to see if the GCentral has a brim binding the same as the Stetsonian.

The brim treatment is overwelt rather than bound like the Stetsonian. Otherwise, I had noticed the dimension changes. I was somewhat familiar with the specs of this hat, but have not handled one to know if the felt was similar to a Stetsonian.
Thanks,
Fed

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

Doesn't JJ Hat Center offer FL a discount code? Or was that a one-time thing which expired?

 

[Bob Roberts]

The brim treatment is overwelt rather than bound like the Stetsonian. Otherwise, I had noticed the dimension changes. I was somewhat familiar with the specs of this hat, but have not handled one to know if the felt was similar to a Stetsonian.
Thanks,
Fed

I love overwelt Fed. Nice change from all the bound brims I see around.