Advice on this straw hat, please

[skyvue]

I have a chance to purchase this hat and I'd like input from you experts on it.

I like the look of it overall, but I notice there's no pinch at all in the front.

I'm not experienced (or comfortable) trying to rebash a vintage straw hat -- would it look good as is? Is rebashing a relatively simple procedure that an employee at, say, NYC's JJ Hat Center could handle (since I don't want to undertake it)?

What do you guys think?

I had a shot of the label inside, but somehow lost it. It's a Knox.

 

[Ande1964]

Nice

Looks perfect as is to me.

Anj

 

[Garrett]

Straw hats don't easily re-bash like a felt hat does. I think if you like it the way it is don't mess with it. It would need to be re-blocked by a professional if you're wanting it to be another shape.

 

[Carlisle Blues]

Why fix it if it ain't broke?????[huh] [huh]

Looks good to me and more importantly it looks good to you.

 

[Feraud]

It's a straw porkpie.
I'm no expert but I think it is a good looking straw.

 

[rlk]

I agree it looks fine as is and wasn't intended to have any front pinch. In fact, with the wide pug band and fairly low crown there really isn't space for more than a slight narrowing anyway. Give it a try in its original form.

 

[djhatman]

Keep it the way it looks. Hope to see some pics with it on your head soon.

 

[Aureliano]

Take it to Worth & Worth...

Hi,
the hat looks very nice. If you are indeed planning on having its shape changed I strongly recommend you to take it to Worth & Worth and not JJ.
Orlando Palacios is a master hat maker with all the tools and skills for the job.
His store is on 57th st and 6th ave. www.hatshop.com is his site.

 

[skyvue]

Well, I took the plunge. I'm not entirely convinced it's going to fit (I'm a 62, but extra long oval), but the vendor's agreed to accept a return if it doesn't work out, so what the heck.

Thanks, all.

 

[CRH]

I have a chance to purchase this hat and I'd like input from you experts on it.

I like the look of it overall, but I notice there's no pinch at all in the front.

...

That hat is just peachy, skyvue. I dig it!

 

[Chinaski]

Well, I took the plunge. I'm not entirely convinced it's going to fit (I'm a 62, but extra long oval), but the vendor's agreed to accept a return if it doesn't work out, so what the heck.

Thanks, all.

Since you took the plunge you can try it out on your noodle for a while. If you end up not liking it as a porkpie you can see about changing it.

 

[skyvue]

Well, the hat fits me very well, so I took the plunge.

Here are some (not terribly high-quality) pics:

 

[Ande1964]

Nice!

Looks great on you! Congrats on tracking down a rare good fit!

Anj

 

[Feraud]

Is that the High Line in the background?

Looks like your new hat is doing a good job of keeping the sun out of your eyes.

 

[Barrelhouse]

Well, the hat fits me very well, so I took the plunge.

Here are some (not terribly high-quality) pics:

You made a good purchase. That hat looks great on you!
:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Razzman]

Nice choice! The hat suits you very well.:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Tomasso]

Nice lid!

IMO, you might tilt the lid down an inch or so in the front.

Or not. [huh]

 

[skyvue]

I sometimes tend to wear straw hats a bit further back on my head than my fur felts. It's unintentional, not sure why I do it.

Perhaps I'll take another photo with it a bit lower and a profile shot or two.

Thanks, all.

 

[Panamabob]

It looks good! I have some customers intentionally order one or two sizes larger so that they can wear the hats up higher/back on their heads.

 

[Carlisle Blues]

Sky

I knew that hat was perfect. It looks great on you!!!!!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap