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[Lean'n'mean]

I didn’t even notice on the small screen of my phone. I zoomed in and it looks more like it’s dyed or painted on! Very odd. I could add a pugg to cover it I suppose, or I could request it without the “ribbon” all-together.

A painted/sprayed on ribbon should send alarm bells ringing as to the quality of the straw.The item description is already misleading (to be polite) so it's possible it ain't what it claims to be.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

A painted/sprayed on ribbon should send alarm bells ringing as to the quality of the straw.The item description is already misleading (to be polite) so it's possible it ain't what it claims to be.

Normally you do get what you pay for. I’ve thrown lots of good money after bad in my time looking for a bargain. I’m still curious about the hat, but my skepticism is in full swing.

Shame that there aren’t more options for Milan hats.

 

[johnnycanuck]

Normally you do get what you pay for. I’ve thrown lots of good money after bad in my time looking for a bargain. I’m still curious about the hat, but my skepticism is in full swing.

Shame that there aren’t more options for Milan hats.

Arnt Sunbody hats Milan hats? Just not named as such?
Johnny

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Arnt Sunbody hats Milan hats? Just not named as such?
Johnny

I don’t know what technically makes a hat a Milan, but SunBody may indeed qualify. However, I keep palm hats in their own category as they have such different characteristics compared to Milans made from wheat straw, hemp, etc.

 

[belfastboy]

I don’t know what technically makes a hat a Milan, but SunBody may indeed qualify. However, I keep palm hats in their own category as they have such different characteristics compared to Milans made from wheat straw, hemp, etc.

The hats came to be known as "milan" as they used a particular wheat straw grown in sandy soil and woven in Milan, Italy. Italy stopped producing it and unfortunately it all comes from China these days. I have a vintage milan and while heavier than my Panama hats it is decidedly lighter than a Sunbody.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

The hats came to be known as "milan" as they used a particular wheat straw grown in sandy soil and woven in Milan, Italy. Italy stopped producing it and unfortunately it all comes from China these days. I have a vintage milan and while heavier than my Panama hats it is decidedly lighter than a Sunbody.

My understanding was that even 80 years ago the wheat straw came from China and it was sewn into hat bodies in Milan. I don’t “know” that, but it sticks in my brain.

I’ve posted this video before:

it reminds me of how pharmaceutical companies say the first pill cost them $200,000,000 and the second $.02. I wonder how many practice hats were made to develop the skill and the feel to do do this?

 

[James Matchett]

Hi there I am new. I have a question. I just bought a dark grey fedora, and was wondering what suit colours (other than dark grey, of course) would go well with a dark grey fedora? It's not a colour too often seen, and has a different shade than the more common light grey. Thanks.

 

[belfastboy]

Hi there I am new. I have a question. I just bought a dark grey fedora, and was wondering what suit colours (other than dark grey, of course) would go well with a dark grey fedora? It's not a colour too often seen, and has a different shade than the more common light grey. Thanks.

I am pretty conventional so for me the grey hat would be worn with blues, blacks and multiple shades of grey.

 

[belfastboy]

My understanding was that even 80 years ago the wheat straw came from China and it was sewn into hat bodies in Milan. I don’t “know” that, but it sticks in my brain.

I’ve posted this video before:

it reminds me of how pharmaceutical companies say the first pill cost them $200,000,000 and the second $.02. I wonder how many practice hats were made to develop the skill and the feel to do do this?

I am not certain when it stopped being produced in Italy but the original wheat straw was grown in Tuscany due to the characteristics of the soil that produced straw suitable for hats.

 

[Just A Hat Rack]

Well, this is post # 10,002 and, sure enough, "I'll lock up" has disappeared from beneath my username. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

Well I guess that could mean one of two things. Either you're not the last one out anymore, or you've now got your own cot and you never leave.

 

[Snowman]

Well, this is post # 10,002 and, sure enough, "I'll lock up" has disappeared from beneath my username. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

You have reached immortal status.

 

[Zombie_61]

You have reached immortal status.

Or I've been brought into the future, and Mr. Scott can beam me in and out of anywhere so locks no longer have any meaning.

 

[Mighty44]

Hello—

A question about Long Oval sizing in vintage hats. Is a LO hat typically a little larger in Stetsons?

I have two Knox hats, one 7 1/8 and one 7 1/8 LO and they are definitely the same size just a longer oval on the latter — which is much more comfortable on my thin head. The Knoxs (a 15 and a Premier) have fairly rigid sweats, so it really makes a difference. I also have a vintage Stetson LO strat that feels bigger than my other 7 1/8 Stetsons. But all my Stetsons are so soft that they seem to conform to my head shape regardless. Is this typical—almost like the LO is a half size up in Stetson or does it more typical just reflect the shape?

Thanks,

David

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Hello—

A question about Long Oval sizing in vintage hats. Is a LO hat typically a little larger in Stetsons?

I have two Knox hats, one 7 1/8 and one 7 1/8 LO and they are definitely the same size just a longer oval on the latter — which is much more comfortable on my thin head. The Knoxs (a 15 and a Premier) have fairly rigid sweats, so it really makes a difference. I also have a vintage Stetson LO strat that feels bigger than my other 7 1/8 Stetsons. But all my Stetsons are so soft that they seem to conform to my head shape regardless. Is this typical—almost like the LO is a half size up in Stetson or does it more typical just reflect the shape?

Thanks,

David

My experience with Stetsons is that the LO hats measure the same in circumference as the the standard oval. It’s just a different shape.

 

[Mighty44]

I've got a beat up Stetson Playboy that has become a real favorite for running errands, hiking, etc. It has always had kind of an ugly stain on the crown but it never really bothered me until I started wearing the hat so much. The hat is silverbelly, the stain looks like grease though it doesn't go all the way through the felt. Any suggestions for trying to get the stain out? I remember seeing someone on here talking about some kind of powder, but I couldn't find the thread.

Thanks!

 

[Bamaboots]

I've got a beat up Stetson Playboy that has become a real favorite for running errands, hiking, etc. It has always had kind of an ugly stain on the crown but it never really bothered me until I started wearing the hat so much. The hat is silverbelly, the stain looks like grease though it doesn't go all the way through the felt. Any suggestions for trying to get the stain out? I remember seeing someone on here talking about some kind of powder, but I couldn't find the thread.

Thanks!

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Google is your friend. In your search enter: cleaning felt fedora lounge. Plenty of cleaning tips including the powder ones will show up.

 

[Mighty44]

Google is your friend. In your search enter: cleaning felt fedora lounge. Plenty of cleaning tips including the powder ones will show up.

That did it—thanks!

 

[tamz0r]

Anyone have any experience with Yellow 108 hats? i like the style of a lot of their hats but i’d be curious if anyone here had any experience and/or opinions on them. www.yellow108.com

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Anyone have any experience with Yellow 108 hats? i like the style of a lot of their hats but i’d be curious if anyone here had any experience and/or opinions on them. www.yellow108.com

From what I’ve seen they are wool hats with machine pressed shapes. They are more trendy fashion items than the types of hats most of us here focus on. They remind me of the Lack of Color hats that are having their 15 minutes.

If you like the style and don’t need a hat that will last for years then go for it. Wool hats like this usually don’t hold their shape well, but they are disposable fashion accessories and you can’t expect much out of anything in that category.

As for style, all that matters is that you like it. If you like it then what else matters?

 

[belfastboy]

Anyone have any experience with Yellow 108 hats? i like the style of a lot of their hats but i’d be curious if anyone here had any experience and/or opinions on them. www.yellow108.com

I second what Deadly posted. If you are OK with disposable fashion and want a hat that lasts for a season or two then if that is the style you like go for it. But there are other much better choices out there. Check out Akubra, especially the CampDraft or FedIV, for about the same money you get a fur felt hat with good leather sweats that will last you for a decade or more of tough wearing. Check out Hatsdirect or Everything Australian or DavidMorgan....all good Akubra suppliers.