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[BobHufford]

Anyone know where the two-cell (Finisher and Depth) Stetson factory sticker falls in the time line. I would guess in the 1900 to 1915 range, but not sure if early or late.

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Similar hat with the three-cell (Block, Depth and Finish) sticker:

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/pre-1940s-stetson-dress-hats.42859/page-8#post-1190939

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The two-cell does have something printed about midway down, but I can’t make it out. It could be the heading for the blocking section, so the question is now about the format of the sticker and not the cell count.

 

[Happy]

Good to hear. What did you get?

An Akubra Banjo Paterson.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

An Akubra Banjo Paterson.

That’s a great hat - it was my very first felt hat.

Here's one of my favorite photos ever in that hat. I wore the banjo two years straight.

I hope you wear it in good health.

 

[Happy]

Thank You! It is my first non-work felt hat, if that counts.
I wanted a hat that I might not grab when I go out to sweat in the sun.......

That is a fun picture. Looks different in north Alabama than I had imagined.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Thank You! It is my first non-work felt hat, if that counts.
I wanted a hat that I might not grab when I go out to sweat in the sun.......

That is a fun picture. Looks different in north Alabama than I had imagined.

You have a good instinct - that photo was taken in Malaysia.

Got a photo of you in the new hat?

 

[SteveFord]

I know nothing about straw hats.
Had a second bout of skin cancer so a hat in the sun is a good thing.
Any recommendations for a straw fedora? Anything in particular to avoid?

 

[Who?]

Anything with a wide brim, you need lots of shade.

 

[belfastboy]

I know nothing about straw hats.
Had a second bout of skin cancer so a hat in the sun is a good thing.
Any recommendations for a straw fedora? Anything in particular to avoid?

I prefer Panamas due to their lightweight but buy inexpensive ones so I don't worry about damage. If I get 2 or 3 seasons from one I consider it money well spent. Get one with a 3"+ brim.

 

[Zombie_61]

I know nothing about straw hats.
Had a second bout of skin cancer so a hat in the sun is a good thing.
Any recommendations for a straw fedora? Anything in particular to avoid?

www.sunbody.com

 

[deadlyhandsome]

You have a good instinct - that photo was taken in Malaysia.

Got a photo of you in the new hat?

The Akubra hemp hats are a good option, but they have had availability issues. SunBody palm hats are an option, but they are heavier and less refined than other options.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

The Akubra hemp hats are a good option, but they have had availability issues. SunBody palm hats are an option, but they are heavier and less refined than other options.

I have two straws and one is an Akubra hemp (Balmoral). Honestly, it is one of my most comfortable hats and its aesthetic is very pleasing. But I need multipurpose hats and straws obviously don't provide the rain protection, so they rarely travel with me.

Here is a shot in a Balmoral from last decade

I know nothing about straw hats.
Had a second bout of skin cancer so a hat in the sun is a good thing.
Any recommendations for a straw fedora? Anything in particular to avoid?

I personally would not trust skin cancer to any straw hat. I would buy an Akubra Slouch and never take it off.

I'm not the one facing the threat, though, and don't intend to question anybody's health choices when facing a serious illness. I hope the straw provides the protection you need.

David Morgan seems to currently have a good supply of hemp in sizes 56-61.

 

[SteveFord]

Thank you, gentlement, I knew this would be the right place to ask.
One Akubra Balmoral from David Morgan is headed my way.
With some sun screen and a hat I think I'll be okay, just try and stay out of the sun when it's really beating down.
The joys of Swedish genes!

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Thank you, gentlement, I knew this would be the right place to ask.
One Akubra Balmoral from David Morgan is headed my way.
With some sun screen and a hat I think I'll be okay, just try and stay out of the sun when it's really beating down.
The joys of Swedish genes!

The Balmoral is a solid investment in my experience.

All the best to you - I hope that stuff goes away and stays gone.

 

[The Shoe]

Thank you, gentlement, I knew this would be the right place to ask.
One Akubra Balmoral from David Morgan is headed my way.
With some sun screen and a hat I think I'll be okay, just try and stay out of the sun when it's really beating down.
The joys of Swedish genes!

The Akubra Range is, I believe, the same hat as the Balmoral, but with a bigger brim.
I was wearing mine a couple of days ago.

 

[The Shoe]

Thank you, gentlement, I knew this would be the right place to ask.
One Akubra Balmoral from David Morgan is headed my way.
With some sun screen and a hat I think I'll be okay, just try and stay out of the sun when it's really beating down.
The joys of Swedish genes!

The Akubra Range is, I believe, the same hat as the Balmoral, but with a bigger brim.
I was wearing mine a couple of days ago.
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Sorry, my last post was not quite accurate. The Range is described in this video as the big brother of the Balmoral, same shape, bigger brim, but there are other differences. The Range has ventilation in the crown and a puggaree rather than a leather band.

 

[Happy]

Is there a preferred product to place inside sweatband to help a hat fit just a little better?
I see various types of foam and David Morgan has a white "felt" of some sort. Is one much better than the other?

In years gone by I've used playing cards and paper towel with varying degrees of success. I would like a step up in fit as well as product longevity.

 

[Steve1857]

Is there a preferred product to place inside sweatband to help a hat fit just a little better?
I see various types of foam and David Morgan has a white "felt" of some sort. Is one much better than the other?

In years gone by I've used playing cards and paper towel with varying degrees of success. I would like a step up in fit as well as product longevity.

I wouldn't recommend paper towels, but whatever suits you best is good.

Cork or felt works for me.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I wouldn't recommend paper towels, but whatever suits you best is good.

Cork or felt works for me.

I always use 1930s newspapers just to screw with the next guy who owns it.

 

[Steve1857]

I always use 1930s newspapers just to screw with the next guy who owns it.

I'd love the hat with those newspaper pages

 

[Happy]

Old newsprint would be interesting.

Is the cork you use just thin cork such as is available at hobby stores? 1/8 inch is the thinnest I see on a quick look.