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[bowlerman]

you know, I haven't seen the show, but it appears many people are carrying a "Draper's style" fedora these days, including listings on ebay, and all of them seem to be considerably different in color, style, and finish. I wonder if folks are just capitalizing.

 

[bowlerman]

Any help IDing this hat?
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It looks a lot like the Stetson "Latte" that jlee posted awhile ago.

 

[justanuthercap]

Having a brim cut down a bit?

Good morning everyone (at least it's morning in my part of the world), I have a couple of fedoras that I'd like to have the brims cut down a bit and one I'd like to have stretched. No hatters here in Central Florida but we do have a rather large western wear store. I was wondering if it would be worth it to check them out to see if they have a "hat person" that could do this as I'd rather not send them out to have the work done?

Opinions and input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

-Scott

 

[scooter]

Well, it certainly couldn't hurt to make a call and ask.

 

[Sans Witt]

Hat Bodies

I'm looking for a place online to buy high quality hat bodies, does anyone have any good ideas of where I should begin my search?

 

[jlee562]

It looks a lot like the Stetson "Latte" that jlee posted awhile ago.

I had that thought too, but this one looks like a Panama, not a Milan weave, plus the Latte has a slightly different side profile without the higher front.

 

[alanfgag]

1945.

(I'm sure you will get some useful answers too...welcome to the lounge!)

:wave:

 

[Brando11]

1945.

(I'm sure you will get some useful answers too...welcome to the lounge!)

:wave:

Ha!

 

[illumin8em]

I had that thought too, but this one looks like a Panama, not a Milan weave, plus the Latte has a slightly different side profile without the higher front.

I too thout of the Stetson Latte, but to me the brim looked wider than the
1 7/8" offered on the Latte as well as the differnce in weave. From the side, the hat looks to be very ... crisp, if that is even a good description

 

[Saint-Just]

New member seeks help - Fedora

OK, I've done like probably a lot of you guys... Watched, read and decided to join, fully aware that it was a very slippery slope and that I was probably doomed... again!

What makes this a bit different? Well, I'd really like a hat, but although I am past the half century I never really got a chance to wear one (partially due to the fact that Mrs Saint-Just would collapse with laughter every time I adorned my top with a cover (Tilley hat).

I wanted a dual purpose hat, one that would not be out of place when I go to work, but that could also come with me in the great outdoors during the WE.
This naturally lead me to to the "Indy" shape, not because of any identification with the character, nor because my W.E. life is anywhere near his adventures, but simply because it illustrated perfectly -albeit with all the poetic license cinema gives talented directors - this town/country versatility.

My initial draw to the Fedora shape was confirmed by all the photos you posted. Coincidently I learnt new words, like Adventurebilt, Penman, et al. :eusa_doh:

However those fine makers present me with 2 challenges. One is the time it takes to get the hat. I am sure it is well worth waiting for, but it is also a bit premature. And two, it is a lot of money to throw without knowing if I shall learn to live with it.
The other option was to get a cheaper hat, use it, see what I like about it and what I don't, learn to live with it and finally have a story to tell to the maker of my hat.

And this is where I need your expertise and wisdom: for this first hat, should I go for a fur felt "indy" from the likes of mad dog hats on the bay of evil, or for a comparable price a Christy's Adventurer from Hornets hats? Or is there another in this price range (-ish) that would be a better starting point?

Over to you, if you please

 

[billyspew]

OK, I've done like probably a lot of you guys... Watched, read and decided to join, fully aware that it was a very slippery slope and that I was probably doomed... again!

What makes this a bit different? Well, I'd really like a hat, but although I am past the half century I never really got a chance to wear one (partially due to the fact that Mrs Saint-Just would collapse with laughter every time I adorned my top with a cover (Tilley hat).

I wanted a dual purpose hat, one that would not be out of place when I go to work, but that could also come with me in the great outdoors during the WE.
This naturally lead me to to the "Indy" shape, not because of any identification with the character, nor because my W.E. life is anywhere near his adventures, but simply because it illustrated perfectly -albeit with all the poetic license cinema gives talented directors - this town/country versatility.

My initial draw to the Fedora shape was confirmed by all the photos you posted. Coincidently I learnt new words, like Adventurebilt, Penman, et al. :eusa_doh:

However those fine makers present me with 2 challenges. One is the time it takes to get the hat. I am sure it is well worth waiting for, but it is also a bit premature. And two, it is a lot of money to throw without knowing if I shall learn to live with it.
The other option was to get a cheaper hat, use it, see what I like about it and what I don't, learn to live with it and finally have a story to tell to the maker of my hat.

And this is where I need your expertise and wisdom: for this first hat, should I go for a fur felt "indy" from the likes of mad dog hats on the bay of evil, or for a comparable price a Christy's Adventurer from Hornets hats? Or is there another in this price range (-ish) that would be a better starting point?

Over to you, if you please

Well I can say I started in a similar position from you.

I would advise you to visit some hat stores and try some on, being as how you're from Kent I can't imagine that's too much of a stretch.
Make a day of it, visit Bates, Lock, Hornets and Laird, you can then try lots on and get an idea of what you like shape wise... you don't know what will suit you or what you'll feel comfortable in until you do so. I would advise something cheaper to start with.

 

[Mulceber]

If you're going cheaper, don't go with Christy's or Hornets - the Akubra Federation will be way more durable for a similar price. -M

 

[gtdean48]

Do it yourself. I've cut down quite a few brims, no trouble with sharp scissors & sand paper. Get a stretcher or 2 if you plan on wearing hats regularly. I have 3 or 4 & they all get good use.
HTH... Most western wear stores have somebody that can shape, cut down a brim & stretch a hat, at least those around here do....

 

[billyspew]

If you're going cheaper, don't go with Christy's or Hornets - the Akubra Federation will be way more durable for a similar price. -M

Don't listen to him, buy British!
Seriously though, visit the stores, try hats on and get an idea of what you like, then you can buy whatever you want, where ever you want.

 

[danofarlington]

If you like the Indie hat look, the tried and true one is Akubra Fed IV. I don't wear them, but folks seem to love them. Much cheaper than a custom alternative, and probably more durable. Sounds like that one fits your bill. However, I don't know how they compare to a Christy's equivalent, or Hornet equivalent.

 

[Gray]

Help on this hat

Hello all, I joined the forum to get more information about my latest purchase
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...item=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2704wt_1270

What year would you think the hat was made? I'm guessing 1950's but could be wrong. Also where would you rank this hat in terms of quality? Is it higher than the regular Royal Stetson or lower?

 

[danofarlington]

Hello all, I joined the forum to get more information about my latest purchase
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...item=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2704wt_1270

What year would you think the hat was made? I'm guessing 1950's but could be wrong. Also where would you rank this hat in terms of quality? Is it higher than the regular Royal Stetson or lower?

I really have no idea. But based on the style, my toss at the dart board is 1955.

 

[hatflick1]

Singer gary lucas - red fedora?

Any guesses what this hat is.
Crown looks pretty high.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdvUB5QdPTo
At certain angles it appears it may be leather because it seems stiff. Then again, it may be the lighting.

 

[Lastmohecken]

Good morning everyone (at least it's morning in my part of the world), I have a couple of fedoras that I'd like to have the brims cut down a bit and one I'd like to have stretched. No hatters here in Central Florida but we do have a rather large western wear store. I was wondering if it would be worth it to check them out to see if they have a "hat person" that could do this as I'd rather not send them out to have the work done?

Opinions and input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

-Scott

Most good western stores will have someone who can cut a brim down. I recently cut a couple of western hats down with sizzors and finished with emery cloth, but after fussing with those hats, I decided to take a third one (different color) to my local Cavenders Western Store, and have them cut the brim down on it, as it was a really nice hat, and I wanted a professional cut on the brim. He only charged me 5 dollars for cleaning the hat and cutting down and shaping the brim. It only took him about a minute to cut the brim down, and it was flawless after he sanded it, where I ended up spending an hour or two in the process of cutting one down at home, and sanding it, and it still wasn't quite as good a job as he did.

 

[Lefty]

Hello all, I joined the forum to get more information about my latest purchase
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...item=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2704wt_1270

What year would you think the hat was made? I'm guessing 1950's but could be wrong. Also where would you rank this hat in terms of quality? Is it higher than the regular Royal Stetson or lower?

It was made in Canada, which you can tell by the foil size tag. American made Stetsons once used them, but they were gone by the early/mid-40s here. For a number of reasons, this hat is not a mid-40s or earlier American Stetson.

The Canada hats are much harder to date, because little things like the size tag, the slight variation in liners, etc. aren't always consistent with their American contemporaries. I'll agree that it's probably a 50s hat.

I can't recall where Premier quality fell at the moment, but I'm sure someone will help.

Check out some of the links in my signature, including the Thinktank, Crest, and Liner threads.