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[Just Daniel]

I think the Doc is giving the best answer. There are several threads on the subject for dating by Stetson liners, size tags, and crests as well as questions for individual hats and models. They pop right up on google.

Can anyone direct me to Stetson dating thread or other information source? I thought I saw one on here but cannot seem to find it.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I have a whole bunch of fedoras, but I've only bought one cap, from Jonathan Cordova (speaks Spanish, so I liked him right away), but I haven't received it yet.
I didn't really like them, until I saw a couple of Alan's (@alanfgag), and decided I should have at least one for my collection.

I know nothing about caps. I ordered an 8/4 in silk, because I live in Mexico City, and besides I dislike the feel of wool. I know what an 8/4 looks like, but why is it called an 8/4? I know it has 8 panels, but where does the 4 come from?

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[deadlyhandsome]

Sunbody Hat owners
Thinking about getting one
For those that have one or have had one have you had any issues ?
Stitches coming loose ,cracking etc .

Thanks

Have looked through the SunBody Association thread? Lots of applicable information there.

For a discounted price (but no custom modifications) you should go to http://www.one2miniranch.com
The owner is a Lounge member.


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[Zombie_61]

Have looked through the SunBody Association thread? Lots of applicable information there.

For a discounted price (but no custom modifications) you should go to http://www.one2miniranch.com
The owner is a Lounge member.

Seconded. He doesn't carry the full range of Sunbody hats, but if he has the style you want you'll get it for a lower price and receive excellent service.

 

[Frunobulax]

Can anyone direct me to Stetson dating thread or other information source? I thought I saw one on here but cannot seem to find it.

It's usually a good idea to start here.

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...&share_tid=52584&share_fid=65109&share_type=t


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[Bcraig]

Have looked through the SunBody Association thread? Lots of applicable information there.

For a discounted price (but no custom modifications) you should go to http://www.one2miniranch.com
The owner is a Lounge member.


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Yes I have read every post there ,not too much about cracking there ,just wanted to make sure before I order one.
Do you still like your 2.5 inch better than your 3 inch brim?

Thanks for the link but I have already been there and I am looking for an open crown and did not see what I was looking for there.

Thanks again

 

[Bcraig]

Seconded. He doesn't carry the full range of Sunbody hats, but if he has the style you want you'll get it for a lower price and receive excellent service.

Yes I am interested in getting an open crown fedora regular palm in a lighter color in no more than a 3 inch brim and did not see one there.

Thanks

 

[Steinbockhase]

Does anyone know if anyone makes an elastic bound edge for hats that can be used to easily change the the color of the bound edge ?
Sure would be nice to be able change the color of the bound edge and the hat band as well on a whim.

Interesting idea. Sometimes I buy nice vintage hats, even if I don't like their particular style.
So I have some experience in changing the appearance of a hat with different crown shapes and switching color and width of hat ribbons. I am starting to experiment with interior hat liners.
An easy way to alter the color of a bounded brim edge would be nice, but I can't imagine any kind of practical solution that will actually work well and look good.

 

[buler]

Can anyone direct me to Stetson dating thread or other information source? I thought I saw one on here but cannot seem to find it.

There is a pinned thread called "Links to important hat forum threads" at the top of the Hats section. It has many of the Stetson dating threads in it.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/links-to-important-hat-forum-threads.52584/

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[deadlyhandsome]

Yes I have read every post there ,not too much about cracking there ,just wanted to make sure before I order one.
Do you still like your 2.5 inch better than your 3 inch brim?

Thanks for the link but I have already been there and I am looking for an open crown and did not see what I was looking for there.

Thanks again

Yes, I prefer the 2.5” which is unusual for me as I’m almost always looking for more brim. I just put my 3” on eBay. To be honest, I think I wore a SunBody hat maybe three times in 2018, so I’m not the expert.


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[Bcraig]

Yes, I prefer the 2.5” which is unusual for me as I’m almost always looking for more brim. I just put my 3” on eBay. To be honest, I think I wore a SunBody hat maybe three times in 2018, so I’m not the expert.


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Well I went ahead and ordered this Hat
5 1/2 open crown ,Ventilated and with the Brim cut down to 3 inches
Got the Khaki bound edge with the Light blue 5/8 inch hat band
Probably going to figure out how to make just a slip on hat band and Make me a couple of different colored hatbands as I think that the Khaki edge will go just fine with almost any color

 

[Just A Hat Rack]

Well I went ahead and ordered this Hat
5 1/2 open crown ,Ventilated and with the Brim cut down to 3 inches
Got the Khaki bound edge with the Light blue 5/8 inch hat band
Probably going to figure out how to make just a slip on hat band and Make me a couple of different colored hatbands as I think that the Khaki edge will go just fine with almost any color

The ventilated crown should do you better than the eyelets I have in mine. As far as the ribbon goes, the one that comes on the hat is a slip-on elastic one. Definitely nothing to write home about, but it serves its purpose. The one on my hat likes to wander in certain places which gives me OCD, so I'm often having to adjust it back to looking straight and even. Zombie has used pugs on his hat and they look quite nice, so that's always an option and it helps spruce up the hat a little.

 

[Bcraig]

The ventilated crown should do you better than the eyelets I have in mine. As far as the ribbon goes, the one that comes on the hat is a slip-on elastic one. Definitely nothing to write home about, but it serves its purpose. The one on my hat likes to wander in certain places which gives me OCD, so I'm often having to adjust it back to looking straight and even. Zombie has used pugs on his hat and they look quite nice, so that's always an option and it helps spruce up the hat a little.

From my reading about the Sunbody Hats it seemed as though the main gripe about the hats were that it was somewhat warm to wear in the heat,so I figured I would try the vented hat to get around that issue.

When Making the Pugs what material do most like to use?

And I see that some use pins to hold them to the hat,some use hooks and some just tie on.

I wonder which method would best serve the purpose of being able to quickly and easily change to a different color band?

 

[Hat Masterson]

Anybody ver build their own hat over at Panama Hats Direct? What was your experience with?

 

[Antinomy]

Hi all!
After blocking and ironing the brims don't smooth for 100% and have little wave. I can't understand what i do wrong?
Maybe someone had the similar problem?

 

[hatsRme]

Anybody ver build their own hat over at Panama Hats Direct? What was your experience with?

I've built a couple, but have bought more from their listing of ready-to-go inventory. There have been a couple of short delays, but never any disappointments; only great value for whatever quality of lid you select.

 

[Just A Hat Rack]

From my reading about the Sunbody Hats it seemed as though the main gripe about the hats were that it was somewhat warm to wear in the heat,so I figured I would try the vented hat to get around that issue.

When Making the Pugs what material do most like to use?

And I see that some use pins to hold them to the hat,some use hooks and some just tie on.

I wonder which method would best serve the purpose of being able to quickly and easily change to a different color band?

They aren't exactly the coolest hat to wear. In all honesty wearing a hat in the heat isn't ideal when wanting to keep cool anyway, other than keeping the sun off your head, which the SunBodys excel at. As I mentioned before, the nice thing about them that you can't necessarily get away with with other hats is that you can soak them, which does obviously provide some comfort in the summer heat, and also maintains the "health" of the palm.

As far as pugs go, I have no experience in working with them, so I will leave any further advice to the experts.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

From my reading about the Sunbody Hats it seemed as though the main gripe about the hats were that it was somewhat warm to wear in the heat,so I figured I would try the vented hat to get around that issue.

When Making the Pugs what material do most like to use?

And I see that some use pins to hold them to the hat,some use hooks and some just tie on.

I wonder which method would best serve the purpose of being able to quickly and easily change to a different color band?

You might want to start out with just a bandana. Pugs are not as easy to make as you think. You can buy the kind of pugs you are talking about making pretty cheap:

https://www.shushans.com/sixthpage.html

To make a good pug requires a lot of cutting & sewing to get the pattern to work. They are often made from neckties. Check out the old posts of MikesPens here on FL. He has some beautiful pugs on his Panama's. I think some of them were made for him by Bob at BSHW from ties & other fabric Mike provided. Not easy to do if you want something nice.

 

[Bcraig]

They aren't exactly the coolest hat to wear. In all honesty wearing a hat in the heat isn't ideal when wanting to keep cool anyway, other than keeping the sun off your head, which the SunBodys excel at. As I mentioned before, the nice thing about them that you can't necessarily get away with with other hats is that you can soak them, which does obviously provide some comfort in the summer heat, and also maintains the "health" of the palm.

As far as pugs go, I have no experience in working with them, so I will leave any further advice to the experts.

I cant imagine not wearing a hat or a cap when outside as I have been doing so for over 50 years.
Helps to keep the sun out of a mans eyes and off his head and rain off the head and out of the eyes as well.
Plus if you have to take your hat off you may have hat hair but that is better than looking like you combed your hair with a firecracker because of the wind.

You might want to start out with just a bandana. Pugs are not as easy to make as you think. You can buy the kind of pugs you are talking about making pretty cheap:

https://www.shushans.com/sixthpage.html

To make a good pug requires a lot of cutting & sewing to get the pattern to work. They are often made from neckties. Check out the old posts of MikesPens here on FL. He has some beautiful pugs on his Panama's. I think some of them were made for him by Bob at BSHW from ties & other fabric Mike provided. Not easy to do if you want something nice.

Thanks for the links

 

[tsores]

On some hats the brim goes out straight from the crown while others have quite a curl(?) to them. What is the proper term for that curl?