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[xbeatles4x]

Ok this is slightly confusing. I really like the look of this hat aside form it being beaten up. I like the fact that the front tips down. Is that a particular style?


http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=221264021342

 

[casechopper]

That's a Stetson Open Road. If you look on ebay or do a search on this forum you'll find lots of info on that style of hat. If you are a size 7 1/8 you shouldn't have much difficulty finding one in better condition than that one.

 

[splintercellsz]

It is just the brim pulled down in front, which is seen on fedoras.

You can also make a post in the Classifieds asking for the hat you are looking for.

 

[gtdean48]

.... I like the fact that the front tips down. Is that a particular style?
...

Called a Snap Brim with the front brim snapped down....

 

[hatophile]

xbeatles
casechopper is right, you can find some very nice Open Roads in better condition for as much or less $$$.
If you really want a beater, you can definitely find one like that for less, esp in 7 1/8 size.

 

[John in Covina]

Ok this is slightly confusing. I really like the look of this hat aside form it being beaten up. I like the fact that the front tips down. Is that a particular style?
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=221264021342

The term for that down in front brim is called a "SNAP BRIM" and it comes from the style of block they use for the brim. A lot of these can be pushed so they curl up. There are some blocks give more of a curl than others, Matt Deckard had one in his personal collection that was awesome. (It had a brim as rakish as the one George Reeves wore as Clark Kent in the 1950's TV Superman.) If you get a chance to see some of the blocks used in shaping a fedora it will be clear to see how they do that. it is possible with some hats to re-do the curl with a block.

 

[John in Covina]

Dean got it / i did not see that!

 

[xbeatles4x]

No I was just saying I liked that style. Obviously I need one in better condition.

Most of the ones on eBay I saw were cowboy hats that didn't seem right.

By the way my size is 7-3/8.

 

[gtdean48]

No I was just saying I liked that style. Obviously I need one in better condition.

Most of the ones on eBay I saw were cowboy hats that didn't seem right.

By the way my size is 7-3/8.

Then you need to check out the Stratoliner...
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...-stetson-ads&p=1671071&viewfull=1#post1671071

 

[xbeatles4x]

Yes. The stratoliner is exactly what I want. I did a quick google image search. It looks great in a brown color with a black band on the top.

 

[gtdean48]

Yes. The stratoliner is exactly what I want. I did a quick google image search. It looks great in a brown color with a black band on the top.

Strats are typically tone on tone. Not sure I've seen an original that had contrasting hatband....
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...Society-VINTAGE&highlight=stratoliner+society

 

[xbeatles4x]

Well I am definitely interested in a brown. I'll search the classifieds and eBay.

 

[xbeatles4x]

Ok I was looking up the statoliner online and eBay and it looks pretty pricey at around $400 ish. Is there anything more moderately priced? Maybe I was looking in the wrong place.

 

[jlee562]

Not really, the Stratoliner is a popular and desired model.

 

[RBH]

Ok I was looking up the statoliner online and eBay and it looks pretty pricey at around $400 ish. Is there anything more moderately priced? Maybe I was looking in the wrong place.

I believe Stetson is coming out with a open crown Stratoliner or like model in the coming season.
But for a very Stratoliner like hat try the Akubra Campdraft.
You could also holler at some of the fine Hatters that are here on the Lounge and get a custom fedora.

 

[xbeatles4x]

Well I was in the boat of not wanting to spend that much. My limit right now was a max of $100. I am new to this and wanted to start a little lower. It also does not help that I am a college student.

I can not imagine that a custom hat would be that inexpensive.

 

[gtdean48]

Campdrafts are running about $82 now at EA. This is basically the vintage Open Road. You can crease it as you like...
http://www.everythingaustralian.com.au/shopexd.asp?id=19

 

[jlee562]

Campdraft as Mr. Dean suggests is a good alternative. Akubra makes some of the best modern hats.

 

[xbeatles4x]

Is there any stetson that would fit the budget? Even second hand I don't mind. I am sort of pre disposed to them and was very satisfied with my other albeit cheaper hat.

 

[RBH]

Well I was in the boat of not wanting to spend that much. My limit right now was a max of $100. I am new to this and wanted to start a little lower. It also does not help that I am a college student.

I can not imagine that a custom hat would be that inexpensive.

I suggested the Campdraft.
A little search goes a long way.