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[Erica]

Could I trouble you all for some advice on hat age please? My grandfather was born in 1899, and I've had these hats since he passed in 2000. I'm so curious as to what point in his life he acquired these. One says Stetson, and one says Fayrefield. Thank you!

 

[Blare]

Could I trouble you all for some advice on hat age please? My grandfather was born in 1899, and I've had these hats since he passed in 2000. I'm so curious as to what point in his life he acquired these. One says Stetson, and one says Fayrefield. Thank you!

Very cool that you have these hats from your grandfather. Do they fit you?

As to age it is hard to say with full certainty... though the Stetson has elements that might point to Mid/late 1950s into early 1960s. The Fayerfield is a much less common brand, so we don’t have too much to go on…. I was unfamiliar with that name.. a quick search tells me this is an Australian make. Very cool. Again hard to guess age… but could easily fit the above timeframe if not slightly earlier .

 

[Erica]

Very cool that you have these hats from your grandfather. Do they fit you?

As to age it is hard to say with full certainty... though the Stetson has elements that might point to Mid/late 1950s into early 1960s. The Fayerfield is a much less common brand, so we don’t have too much to go on…. I was unfamiliar with that name.. a quick search tells me this is an Australian make. Very cool. Again hard to guess age… but could easily fit the above timeframe if not slightly earlier .

Thanks! That'd be crazy if they've survived this long.

Too big for me; I've got quite a small head .
Appreciate your reply!

 

[Trouser Bark]

Thanks, rogue. Mine arrived, were hung, and they do the trick I'd hoped. I've got a third rack that I may mount to the left... or maybe around the corner. Another hat being built now so I'll need to get around to hanging that one pdq.

I use these from Amazon. They can be mounted to the wall, or I use hooks and hang them on doors

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[rogueclimber]

I use the Flex Curve to check the shape of the head and thot process gives me a double check.

I've been losing weight so my hats are getting loose. With your advice above I thought I'd try a flex Curve to measure.

Seems to me the flex curve includes the thickness of the curve itself...

My 58 hats are a bit loose, so the 57.2 I get with a tailor's tape seems accurate.

The flex curve says 59cm around

I'm so confused LOL

 

[RickP]

I've been losing weight so my hats are getting loose. With your advice above I thought I'd try a flex Curve to measure.

Seems to me the flex curve includes the thickness of the curve itself...

My 58 hats are a bit loose, so the 57.2 I get with a tailor's tape seems accurate.

The flex curve says 59cm around

I'm so confused LOL

is the number side facing IN against the head? I use a couple for leatherwork, and early on I learned that lesson the hard way lol. A trick I learned about getting an accurate outside measurement.... tie a string securely ( something non stretchly like a round bootlace) , and then cut it and lay it out flat to measure. I measure straight lines much better than curves

 

[rogueclimber]

is the number side facing IN against the head? I use a couple for leatherwork, and early on I learned that lesson the hard way lol. A trick I learned about getting an accurate outside measurement.... tie a string securely ( something non stretchly like a round bootlace) , and then cut it and lay it out flat to measure. I measure straight lines much better than curves

Well that would fix it LOL

 

[belfastboy]

I've been losing weight so my hats are getting loose. With your advice above I thought I'd try a flex Curve to measure.

Seems to me the flex curve includes the thickness of the curve itself...

My 58 hats are a bit loose, so the 57.2 I get with a tailor's tape seems accurate.

The flex curve says 59cm around

I'm so confused LOL

I never use the flex curve to measure a head. I use a good quality tape for that. The flex curve is to determine the shape using the tracing around the inside edge. Also do not use cheap Chinese measuring tapes....they can be out as much as 1.5cm on a 60cm head size. I use a woodworkers tape made in Germany.

 

[rogueclimber]

I never use the flex curve to measure a head. I use a good quality tape for that. The flex curve is to determine the shape using the tracing around the inside edge. Also do not use cheap Chinese measuring tapes....they can be out as much as 1.5cm on a 60cm head size. I use a woodworkers tape made in Germany.

Thank you!

 

[shopkin]

The Flexcurve is 2-3 mm thick. So, the inside and outside circumference are different. by about 1.5 cm.

I use a Dritz taylor's tape.

 

[jojothenorthstar]

winter is over and the weather is warming, time to store my b3. is this a good garment bag for it

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CXCSJXQ6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

 

[jeffgarf]

I use a Dritz taylor's tape.

Thank you for this suggestion.

 

[Gaara]

Need help identifying rough age of this hat I believe the sweatband was replaced so that hinders you guys a lot but the tag in the band say amalgamated clothing and textile union

 

[wsmontana]

Need help identifying rough age of this hat I believe the sweatband was replaced so that hinders you guys a lot but the tag in the band say amalgamated clothing and textile union
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I had a hat with the same size tag and box and it was dated 2000.

Post in thread 'Dating Your Hat (A Place to Discuss the Age of Your Vintage Hat)'
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...he-age-of-your-vintage-hat.30350/post-3150864

 

[oscarzeta]

Hello, I was hoping this was the right place to ask this question. I just took delivery on this hat from Worth and Worth, which is really the “Hopper” hat from Stranger Things with some modifications.

My question is on one of the modifications I made. I used a little bit of steam and brought the brim down in the front and the back. Does this look ok? Or is this not supposed to be done like this? I like the look because it appears just a touch more western to me, but not too western, if that makes sense.

I guess I’m looking for opinions on the appearance. I can fairly easily put it back to how it was. Thanks so much for any advice on this.

 

[Rmccamey]

Hello, I was hoping this was the right place to ask this question. I just took delivery on this hat from Worth and Worth, which is really the “Hopper” hat from Stranger Things with some modifications.

My question is on one of the modifications I made. I used a little bit of steam and brought the brim down in the front and the back. Does this look ok? Or is this not supposed to be done like this? I like the look because it appears just a touch more western to me, but not too western, if that makes sense.

I guess I’m looking for opinions on the appearance. I can fairly easily put it back to how it was. Thanks so much for any advice on this.

Looks good to me. More importantly, does it look good to you? While there are some classic designs and styles, hats - thankfully - allow for a wide array of personal styles and preferences. And, if you change your mind, a little steam is all it takes to adjust most hats to match the look you want.

 

[Blare]

Hello, I was hoping this was the right place to ask this question. I just took delivery on this hat from Worth and Worth, which is really the “Hopper” hat from Stranger Things with some modifications.

My question is on one of the modifications I made. I used a little bit of steam and brought the brim down in the front and the back. Does this look ok? Or is this not supposed to be done like this? I like the look because it appears just a touch more western to me, but not too western, if that makes sense.

I guess I’m looking for opinions on the appearance. I can fairly easily put it back to how it was. Thanks so much for any advice on this.

I think you did a nice job. As Randy said.. nothing wrong with making it your own. Important you feel comfortable… so you can wear the hat instead of it wearing you.

 

[rogueclimber]

so you can wear the hat instead of it wearing you.

Ha! I was thinking those exact words

 

[oscarzeta]

Looks good to me. More importantly, does it look good to you? While there are some classic designs and styles, hats - thankfully - allow for a wide array of personal styles and preferences. And, if you change your mind, a little steam is all it takes to adjust most hats to match the look you want.

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Thanks for your perspective! I definitely like this look a lot, but I also like the more symmetrical, original look. But I’m going to try and just enjoy wearing the hat for the time being. This is my first custom hat and it’s also the first hat I’ve had that’s fit properly. I’m apparently a long oval and wasn’t really aware until a fitting session with Mr. Palacios of Worth and Worth. I had been buying sizes 59 and even 60 and just adding the cushioning on the sides to make them fit. But he made this one a long oval 58 and it’s absolutely perfect.

You look fantastic in those hats!

 

[oscarzeta]

I think you did a nice job. As Randy said.. nothing wrong with making it your own. Important you feel comfortable… so you can wear the hat instead of it wearing you.

Thanks, I hadn’t heard that quote before, but it’s very helpful!