Beater Brotherhood

[Zombie_61]

I agree with Bowen. There are lots of threads here featuring "pretty" hats, but so few that feature hats that have seen better days. Regardless of whether or not a hat matches our definitions of "beater", if anyone has a hat that you consider a beater show us what you got!

 

[BobHufford]

Both hats I posted have stains that won't go away in naptha baths, sweats that are cracking and I don't hesitate to do hard, dirty work wearing either one. Please don't make me think that my hats don't measure up on this end of the spectrum too!

 

[Bugguy]

We're all on the same page!

 

[1967Cougar390]

Seems like I inadvertently opened a minor can of worms here.
I was unaware of the existing ‘beater’ thread, my bad, it is quite old.
We see so many fabulous and special hats here, so I thought it would be refreshing to some of a different nature.
Perhaps it would have been more appropriate to label the thread ‘hats we don’t mind kicking around’.
That is free of preconceived definitions and without ambiguity.

This is one thing that I just haven’t figured about the FL yet. It seems like some members that have been around for a while or since the beginning have an issue with the posting of new threads that have been covered in the past. I feel that this is a fine topic even if it has been covered somewhere in the archives of the FL. I have looked at a lot of old threads and most of the picture links have been lost or don’t work. So to me it’s refreshing to see topics that are new with pictures or links that work. I enjoy hats and what ever member of the FL brings to the table. After all it about having fun in this hobby so thanks for this thread.

Steven

 

[Hurricane Jack]

This is one thing that I just haven’t figured about the FL yet. It seems like some members that have been around for a while or since the beginning have an issue with the posting of new threads that have been covered in the past.

The Mods make every effort to cut down duplication of threads by consolidation. It certainly makes their job a lot easier in monitoring the forum. We can certainly help them by resurrecting a thread that already exists instead of starting a new one. And if it's a question the answer is usually here in a past thread if one just looks. No need to post if your question is "should I order a 59 or a 60"? But some newbies just want to reinvent the wheel.

 

[1967Cougar390]

The Mods make every effort to cut down duplication of threads by consolidation. It certainly makes their job a lot easier in monitoring the forum. We can certainly help them by resurrecting a thread that already exists instead of starting a new one. And if it's a question the answer is usually here in a past thread if one just looks. No need to post if your question is "should I order a 59 or a 60"? But some newbies just want to reinvent the wheel.

I understand what you’re saying no argument there. No sense reinventing the wheel when a tune up will do. I’ve posted a newbie question that was put into it’s proper thread by the moderators, so I’m guilty.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I understand what you’re saying no argument there. No sense reinventing the wheel when a tune up will do. I’ve posted a newbie question that was put into it’s proper thread by the moderators, so I’m guilty.

Back when more research & documentation was being done, & less serial posting & kisses being blown (I love Moon's description), consolidation of such information helped make it easier to go back to find later.

 

[Redfokker]

I bow to the wisdom of the brethren here about what makes a beater. I don't necessarily baby any of my hats, save for a few very special ones. But this Stephen L. Stetson has become a "work hat". Working in the yard in the colder months, building sets at the theater, or maybe a quick wax job on the car, this SLS seems to get the nod. It is still a great looking hat, just not one that is pampered. I wore it all day at the community theater today building a stage set for the current show. I don't wear it while painting though, we do use a lot of black paint.

 

[LuvMyMan]

From all that have recently posted on this topic, the concerns of anything "changing" should not be a worry about it. The Bartenders would work their magic if need be. As a "Certified" Fedora Lounger, (term my Husband came up for those here whom share the love and care and honesty and good will towards others), as long as you are not "out of line" then what is posted is more than acceptable. And I do desire to add that our Bartenders are some of the best individuals we could ever meet or know. There may be a concern about repeating something already started but I think some of that is to help the size of storing content and topic title, to keep it as organized as possible.

As to a beater hat..some might be the hat worn with little concern of the conditions it is worn in, or a hat that may have already had some issues with the hat from day one of ownership. So far, for us here we really don't have a true beater's hat that is worn regardless of conditions. Yet we do have hats that are more appropriate to wear in consideration of the weather or event or purpose of what the hat would be worn for. Less expensive straw hats for hot muggy weather, nicer looking well kept hats for wearing out and about and a few of the "top shelf" hats for being all dressed up when going someplace special.

 

[1967Cougar390]

I bow to the wisdom of the brethren here about what makes a beater. I don't necessarily baby any of my hats, save for a few very special ones. But this Stephen L. Stetson has become a "work hat". Working in the yard in the colder months, building sets at the theater, or maybe a quick wax job on the car, this SLS seems to get the nod. It is still a great looking hat, just not one that is pampered. I wore it all day at the community theater today building a stage set for the current show. I don't wear it while painting though, we do use a lot of black paint.

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That is a great looking hat. The color and the binding on the brim look awesome. How wide is the brim?

Steven

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Borsalino Traveler: Modest proportions and color that goes well with most of my casual clothes. It doesn’t get in my way when working and it bounces back into shape every time. A “beater” that can still a dressed up just a bit.

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[Redfokker]

That is a great looking hat. The color and the binding on the brim look awesome. How wide is the brim?

Steven

Some would consider it stingy, I call these a slim brim, just a shade over 2"

 

[Rockwater]

Since a have another of this color in excellent condition, this is my ‘no worries’ OPS Stratoliner. I received it with a toasted sweat, which I replaced, and gave it a gas bath which produced a prodigious amount of dirt removed. The felt is still a bit crinkled after much steam, but without other damage. It will catch a lot of dirt and sweat this year, but I’ll try to follow Red’s rule of no painting.

 

[scottyrocks]

Since a have another of this color in excellent condition, this is my ‘no worries’ OPS Stratoliner. I received it with a toasted sweat, which I replaced, and gave it a gas bath which produced a prodigious amount of dirt removed. The felt is still a bit crinkled after much steam, but without other damage. It will catch a lot of dirt and sweat this year, but I’ll try to follow Red’s rule of no painting.

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Pretty color.

 

[1mach1]

Since a have another of this color in excellent condition, this is my ‘no worries’ OPS Stratoliner. I received it with a toasted sweat, which I replaced, and gave it a gas bath which produced a prodigious amount of dirt removed. The felt is still a bit crinkled after much steam, but without other damage. It will catch a lot of dirt and sweat this year, but I’ll try to follow Red’s rule of no painting.

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Now that's a fantastic beater my friend.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Since a have another of this color in excellent condition, this is my ‘no worries’ OPS Stratoliner. I received it with a toasted sweat, which I replaced, and gave it a gas bath which produced a prodigious amount of dirt removed. The felt is still a bit crinkled after much steam, but without other damage. It will catch a lot of dirt and sweat this year, but I’ll try to follow Red’s rule of no painting.

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Very, very nice. Two this color. Sweet.
Be well. Bowen

 

[LuvMyMan]

Pretty color.

I was gonna say the same thing...those older Strats had some super colors not found at all today. Our Alan sold one a way back years ago that was a shade of blue that was not a Navy Blue and I've never seen anything close to it...and he sold it for a give away price.

 

[LuvMyMan]

This is one thing that I just haven’t figured about the FL yet. It seems like some members that have been around for a while or since the beginning have an issue with the posting of new threads that have been covered in the past. I feel that this is a fine topic even if it has been covered somewhere in the archives of the FL. I have looked at a lot of old threads and most of the picture links have been lost or don’t work. So to me it’s refreshing to see topics that are new with pictures or links that work. I enjoy hats and what ever member of the FL brings to the table. After all it about having fun in this hobby so thanks for this thread.

Steven

Yes you know as long as what you post is appropriate, don't worry too much about the where and when aspect. You will see the Bartenders may move something around now and then but as long as what anyone does here is not "abusive" they won't mind it at all.

 

[Rockwater]

Now that's a fantastic beater my friend.

Thanks, I glad we got past the nomenclature issue.

 

[1967Cougar390]

Some would consider it stingy, I call these a slim brim, just a shade over 2"

Thanks for the reply. Your hat has it all, the proportions look great. I like slim/stingy brims around 2”- 2 1/4”.

Steven