Equador Hat Co.

[RBH]

Does anyone know anything about this brand? I picked it up for about the price of the BCF hats that have been discussed here.
I made the seller an offer and she took it. I'm sure its not a high dollar hat, but it looks nice so it may be a good everyday kind of fedora. It also looks as if it may have a bound edge.
:from the auction:
High quality fur/felt
Lining is beautiful satin
Chocolate in color
Dark brown colored ribbon accent
Made by Equador Hat Company
Men's size 7 1/2 ; Brim width is 2 1/2 inches
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[deanglen]

Looks like a winner, RBH! Others will have to provide info on the maker.

dean

 

[DOUGLAS]

It looks pretty damn good to me RBH.

 

[RBH]

Thanks guys, I will try to post a few better pics when it arrives home.
I am thinking I will give it a tight Indy front pinch, I seem to like that type of pinch on a broad band hat.

 

[Rick Blaine]

http://www.citypaper.com/news/story.asp?id=2485

http://www.hiphats.com/


The seller w/ these hats on OFAS is a nice lady to deal with. She apparently has access to more than a few of these hats. She accidentally sent me a Equador Hat Co stingy when (I thought, anyway) I had purchased a wider brimmed number. She sold me a vintage Disney (2 1/4" brim, but its a Disney) for the same terms. She worked her tail off to see to my satisfaction on what were two very modest sales.


I like the stingy brim Equador Hat Co. she sent originally, good quality fur felt. I am just not sure how frequently I will wear it. The one you got looks like a winner RBH, can't wait to see some snaps!

 

[RBH]

Thanks so much Rick !

Loved the article and the info on the Equador Hat Co.
After reading, it does look as if the hat is WELL worth the 20 I paid.
Also they have some good looking lids on their web site.
Thanks again...