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HOLY GRAIL? /What fedoras are you pining for?

jlee562

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Well look at that...I got both the Optimo and an OR.

Time to update the Grail list....hmm....7x Clear Beaver Open Road, or an Optimo 1000 Silverbelly.

Still looking for these....Currently digging Optimo's gunsmoke in the 1000 line. And Art now offers an undyed true Silverbelly. But that's really more of a "if I won the lotto"/sudden cash windfall kind of hat.

Would still love an old 7xCB thin ribbon. And certainly an early Boss of the Plains would be great. I certainly would go after a 40's Playboy if I spotted it too. oh, and of course, black Boss Raw Edge (thin ribbon, campaign bow).
 

GHT

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Not exactly a holy grail, what I've been after for some time is a Strat, preferably in cream, but ivory or a sandy beige would suffice. But, (there's always a but,) but most, if not all Stratoliners have a slim hat ribbon like the one pictured, I specifically want a broad ribbon.
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Location
Central California
Not exactly a holy grail, what I've been after for some time is a Strat, preferably in cream, but ivory or a sandy beige would suffice. But, (there's always a but,) but most, if not all Stratoliners have a slim hat ribbon like the one pictured, I specifically want a broad ribbon.
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Just a simple, and relatively inexpensive, ribbon change away. If your color choice extends to Silverbelly your options really open up.


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19,424
Location
Funkytown, USA
Not exactly a holy grail, what I've been after for some time is a Strat, preferably in cream, but ivory or a sandy beige would suffice. But, (there's always a but,) but most, if not all Stratoliners have a slim hat ribbon like the one pictured, I specifically want a broad ribbon.
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Then you don't want a Stratoliner.


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Funkytown, USA
My list from 2014/2015:

I do not own a Strat of any ilk, so that's kind of top of the list right now. So no preference for color, but that will most assuredly change.
Stetson 7X Clear Beaver of any variety
Pre-Stetson Mallory, tall crown, wide brim
Cobalt Blue Homburg, no brand, but vintage
Pre-WWII Penney's Marathon
A quick walk around Steve's (Meyserwegener's) hat room while he's out of town. I'll only take one!
20s or 30s No. 1 Quality Stetson
This one I'm shooting for soon: A custom from Gus Miller at Batsakes in Cincinnati.
All the Daltons in my size. And maybe a few not in my size.


So, still no vintage Strat
No 7X, but that's a reflection of my pocketbook, not availability;
Some of my post-Stetson Mallorys fit the description, but I still have nothing preacquisition;
Thanks to Adrian (@Miamibruno), I picked up a Stetson 25 last year;
Got the Marathon a few months ago;
Got the blue Hommie,
Steve still hasn't invited me over. [emoji14]
No No. 1, yet;
I have six Daltons and Mr. Miller made a hat for me two years ago.

Since then, I have found other "grails." Nailed a Demon Hanover several months ago, for one.


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MondoFW

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Wishlists are awful. Loungers like Bowen, Alan, and Steven always post new hats that I NEED (not want, need!). If i were to make a list. ..
True vintage cream linen cap,
1930s Stetson Standard Quality boater
Stetson Flagship like the one Dana Andrews wears in the ad,
Borsalino Nutria Quality,
High quality vintage Panama,
Cavanagh 100

That's all for now. I hope it ceases to accumulate
 

drmaxtejeda

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8,363
Location
Mexico City
My list from 2014/2015:

I do not own a Strat of any ilk, so that's kind of top of the list right now. So no preference for color, but that will most assuredly change.
Stetson 7X Clear Beaver of any variety
Pre-Stetson Mallory, tall crown, wide brim
Cobalt Blue Homburg, no brand, but vintage
Pre-WWII Penney's Marathon
A quick walk around Steve's (Meyserwegener's) hat room while he's out of town. I'll only take one!
20s or 30s No. 1 Quality Stetson
This one I'm shooting for soon: A custom from Gus Miller at Batsakes in Cincinnati.
All the Daltons in my size. And maybe a few not in my size.


So, still no vintage Strat
No 7X, but that's a reflection of my pocketbook, not availability;
Some of my post-Stetson Mallorys fit the description, but I still have nothing preacquisition;
Thanks to Adrian (@Miamibruno), I picked up a Stetson 25 last year;
Got the Marathon a few months ago;
Got the blue Hommie,
Steve still hasn't invited me over. [emoji14]
No No. 1, yet;
I have six Daltons and Mr. Miller made a hat for me two years ago.

Since then, I have found other "grails." Nailed a Demon Hanover several months ago, for one.


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Demon Hanover is now on my list. Keep on teaching me, Jim.

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