In the Market for a New Hat.

[AtomicEraTom]

Hi all,

I've been trying to save up a little money for a new hat. I have quite a few fedoras, but none of them are of the thin-ribbon variety.

I'm thinking something along the lines of a Stratoliner or an Open Road. I'm not the type of guy who has to have that particular brand. I'm open to anything similar to that.

If anybody has any suggestions or knows of anything available in a 7 5/8, I'd love to get one. Also interested in learning a little more about it. I'm no hat expert, just like wearing them.

I know I'm in the right place for help with such a request and thank you all for your time and effort.

Thanks,

-Tom

 

[RBH]

Tom, holler at Sam at Everything Australian... http://everythingaustralian.com.au/shopexd.asp?id=19
Campdrafts are now 93.17 US dollars. A deal you cant beat even if you have to wait the 3 months time.
He may have a Bluegrass green in your size in stock.

According to the website Hats Plus has the Biltmore Open Road in two colors in your size.
The Biltmore is a great hat for the money [120.00] I just recieved a black one.

http://www.hats-plus.com/p-1196-biltmore-open-road-hat.aspx

Good luck!

 

[hatophile]

Tom,

I agree with RBH. Those OR Biltmores look really nice and you can't beat a CD. I frequently see thin ribbons on Ebay that aren't the highly sought Stetsons, and you can get those for reasonable prices. The hardest part is the size you need.

 

[AtomicEraTom]

Thanks for the tips, guys! I had been leaning a bit toward a Campdraft, too. I just hadn't been able to find any. I may go that route.

 

[gtdean48]

I have a caribou modern HatCo Stetson Start that I raised the pinch on. Got a factory second just like it. Don't need both.

 

[Chuck Naill]

For what its worth, I have been wearing a new Stratoliner for several months. It gets more use than any other hat. The wide brim shades and keeps the rain away from my face.

 

[Duper]

Love the Camp Drafts. I would like to try on a modern Start before buying one. Maybe I will sneak across the border to Detroit the next time I am in Windsor and visit Henry the Hatter. Been there once and it was an easy commute through the tunnel.

 

[Hoyt Clagwell]

I would like to try on a modern Start before buying one. Maybe I will sneak across the border to Detroit the next time I am in Windsor and visit Henry the Hatter. Been there once and it was an easy commute through the tunnel.

The Hatter In Toronto also carries the modern felt Stratoliner. They are easy to get to from 401.

 

[AtomicEraTom]

Oh, really? Do you have any photos?

I have a caribou modern HatCo Stetson Start that I raised the pinch on. Got a factory second just like it. Don't need both.

Thanks for the input so far everyone! I really am partial to a Strat, but have a hard time justifying the money.

 

[RBH]

Oh, really? Do you have any photos?



Thanks for the input so far everyone! I really am partial to a Strat, but have a hard time justifying the money.

I believe here is one Tom is speaking of.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...odern-HatCo-Stetson-Stratoliner-Caribou-7-5-8

 

[Historyteach24]

Everything Australia has bluegrass green campdrafts in stock here is mine

 

[AtomicEraTom]

Really like the green, especially because of the limited edition.

If the one available in the ad you posted, RBH, is still available, I'd be very interested. I hope that he still has it. I had seen that ad before and figured it made it to the eBay and was long gone.

 

[gtdean48]

That's the one. Be able to get more photos in a week or so.

I believe here is one Tom is speaking of.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...odern-HatCo-Stetson-Stratoliner-Caribou-7-5-8

 

[Preacher Man]

Agree with RBH on the Campdraft

Hello Tom, the Akubra Campdraft can't be beat if you're looking for a wide brim, thin ribbon, tall crown. One of my Campdrafts is my daily go to hat just about every time I step outside the house, unless I'm going to mow grass or go to the garden. Like RBH said, contact Everything Austrailian, and I'll add contact the nice folks at the Hattery at hatsdirect.com I'm not affiliated with either, but I'm a very satisfied customer of both. Take care and I wish you the best with your search.

 

[AtomicEraTom]

Okie dokie. I am definitely interested in it. Absolutely beautiful hat. Unless there's some major flaw I can't see, I'll take it.

That's the one. Be able to get more photos in a week or so.

 

[Bird Lives]

That's really a beauty...I dig the crease aswell...