Light Blue Open Road

[jimmy the lid]

Oh, that was you who bought that one, right?

I seem to remember a hat vaguely fitting that description...

I found a 1948 ad last evening that features the color "Sky Grey." I guess this could be another candidate for the official Stetson designation for the light blue. It's hard to get an accurate read from these ads, however, since the colors are faded.

Cheers,
JtL

 

[Rick Blaine]

I have a Royal Deluxe that is virtually the same model, & color in a 7 3/8, but my perception is of more of a dove grey than blue. But I must say, your crown treatment is absolutely exquisite. I have said it before & will say it some more, Jimmy your bashes are some of the best I have ever seen. Are you a sculptor? Maybe ya' should be.

 

[tonyb]

I have a Royal Deluxe that is virtually the same model, & color in a 7 3/8, but my perception is of more of a dove grey than blue.

I know what you mean. I have a Mallory that's close to that color. I had thought of it as gray -- but a blue gray, as opposed to a brown gray. The distinction might be wasted on a casual observer, but it can make a big difference in how well the hat pairs with other attire. And it's pretty darned obvious when blue-gray and brown-gray hats are viewed side by side, as Jimmy was good enough to demonstrate.

 

[Bud-n-Texas]

Jimmy, I keep coming back for one more look, WHAT A LID !!!!!!!

 

[jimmy the lid]

Are you a sculptor? Maybe ya' should be.

Heck, no! I was the kid in third grade art class who couldn't even make a decent ashtray...

Rick -- thanks so much for the positive feedback, it is very much appreciated! Is it possible for you to post photos of the dove gray OR? Would love to check it out.

Likewise, Bud-n-Texas -- thanks!!! I took a few photos over the weekend to document the hat and wasn't planning on posting them -- but, here goes...

Cheers, :cheers1:
Jimmy

 

[Justdog]

Blue Stetson

A very fine example of forming and shaping and a magnificient example of a Stetson OR. Glad to have re surfaced this fine thread. Some anomolies are just part of the vintage chase.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

I can't believe I missed this thread, when first posted. FABULOUS FIND! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Benny Holiday]

I could look at that hat all day and not grow tired of it! I missed this thread first time around as well - this is a big place, after all. This OR is what hat dreams are made of. And as has been pointed out, Jimmy's bashes are a sight to behold!

 

[RBH]

I am like JT... how in the hell did I miss such a great thin ribbon!!!!!
Fantastic hat J !!

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[BobC]

Great hat, Jimmy, and a fine looking bash. Nice job!

Bob

 

[AlanC]

It's high time Jimmy came clean on his c-crown creasing technique. Oh, Jimmy....

 

[jimmy the lid]

Wow -- I've been away for a few days and have returned to find this thread back on page 1! I really do love this OR.

Justdog, J.T., RBH, Bob C -- much appreciated!

Benny -- thanks for the kind words. The next "VB" is on me! :cheers1:

Oh, Alan....lol I've got a lid heading back my way from a cleaning at Optimo -- this time around I'll try to take some photos as I do the crease to help describe the process...


Cheers,
JtL

 

[AlanC]

Oh, Alan....lol I've got a lid heading back my way from a cleaning at Optimo -- this time around I'll try to take some photos as I do the crease to help describe the process...

Excellent! That one may need to be stickied. I'm looking forward to it.

 

[Jerekson]

Ugh! That is a gorgeous hat.

 

[Stoney]

Beautiful lid Jimmy. I 'm looking forward to the bash tutorial, you have a magic touch with it.

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