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[RJR]

Welcome to the Lounge.I,too,suggest that you might look at a straw Gambler style.You'll probably run across one in LV.

 

[Mustang Mike's Hats]

Who knows, you may run across the perfect hat in your travels. I'm not sure about hat stores in Vegas, someone here will probably chime in.

There is an interesting place in Las Vegas, D Bar J. I interned there a long time ago when I made the commitment to being a custom hat maker. They have a wide variety of hats of all genres. It's run by a gent by the name of Dave Johnson. Please do tell him Mustang Mike from SASS (Single Action Shooting Society)sent you, if you make the trip.

 

[Winston Carter]

Anybody here bought any Steven Land hats? Great colors and variety. I might try a couple.
https://stevenland.com/hats-123.html?___SID=S&ajaxcatalog=true&

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Hi all! I am a brand new member here! I like hats and have a few, including an estimated 1930's Stetson open road that was passed down to me. Some of my other hobbies are shooting, hunting, fishing, and golfing. It seems that you have a nice community going here so I hope I can find someone with an answer to my question.

I am taking a trip to Vegas soon (like, days away soon). We will be spending 4 days in Vegas and 4 days road tripping around the grand canyon and route 66. I have wanted to get a hat for the hot weather/sun before we left but it may be too late for that now ( I may just have to use a boonie hat), so I hope to get one while we are there or just for use at home when we get back. I know the general thing about going out west and getting hats is that you get a cowboy hat. The thing is, I am a southerner, 100%. As most know, the cowboy hat as seen in westerns is not truly a "southern" hat. I know that this does not matter much these days. You see cowboy hats everywhere, but I wanted to get a true southern hat instead. When I have tried to research what hats southerners wore historically/traditionally, I do not get much other that pictures of civil war hats. I thought that I had known in the past that a "gambler" style hat was more southern than a more traditional western hat. I am looking for a fairly wide brim, all the way around that protects the ears well. Most likely straw as It will be used for outdoor activities in the hot, muggy weather when I get back and in the desert while I am there (if I get one in time). If anyone can provide me with any info on the history of hats in the south, particularly Georgia, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!!

I wanna see the @1930s Stetson Open Road passed down to you!! Please??
And welcome to the lounge S&W.
Many hatty returns.
B

 

[Frunobulax]

I wanna see the @1930s Stetson Open Road passed down to you!! Please??
And welcome to the lounge S&W.
Many hatty returns.
B

^^^^What he said.


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[smithandwesson28]

I wanna see the @1930s Stetson Open Road passed down to you!! Please??
And welcome to the lounge S&W.
Many hatty returns.
B

Sorry for the delay!

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Sorry for the delay!

Hey S&W:
Ohh so nice!! Have had my finger on the like button awhile but worth the wait! Thanks
The ribbon on that is a nice touch i haven’t seen on an OR. I like it.
The only prob is your teasing with only two pics. More more please!!
Bowen

 

[MondoFW]

Sorry for the delay!

Great hat, man! Did it come creased like that?

 

[smithandwesson28]

Great hat, man! Did it come creased like that?

I have kept it exactly as it was passed down to me, aside from steaming and stretching it slightly in an attempt to fit it on my head.

 

[smithandwesson28]

Hey S&W:
Ohh so nice!! Have had my finger on the like button awhile but worth the wait! Thanks
The ribbon on that is a nice touch i haven’t seen on an OR. I like it.
The only prob is your teasing with only two pics. More more please!!
Bowen

I will be sure to take more pictures next time I am at the location at which I keep it.

 

[belfastboy]

Anybody here bought any Steven Land hats? Great colors and variety. I might try a couple.
https://stevenland.com/hats-123.html?___SID=S&ajaxcatalog=true&

At those price points it is IMHO a throwaway novelty hat. And how can a hat be sized 7 1/4-7 1/2? .....guaranteed to piss you off regardless of your size. I would spend just a few more $$$ and get an Akubra made from real fur felt.

 

[Roadopen]

Hi Gent's,
Is there a Stetson Royal De Luxe that was made in the 50's or so without a liner but have the light tan/brown leather sweatband with the company logo markings on the left and on the right of the band say's Royal De Luxe on the top line and bottom line of it on the sweatband says STETSON.
No liner whatsoever. Not sure if it was removed or came that way.

Thanks,

 

[Frunobulax]

Hi Gent's,
Is there a Stetson Royal De Luxe that was made in the 50's or so without a liner but have the light tan/brown leather sweatband with the company logo markings on the left and on the right of the band say's Royal De Luxe on the top line and bottom line of it on the sweatband says STETSON.
No liner whatsoever. Not sure if it was removed or came that way.

Thanks,

Pics?


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[Ken_C]

Good Morning all... Newer guy here, been wearing the my Tilley's for years Canoeing, Camping and Hiking and am venturing into the felt fedora world. Bailey Perry is my first, 2" Brim pictured. Im a smaller guy (5'4", 7 1/8 hat size). I have my eye on a couple of hats. Bailey Brandt 2 1/2Brim, but also a Borsilano Marco 2 3/8 brim but i'm wondering how the brim size will work on my mug. I'll either go with Taupe or Black. Im a casual dresser Jeans or Kakhis Polo/Oxford/t-shirt so not a daily suit guy. Im trending towards the Borsaliono with the somewhat smaller brim and also the furfelt for durability and life. Thanks for Any thoughts or feedback.

 

[Zombie_61]

Good Morning all... Newer guy here...

First, welcome to The Lounge! You've come to the right place to get the answers you're looking for, but odds are you'll get responses that will only confuse the matter further.

That being said, I like to keep things simple--if you like a hat, get it and wear it. Transitioning to a wider brim can be a little daunting at first, but once you get used to it you'll wonder why it was ever a question. But there's also more to consider than brim width--crown height and shape, how that works overall with the brim width and shape, and, for some people, whether or not a hat with those proportions is "right" for you. Based on the photo you posted and your avatar photo, I think the crown height and shape on your Bailey Perry suit you and I can't see a problem with adding 3/8" to 1/2" to the brim width. But I also think many here would advise you to also look at a few comparable fur felt hats simply because most modern wool felts are less stable and more prone to shrinkage over time. I'm not familiar with Bailey hats, so hopefully someone who has more experience with them will give you better, experience-based advice.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Good Morning all... Newer guy here, been wearing the my Tilley's for years Canoeing, Camping and Hiking and am venturing into the felt fedora world. Bailey Perry is my first, 2" Brim pictured. Im a smaller guy (5'4", 7 1/8 hat size). I have my eye on a couple of hats. Bailey Brandt 2 1/2Brim, but also a Borsilano Marco 2 3/8 brim but i'm wondering how the brim size will work on my mug. I'll either go with Taupe or Black. Im a casual dresser Jeans or Kakhis Polo/Oxford/t-shirt so not a daily suit guy. Im trending towards the Borsaliono with the somewhat smaller brim and also the furfelt for durability and life. Thanks for Any thoughts or feedback. View attachment 138089

Welcome! I’d suggest you spend some hours looking at the photos on the What Hat Are You Wearing Today thread. See which hats you like the looks and proportions of and see if trends in your preferences emerge.

It looks like the Bailey Brandt is a wool hat whereas the Borsalino is a fur felt hat. If you’re limiting your choices to those two hats then I vote unhesitatingly for the Borsalino. I still recommend taking a few days and seeing what hats you like the looks of when on real people’s heads before you decide.

Would you consider a vintage hat?

Whatever you decide, we hope you stick around and feel welcome.


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[Ken_C]

Thanks Zombie and Deadly for the feedback. I'll definitely take the advice. I have considered taking the 2 hour drive to the closest hat seller in my area so i can try on and see what really works as far as color. The brim size i can get past.

Thanks again!!
K

 

[Ronald......]

Good day hat freaks,

My grandpa gave me a hat a couple years ago.
He wore it on his wedding and never really put it on afterwards.
I'm curious what kind of brand it is, how to clean it and how much it is worth (I'm not selling it unless it's an insane amount)
The "P" "K" are his initials i belive its around 50-60 y/o

 

[Roadopen]

Broadway Deluxe it looks like!...Nice lid! Keep it and wear it lots!
My size too, well 57.5 really

Congrats! It would make a nice memorable keepsake from gramps!

Ro

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Good day hat freaks,

My grandpa gave me a hat a couple years ago.
He wore it on his wedding and never really put it on afterwards.
I'm curious what kind of brand it is, how to clean it and how much it is worth (I'm not selling it unless it's an insane amount)
The "P" "K" are his initials i belive its around 50-60 y/o

More and better quality photos would be useful. Closeups of any marking on the sweatband and the liner etc. would be most useful.


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