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[Bob Roberts]

All 3.

 

[Remo]

Stetson pinnacle or stetson temple

 

[Rogera]

Stetson pinnacle or stetson temple

Anyone have all of these that can help in the comparison?

 

[Bob Roberts]

Stetson pinnacle or stetson temple

If its the newer "Special Limited Edition" beaver Temple go for that. If its the older Sovereign Quality or Royal Deluxe Quality Temple go with the beaver Pinnacle.

 

[jlee562]

I think the only difference is felt quality.

The Temple has nice proportions for a variety of faces (which is kind of the saving grace of blocked in creases). I had one, it's a nice hat, but I just evolved a taste for taller crowns.

Yes, the beaver felt is nicer than the rabbit felt. But honestly, the retail price of it is more than I'd pay for it.

This guy has a decent deal...think he is a member here too: https://www.ebay.com/itm/STETSON-PI...AT-/351262368028?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275

 

[Bob Roberts]

I think the only difference is felt quality.

The Temple has nice proportions for a variety of faces (which is kind of the saving grace of blocked in creases). I had one, it's a nice hat, but I just evolved a taste for taller crowns.

Yes, the beaver felt is nicer than the rabbit felt. But honestly, the retail price of it is more than I'd pay for it.

This guy has a decent deal...think he is a member here too: https://www.ebay.com/itm/STETSON-PI...AT-/351262368028?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275

He is a member but I forget his Forum name. I'm sure he won't steer you wrong.

 

[RJR]

He is a member but I forget his Forum name. I'm sure he won't steer you wrong.

He's Monaville Cowboy.

 

[Bob Roberts]

He's Monaville Cowboy.

Thx!

 

[belfastboy]

For me, my question comes down to this: 1 Beaver felt or 2 Rabbit felt hats.

Have you considered going custom? For the kind of money Stetson wants you could pick up a custom...or check out Daquino Hats on Etsy. They are located in Lisbon and use FEPSA felts, rabbit, beaver or a rabbit/beaver blend.

 

[moontheloon]

I learned my lesson with spending that kind of money on a modern Stetson ... my advice ?... don't do it

if you are going to spend that much on a modern hat commission one of the many artisan hatters here and get a custom hat specified to your liking

 

[Roan1930]

Hey, Hope everyone is well. I'm kinda new to the fedora world and was wondering if some of the lounge experts could help me Identify what year this Cavanagh hat was made. I know Cavanagh hats in general are hard to date, but I would like to figure out at least what decade this hat if from. Any help would bee much appreciated.

The hay has 2 3/8” wide brim, and 4” tall crown.

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[moontheloon]

http://www.thehattedprofessor.com/datecavanagh.html

 

[Roan1930]

http://www.thehattedprofessor.com/datecavanagh.html

Thank you

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[moontheloon]

Thank you

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my pleasure

I would have linked you to a Lounge thread with much of the same info but photobucket has robbed us of all the photos in that thread

this site is where you want to be though

enjoy ...

nice hat

 

[Willybob]

I second Moon's assertion. I purchased a modern Stetson Strat and found it to be very deficient. The felt was thin (lacking density), flimsy and poorly pounced. I have several older felts that are great, a few Akubra's which are excellent hare felt, and a custom Beaver hat coming from Blacksheep made to my specs. I am now convince that having one made is the best way to go for the money.

 

[Willybob]

unless of course if you can find a real nice vintage at a good price

 

[FedOregon]

Vintage or custom... for the most part, that's my mantra.

 

[Bob Roberts]

"Remo" has left the building...

 

[Zombie_61]

...This guy has a decent deal...think he is a member here too: https://www.ebay.com/itm/STETSON-PI...AT-/351262368028?_trksid=p2385738.m2548.l4275

He's Monaville Cowboy.

You can also check out his website One 2 Mini Ranch to see the other hats he sells. I can't vouch for the Stetsons, but his service was excellent when I bought a Sunbody straw hat from him/them earlier this year; I wouldn't hesitate to do business with him again.

 

[Redfokker]

I learned my lesson with spending that kind of money on a modern Stetson ... my advice ?... don't do it

if you are going to spend that much on a modern hat commission one of the many artisan hatters here and get a custom hat specified to your liking

+1 true dat!