adamgottschalk
A-List Customer
- Messages
- 405
- Location
- NewYork/Florida
I purchased from the Fedora Store this Beaver Brand Heritage stingy-brimmed bowler, in kangaroo color.
Time from placing the order to the time I received the hat: 2 1/2 weeks--and Duane was even on vacation when I placed the order!
The hat is fab, exactly what I wanted and what I ordered. I said 23"--it fits me like a glove. I asked for no pin and no feather and that's what I got.
The quality of the felt is at least as good as that of my vintage fedoras, Borsalino, Beaver Brand, Cavanagh, and others. It's plush and supple, robust without being too stout or too flimsy. I love the color. I can't imagine many outfits with which it wouldn't work (okay, maybe it wouldn't go so well with black).
I've never worn a bowler/derby before. The moment I put this on, I could tell why this style was once the style for "everyman." It goes as well with formal attire as it does with a t-shirt
I've never seen one with such a stingy brim (1 3/8" curled)--just my bag! Out and about, you notice the hat--I think of it as "boss"--but it also blends in with everyday life perfectly. I just love the plain, perfect, boxy crown.
All in all, I will gladly buy another Beaver Brand in future. And much respect must go to Duane and co. for running such a great operation, so dedicated to good service--and great hats! Beaver Brand is doing right by traditions of quality fur-felt American hats. Don't hesitate. Thanks, Duane! (Sorry I couldn't get more/better pictures...I rarely can track friends down to take my picture, so I'm stuck doing it alone, which. as many of you know, is not the easiest proposition in the world, at least not if you want a good photo...)
Time from placing the order to the time I received the hat: 2 1/2 weeks--and Duane was even on vacation when I placed the order!
The hat is fab, exactly what I wanted and what I ordered. I said 23"--it fits me like a glove. I asked for no pin and no feather and that's what I got.
The quality of the felt is at least as good as that of my vintage fedoras, Borsalino, Beaver Brand, Cavanagh, and others. It's plush and supple, robust without being too stout or too flimsy. I love the color. I can't imagine many outfits with which it wouldn't work (okay, maybe it wouldn't go so well with black).
I've never worn a bowler/derby before. The moment I put this on, I could tell why this style was once the style for "everyman." It goes as well with formal attire as it does with a t-shirt
I've never seen one with such a stingy brim (1 3/8" curled)--just my bag! Out and about, you notice the hat--I think of it as "boss"--but it also blends in with everyday life perfectly. I just love the plain, perfect, boxy crown.All in all, I will gladly buy another Beaver Brand in future. And much respect must go to Duane and co. for running such a great operation, so dedicated to good service--and great hats! Beaver Brand is doing right by traditions of quality fur-felt American hats. Don't hesitate. Thanks, Duane! (Sorry I couldn't get more/better pictures...I rarely can track friends down to take my picture, so I'm stuck doing it alone, which. as many of you know, is not the easiest proposition in the world, at least not if you want a good photo...)
