Need help finding a hat

[Frunobulax]

Either keep looking or go custom, IMHO.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[FedoraSeeker]

THIS hat HERE is NOT the style I am looking (for clarification since I see so many of these types of silly looking hats) ;

 

[Celia]

I'm afraid I can't help you, my only advice would be to keep checking ebay, etsy and the classifieds here. Or consider buying new or custom rather than vintage. That resistol Moon posted (1st link) has a 1 7/8 brim, I think the pictures just make it seem a bit bigger than it really is. You can remove the feather. Good luck with the search!

 

[FedoraSeeker]

All the hats in the previous photos (except the last, very stingy) are about 2" brims. They look somewhat different due to the crowns.
Where (approximately) are you located? Is there a hat store within driving distance?

I am located in Garland TX. Interestingly enough there is an old HATCO factory located here- but they only manufacture western cowboy hats.Unfortunately, we do not have any hat stores within driving distance.....except for cowboy western hats.

Thanks for your help.

 

[hatsRme]

OMG, FS!!!!!! GO to that store in Garland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, they sell a boatload of westerns, but they also do fedoras. LOTS of them! Call 'em up my friend, and ask if they have anything stingy. Bring your wallet.

 

[hatsRme]

Was I clear about the Garland store?!

 

[FedoraSeeker]

Was I clear about the Garland store?!

I have already investigated, they are pretty clear that they are only in the cowboy hat business. They discontinued their line of dress hats to focus their attention on just cowboy hats since 1968.

 

[FedoraSeeker]

Or consider buying new or custom rather than vintage.

I have no problem with buying brand new as long as it is size 7 5/8 and THIS STYLE;

 

[hatsRme]

Then I'm missing something somewhere. Here's the thread on the Lounge about them. When did you call them? Maybe things have changed there.
Suggestion: Check out the Outlet, since you're so close, (relatively speaking) and maybe look for something to have the brim trimmed to your liking.

Or, might I suggest a custom made lid, if you're okay with new.

 

[FedoraSeeker]

BTW I have seen people wearing what I presume are "new" fedoras in this style that I am looking for (crowd at Trump's inauguration) I wonder where they obtained their fedora?? Any Ideas? View attachment 66404 View attachment 66404

 

[FedoraSeeker]

Then I'm missing something somewhere. Here's the thread on the Lounge about them. When did you call them? Maybe things have changed there.
Suggestion: Check out the Outlet, since you're so close, (relatively speaking) and maybe look for something to have the brim trimmed to your liking.

Or, might I suggest a custom made lid, if you're okay with new.

Yes, they have some """fedoras""", but they are the stereotyped typical Indiana Jones type that I an NOT looking for. I will try to post an example of what I believe are people wearing new hats that are in this style that I am looking for. I am not sure where they obtained them, but I hope to find out!

 

[moontheloon]

http://www.jjhatcenter.com/collecti...-asher-by-stetson-in-black?variant=7038832580

http://www.jjhatcenter.com/collections/felt-hats/products/the-morgan-in-caribou?variant=3911573316

http://www.jjhatcenter.com/collections/felt-hats/products/the-badger?variant=29889449156

http://www.jjhatcenter.com/collections/felt-hats/products/the-stingy-in-grey?variant=7577466116

http://www.jjhatcenter.com/collecti...ooklyn-stingy-more-colors?variant=32571393220

http://www.jjhatcenter.com/collections/felt-hats/products/the-craven-in-brown?variant=6873070596

 

[hatsRme]

RIGHT on, @moontheloon!!

Our work is done here.

 

[FedoraSeeker]

I found two NEW hats in the exact STYLE that I am looking for, but the wrong SIZE......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AWESOME-New...046820?hash=item2a60495be4:g:6GEAAOSwa39Uuvcr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Mens-Ch...574507?hash=item28292e086b:g:A88AAOSwQJhUcX1A

I emailed the seller, but he said that he does not have any hats of this style in 7 5/8! If anyone could find me THIS HAT in size 7 5/8, I would be most appreciative!

 

[Celia]

No need to post the same picture again, people are trying to help. How about a Borsalino Tasso?

Or are you opposed to a raw edge brim? the crown's probably too tapered for you though... If you think the ribbon's not wide enough, that can be replaced.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

I would suggest giving Art A call at Vintage Silhouettes. https://art-fawcett.squarespace.com/vs-classics-2/
You seem to want a real specific look. An Art could really give it to you.



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[Celia]

I found two NEW hats in the exact STYLE that I am looking for, but the wrong SIZE......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AWESOME-New...046820?hash=item2a60495be4:g:6GEAAOSwa39Uuvcr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Mens-Ch...574507?hash=item28292e086b:g:A88AAOSwQJhUcX1A

I emailed the seller, but he said that he does not have any hats of this style in 7 5/8! If anyone could find me THIS HAT in size 7 5/8, I would be most appreciative!

Have you checked Christy's website for that second hat? Just be aware of the different sizing. https://www.christys-hats.com/

 

[FedoraSeeker]

No need to post the same picture again, people are trying to help. How about a Borsalino Tasso?

Or are you opposed to a raw edge brim? the crown's too tapered for you though... If you think the ribbon's not wide enough, that can be replaced.

The Brim is far Too long. I want a short brimmed fedora under 2 inches like the one shown below , as worn by the individuals in my photos. Sorry, but I once again feel I must

post what I am looking for to compare. Thanks for your help though!

 

[moontheloon]

I just listed 6 of them

 

[moontheloon]

and some of the hats you posted have 2 and 2+ inch brims