NEW 2010 Stetson Whippet

[Al_Ojeda]

I presume this is the panama brewster.
http://www.villagehatshop.com/stetson-brewster-panama-fedora.html

That hat is too expensive for a cheap cuenca llano just my two cents & again bound brim in a straw... have you ever seen a real montecristi with 800 wpi + with bound brim??? you will destroy to whole art of the weaver...I just too purist when I talk about hats sorry, you can buy what ever you want is your money.

 

[HATCO]

I think the designer's intention was to do a summer straw version of the furfelt version of the brewster which was very successful. In my experience I would say binding a straw brim accentuates problems and doesn't hide them. So I would disagree with your point about showing a cheap quality.

 

[CRH]

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Found out not too long ago that the shantung is also a name of fine silk from china.

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I'm stacking hundred dollar bills. How many stacks do I need?

 

[skyvue]

Hatco, can you tell us if either the Brewster or the Whippet will be available in sizes larger than 7 5/8?

 

[HATCO]

I will. I sent out an e.ail but I might not get a reply till Monday.

 

[HATCO]

I was told that using those particular blocks and flanges the largest size we can go up to is 7 5/8 Sorry guys

I'm looking to see what we can make in 7 3/4 and 8 in straw.

 

[jamespowers]

I was told that using those particular blocks and flanges the largest size we can go up to is 7 5/8 Sorry guys

I'm looking to see what we can make in 7 3/4 and 8 in straw.

Well, at least you asked. Perhaps they can put something together in the future. I am sure there are plenty of big headed guys who go wanting for a larger sized hat. I am on the cusp with a 7 5/8. [huh]

 

[GWD]

I can't quite put my finger on it. Maybe it the angle of the photo or the proportions of the hat. It doesn't look right to me. [huh]

I'd like to see more photo's and someone wearing it.

 

[gtdean48]

I can't quite put my finger on it. Maybe it the angle of the photo or the proportions of the hat. It doesn't look right to me. [huh]
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I'm with you GWD, crown to brim doesn't look right or something...

 

[carldelo]

I'm with you GWD, crown to brim doesn't look right or something...

Do you guys mean the Whippet or the Brewster?

 

[GWD]

Do you guys mean the Whippet or the Brewster?

The Whippet

 

[carldelo]

The Whippet

You know, that image does look a little wonky, like it's been compressed in width. I stretched it 10% in width only, leaving the height alone and it looks more like a normal hat. I'd post the result, but the image file is indicated as being copyrighted on the Fedora Store site and I don't want to run afoul of any publishing rules. So give it a try if you're interested - I think it may be a problem with the picture, not the hat.

 

[indycop]

I kinda think it is the contrasting binding color having an effect on the brim size. It makes the brim seem to end at the beginning of the binding.

 

[HATCO]

nope the picture is right.

I've got a T.O. (taken out) because of a rib missing in the ribbon band. Whoever is a smaller 7 1/4 or a large 7 1/8. I'll send it to you so you can review it. I just need it back.

 

[RBH]

nope the picture is right.

I've got a T.O. (taken out) because of a rib missing in the ribbon band. Whoever is a smaller 7 1/4 or a large 7 1/8. I'll send it to you so you can review it. I just need it back.

Sounds like a nice deal for a smaller head.

 

[handlebar bart]

nope the picture is right.

I've got a T.O. (taken out) because of a rib missing in the ribbon band. Whoever is a smaller 7 1/4 or a large 7 1/8. I'll send it to you so you can review it. I just need it back.

Uhm. :whistling Sounds like a heck of a deal, except the send it back part. PM sent for a heck of an oppurtunity.

 

[RBH]

Uhm. :whistling Sounds like a heck of a deal, except the send it back part. PM sent for a heck of an oppurtunity.

Thats the ticket Bart!!!
Hope you get to 'test' it out!

 

[handlebar bart]

Thats the ticket Bart!!!
Hope you get to 'test' it out!

Its a neat offer to let someone give it a try. If not me I'm still looking forward to some pictures.

 

[Sam Craig]

Looks like way too much money for way too little hat

Maybe they are trading on the name?

Can't someone measure out the dimensions of an original Whippet and get them to Stetson so they know what to start making?

Just a suggestion![huh]

 

[handlebar bart]

Well guys, thanks to Hatco I will soon be giving the new Whippet a trial run. I will post up pictures and give my impressions of it once it arrives. I'm pretty excited to see it and get a look at how the dimensions stack up.