Open Crown Stetsons: A Call (Plea) to Retailers!!

[rclark]

FWIW, I have the Original Forty Seven panama and it is a terrific hat.

 

[bartcubb]

FWIW, I have the Original Forty Seven panama and it is a terrific hat.

How are the brim and crown on your Original Forty Seven? I saw on another thread that someone said it was smaller than they had expected.

 

[rclark]

The brim and crown are as advertised. I'll measure it when I get home, but here is a photo of me testing it out a couple of days ago.

 

[DJH]

Hmm, RC, the 47 looks way better when its being worn than in the website pics.

How is the quality of the straw? Am I right in thinking it's a Shantung or other material, rather than being a Panama? I can see having a good, packable straw hat could be really useful.

 

[rclark]

Actually, I bought the non-foldable panama version. I really like it.

 

[DJH]

Ah, I didn't know there was a Panama version as well - no wonder it looks so good.

 

[bartcubb]

The brim and crown are as advertised. I'll measure it when I get home, but here is a photo of me testing it out a couple of days ago.

Not bad! Thanks for uploading the photo. Very helpful.

 

[tommyK]

Good standard looking lid

 

[Roan]

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I like that one a LOT!! I've always been a fan of light grey hats and, that one has exceptional proportions.

 

[Jedwbpm]

Caribou Premier Stratoliners have come in and we shipped out orders today.

Jeff

 

[rclark]

Caribou Premier Stratoliners have come in and we shipped out orders today.

Jeff

Sweet! I hope mine has come in. I don't think I've received an email as of yet.

 

[bartcubb]

Mine is supposed to arrive today.
I will report.

Did you ever get your Forty Seven foldable, Rick? How do you like it?

 

[LoveMyHats2]

What size does he wear?

Shoe size between 10 1/2 and 11D, boot sizes 11D or 11 1/2D.

 

[tommyK]

Me likey. Are the new caribou Strats coming with this lighter ribbon? If not maybe they should!

 

[Rick Blaine]

Did you ever get your Forty Seven foldable, Rick? How do you like it?

Pls. forgive the lateness of my reply. It is hella busy at work & I am runnin' around like a head with it's chicken cut off.

Short answer - Yes w/ a but & No w/ an if.
I prefer the toquilla straw model.
I am finding the brim on the folder difficult to 'snap' to my satisfaction, although I have had the same problem w/ toquilla straw hats as well, I am not sure if is the material or what?

Great proportions, fit is spot on.
The finish is indifferent -my bow is about 1/2" too far forward.
[huh] >meh< [huh]

 

[Rogera]

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Me likey. Are the new caribou Strats coming with this lighter ribbon? If not maybe they should!

That lighter ribbon looks great! That could tempt me for sure

 

[bartcubb]

Pls. forgive the lateness of my reply. It is hella busy at work & I am runnin' around like a head with it's chicken cut off.

Short answer - Yes w/ a but & No w/ an if.
I prefer the toquilla straw model.
I am finding the brim on the folder difficult to 'snap' to my satisfaction, although I have had the same problem w/ toquilla straw hats as well, I am not sure if is the material or what?

Great proportions, fit is spot on.
The finish is indifferent -my bow is about 1/2" too far forward.
[huh] >meh< [huh]

Thanks for the update, Rick. So a mix of good and not-so-good, as is often the case with modern hats. I may give it a try yet, I don't know. Luckily it's still cool enough here to put off the decision for a while.

 

[John T. Sarto]

Hello everyone, I am new to the lounge and would like to throw out this question. Is there a way to find out positively if the caribou stratoliner is, or will be, coming out with lighter colored ribbon? I have been considering ordering one the caribous from Delmonico Hatter but will hold off if the light colored ribbon version will be available shortly.

 

[tommyK]

they're in at Delmonicos so hopefully someone will post a pic.

I think this one is a taupe/grey with silverbelly colored ribbon not the current caribou color. I'm guessing it's another prototype Mr. Deckard is tempting us with.

 

[g.durand]

Hello everyone, I am new to the lounge and would like to throw out this question. Is there a way to find out positively if the caribou stratoliner is, or will be, coming out with lighter colored ribbon? I have been considering ordering one the caribous from Delmonico Hatter but will hold off if the light colored ribbon version will be available shortly.

On Delmonico's website the Caribou Strat is shown with a black ribbon. I should know soon, as mine is tracking for arrival tomorrow. I'll post pics as soon as I can. I may keep the black ribbon or have it changed, depending on whether I like the look. A lighter gray ribbon may just work. I don't think anyone is certain whether they will offer a lighter-ribboned version on the Caribou Strat.