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[HarpPlayerGene]

Thanks, JT and Feltfan, for the feedback on the Barbisio Sorrento.

It's not so much that it's velvety; it's the felt band, and the tapered crown (along with, yes, that feather) that bothers me.

Because of it's density, it is a winter hat for sure, to be worn with the kind of coat you recommend. I just tossed it on while I was in 'chore clothes' to get a photo of it on my head.

Dinerman; I'm all eyes and ears for any ideas you've got. but I expect I'll eventually be offering this one in the Classifieds.

 

[kiltie]

Christys'...

...by Biltmore

Got this one in the mail yesterday. If it was ever worn, it was only a coupla times. When stored open crowned in the box, it shows absolutely NO signs of ever being creased. It has a Cavanaugh-type edge and came with a really obnoxious brush/hat pin/German hunting sorta thing.

Here we go - The box:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/safdkiltie/IMG_0833.jpg

The hat:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/safdkiltie/IMG_0835.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/safdkiltie/IMG_0838.jpg

The ornament:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/safdkiltie/IMG_0837.jpg

So, there ya go...

 

[BobC]

Nice hat, Kiltie. Looks like it has quite a bit of blue in it? Did you loose the ornament?

 

[ScionPI2005]

I like that one; very sharp!

 

[kiltie]

Thanks, Bob and Scion.
For a grey hat, it is pretty "blueish". I don't think the previous owner ever applied the brush. there are no marks on the ribbon, and the pin runs vertically, so it wasn't placed behind the bow. I can say with a firm degree of certainty that I will never apply it. However, i'd like not to break up the set, as there's value beyond the monitary that this guy kept such a pristine hat and accessories. The previous owner was apparently a person of some stature in Canada ( mall or store owner of some kind - very wealthy ) and it was from his estate.
I do need to get some Brasso or something after the metal, though.

 

[Tram]

My Dobbs Sulgrave

Hello FL. New guy here. I wanted to share my Dobbs Sulgrave that I'd had for about 10 years.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Tram, Nice! What does it look like on your head?

 

[Tram]

Tram, Nice! What does it look like on your head?

Thank you J.T. Here's a couple quick shots I took today in the snow.

I'd like to get a guess on the date of the hat. Its got a neat (IMHO) provenance to it. It was my boss' father who died in 1989. He was a local politician/sports figure from '30s-'60s.

 

[RBH]

Very nice!

 

[RBH]

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That looks good on you, a very Bogart looking fedora !!

 

[RBH]

...The hat:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/safdkiltie/IMG_0835.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/safdkiltie/IMG_0838.jpg

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Kiltie I like that color, look forward to seeing you wear it!

 

[citRon]

Dobbs West Double X -Open Road 'clone'?

Just got this one today. Its a Dobbs West, crown is ~5 1/2" open with a 2 3/4" bound brim. Tag under the sweat says it's their 'Waco' model. I got it as a contender for a conversion; reshape it, cut the brim to 2 3/8- 2 1/2" and put a 1 1/2" black ribbon on it.
I'll get picks up of its new 'Fedora-ized" shape in a bit- it was pretty easily manipulated out of the cattleman crease.
Is this considered an 'Open Road Clone'? It looks like examples I've seen of the OR here. If so, should I leave it as is?

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[Michaelshane]

Yes open road.

 

[RBH]

Yep its an Open Road style hat, I would leave it as is.
Thats a nice bound edge, I think one with out the binding would be better to trim.
BUT its your hat.
What about a shot of you wearing it?

 

[RobFedoraField]

similar project

Just got this one today...

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I just got a similar project hat from ebay (hasn't arrived yet) my plan is to leave the brim as is, I hate to cut off a bound brim, and reshape it into a Stratoliner / fedora crease and smooth out the brim to a snap down in front, up in back style.

 

[kiltie]

Just got this one today. Its a Dobbs West, crown is ~5 1/2" open with a 2 3/4" bound brim. Tag under the sweat says it's their 'Waco' model. I got it as a contender for a conversion; reshape it, cut the brim to 2 3/8- 2 1/2" and put a 1 1/2" black ribbon on it.
I'll get picks up of its new 'Fedora-ized" shape in a bit- it was pretty easily manipulated out of the cattleman crease.
Is this considered an 'Open Road Clone'? It looks like examples I've seen of the OR here. If so, should I leave it as is?

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You know what might be kinda cool, and what I'm gonna try when the next "right" hat comes along, is put a diamond or "c" or whatever in the crown, curl the front down, but leave the sides and back as is. There was a guy in that movie Public Eye that wore his hat with a really pronounced curl to the sides of the brim. It's been the only one I've ever taken notice of that was so dramtic in that regard, and I'd like to give it a shot.

 

[carter]

Cutting is for horses

Yep its an Open Road style hat, I would leave it as is.
Thats a nice bound edge, I think one with out the binding would be better to trim.
BUT its your hat.
What about a shot of you wearing it?

Citron, I agree with Rusty. I have a Dobbs West and it is relatively easy to convert to a fedora-style crease and brim ala an OR. That's a very nice 2 3/4" bound edge. It'll look great. So, try it. You'll like it.

 

[Michaelshane]

Speaking of OPEN ROADS.Just got these two 25s

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[carter]

TWO OR TWENTY-FIVES!

Michaelshane, That's outstanding. I'm looking forward to seeing those beauties on your noggin. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Dixon]

My FedIV Deluxe

A shot of my new Fed IV Deluxe.
As an indy fan I'm geeked out over how good the hat looks on several levels. But as a fedora lover I'm so pleased with the felt quality, sweatband softness and over all vibe of the hat. I've got the feeling this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Best,
D

By dixonkinser, shot with PENTAX K100D Super at 2009-02-06

By dixonkinser, shot with PENTAX K100D Super at 2009-02-06