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[Frunobulax]

Ok, finally got a chance to take some pics in good light.

Let's cut to the chase. This is a great hat. I have very little experience with the newer, higher quality Stetsons. I've handled a Premiere Whippet and some Royal Quality items like Whippets and Strats. If this is the Royal Deluxe Quality, I now really want to handle Excellent. This is as close to vintage I've felt, though I've no experience with some of the custom hatters. It has a better hand than the FEPSA beaver felt I got from D'Aquino earlier this year.

The quality and finish of the felt is fantastic. It has a smooth, even appearance and a great feel. I see no flaws (thank you Mr. DelMonico). I have zero problems with the quality of materials or workmanship. Yeah, I'd like it if they really sewed on the ribbons, too. But this doesn't look too bad. I posted the photo above yesterday precisely because I think the workmanship and stitching on the binding is great. Very nice, high quality sweatband. What you see above is a dry crease - I have not yet touched this with steam (and I haven't really decided on the crease). It shapes perfectly, without any steam or moisture - and holds the crease.

The light gray color is just what I was looking for, as well. I'm glad they're making this color - even if it took them a while to make it. It really has an old school feel to it. I love the dimensions and look of this thing. I'll announce now I'll likely eat my words and at some point order something else, despite my frustration with this transaction. I'm ultimately thrilled with the result.

Brim up, it even has a classic, 1920s look to it. This is a hat, my friends. A very good one.

 

[moontheloon]

Well said my man
Looks fantastic!
So glad you dig it


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[moehawk]

No age joke intended here, just an honest compliment. The color goes very well with the beard.

 

[moehawk]

After a lot of steam and back-brushing (the whole time I was brushing against the nap I felt like it was about to hiss and scratch me ) i think I have lesseed the effect of the line around the crown from the previous bash.

Thanks for the tip, mayser. Going to work on it a little more later.

 

[JackieMatra]

Frunobulax,
Would you please tell me what hat model very light gray Stetson from Delmonico that is? Is it their new Stetsonian?
(I am afraid that I cannot read what it says on the hatbox, and the name of the hat cannot be seen in the photograph of the hat interior.)

 

[tropicalbob]

Frunobulax,
Would you please tell me what hat model very light gray Stetson from Delmonico that is? Is it their new Stetsonian?
(I am afraid that I cannot read what it says on the hatbox, and the name of the hat cannot be seen in the photograph of the hat interior.)

Same question here.

 

[tropicalbob]

Ah, just looked at the previous pages: a Stetsonian?

 

[Frunobulax]

Yup, Stetson Royal Deluxe Stetsonian in Light Gray.

Moe, the beard's been "going" gray for nigh on 25 years now, so...

 

[moehawk]

Well, the last time I grew a beard it came in way whiter than the previous time...good reason to keep shaving, as I am one that tires of facial hair quickly anyway.

 

[moehawk]

Another box was on my doorstep yesterday, not just my Lembert. This one was one of those situations where I wasn't really looking to buy 3 velour stingies at a shot but, well, someone made me an offer I just couldn't refuse.

Brown Knox, sixties taggage. Stiffest felt of the three, and even though all are 7 3/8", this one fits the best. (I'm a 7 5/16") Felt quality is like my Bianchi (Pollack) velour after I pulled out some of the shellac with an alcohol bath.

Next is a grey Stetson Sovereign. Interesting that it has no liner tip protector. Felt on this one is nice and soft, no excess stiffener in the brim. Feels similar to my Czech Peschel in quality.

Last shot is a stamp on the back of the sweat. No idea what it is. Any insight would be appreciated.

 

[JackieMatra]

Thanks very much, Frunobulax. I didn't know that it was possible to obtain that color of Stetsonian from Delmonico or I would already have ordered one.

Most people estimate my age as being about 15 years younger, without my white beard and mustache in the summer, than they do, with them, in the winter.

 

[moehawk]

Last is an Adam in black. This one has the shortest nap, and also the nicest hand of the three. Only thing I didn't like about this oe was a thick plastic liner tip cover that crinkled loudly. It had a small tear in it, so I saw no reason to leave it in. Much nicer to wear without it.

Wore this one last night to my town's holiday lights parade. Repelled water as stated when the rain started to fall.

Thanks, DOGMAN, for contributing to my deliquency with your deals.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Ok, finally got a chance to take some pics in good light.

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Let's cut to the chase. This is a great hat. I have very little experience with the newer, higher quality Stetsons. I've handled a Premiere Whippet and some Royal Quality items like Whippets and Strats. If this is the Royal Deluxe Quality, I now really want to handle Excellent. This is as close to vintage I've felt, though I've no experience with some of the custom hatters. It has a better hand than the FEPSA beaver felt I got from D'Aquino earlier this year.

The quality and finish of the felt is fantastic. It has a smooth, even appearance and a great feel. I see no flaws (thank you Mr. DelMonico). I have zero problems with the quality of materials or workmanship. Yeah, I'd like it if they really sewed on the ribbons, too. But this doesn't look too bad. I posted the photo above yesterday precisely because I think the workmanship and stitching on the binding is great. Very nice, high quality sweatband. What you see above is a dry crease - I have not yet touched this with steam (and I haven't really decided on the crease). It shapes perfectly, without any steam or moisture - and holds the crease.

The light gray color is just what I was looking for, as well. I'm glad they're making this color - even if it took them a while to make it. It really has an old school feel to it. I love the dimensions and look of this thing. I'll announce now I'll likely eat my words and at some point order something else, despite my frustration with this transaction. I'm ultimately thrilled with the result.

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Brim up, it even has a classic, 1920s look to it. This is a hat, my friends. A very good one.

Sounds like it was worth waiting for... color is superb.

 

[moehawk]

D'oh! Meant to post this one.

 

[DOGMAN]

I'm more than happy to contribute to your delinquency.I think that Adam looks great on.

 

[moehawk]

Thanks!
Love the way it feels on my head. I believe this is the only underwelt brim I have. It makes more of a difference in the hat than I would have thought, especially for such a minor detail.

 

[Frunobulax]

Thanks very much, Frunobulax. I didn't know that it was possible to obtain that color of Stetsonian from Delmonico or I would already have ordered one.

Most people estimate my age as being about 15 years younger, without my white beard and mustache in the summer, than they do, with them, in the winter.

You have to special order this color and there can be a bit of a wait...

 

[Kirk H.]

Ok, finally got a chance to take some pics in good light.

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Let's cut to the chase. This is a great hat. I have very little experience with the newer, higher quality Stetsons. I've handled a Premiere Whippet and some Royal Quality items like Whippets and Strats. If this is the Royal Deluxe Quality, I now really want to handle Excellent. This is as close to vintage I've felt, though I've no experience with some of the custom hatters. It has a better hand than the FEPSA beaver felt I got from D'Aquino earlier this year.

The quality and finish of the felt is fantastic. It has a smooth, even appearance and a great feel. I see no flaws (thank you Mr. DelMonico). I have zero problems with the quality of materials or workmanship. Yeah, I'd like it if they really sewed on the ribbons, too. But this doesn't look too bad. I posted the photo above yesterday precisely because I think the workmanship and stitching on the binding is great. Very nice, high quality sweatband. What you see above is a dry crease - I have not yet touched this with steam (and I haven't really decided on the crease). It shapes perfectly, without any steam or moisture - and holds the crease.

The light gray color is just what I was looking for, as well. I'm glad they're making this color - even if it took them a while to make it. It really has an old school feel to it. I love the dimensions and look of this thing. I'll announce now I'll likely eat my words and at some point order something else, despite my frustration with this transaction. I'm ultimately thrilled with the result.

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Brim up, it even has a classic, 1920s look to it. This is a hat, my friends. A very good one.

Jim, that hat looks great on you! I am glad that it was worth the wait. Just out of curiosity what bash did you put in..center dent, tear drop, Diamond?

Kirk

 

[JackieMatra]

You have to special order this color and there can be a bit of a wait...

No big deal. I wouldn't really consider wearing a near-white hat until the springtime, anyway. Just the thought of it possibly blowing off and disappearing in the snow is too horrifying. These new
Stetsonians don't have wind trolleys, do they?

 

[Frunobulax]

Jim, that hat looks great on you! I am glad that it was worth the wait. Just out of curiosity what bash did you put in..center dent, tear drop, Diamond?

Kirk

When you asked this question, it had a C-crown (pix above). Right now, it has a center dent (WHAYWT thread). It hasn't yet decided what it wants. I'm still working with it.

No big deal. I wouldn't really consider wearing a near-white hat until the springtime, anyway. Just the thought of it possibly blowing off and disappearing in the snow is too horrifying. These new Stetsonians don't have wind trolleys, do they?

It's not nearly as white as the shots. This felt is very difficult to photograph and most of my photos have been under artificial light. The color is closest to the photo on the previous page of the felt and the brim binding. When I get back home tonight, I'll do a side-by-side with an older gray 3X I have. This is definitely lighter than that, and may be close to the old "Dove Gray" Stetson used to carry.

And yeah, they should put wind trolleys on these things. It has everything else, that would put this over the top.