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[FedOregon]

the name comes from the college age kids who would sit on the rails of the race track in the 50s ... they were tagged Railbirds

It's a great hat


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Johnny Jessen was my woodwinds instructor in highschool, and he grew up playing the clubs and cruise ships. I always new when I was playing well when Johhny started dancing! Kenny Gorelick ,aka Kenny G, had the same instructor and was about 2 or 3 years ahead of me... the only other thing we shared in common was curly hair, LOL. He looked like Disco Stu (from The Simpsons) back in the 70's.

Anyway, Johnny used to call us Bird Dogs.... a reference to us jazz cats scoring with all the ladies. Johnny was a great man.

 

[moontheloon]

Early 1940s Vita Felt Stetsonian

this thing had an awful ribbon put on it at some point in its life (pictured below) so I commissioned Tim @Cane Rod Maker over at Alley Kat to get it back to the glory it once held.

Tim did an unbelievable job... this hat quickly became one of my absolute favorites minutes ago when I opened the box that arrived from PA

the felt on this hat is absolutely ridiculous... Tim can attest to that... it deserved to have a proper ribbon put back on it

Before

and after Tims magic touch

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[Trenchfriend]

@moontheloon
Really nice!

 

[RomanImperator]

Amazing Stetsonian!!! Where do you consistently score these gems!?

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[FedOregon]

Early 1940s Vita Felt Stetsonian

this thing had an awful ribbon put on it at some point in its life (pictured below) so I commissioned Tim over at Alley Kat to get it back to the glory it once held.

Tim did an unbelievable job... this hat quickly became one of my absolute favorites minutes ago when I opened the box that arrived from PA

the felt on this hat is absolutely ridiculous... Tim can attest to that... it deserved to have a proper ribbon put back on it

Before

and after Tims magic touch

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Holy, flying mackeral, that's a treasure!!! Wow!

 

[Frunobulax]

Early 1940s Vita Felt Stetsonian

this thing had an awful ribbon put on it at some point in its life (pictured below) so I commissioned Tim over at Alley Kat to get it back to the glory it once held.

Tim did an unbelievable job... this hat quickly became one of my absolute favorites minutes ago when I opened the box that arrived from PA

the felt on this hat is absolutely ridiculous... Tim can attest to that... it deserved to have a proper ribbon put back on it


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Super find, Ant! And great job, @canerodmaker.

Is it a dark gray or are there some blues in it?


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[moontheloon]

Thanks so much guys ... it sure is a beauty

Super find, Ant! And great job, @canerodmaker.

Is it a dark gray or are there some blues in it?


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Jim , it's more blue than anything
It's the same color as my Vita Felt Eagle which is what Stetson called "freedom blue"




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[moehawk]

are there some blues in it?

If not I bet there will be soon...
and some jazz, some rock, maybe a little country...

 

[moehawk]

Early 1940s Vita Felt Stetsonian

this thing had an awful ribbon put on it at some point in its life (pictured below) so I commissioned Tim over at Alley Kat to get it back to the glory it once held.

Tim did an unbelievable job... this hat quickly became one of my absolute favorites minutes ago when I opened the box that arrived from PA

the felt on this hat is absolutely ridiculous... Tim can attest to that... it deserved to have a proper ribbon put back on it

Before

and after Tims magic touch

Sent from my space aged handheld communication device and universal translator

Sweet old lid! You have the best luck finding these gems.

 

[KarlCrow]

Early 1940s Vita Felt Stetsonian

this thing had an awful ribbon put on it at some point in its life (pictured below) so I commissioned Tim over at Alley Kat to get it back to the glory it once held.

Tim did an unbelievable job... this hat quickly became one of my absolute favorites minutes ago when I opened the box that arrived from PA

the felt on this hat is absolutely ridiculous... Tim can attest to that... it deserved to have a proper ribbon put back on it

Before

and after Tims magic touch

Sent from my space aged handheld communication device and universal translator

beautiful. It was looking very @Bob Roberts crease for a moment, in a good way, i like both his and your stamps on it.

 

[Bob Roberts]

beautiful. It was looking very @Bob Roberts crease for a moment, in a good way, i like both his and your stamps on it.

I'd much prefer it on my head with Moon's stamp on it.

 

[Frunobulax]

Thanks so much guys ... it sure is a beauty





Jim , it's more blue than anything
It's the same color as my Vita Felt Eagle which is what Stetson called "freedom blue"




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Phone pics play trix. Wasn't certain. Either way, looks great.


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[40Cal]

Early 1940s Vita Felt Stetsonian

this thing had an awful ribbon put on it at some point in its life (pictured below) so I commissioned Tim @Cane Rod Maker over at Alley Kat to get it back to the glory it once held.

Tim did an unbelievable job... this hat quickly became one of my absolute favorites minutes ago when I opened the box that arrived from PA

the felt on this hat is absolutely ridiculous... Tim can attest to that... it deserved to have a proper ribbon put back on it

Before

and after Tims magic touch

Sent from my space aged handheld communication device and universal translator

Great job returning that one to it's former glory, Moon! Another Vita-Felt.... your gonna have to update the family pic!

 

[moontheloon]

Great job returning that one to it's former glory, Moon! Another Vita-Felt.... your gonna have to update the family pic!

Definitely need to update the family pic


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[Zombie_61]

Early 1940s Vita Felt Stetsonian...

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I know "taste" is subjective, but who would do that to such a nice hat???

 

[Bamaboots]

I know "taste" is subjective, but who would do that to such a nice hat???

My thoughts as well, Al. Someone that never looks in the mirror?

 

[Zombie_61]

My thoughts as well, Al. Someone that never looks in the mirror?

Or someone with a strange sense of humor.

 

[Mm25]

When it rains... excellent new Whippet, just left by Fed Ex.

 

[Bob Roberts]

When it rains... excellent new Whippet, just left by Fed Ex.

Yes Sir.

 

[Redfokker]

When it rains... excellent new Whippet, just left by Fed Ex.

Looks nice, how is the felt? Mine will be here on Friday. Can't wait!