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RJR

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10,620
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Iowa
Some friends have visited Peru and in the past, I had some contacts with a cooperative of braided women who had a small online market. I knew that in Catacos, almost on the border with Ecuador, very similar hats as Montecristi, were produced
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(euphemism not to dislike the purists) the panama branded Montecriti, now become rare and overpaid, so by chance they would visit the area and have them sent to the store.
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They brought home three unfinished hats of average quality, my gift was the most impressive
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The straw woven is fine and well made, except for an error on the brim, so I thought I could complete it in Europe
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I had ideas that I discarded for logistical difficulties, then Stefan told me about Fleur, a hatter in the Netherlands, and we found an agreement to complete the hat
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For my rule I leave to the hatter the choice of how to finish the hat and also of its shape, a couple of messages and my only indication was to curl the brim and the color and height, proportionate to the crown, of the ribbon
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The straw is a little bit soft and the brim needs some finishing not to be without shape
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It was a little bit stiffened with a new shape. This the proportions. brim are 9 cm. and crown is 12 cm. with the purple ribbon at 5 cm.
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Fleur of Penumbra Hat did a fantastic work with excellent choices and craftmanship.
Very nice,I like the finished product.
 

Wyldkarma

One Too Many
Messages
1,805
Location
Austin, TX
Just arrived NOS Stetson panama. They said it was from the 50's, I think more 60's. (still new at this so only guessing) It came poorly boxed and partially crushed. :( But, The straw is very soft / shapes easily with a touch of steam and water and the brim snaps up or down perfectly. The sweatband is nearly perfect and very soft and the entire hat was clean as a whistle. 2 5/8 brim. Smells a bit like grandpas attic so it's sitting on the porch to air out before it gets a good steam cleaning and brush up.

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AbbaDatDeHat

I'll Lock Up
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Some friends have visited Peru and in the past, I had some contacts with a cooperative of braided women who had a small online market. I knew that in Catacos, almost on the border with Ecuador, very similar hats as Montecristi, were produced
b9dbpu.jpg

(euphemism not to dislike the purists) the panama branded Montecriti, now become rare and overpaid, so by chance they would visit the area and have them sent to the store.
23hvxfn.jpg

They brought home three unfinished hats of average quality, my gift was the most impressive
728vvl.jpg

mc6lqa.jpg

The straw woven is fine and well made, except for an error on the brim, so I thought I could complete it in Europe
34htjdv.jpg

I had ideas that I discarded for logistical difficulties, then Stefan told me about Fleur, a hatter in the Netherlands, and we found an agreement to complete the hat
2lbnaz8.jpg

For my rule I leave to the hatter the choice of how to finish the hat and also of its shape, a couple of messages and my only indication was to curl the brim and the color and height, proportionate to the crown, of the ribbon
33yh090.jpg

The straw is a little bit soft and the brim needs some finishing not to be without shape
2ykxiep.jpg

It was a little bit stiffened with a new shape. This the proportions. brim are 9 cm. and crown is 12 cm. with the purple ribbon at 5 cm.
13yjv2h.jpg

Fleur of Penumbra Hat did a fantastic work with excellent choices and craftmanship.
Daniele:
This hat is fantastic!! No matter all the straws posted here, no matter the perfectness of the highest end straws, the finest of weaves or the status of names, i’d grab this straw beauty if my house was on fire and feel glad i did.
It just has “the look” and the “character”.
Enjoy and thanks for sharing.
Bowen
 
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18,411
Location
Nederland
I have received two new hats in the same number of weeks.

The first one I got is an Adventurebilt in Seaplane Gray. Brand new condition. The crown was really tall. No, I mean really tall, so I recreased it and then took some photos.

The hat looks brown here but it is indeed gray, but not the slightly bluish gray of a Carbon Gray Akubra Fed IV.

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The second hat. Well, the second hat arrived Tuesday. It is a 1940s John Cavanagh in sage green.

When I first saw it posted here months ago I thought how will I ever own that hat, or one like it? I had thought it was impossible to even think I could find one like it.

I was lucky enough to pluck this one from moon's big sell-off this week. This is amongst - no, my favorite hat that I've ever seen posted here.

Everything about it is pretty much perfect - fit, colors, dimensions, feel, and genuine 1940s vintageness. All together, an amazing hat that I am thrilled to now own.

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Now those are Hats! With a capital H! Great score, Scotty.
Some friends have visited Peru and in the past, I had some contacts with a cooperative of braided women who had a small online market. I knew that in Catacos, almost on the border with Ecuador, very similar hats as Montecristi, were produced
b9dbpu.jpg

(euphemism not to dislike the purists) the panama branded Montecriti, now become rare and overpaid, so by chance they would visit the area and have them sent to the store.
23hvxfn.jpg

They brought home three unfinished hats of average quality, my gift was the most impressive
728vvl.jpg

mc6lqa.jpg

The straw woven is fine and well made, except for an error on the brim, so I thought I could complete it in Europe
34htjdv.jpg

I had ideas that I discarded for logistical difficulties, then Stefan told me about Fleur, a hatter in the Netherlands, and we found an agreement to complete the hat
2lbnaz8.jpg

For my rule I leave to the hatter the choice of how to finish the hat and also of its shape, a couple of messages and my only indication was to curl the brim and the color and height, proportionate to the crown, of the ribbon
33yh090.jpg

The straw is a little bit soft and the brim needs some finishing not to be without shape
2ykxiep.jpg

It was a little bit stiffened with a new shape. This the proportions. brim are 9 cm. and crown is 12 cm. with the purple ribbon at 5 cm.
13yjv2h.jpg

Fleur of Penumbra Hat did a fantastic work with excellent choices and craftmanship.
It is fantastic, Daniele. Looks like a fine weave and I love what you and Fleur decided to do with it. Great work.
 

NewJack

Practically Family
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629
Location
New Jersey
Arrived. Stem Winder Custom 'Dress Western' Hat in what is defined as a light gray. However, it looks like Silverbelly to me. Not much company history That I could find. Outside pics taken to show true color. A great deal that came with the hard case. The felt is 100X quality (not gonna claim to know what the X's mean!). But as I continue to collect hats, I learn more with each purchase and conversation with Loungers. The hand has a 'silky suede' feel but stiff as all get out! Lotsa steam to reshape the crown. But worth it. The lighter color makes for very careful handling for certain! This is a handsome Western/Fedora piece that appears to be well-made.
 

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drmaxtejeda

I'll Lock Up
Messages
8,354
Location
Mexico City
The second hat. Well, the second hat arrived Tuesday. It is a 1940s John Cavanagh in sage green.

When I first saw it posted here months ago I thought how will I ever own that hat, or one like it? I had thought it was impossible to even think I could find one like it.

I was lucky enough to pluck this one from moon's big sell-off this week. This is amongst - no, my favorite hat that I've ever seen posted here.

Everything about it is pretty much perfect - fit, colors, dimensions, feel, and genuine 1940s vintageness. All together, an amazing hat that I am thrilled to now own.

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I am glad you got it.

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Messages
19,001
Location
Central California
Arrived. Stem Winder Custom 'Dress Western' Hat in what is defined as a light gray. However, it looks like Silverbelly to me. Not much company history That I could find. Outside pics taken to show true color. A great deal that came with the hard case. The felt is 100X quality (not gonna claim to know what the X's mean!). But as I continue to collect hats, I learn more with each purchase and conversation with Loungers. The hand has a 'silky suede' feel but stiff as all get out! Lotsa steam to reshape the crown. But worth it. The lighter color makes for very careful handling for certain! This is a handsome Western/Fedora piece that appears to be well-made.

Great looking hat! I took some screen grabs for my reference file I used for future hat ideas. I particularly like to light ribbon and the curled brim. Great get!




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Messages
18,411
Location
Nederland
Arrived. Stem Winder Custom 'Dress Western' Hat in what is defined as a light gray. However, it looks like Silverbelly to me. Not much company history That I could find. Outside pics taken to show true color. A great deal that came with the hard case. The felt is 100X quality (not gonna claim to know what the X's mean!). But as I continue to collect hats, I learn more with each purchase and conversation with Loungers. The hand has a 'silky suede' feel but stiff as all get out! Lotsa steam to reshape the crown. But worth it. The lighter color makes for very careful handling for certain! This is a handsome Western/Fedora piece that appears to be well-made.
Nice find, Jack. I love the brim curl on this one.
 

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