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Very nice.

Interesting;
this is the 2nd or 3rd English Stetson "Imperial" I've seen, but not sure I've ever seen an English "Excellent".
On the other hand, I own several German Stetson "Excellent", but don't recall ever seeing a German "Imperial".
Just like there seem to be no German Stetson "Royal Deluxe" or "Sovereign".
Is this just my personal impression or can somebody confirm this observation?
Interesting observation, Georg. My surmise would be that the two licensee companies, Failsworth and Mayser, had their own Stetson label. So Imperial for England, Excellent for Germany.
Just a guess. Hope those in the know can help clarify.

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The English designations were not limited to "Imperial". I've seen (and owned) "Royal", "Royal De Luxe", "Premier", "Sovereign" and "4xBeaver" made under license.
German made Stetsons I've seen less, but, besides the "Excellent", I've had a "7xbeaver", "premier" and "royal".
So both markets used several of the designations for their Stetson hats.
 
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Champ featherweight waiting for me today when I arrived home.
I am 7 1/8, but many Champ hats seem to run large in 7, and fit me.
Not quite so with this one, which is a wee bit too snug.
Looking at the buckled sweat, it seems this felt has been shrinking. I think I can make it fit without stripping and reblocking it.
And look at the ribbon!
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Very nice! That ribbon is absolutely killer!
 
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Central California
This is a hat I’ve needed for a long time. Thanks to an assist from Max, I now have my own Brent!

5 1/2” open crown. 2 3/4” underwelt brim. The crown has a bit more taper than optimal, but I still like it. It’s a bit snug, as expected, but it’s close to fitting now so a few days with a band block should do the trick.

I’ve sworn off looking under sweatbands so any tags or labels hidden there will remain a mystery.

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Thanks again, Max!



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Steve1857

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That's a super find, Steve. Love the colours and shape of it. Don't see fedora style Stetsons made by Failsworth all that often, certainly in this style.
Thanks, Stefan. I too thought it was quite something.

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Hat and Rehat

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This is a hat I’ve needed for a long time. Thanks to an assist from Max, I now have my own Brent!

5 1/2” open crown. 2 3/4” underwelt brim. The crown has a bit more taper than optimal, but I still like it. It’s a bit snug, as expected, but it’s close to fitting now so a few days with a band block should do the trick.

I’ve sworn off looking under sweatbands so any tags or labels hidden there will remain a mystery.

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Thanks again, Max!



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Lovely.

Are you going to personalize it? Put your name in it, or something?

If any tags happen to fall out of the sweatband, let us know what they say.



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Steve1857

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The English designations were not limited to "Imperial". I've seen (and owned) "Royal", "Royal De Luxe", "Premier", "Sovereign" and "4xBeaver" made under license.
German made Stetsons I've seen less, but, besides the "Excellent", I've had a "7xbeaver", "premier" and "royal".
So both markets used several of the designations for their Stetson hats.
Interesting, Stefan. Several labels, but not necessarily the same ones apart from the Royal?

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Steve1857

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Denmark
This is a hat I’ve needed for a long time. Thanks to an assist from Max, I now have my own Brent!

5 1/2” open crown. 2 3/4” underwelt brim. The crown has a bit more taper than optimal, but I still like it. It’s a bit snug, as expected, but it’s close to fitting now so a few days with a band block should do the trick.

I’ve sworn off looking under sweatbands so any tags or labels hidden there will remain a mystery.

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Thanks again, Max!



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A Brent for Brent. A match made in hat heaven or what? Cupid Max knows his stuff [emoji4] Congrats to you both.

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Wyldkarma

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Austin, TX
This is a hat I’ve needed for a long time. Thanks to an assist from Max, I now have my own Brent!

5 1/2” open crown. 2 3/4” underwelt brim. The crown has a bit more taper than optimal, but I still like it. It’s a bit snug, as expected, but it’s close to fitting now so a few days with a band block should do the trick.

I’ve sworn off looking under sweatbands so any tags or labels hidden there will remain a mystery.

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7f1a22c0fded806e459899b46514c608.jpg


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Thanks again, Max!



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Beautiful hat. Looks good on you too.

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Steinbockhase

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Munich, Bavaria, Germany
The English designations were not limited to "Imperial". I've seen (and owned) "Royal", "Royal De Luxe", "Premier", "Sovereign" and "4xBeaver" made under license.
German made Stetsons I've seen less, but, besides the "Excellent", I've had a "7xbeaver", "premier" and "royal".
So both markets used several of the designations for their Stetson hats.

I can confirm German Stetson "Royal" and "Premier" too; I have a few :)
Like you said, both licensees used several different designations; but Germany (Mayser) presumably not as many.
"Imperial" vs "Excellent" seems to be the main difference for their top models.
 

Rmccamey

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Steve1857

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Really like the design of and pattern on that one, Georg. Looks very 60s cool. I can see you in Acapulco wearing that Panama.

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Daniele Tanto

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Emerging from my summer slumber, the temperatures are these days of 36-37 Celsius, with a new purchase
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Huckel Chevreau size 59, well preserved, except the ribbon which has small spots
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The hat is in perfect German tradition, very well done and with quality finishes.
It is a classic of the 60s German hats production
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My dating is very empirical, but certainly my friend Steve (owner of a Huckel mine of the same type:)) will know how to give him an age and something else to complete the information framework
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It was sold in Mulheim in the Ruhr, under the Huckel brand on the sweatband there is indicated that it is waterproof.
The dimensions are: open crown at 13 centimeters, ribbon at 4.5 and brim. edged and finished with a seam, they are 6.5 cm. The felt is of medium consistency and suede finished
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Meanwhile, settle for this, as soon as it is a little cooler you will have the contents of the two boxes coming from the Netherlands, now it's too hot. Be patient;)
 

Rmccamey

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I do like the angled bow end on that one. Very nice all around.

Emerging from my summer slumber, the temperatures are these days of 36-37 Celsius, with a new purchase
2dmcdiv.jpg

Huckel Chevreau size 59, well preserved, except the ribbon which has small spots
v5xuea.jpg

The hat is in perfect German tradition, very well done and with quality finishes.
It is a classic of the 60s German hats production
hvza14.jpg

My dating is very empirical, but certainly my friend Steve (owner of a Huckel mine of the same type:)) will know how to give him an age and something else to complete the information framework
34obq88.jpg

It was sold in Mulheim in the Ruhr, under the Huckel brand on the sweatband there is indicated that it is waterproof.
The dimensions are: open crown at 13 centimeters, ribbon at 4.5 and brim. edged and finished with a seam, they are 6.5 cm. The felt is of medium consistency and suede finished
2iu8021.jpg

Meanwhile, settle for this, as soon as it is a little cooler you will have the contents of the two boxes coming from the Netherlands, now it's too hot. Be patient;)
 

Steve1857

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8,859
Location
Denmark

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