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[chanteuseCarey]

WOW, this Miller Milan looks fabulous on you BobC, and you are looking very handsome wearing it sir! I've become a fan of the Miller milan...

I posted this natural Miller milan earlier when I first received it for Miller Hats, but I wanted to post it again now that it's new again and improved. When I got it I PM'd RBH to ask him what he did to his to make it look so much better than mine. He told me and then said if I would send it to him he would shape it for me. Well, of course, I jumped at the chance and sent it off. I came back to me looking like a fedora instead of a straw hat. Thank you, Rusty! I surely do appreciate your kindness and my improved Miller milan.

I also appreciate the friendships I've found here on the lounge and the love for fedoras I've developed over the last year and a half or so. My closet is filling up fast.

 

[chanteuseCarey]

FABULOUS on you b&m, what great photos here too!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

I got this NOS Stetson Ivy League in the mail today, it's a real beauty...

and of course I had to do a self photo shoot to show it off.

anyone know about this model of stetson? The patina on the hat box leads me to believe it is at least 30 years old. But the hat just looks too new.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Gee, Bob, that Milan could not possibly be any better.

Rusty, you have a real eye for shaping these things. I can't get over how good a Milan looks after you worked your magic.

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[chanteuseCarey]

Jimmy, what issue date of SEP has this Steson Hat ad with der Bingle?

Buler -- here's a 1948 Stetson Turf Club ad. I love the color -- "covert green"...

Cheers,
JtL

 

[ScottF]

I posted this natural Miller milan earlier when I first received it for Miller Hats, but I wanted to post it again now that it's new again and improved. When I got it I PM'd RBH to ask him what he did to his to make it look so much better than mine. He told me and then said if I would send it to him he would shape it for me. Well, of course, I jumped at the chance and sent it off. I came back to me looking like a fedora instead of a straw hat. Thank you, Rusty! I surely do appreciate your kindness and my improved Miller milan.

I also appreciate the friendships I've found here on the lounge and the love for fedoras I've developed over the last year and a half or so. My closet is filling up fast.

Bob - that hat looks great on you!

 

[BobC]

Thanks all of you, JT, Mrs. Carey, Gene and Scott. Rusty really made a world of difference in the look of this hat. I wasn't all that crazy about it before Rusty's conversion, but now I like it a lot. Heck, I don't know what he did to it, but it even fits better. Thank you, Rusty!

 

[indycop]

Bob that hat looks great!:eusa_clap You just need a guayabera to go with it!

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

You just need a guayabera...

I recently bought one and learned that along with optimo crowned Panamas, Nicki HATES these.

[huh]

I think I'll wear it tomorrow.

 

[thunderw21]

Two today from an antique extravaganza.

Champ thin ribbon, 5" crown bashed and 2 3/4" brim. $8.

Early Stetson derby with low crown, vent holes in crown and bow on the right side instead of left. $15.

 

[carter]

OUTSTANDING !

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Now, I'm not sure what to think of this one.

Hey Gene, that Stetson 20 looks great on you! You carry a wide brim just fine and that hat is a real beauty.

 

[buler]

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!

Picked up a few things yesterday including 2 hats. A panama and a Sachsel fedora.

Can anyone tell me what type of weave the panama is? It has a pretty decent weave count and is in very good condition.

B

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Bob, that one looks great. All RBH's crease work is super but I think he really outdid himself on that one. It looks great on you!

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Two today from an antique extravaganza.

Champ thin ribbon, 5" crown bashed and 2 3/4" brim. $8.

Very nice Thunder21. Looks good on you too.

 

[buler]

Sachsel

Here is the Sachsel I got yesterday. Liner tip just says "Since 1890 Sachsel" and the sweatband has "Stephen H. Sachsel 35N. Wells Street Chicago" and "Custom Made". No other marks or tags. Interesting ribbon edge. I'm not sure if that differenct color is intentional or fading. I don't think its fading because its the same color along the whole edge of the ribbon and bow.

The brim overwelt is also interesting. Looks kind of "cheap" from above, but the stitching used doesn't show through from below the brim.

B

 

[RBH]

I posted this natural Miller milan earlier when I first received it for Miller Hats, but I wanted to post it again now that it's new again and improved. When I got it I PM'd RBH to ask him what he did to his to make it look so much better than mine. He told me and then said if I would send it to him he would shape it for me. Well, of course, I jumped at the chance and sent it off. I came back to me looking like a fedora instead of a straw hat. Thank you, Rusty! I surely do appreciate your kindness and my improved Miller milan.

I also appreciate the friendships I've found here on the lounge and the love for fedoras I've developed over the last year and a half or so. My closet is filling up fast.

:eusa_clap It looks great on you Bob!!!!!:eusa_clap
Glad you like it!

 

[BobC]

Thanks Carter and Mr. P, and especially thank you. Rusty. It looks tons better than it did before.

 

[carouselvic]

Can anyone tell me what type of weave the panama is? It has a pretty decent weave count and is in very good condition.
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It is not a Panama. It is a Buntal of some kind.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

It is not a Panama. It is a Buntal of some kind.

That's right! I wanted to zero in on this one and then I'll go back and address some other posts later...

Parabuntal, Balibuntal... ???? It all makes my head swim and I can't find any real experts on these but they are great straw hats.

Search for threads about "Parabuntal" and threads by Al Ojeda who has one or two beautiful ones.

I can't understand why these hats don't get the 'love' like the Panama straw hats do. These are handwoven also and real impressive, light, supple hats usually.

That one looks super!

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Two today from an antique extravaganza.

Champ thin ribbon, 5" crown bashed and 2 3/4" brim. $8.

Early Stetson derby with low crown, vent holes in crown and bow on the right side instead of left. $15.

THAT's the way to buy 'em, if you can. A vintage Champ - that FITS - for $8. Wonderful!! :eusa_clap