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Thanks, Randy.Yes, very nice. I really love Stetsons of that era; soft felt, soft sweatbands and so easy to wear.
Thanks, Randy.Yes, very nice. I really love Stetsons of that era; soft felt, soft sweatbands and so easy to wear.
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Think I’ve finally found my silverbelly OR after a few years of trying and probably 5 or 6 catch and releases.
This is a Royal DeLuxe—clean but not so clean I feel like I need to baby it. Any help on date? Forties or Fifties? Very nice felt, softer than the Royal Stetsons I’ve owned and not as thick as the 3Xs.
Brim is slightly wonky but hopefully will come around with steam. Was a very easy job to convert it from the cattleman’s crease with which it arrived. The felt takes steam beautifully.
Enjoy the weekend!
David
Cervo Bantam Gold. No label inside the hat, so unsure of the colour and unsure about the size. Sold to me as a size 57, but it's closer to a size 59 or 60. Overwelt brim at 6,5cm and the crown at 10,5cm at the center dent. There was a folded newspaper inside the sweatband dated 1973. Could well be, but could also have been added later. What stands out on this one is the ribbon treatment. The felt continues up until the top of the narrow ribbon. No stitches to be seen on the outside from the sweatband. The narrow ribbon goes all the way round without a seam (at least I couldn't find it). Very nicely done. From the ribbon to the rest of the crown it looks stepped, almost as if the hat was made in two parts, which it isn't. Very cool design and superb execution. Weighs 120 grams.
Thanks, Brent. And to think it comes THAT close to being your size.Such a fantastic ribbon treatment. It’s unlike anything I’ve seen before.
Excellent find, Marcel. Half a size should be doable.Barbisio classic in grey.
It's in a great condition. Have to make it a 1/2 size bigger and then it will fits perfectly.
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Quite nice Marcel. CongratulationsBarbisio classic in grey.
It's in a great condition. Have to make it a 1/2 size bigger and then it will fits perfectly.
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Indeed, this felt looks fantastic!Stetson Royal in a great green-blue heather felt. It’s very soft and molds at that lightest touch. Self-felt hatband with a loop “bow.” 2 ½” brim with decorative edge stitching. Size is 7 ⅛ or 57cm. No tags hiding behind the sweatband.
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Nice color combo and ribbon design. I remember seeing this one.. interesting brand name Derby. And neat liner.Derby Antilope. Unsurprisingly, it has a wonderfully soft Antelope/suede finish. 2 ⅜” bound brim and the open crown is approximately 5 ¼ inches. The felt is mid weight and could use some steam to hold its shape. The bow is very nice…might have to copy the design. Nothing behind the sweatband other than the size sticker: 56cm or 7 US.
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Wonderful, David!Birthday present to myself this year—a new Gannon in Natural. Absolutely perfect, every detail is a pleasure to consider. Inspired by the Strat clone I posted the other day, I opted for a 2 3/8 brim. Even if the vent holes are more decorative than functional, I love them!
Cheers,
David
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An excellent birthday present for yourself! You have given me inspiration for my birthday next week!Birthday present to myself this year—a new Gannon in Natural. Absolutely perfect, every detail is a pleasure to consider. Inspired by the Strat clone I posted the other day, I opted for a 2 3/8 brim. Even if the vent holes are more decorative than functional, I love them!
Cheers,
David
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Very nice looking hat, Brent. Fairly certain it's German made, based on the Antilope name and especially that type of size tag. I think the Gubener makers used those.Derby Antilope. Unsurprisingly, it has a wonderfully soft Antelope/suede finish. 2 ⅜” bound brim and the open crown is approximately 5 ¼ inches. The felt is mid weight and could use some steam to hold its shape. The bow is very nice…might have to copy the design. Nothing behind the sweatband other than the size sticker: 56cm or 7 US.
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