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[bolthead]

I'd be curious how good a wider brim would look on you, YF.

I think I have to agree with you Bart, and definitely a tall, untapered crown as well.

 

[rlk]

Made in Austria Velour

Seal Velour type felt. Unbelievably soft and flexible but stays anywhere you put it. No detectable crease memory but a bit of fiber compression with a telescopish line about the crown from storage/crush(too crooked for a purposeful crease) which will hopefully come out with cleaning. No moth damage or even dirt[huh] but the 2-1/4" wide sweatband with 360 degree lacing is ultra thin(so flexible) but has the moisture content of cardboard. Only marking is Made in Austria. As fine as any Velour encountered. Really a 7-1/8 but so soft and flexible it is easily wearable. No ribbon but some stitches at the back(Back Bow possibly) and from a former liner. About 5-1/2" open crown and 2-3/4" brim.

 

[Vilhat]

Straw Hats

Hi -

I haven't posted in over a year, but I continue to read about hats here at the lounge. I'm not sure where to but this article I've just written on Straw Hats. If someone wants to move it to a more appropriate thread, be my guest. I've seen lots of discussion about Panamas (of course), but I also recall discussion/questions about Milan straws, etc. This article addresses both of these materials and more. Enjoy.

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs024/1102546528971/archive/1103230135753.html

If that link doesn't work try this:
http://blog.villagehatshop.com/

Fred

 

[RBH]

I'd be curious how good a wider brim would look on you, YF.

I am with you on that Bart!

 

[mayserwegener]

Seal Velour type felt. Unbelievably soft and flexible but stays anywhere you put it. No detectable crease memory but a bit of fiber compression with a telescopish line about the crown from storage/crush(too crooked for a purposeful crease) which will hopefully come out with cleaning. No moth damage or even dirt[huh] but the 2-1/4" wide sweatband with 360 degree lacing is ultra thin(so flexible) but has the moisture content of cardboard. Only marking is Made in Austria. As fine as any Velour encountered. Really a 7-1/8 but so soft and flexible it is easily wearable. No ribbon but some stitches at the back(Back Bow possibly) and from a former liner. About 5-1/2" open crown and 2-3/4" brim.

RLK, Wow that is some amazing velour! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
The color is fantastic too. Sorry about the condition but we take what we can with these rare old Austrian velours. Can you please post in the German - Austrian thread when you get a chance?

 

[mayserwegener]

Stetson Whippet Straw

I was in Dallas for a fencing tournament so was able to stop by the Stetson Outlet in Garland yesterday.

Ended up picking up this Whippet Straw, size 7 3/8 for $39.00. They just got them in last week. As mentioned the straw is on the stiff side but still I very stylish look especially for the price.

 

[RBH]

^
I like it!

 

[thunderw21]

1930s Stetson optimo panama hat in 7 3/8, pristine condition.

It will be going up for sale in the classifieds soon.

Edit: hat is sold.

 

[Lefty]

:eusa_clap Very nice. :eusa_clap

 

[anon`]

 

[thunderw21]

Beauties, what are they?

 

[ScottF]

Love that one, Scott. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Thanks Craig and Jimmy. I took JTMarcus' hat-stretching advice and clipped the threads at the back before putting on a full-size stretcher. It worked wonderfully, but is gradually slipping back to 7 1/8.

I had never seen the frayed bow on a modern (55 years old lol ) Stetson dress western (only the wide-brims), much less a 3X, so this was a thrill. Having said that, I just saw ANOTHER one, same felt color, same dark-green grayed bow, same measurements, same 3X...even the same size! The only difference was that the newer one has the late '50s/early '60s rectangular 3X sweatband logo. Amazing!

By the way - this is my first post since losing access Sunday morning. A miracle has since occurred. Jimmy - thanks for your advice in that thread, and same to others who added their very civil and thoughtful suggestions and explanations. I would have thanked you in the thread itself, but the hammer had curiously been dropped by a bartender, for reasons probably too deep for a humble internet subject to fathom, so I can only be thankful that it's impossible to march me out to the block for head removal.

 

[anon`]

Beauties, what are they?

A couple works of Art

Jazzmen, both.

(And that's one helluva Panama you've got, also!)

 

[Mikey P]

I was in Dallas for a fencing tournament so was able to stop by the Stetson Outlet in Garland yesterday.

Ended up picking up this Whippet Straw, size 7 3/8 for $39.00. They just got them in last week. As mentioned the straw is on the stiff side but still I very stylish look especially for the price.

$39???? Holy cow, I want one!!

 

[Scott Wood]

^
I like it!

Wouldn't mind one myself :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Mahagonny Bill]

1930s Stetson optimo panama hat in 7 3/8, pristine condition.

It will be going up for sale in the classifieds soon.

Edit: hat is sold.

lol lol That never even made it to the classifieds did it? lol lol
I got to the third picture, exclaimed Holy S***, and then saw your edit.
You have to move fast around here. lol

 

[thunderw21]

lol lol That never even made it to the classifieds did it? lol lol
I got to the third picture, exclaimed Holy S***, and then saw your edit.
You have to move fast around here. lol

Went 4 minutes before the first PM. You guys are slipping.

 

[indycop]

Went 4 minutes before the first PM. You guys are slipping.

I can't wait to see that one in person!

 

[jimmy the lid]

Went 4 minutes before the first PM. You guys are slipping.

That is just downright embarrassing. Nevertheless, I'm glad I was the first slackard to reach you...

More photos...

 

[Aureliano]

That is just downright embarrassing. Nevertheless, I'm glad I was the first slackard to reach you...

More photos...

It's a montecristi, right? if not then a darn well woven panama.