And I would be interested in the couple of places too neighbor...
Buler, I hate to ask this because I believe I'll be jealous of the answer, but can I ask how much you picked up the Marathon for? It looks to be in great condition, and I'm guessing you found it at some flea market for a song. It's just not possible for this type of hat find where I live.
Thanks Chinaski! I am barely starting to buy vintage fedoras and now I understand the big difference on how these old hats feel, and also I like how you can crease the crowns. I have a Stetson Nostalgia and it doesn't compare to these vintage hats.Some of the best felt I own is Royal Stetson Deluxe. This hat appears to be very nice as well. Looks like a keeper!
Mario,
Definitely made the best of a bad situation!
Yes, it is blue. Well thanks for trying on the age.Buler: your hats look brand new. Nice.
Johnny: can't help you with the age. Is that a blue or black hat? Blue right?
I got this one off ebay and the person that sold it was not sure from what year it was from, but from the box I think its from the 1970's. Can someone help me out? It was like new with open crown.
2 3/4" brim. I think its very nice!
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Thanks RLK. I guess it would have been nice if it were older, but its like new and has that vintage feel and style, so I'm happy about the buy.1980 give or take a few years.
Would you believe it, there was a shop selling Christy's hats, not 10 minutes walk from my house!!!
here's my second hat...
http://www.savvyrow.co.uk/products/new-christys-brown-wool-felt-chepstow-trilby-hat
All I need now is a dark grey, with wide black band, and I'm set for a while
1 month delay and folded into a box no larger than the crown. Very soft and flexible but will require a professional re-flange and block to remove folds and crisp up the shape. 2-3/3" brim.
1 month delay and folded into a box no larger than the crown. Very soft and flexible but will require a professional re-flange and block to remove folds and crisp up the shape. 2-7/8" brim.