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Looks pretty hip actually, as narrow brims tend to do.
thanks... a wisp under 2" - narrow, but not too stingy. 8^)
Looks pretty hip actually, as narrow brims tend to do.
thanks... a wisp under 2" - narrow, but not too stingy. 8^)
Suits you nicely, Alan.
This auction purchase plumped up nicely with a little steam and brushing. From other's research, it appears an American made hat with a French flavor... firm dense felt of modest quality, back bow, a nice warm walnut brown. Also in the picture is a 2 piece hat form I purchased recently.
merci beaucoup mes amis...
Z-man --
I think that we're all talkin' about the same thing. The difference is that I use the term "reeded sweat" to refer to something like this:
I tend not to refer to the sweat as being "reeded" where either reed tape or reed cloth are used. I only use the term to describe a treatment that involves a physical reed. This approach is based upon some of Art Fawcett's feedback in this thread where he describes a treatment using reed tape (pictured below) as "non-reeded."
So, that explains why I referred to the treatment in the Stetson Week-Ender as not having a reeded sweat. But, if I'm missing something here (and I may well be), I'm all ears!
Cheers,
JtL
Can be cord, reed, metal, plastic--there is a continuous linear oval stiffener covered by the fabric. This is what I consider to define a reeded sweatband assembly. Its not just a piece of leather or a piece of leather with a piece of fabric next to the felt. Its a different assembly done by a different sewing machine than the more familiar visible reed tube.Ok, so I'm confused again, unless you are in disagreement with JtL's statement: "I tend not to refer to the sweat as being "reeded" where either reed -tape or reed cloth are used. I only use the term to describe a treatment that involves a physical reed." He was referring to the Week-Ender as not having a physical reed. You are saying it DOES have a reed?
...although I don't know how it looks on me. lol
Looks good on you, bolthead. My only problem with wearing modern military-styled headgear is being confused with actual soldiers/veterans. I would never want to be thought of as pretending to be in something I am not in. Therefore, I do not wear military hats as casual wear.