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[moontheloon]

New Gannon

Stetson OR Hemp

Sent from my iPhone while orbiting the earth in a sea foam green 1957 Cadillac

 

[RJR]

New Gannon

Stetson OR Hemp

Sent from my iPhone while orbiting the earth in a sea foam green 1957 Cadillac

Wow,great acquisitions.

 

[Miamibruno]

Sharp! Is it near a 7 1/2 by chance?

Sorry, but they are a 7 1/8th (have another one in a lighter color).

Moon - Awesome Gannon/Stetson. Beautiful condition.

Knotten - That was you!!! You didn't say and I wasn't paying attention. Darn. Glad you like the hat!!

 

[Bob Roberts]

Moon. Loving that Gannon and liking the OR very very much.

 

[LuvMyMan]

Sorry, but they are a 7 1/8th (have another one in a lighter color).

Moon - Awesome Gannon/Stetson. Beautiful condition.

Knotten - That was you!!! You didn't say and I wasn't paying attention. Darn. Glad you like the hat!!

Drats! 7 1/8 just does not cut it. We will have to fatten you up to a 7 1/2 so we can bargain some of your hats our way! Haha!

New Gannon

Stetson OR Hemp

Sent from my iPhone while orbiting the earth in a sea foam green 1957 Cadillac

Love both of those two hat right there! And if you have a Caddy that old, sea foam green,...you are cruising in style! My Husband had a 59 Elvis Caddy, he hated when it was given to him, so it went to his older Sister...that Pink Caddy two door convertible....now..he could kill himself for not having it! Had the split window vette when he joined the Navy and sold that for a measly $2,000.00! As Archie Bunker would sing..."those were the days"....

 

[LuvMyMan]

Gannon should change the name to CANNON! The SHOT heard around the World! Hat ENVIED around the World. See, it almost goes together like Dean and Jerry!

New Gannon

Stetson OR Hemp

Sent from my iPhone while orbiting the earth in a sea foam green 1957 Cadillac

Sorry, but they are a 7 1/8th (have another one in a lighter color).

Moon - Awesome Gannon/Stetson. Beautiful condition.

Knotten - That was you!!! You didn't say and I wasn't paying attention. Darn. Glad you like the hat!!

 

[Mm25]

And I thought they should just use the slogan "Get a Gannon!" Not that anyone asked☺

 

[jlee562]

Big ol' box came today:







Big hat! Special edition Stetson Boss Raw Edge from JJ Hat Center in undyed "natura" felt. 4" brim with kettle curl. It came to me creased, so I don't know the open crown height, but it's at least 6". Wide 2" ribbon with fray. Also has a nice 2" leather sweatband and last drop liner.

My one nit pick off the bat is that there's really no special markings for the 150th. The Boss Raw Edge stamp on the sweat is nice however. And oh, of course, the dreaded hatco signature fishing line tacking stitches....

The felt is a nice western weight felt that has a nice melange that borders on a heathered look. No idea what the composition is, no X markings either. The brim is nice and stiff but the crown is decently soft. A little bit of steam and I got the front of the brim to dip a little. They used a really nice block on this one that really does remind me of those early Stetsons. With the deep crease the front ends up with some 'reverse taper' when viewed in profile.

Service from JJ was great. I had ordered a 56 off their website, although they had actually sold the last one in store. Claire offered me the 57 with some sizing strips and the understanding that I could return it for a full refund if it didn't work out. Well, with the strips in it fits decently well, so I guess I'll go ahead and keep it....I mean come on, did you really think I was going to send it back? ;-)

I'd actually say it's probably the nicest modern Stetson I've laid hands on...although the felt is apparently "vintage" (says Mr. Deckard on Instagram). It's definitely calling out for some kind of accoutrements. Big pheasant feather? Beaded or horsehair hat band? Decisions, decisions....

 

[Michael R.]

Big ol' box came today:







Big hat! Special edition Stetson Boss Raw Edge from JJ Hat Center in undyed "natura" felt. 4" brim with kettle curl. It came to me creased, so I don't know the open crown height, but it's at least 6". Wide 2" ribbon with fray. Also has a nice 2" leather sweatband and last drop liner.

My one nit pick off the bat is that there's really no special markings for the 150th. The Boss Raw Edge stamp on the sweat is nice however. And oh, of course, the dreaded hatco signature fishing line tacking stitches....

The felt is a nice western weight felt that has a nice melange that borders on a heathered look. No idea what the composition is, no X markings either. The brim is nice and stiff but the crown is decently soft. A little bit of steam and I got the front of the brim to dip a little. They used a really nice block on this one that really does remind me of those early Stetsons. With the deep crease the front ends up with some 'reverse taper' when viewed in profile.

Service from JJ was great. I had ordered a 56 off their website, although they had actually sold the last one in store. Claire offered me the 57 with some sizing strips and the understanding that I could return it for a full refund if it didn't work out. Well, with the strips in it fits decently well, so I guess I'll go ahead and keep it....I mean come on, did you really think I was going to send it back? ;-)

I'd actually say it's probably the nicest modern Stetson I've laid hands on...although the felt is apparently "vintage" (says Mr. Deckard on Instagram). It's definitely calling out for some kind of accoutrements. Big pheasant feather? Beaded or horsehair hat band? Decisions, decisions....

Congratulations ! Even with the HatCo fishing line tacks , just having it tells its The 150th Anniversary Stetson Raw Boss ! And that Baby doesn't a Thing , wear it well ! (you have an identical twin I saw in a Hat Shop in Charleston SC with his wife and child) Good NEWS you have a small noggin ! Looks Great !

 

[Frunobulax]

That's a big ol' hat, too. Love the frayed bow. Looks good on you!


Sent directly from my mind to yours

 

[Joao Encarnado]

It does look great and you wear it well.
Thank you for the review!
Looking forward to see it more on the "today's hat" thread.

 

[1mach1]

Jared, that BRE is awesome. Nice color and it looks great on you, brother.
Thank you for the review.

 

[moontheloon]

Big ol' box came today:







Big hat! Special edition Stetson Boss Raw Edge from JJ Hat Center in undyed "natura" felt. 4" brim with kettle curl. It came to me creased, so I don't know the open crown height, but it's at least 6". Wide 2" ribbon with fray. Also has a nice 2" leather sweatband and last drop liner.

My one nit pick off the bat is that there's really no special markings for the 150th. The Boss Raw Edge stamp on the sweat is nice however. And oh, of course, the dreaded hatco signature fishing line tacking stitches....

The felt is a nice western weight felt that has a nice melange that borders on a heathered look. No idea what the composition is, no X markings either. The brim is nice and stiff but the crown is decently soft. A little bit of steam and I got the front of the brim to dip a little. They used a really nice block on this one that really does remind me of those early Stetsons. With the deep crease the front ends up with some 'reverse taper' when viewed in profile.

Service from JJ was great. I had ordered a 56 off their website, although they had actually sold the last one in store. Claire offered me the 57 with some sizing strips and the understanding that I could return it for a full refund if it didn't work out. Well, with the strips in it fits decently well, so I guess I'll go ahead and keep it....I mean come on, did you really think I was going to send it back? ;-)

I'd actually say it's probably the nicest modern Stetson I've laid hands on...although the felt is apparently "vintage" (says Mr. Deckard on Instagram). It's definitely calling out for some kind of accoutrements. Big pheasant feather? Beaded or horsehair hat band? Decisions, decisions....

wow... you went and did it huh ?

you have no idea how many times I thought about ordering one of those from JJ

such beautiful hat ... and you wear it like a champion Jared

awesome ... congrats !!

 

[hatsRme]

Big ol' box came today:







Big hat! Special edition Stetson Boss Raw Edge from JJ Hat Center in undyed "natura" felt. 4" brim with kettle curl. It came to me creased, so I don't know the open crown height, but it's at least 6". Wide 2" ribbon with fray. Also has a nice 2" leather sweatband and last drop liner.

My one nit pick off the bat is that there's really no special markings for the 150th. The Boss Raw Edge stamp on the sweat is nice however. And oh, of course, the dreaded hatco signature fishing line tacking stitches....

The felt is a nice western weight felt that has a nice melange that borders on a heathered look. No idea what the composition is, no X markings either. The brim is nice and stiff but the crown is decently soft. A little bit of steam and I got the front of the brim to dip a little. They used a really nice block on this one that really does remind me of those early Stetsons. With the deep crease the front ends up with some 'reverse taper' when viewed in profile.

Service from JJ was great. I had ordered a 56 off their website, although they had actually sold the last one in store. Claire offered me the 57 with some sizing strips and the understanding that I could return it for a full refund if it didn't work out. Well, with the strips in it fits decently well, so I guess I'll go ahead and keep it....I mean come on, did you really think I was going to send it back? ;-)

I'd actually say it's probably the nicest modern Stetson I've laid hands on...although the felt is apparently "vintage" (says Mr. Deckard on Instagram). It's definitely calling out for some kind of accoutrements. Big pheasant feather? Beaded or horsehair hat band? Decisions, decisions....

I LOVE the ribbon, Jared. It's an important part of the character of this beautiful lid!! LOVE it!! Leave it!!

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Finally I came across of a Monza hat, home in ancient days of the woll italians hats.

It was made probably in the late forties or early fifties than the Cappellificio Monzese closed the doors definetevly

The felt is all wool very well made

Color of the medium felt is a deep blue, almost black

It is a 60 cm. (7 1/2 USA)

The proportions are: 6cm. curled and bounded brim with a crown at 11 cm. Ribbon is 4 cm.
It came from the vintage EU market. A nice discovery of a not so well known chapter of the Italian hats production

 

[TheDane]

That's a genuine Formula One. Congratulations

 

[mayserwegener]

Daniele, Yes made of Wool! How can this be?

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Steve as you know wellllll in the Alps or around them hats were (and are) made of wool.
The main raw material of the herds of sheep, used for millennia to dress from head to foot, men, women and children

 

[alanfgag]

That looks like a very fine felt for 100% wool... thanks for sharing, Daniele

 

[hatsRme]

Super find, Daniele. Congratulations!!