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[Willebe]

Looks great on you Doug!

+1

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[FedOregon]

looks great on you Doug
enjoy it ... that is one hell of a hat
Portis sure did it right

... and that crease always seemed to be what the hat wanted so I left it ... I'm sure with some steam and TLC she will take what you want ... that felt is wonderful to work with

Oh, no, that crease stays right where the hat wants it to be; doesn't need any steam IMO. It's perfect! Some of the best felt I've ever handled, too!

Looks great on you Doug!

Thanks Bob! I love it!

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Thank you!

 

[moontheloon]

Oh, no, that crease stays right where the hat wants it to be; doesn't need any steam IMO. It's perfect! Some of the best felt I've ever handled, too!

I agree ... that felt is something

hows the fit ?

 

[FedOregon]

I agree ... that felt is something

hows the fit ?

Just right on the fit. Not too tight. I'm glad I jumped on this one! Thanks again, Ant!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

My new-to-me Rand's Custom Hatters 8X arrived.

Congratulations Bob! Do you plan to rework the crease?

I have one that is currently living with Hurricane Jack that was branded Lion Hats.

 

[BobHufford]

Congratulations Bob! Do you plan to rework the crease?

Thanks Jack! I'll probably leave the crown as is (for now) and deal with the wonkiness of the brim. Then wait until Fall to wear it.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Couldn't pass it up, I love the color and I think it's a good buy. I paid a C-note delivered. Can't wait to get it. The photos are ebay. Thought I would run it by you folks and see what you think. Also hoping for information as to how old it might be, It's a Beaver Brand. Diamond in the rough?...

Latigo

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The best color.

 

[Latigo]

@Bob Roberts Thanks Bob! I think of the color as a "Whisky" brown sort of reddish...

@Hurricane Jack Hi Jack! Since you have the hat...what is your take on it?

Latigo

 

[dh66]

My wife gets another hat...

A fine one, at that!

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[BobHufford]

A fine one, at that!

Thanks Dale. She got complements on it as she walked out with it. I'm happy for her, but I sure wish it would have fit me.

 

[dh66]

My new-to-me Rand's Custom Hatters 8X arrived. It fits!

Nice score!

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[BobHufford]

Nice score!

Thanks again sir!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

@Hurricane Jack Hi Jack! Since you have the hat...what is your take on it?

Latigo[/QUOTE]
Based on a sampling of just this one I would say it gets it's rating of 20X from just the hand feel of the finish. The felt is thin so therefore it is lightweight, but stiffness is pretty typical of a western weight felt. Bob's hat is obviously an OR clone, & a nice hat regardless.

 

[dh66]

Thanks Dale. She got complements on it as she walked out with it. I'm happy for her, but I sure wish it would have fit me.

I'm down with your struggle, Bob.

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[Latigo]

@Hurricane Jack Thanks for the reply Jack! I also noticed from the pictures of mine that the brim seemed like a lighter weight than your average western.

Thanks again

Latigo

 

[Rogera]

This came in today from fellow lounger @moontheloon :

What a sweet hat! Portis Tissue Weight, grey, with medium violet undertones. I tried to crease this to a diamond and when I put it on my head it went right back to this c-crease. Soft, velvety felt; a joy to handle and mold... Thanks, Moon! My first thin ribbon fedora!

Fantabulous Doug! Me likey. You'll love the versatility of a thin ribbon

 

[moontheloon]

early 1940s Stetson Medalist Eagle in Vita Felt

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[FedOregon]

early 1940s Stetson Medalist Eagle in Vita Felt

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Oh yeah, baby! I wondered if you might have an eagle in the wings..... ha! Sweet lid, brother!

 

[FedOregon]

Fantabulous Doug! Me likey. You'll love the versatility of a thin ribbon

Thanks, Roger! You're absolutely right! I've already thought of several ways this one can be worn.

 

[40Cal]

early 1940s Stetson Medalist Eagle in Vita Felt

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The perfect hat! Congrats, Anthony.