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[randooch]

AlanC's former Portis

Great hat, AlanC! I need to convince it to relax a bit to fit my oval noggin; then it'll be a favorite.


http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo241/randoochie/100_0918.jpg

 

[RBH]

Cowboy, that looks nice on you. What is the width of that brim?

 

[carter]

The ribbon is a nice touch, well done! On my monitor, it reads as turquoise, but I'll bet the sage looks terrific. I have a black Woolrich of similar design with a thin leather band that i've never liked (the band, that is.). Could I get away with a wider ribbon? How wide, and what color would you recommend?

You could definitely get away with a wider ribbon. I'd say as much as 23 lignes. I have a 4X Stetson Muleskinner in a Chamois (rust) color with a 3 1/2" brim and a 5" crown that I am working on converting to a fedora. It'll have a 2 5/8" brim bound with 12 ligne ribbon and the thin ribbon will be replaced with a 23 ligne almond ribbon. Now I need to figure out the bow. Off to the tutorial threads.

Try a grey ribbon on your black Woolrich.

 

[panama jack]

I picked this one up last week on ebay, it appears to be new, I can't find any evidence of use. It doesn't have a name but it looks similar to a Playboy.

I'm a little perplexed as to the date of this hat. It looks to me like early '50s, Jimmy can you confirm? Obviously this hat was pre-creased at the factory

That's a real beauty. Congrats.

 

[UWS Cowboy]

Cowboy, that looks nice on you. What is the width of that brim?

Thanks, and the brim width is around 39-40. I read some posts from a couple years ago which mentioned the bad quality of modern Stetson hats. Anyone know if they've fixed this problem? I don't have any vintage hats to compare this one to of course, but it seems to be fine. I don't doubt that it's not as good as an older hat, but it still seems to be of good quality.

 

[warbird]

He means the width of the brim from the crown break to the outer edge. I think it is 2 1/2". Looks like the Sovereign something I forget. I have a grey one like that.

They may have fixed an issue or two, but their felt is still not as good on the fedoras as it used to be, just isn't. However, it will wear well and should last a good while. I don't wear mine on terribly rainy days and have never had a problem with it. It's a great entry into the fedora world and you can wear it with casual or dress clothing. Enjoy!

 

[UWS Cowboy]

He means the width of the brim from the crown break to the outer edge. I think it is 2 1/2". Looks like the Sovereign something I forget. I have a grey one like that.

They may have fixed an issue or two, but their felt is still not as good on the fedoras as it used to be, just isn't. However, it will wear well and should last a good while. I don't wear mine on terribly rainy days and have never had a problem with it. It's a great entry into the fedora world and you can wear it with casual or dress clothing. Enjoy!

Ahh ok thanks for the correction, haha. It's right under 2 1/2. Glad that it should last a while, I've worn it in light rain but wouldn't in a downpour. I guess most mass produced hats aren't as good as they used to be? I have heard good things about Akubra though.

 

[Subvet642]

You could definitely get away with a wider ribbon. I'd say as much as 23 lignes. I have a 4X Stetson Muleskinner in a Chamois (rust) color with a 3 1/2" brim and a 5" crown that I am working on converting to a fedora. It'll have a 2 5/8" brim bound with 12 ligne ribbon and the thin ribbon will be replaced with a 23 ligne almond ribbon. Now I need to figure out the bow. Off to the tutorial threads.

Try a grey ribbon on your black Woolrich.

Thanks! I was thinking grey, but I thought it might be too obvious. Also, an almond ribbon on a rust colored hat sounds nice. I'd like to see it when it's done.

 

[randooch]

Ribbons

Subvet642 --

I'd follow Carter's recommendations. He's forgotten more than I'll ever know.

(I was just going for the thinnest ribbon I thought might work, as an experiment.)

 

[ken100]

First pic posted, I hope.

If this works, you should be looking at a recent purchase, an Akubra stylemaster in fawn.

 

[RBH]

Very nice Akubra Ken!!!

 

[Stoney]

Good choice

If this works, you should be looking at a recent purchase, an Akubra stylemaster in fawn.

Looks great on you. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[ken100]

Thanks RBH

Im just excited that I can now post pics, Im going to add a fairly inexpensive cuenca (forget how to spell it) panama from a few months ago, lives mainly on my boat.

 

[BobC]

Nice Stylemaster, Ken. I like that color. And the Cuenca is perfect for a day of boating.

 

[Jfala]

2 beautiful hats guys (the Akubra and the Cuenca). Enjoy!

 

[Subvet642]

Subvet642 --

I'd follow Carter's recommendations. He's forgotten more than I'll ever know.

(I was just going for the thinnest ribbon I thought might work, as an experiment.)

Sage green is a great color! It's got me thinking of other possibilities.

 

[carter]

Subvet642 --

I'd follow Carter's recommendations. He's forgotten more than I'll ever know.

(I was just going for the thinnest ribbon I thought might work, as an experiment.)

shakeshead Thanks but that's not the case. Actually, I've forgotten more than I've ever known. Now, where were we....hmmmm....

 

[carouselvic]

Open Road 7X Clear Beaver





5 1/4" open crown
3" brim

 

[bolthead]

Wow........

5 1/4" open crown
3" brim

Great Lid Victor.
It looks to be in Pristine shape, Nice score.....:eusa_clap

 

[RBH]

Thats the perfect hat for a boat Ken.

Great thin ribbon 'Vic!