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[jeffconnors]

p.s. I have managed to work it out of the hats I have done so far by hand massaging the flange. It just takes time...

How are you taking off and putting on the sweat band?? I got some hats that need a bath but I'm terrified to take of the sweat.

 

[rippy444]

It is a Cuenca, woven in Ecuador, hard montecristi straw, in warm times is good.

Great Hat

 

[St.Ignatz]

this link may set you mind at ease(a bit)

How are you taking off and putting on the sweat band?? I got some hats that need a bath but I'm terrified to take of the sweat.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=45396

 

[Dave E]

Stetson Downs

Torn between another Stetson and Christys as my next hat (it is entirely clear to me that I need a brown fedora very soon. The quality of the Stetson is definitely better than the Christys I've got, though.

 

[Chinaski]

Dave E, that hat suits you well. You can almost pass for one of the hipster crowd as it's not too tall of a crown and has some taper. You wear it well. You really DO need a brown lid. (And putty, and moonstone, and gray, etc., etc...)

 

[Zanzibarstar]

Stetson Downs

Torn between another Stetson and Christys as my next hat (it is entirely clear to me that I need a brown fedora very soon. The quality of the Stetson is definitely better than the Christys I've got, though.

Dave E,
That hat looks great on you. How wide is the brim on that one?

 

[jporgeck]

It is a Cuenca, woven in Ecuador, hard montecristi straw, in warm times is good.

That hat rocks.

 

[Aureliano]

Borsalino...

More in the Borsalino brotherhood thread. I Need help with date and style!

 

[Young fogey]

My Christys' hat

 

[Mr. Paladin]

More in the Borsalino brotherhood thread. I Need help with date and style!

I like the crease and the brim width, Aureliano. Very sharp!

 

[Aureliano]

Thanks Mr. P!

 

[suitedcboy]

Aureliano,
That has to be the hat that was the inspiration for the hat in your avatar.
Great Find! Great Hat!

 

[Aureliano]

Aureliano,
That has to be the hat that was the inspiration for the hat in your avatar.
Great Find! Great Hat!

lol lol you're right! I hadn't noticed!
I need help dating it. Take a peek at the Borsalino thread for more detailed pictures.

 

[Scott Wood]

I like the crease and the brim width, Aureliano. Very sharp!

:arated:
Really sharp!

 

[Aureliano]

Thanks!

 

[ScottF]

1950's Stetson 3X Dress Western

I think this is late '50s based on the taggage. It has the nice feel of vintage 3X felt, but a stiffer western brim - not near as soft and floppy as the '20s Boss Raw Edge I picked up recently. Also has a dark-green frayed bow. Re-blocked it to fit me, which is why the pieces are shown separate.

 

[handlebar bart]

I'd be curious how good a wider brim would look on you, YF.

 

[Dave E]

Dave E,
That hat looks great on you. How wide is the brim on that one?

2 3/8 is the size quoted, feels just right.

 

[CRH]

I think this is late '50s based on the taggage. ...

I was scrolling bottom to top, of course, since my click took me to the last post. When I arrived at this pic with the frayed ribbon I had a gut feeling that it belonged to you, ScottF - wonder why?

The frayed bow is all the more interesting given the young (for you) vintage of the hat.

 

[jimmy the lid]

I think this is late '50s based on the taggage. It has the nice feel of vintage 3X felt, but a stiffer western brim - not near as soft and floppy as the '20s Boss Raw Edge I picked up recently. Also has a dark-green frayed bow. Re-blocked it to fit me, which is why the pieces are shown separate.

Love that one, Scott. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap