Side By Side/ Hat Comparisons

[Short Balding Guy]

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Akubra Campdraft deluxe and Adam Texas. Silverbellies.
Felt color is the same, dimensions are almost exactly the same. Slight color difference in ribbons. Felt is a little thinner on the Adam. If they were bashed just alike they would pretty much be twins.

Darn Scooterz I was taking another look at your previous post and wanted to mention that your Adam Texas is a grand hat. In the pic is appears to have that soft mold-able, malleable felt that makes me want to reach out and touch it. Glorious hat felt shown in your hat pic. Thanks for sharing. Eric -

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Tuning in tonight and really enjoying the hat pics Jack. Thanks for sharing. The 1910 "Red Bow" era hat has a big crown in the pic. How big is the crown? I am curious as to the dimensions as it would put the "newby" thin ribbon 1920's in perspective. Thanks in advance.

Jack you have quite the glorious hats on your hat rack. I tip my hat brim in your direction this evening. Oh yea, I will tip my Guinness Stout also, just not too much so as to spill any brown goodness.

Eric -

Thanks Eric for the compliment. I didn't have the answers in my notes so I did some quick measurements.

The BRE Fray measures 5" @ the front dip, 5-3/4" on the sides. The 1920's BRE thin ribbon measures 4" @ the front dip, 5-1/4" on the sides. Both hats have a 3" brim including the curl. The 1920's BRE is physically smaller than the BRE Fray because it is a size 7-1/8.

BRE Fray

BRE thin ribbon

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Although my favorite seat was occupied I tried to replicate my previous pics of my Gannon Highwayman in natural (2018?) with pics of my black Highwayman tonight.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Although my favorite seat was occupied I tried to replicate my previous pics of my Gannon Highwayman in natural (2018?) with pics of my black Highwayman tonight.

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That's a cool idea for a comparison - same shots different hats! Really, what is up with them not saving your fav seat? I guess a pic with a ketchup bottle and the register will do.

I do like the flat and curled brims. The frayed ribbons are my fav, next to gills, of the Gannon hats.

Thanks for sharing. Best, Eric -

 

[Scooterz]

Although my favorite seat was occupied I tried to replicate my previous pics of my Gannon Highwayman in natural (2018?) with pics of my black Highwayman tonight.

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I think you should get the best looking waitress to model your hats. We promise to "like" them all.

 

[steur]

Although my favorite seat was occupied I tried to replicate my previous pics of my Gannon Highwayman in natural (2018?) with pics of my black Highwayman tonight.

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Nice comparison, Jack. Being the same hat there's nothing between them aside from colour of course. Thanks for posting this.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Really, what is up with them not saving your fav seat?

I'm a creature of habit, & just like James Butler Hickok I have a favorite place I like to sit everywhere I go on a regular basis. Sometimes it's occupied, sometimes not.

The ribbon & bow on the hIghwayman is something I have Michael change from his normal OR style ribbon & bow.

I think you should get the best looking waitress to model your hats.

Scooterz, I'll tell Bruno the bouncer that you want him to model & show a little leg.

Nice comparison, Jack.

Thanks Stefan. I enjoyed trying to recreate the original pic after so many months. The artist in me needs to get out on occasion.

 

[J Williams]

I'm a creature of habit, & just like James Butler Hickok I have a favorite place I like to sit everywhere I go on a regular basis. Sometimes it's occupied, sometimes not.

The ribbon & bow on the hIghwayman is something I have Michael change from his normal OR style ribbon & bow.


Scooterz, I'll tell Bruno the bouncer that you want him to model & show a little leg.


Thanks Stefan. I enjoyed trying to recreate the original pic after so many months. The artist in me needs to get out on occasion.
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Your photos have me second guessing my thin ribbon choice on my new black custom. Good stuff Jack.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

L: 1989 Kevin O'Farrell Rancher. 3" RE x 6" open crown, 3-cord ribbon.
R: 1940's - 1950's Stetson No.1 Quality NOR. 3" BE x 6" open crown, 3-cord ribbon.

 

[Bamaboots]

L: 1989 Kevin O'Farrell Rancher. 3" RE x 6" open crown, 3-cord ribbon.
R: 1940's - 1950's Stetson No.1 Quality NOR. 3" BE x 6" open crown, 3-cord ribbon.

I like them both and always have but I'm a real fan of the No. 1. The overhead shot shows the vintage felt difference. Great pics as well.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I like them both and always have but I'm a real fan of the No. 1. The overhead shot shows the vintage felt difference. Great pics as well.

Thanks! I'm a fan of the 3" brim on a Western dress hat.

 

[RossRYoung]

Thanks for sharing Jack, that no.1 has an awesome color/ribbon combo.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Thanks for sharing Jack, that no.1 has an awesome color/ribbon combo.

Thanks Ross. The color on both is a bit underexposed due to the color of the coat. These pics are accurate to color:

 

[rclark]

Stetson One Hundred 100 with keyhole size tag

Stetson Open Road 7X Clear Beaver with keyhole size tag

I love both hats and they are two of my favorites despite their similarities.

The felt quality is virtually the same, as is the quality of the sweatband, etc. However, I do find myself reaching for the 100 a bit more often than the 7XCB, if only for the fact that I like the crease a bit better.

If I lived in the late 1950s, and was forced to choose between paying $50 for the 7XCB and $100 for the 100, I'd save the $50 for sure despite the sweet case that came with the 100. Both hats are exceptional in every way, and I am privileged to own these special hats from a simpler time.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Stetson One Hundred 100 with keyhole size tag

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Stetson Open Road 7X Clear Beaver with keyhole size tag

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I love both hats and they are two of my favorites despite their similarities.

The felt quality is virtually the same, as is the quality of the sweatband, etc. However, I do find myself reaching for the 100 a bit more often than the 7XCB, if only for the fact that I like the crease a bit better.

If I lived in the late 1950s, and was forced to choose between paying $50 for the 7XCB and $100 for the 100, I'd save the $50 for sure despite the sweet case that came with the 100. Both hats are exceptional in every way, and I am privileged to own these special hats from a simpler time.

Great examples, both. And I would concur on reaching for one of my 100's with one caveat being the weather. Won't risk it getting stained or dirty.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Stetson One Hundred 100 with keyhole size tag

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Stetson Open Road 7X Clear Beaver with keyhole size tag

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I love both hats and they are two of my favorites despite their similarities.

The felt quality is virtually the same, as is the quality of the sweatband, etc. However, I do find myself reaching for the 100 a bit more often than the 7XCB, if only for the fact that I like the crease a bit better.

If I lived in the late 1950s, and was forced to choose between paying $50 for the 7XCB and $100 for the 100, I'd save the $50 for sure despite the sweet case that came with the 100. Both hats are exceptional in every way, and I am privileged to own these special hats from a simpler time.

Thanks for sharing your special 50's hats. They are absolutely gorgeous.

 

[rclark]

Thanks for sharing your special 50's hats. They are absolutely gorgeous.

Thanks Eric!

 

[jonesy86]

Although my favorite seat was occupied I tried to replicate my previous pics of my Gannon Highwayman in natural (2018?) with pics of my black Highwayman tonight.

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Oooo, I gotta get a Gannon Highwayman!

 

[SteveFord]

Oooo, I gotta get a Gannon Highwayman!

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. That's a sharp looking hat.

 

[Bamaboots]

Stetson One Hundred 100 with keyhole size tag

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Stetson Open Road 7X Clear Beaver with keyhole size tag

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I love both hats and they are two of my favorites despite their similarities.

The felt quality is virtually the same, as is the quality of the sweatband, etc. However, I do find myself reaching for the 100 a bit more often than the 7XCB, if only for the fact that I like the crease a bit better.

If I lived in the late 1950s, and was forced to choose between paying $50 for the 7XCB and $100 for the 100, I'd save the $50 for sure despite the sweet case that came with the 100. Both hats are exceptional in every way, and I am privileged to own these special hats from a simpler time.

Beautiful hats, Rick. I enjoyed the pics and comparison. I agree with your assessment as well. I’m also happy to have some examples of each.