Stetson Stratoliner Milan {modern}

[DougC]

I've got to get a flange and stand!

 

[Aureliano]

I've got to get a flange and stand!

fftopic: Different flanges for different types of brim styles and sizes. Keep that in mind... but we digress.

 

[DougC]

Not really off topic--that looks much better than mine turned out.

 

[Joshbru3]

GREAT WORK, Ale!! I usually don't buy modern "straw" hats, but after seeing what can be done with some steam and a flange, it may be worth picking one up just as a "knock around" hat. I would hate to see a vintage panama or Milan get destroyed from over use, but a modern Stetson milan would be perfect. If only the crown was a bit higher from the factory.....but then again, isn't that the common saying with modern Stetson models?

Again, great work!!:eusa_clap

 

[Aureliano]

Thanks you, Josh. I agree, this will be my know-around hat. For going camping and hiking, activities forbidden for my finer straws.
Don't forget the sandbag for the flange

 

[jlee562]

Never ceases to amaze me how such small changes in a hat can make such profound differences. It looks stellar, Ale!

 

[Aureliano]

Thanks, Jared!

 

[Mark Butcher]

Nice job Ale. I like that hat a lot. I should send you my Strat for a re-flange!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Ale what flange # did you use?

 

[Aureliano]

Nice job Ale. I like that hat a lot. I should send you my Strat for a re-flange!

You're too kind, Mark. Thanks. I'd totally do it but these next few months are busy ones for me.

 

[Aureliano]

Ale what flange # did you use?

7 1/8- 2/34 810

 

[gtdean48]

Great brim work Ale!!!
I like it!!!!

+1

 

[gtdean48]

I think the Xs have something to do with how many beavers it took to gnaw down the palm tree....

This model has a VERY low crown, not much to work with in changing from the alpine factory crease.
It also has some coating to give it an even color as the water soaking of the crown has changed both stiffness & shade somewhat = looks more like natural palm leaf like my Sunbody.

 

[Aureliano]

Thanks, Tom. Coming from you it means a lot. I know how you like your strats to be strats. (did that make sense? lol)

 

[gtdean48]

Thanks, Tom. Coming from you it means a lot. I know how you like your strats to be strats. (did that make sense? lol)

Understood it perfectly Alejandro....

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

7 1/8- 2/34 810

So if one would want to change one's hat to the same brim treatment you would have to use a 2/34 810 flange with the proper hat size of your hat.
An of coarse you have everything in 7 1/8's . I guess 3/24 is the radius of the flange?

 

[Aureliano]

I think so. I own 7, 7 1/8 and 7 1/4 flanges and blocks. They work with my size.

 

[job]

Sids is offering them in white also. http://sids-clothing.com/Products/Stetson-Stratoliner-Straw-Hat__TS61297.aspx

 

[Benzadmiral]

Sids is offering them in white also. http://sids-clothing.com/Products/Stetson-Stratoliner-Straw-Hat__TS61297.aspx

Ha! I like that white!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Sids is offering them in white also. http://sids-clothing.com/Products/Stetson-Stratoliner-Straw-Hat__TS61297.aspx

An Black.

So we now have Sand, Gray,Black and White four colors