Stetson Stratoliner Premier Open Crown

[Mr. Cragganmore]

New York LE:

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The information you have provided has been a great help to me. I have started a small collection of Stetsons and have been looking for info on them. Thanks

 

[Mr. Cragganmore]

I have had my eye out for a pure beaver fedora for sometime. Just have to keep looking for the right color, shape, size and well price.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I have had my eye out for a pure beaver fedora for sometime. Just have to keep looking for the right color, shape, size and well price.

The outlet had the New York at a great price...maybe worth a call?


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[Paul Trumbull]

Well, after 2 and a half months I finally got my Stetson Premier Stratoliner in silverbelly. Was it worth the wait....? Well, it sort of was, becasue now I can happily return and get my money back. I will be out shipping, but now I know, that my dream hat doesn't exist. I can't believe how stiff this thing is. It's as stiff as the regular Stratoliner, but just has an Open Crown. The sweat is okay I suppose...probably as nice as my Akubra fedora directly from Australia. Maybe a little nicer. I am at work now and the Akubra is at home. I will check though. Furthermore, tt also has two spots on it. Is this normal? I mean, it's a light color...but should there be two little darker spots on it? The one on the crown is harder to see in the pictures I am posting below. Ya know, I think I could almost deal with it - I would just brush it out if this weren't stiff as a board. Should the Premier be softer than the regular Strat? I have a few fedoras and none of them are as stiff as this thing. It feels like cardboard. Ugh. I took a video of it from my phone, but it won't send.

 

[Redfokker]

Well, after 2 and a half months I finally got my Stetson Premier Stratoliner in silverbelly. Was it worth the wait....? Well, it sort of was, becasue now I can happily return and get my money back. I will be out shipping, but now I know, that my dream hat doesn't exist. I can't believe how stiff this thing is. It's as stiff as the regular Stratoliner, but just has an Open Crown. The sweat is okay I suppose...probably as nice as my Akubra fedora directly from Australia. Maybe a little nicer. I am at work now and the Akubra is at home. I will check though. Furthermore, tt also has two spots on it. Is this normal? I mean, it's a light color...but should there be two little darker spots on it? The one on the crown is harder to see in the pictures I am posting below. Ya know, I think I could almost deal with it - I would just brush it out if this weren't stiff as a board. Should the Premier be softer than the regular Strat? I have a few fedoras and none of them are as stiff as this thing. It feels like cardboard. Ugh. I took a video of it from my phone, but it won't send.

Sorry about this. Those spots are not acceptable. I would think the beaver would be softer. For the same money, a vintage felt will be soft and clay like in comparison.

 

[Paul Trumbull]

Sorry about this. Those spots are not acceptable. I would think the beaver would be softer. For the same money, a vintage felt will be soft and clay like in comparison.

Actually it's not beaver...I don't think it is. It's the Royal Deluxe felt. It's awful really. I would deal with the spots too...I just wanted a soft silverbelly fedora so badly - especially one with an open crown. The only way I could shape this is with a steamer. Actually, it's so stiff, it almost feels like it will break with I touch it.

 

[Telemaster]

That’s surprising to me... My silverbelly premier Stratoliner is very soft.... bummer.

 

[Paul Trumbull]

I wonder if it was accidentally made with the "normal" stuff felt that they put on the regular Strat?

 

[Frunobulax]

Sorry to hear of your problem. I have two modern RDs, both are very soft and easily shaped, as is my one Excellent quality.

Return it and commission a Gannon.


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[Paul Trumbull]

Sorry to hear of your problem. I have two modern RDs, both are very soft and easily shaped, as is my one Excellent quality.

Return it and commission a Gannon.


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Sorry for my ignorance. is Gannon a hat maker?

 

[Paul Trumbull]

Actually, while I am at it. Shoudln't Delmonico Hatter have inspected the hat before they shipped it out? I am tempted to ask them to cover shipping...but the truth is I would accept the spots if it were soft. Hell, maybe I woudln't. ha-ha.

 

[Redfokker]

Sorry for my ignorance. is Gannon a hat maker?

One of our hat makers we all frequent here on the lounge. The wait for a custom should not be any longer than what you experienced with this one. And a far, far better result. There is also a dedicated thread here on the lounge for Mike Gannon. Here is his website:
https://gannonhatcompany.com/

 

[Frunobulax]

Sorry for my ignorance. is Gannon a hat maker?

Yes. Fantastic and affordable custom hatter in Portland, OR. There are others, of course, but I'm biased.


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[Frunobulax]

Actually, while I am at it. Shoudln't Delmonico Hatter have inspected the hat before they shipped it out? I am tempted to ask them to cover shipping...but the truth is I would accept the spots if it were soft. Hell, maybe I woudln't. ha-ha.

DelMonico is usually pretty good about that. Give them a call, maybe they'll help you remedy the situation.


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[johnnycanuck]

Well, after 2 and a half months I finally got my Stetson Premier Stratoliner in silverbelly. Was it worth the wait....? Well, it sort of was, becasue now I can happily return and get my money back. I will be out shipping, but now I know, that my dream hat doesn't exist. I can't believe how stiff this thing is. It's as stiff as the regular Stratoliner, but just has an Open Crown. The sweat is okay I suppose...probably as nice as my Akubra fedora directly from Australia. Maybe a little nicer. I am at work now and the Akubra is at home. I will check though. Furthermore, tt also has two spots on it. Is this normal? I mean, it's a light color...but should there be two little darker spots on it? The one on the crown is harder to see in the pictures I am posting below. Ya know, I think I could almost deal with it - I would just brush it out if this weren't stiff as a board. Should the Premier be softer than the regular Strat? I have a few fedoras and none of them are as stiff as this thing. It feels like cardboard. Ugh. I took a video of it from my phone, but it won't send.

Thanks for the review. Sorry to hear about your experience. The spots have earned it a send it back. Now you can put that money towards a custom made clone.
Johnny

 

[Paul Trumbull]

Thanks for the review. Sorry to hear about your experience. The spots have eared it a send it back. Now you can put that money towards a custom made clone.
Johnny

Do you recommend Gannon as well? Thank you!!!!!

 

[M Hatman]

Well, after 2 and a half months I finally got my Stetson Premier Stratoliner in silverbelly. Was it worth the wait....? Well, it sort of was, becasue now I can happily return and get my money back. I will be out shipping, but now I know, that my dream hat doesn't exist. I can't believe how stiff this thing is. It's as stiff as the regular Stratoliner, but just has an Open Crown. The sweat is okay I suppose...probably as nice as my Akubra fedora directly from Australia. Maybe a little nicer. I am at work now and the Akubra is at home. I will check though. Furthermore, tt also has two spots on it. Is this normal? I mean, it's a light color...but should there be two little darker spots on it? The one on the crown is harder to see in the pictures I am posting below. Ya know, I think I could almost deal with it - I would just brush it out if this weren't stiff as a board. Should the Premier be softer than the regular Strat? I have a few fedoras and none of them are as stiff as this thing. It feels like cardboard. Ugh. I took a video of it from my phone, but it won't send.

That is a LOT differant from mine. Mine is absolutely soft. ALL of my Premiere Strats are. Even with the standard "Royal" Strat, they are NOT stiff as a board......none of mine are, Royal or Royal Deluxe in the Strat line. Now the Whippet line seems alltogether differant. ...What is the deal with the "Pure Beaver" on the sweat? That is not the correct sweat for that hat.....I certainly would be sending it packing! FACTORY SECOND?????
M

 

[Paul Trumbull]

That is a LOT differant from mine. Mine is absolutely soft. Even with the standard "Royal" Strat, they are NOT stiff as a board......none of mine are, Royal or Royal Deluxe in the Strat line. Now the Whippet line seems alltogether differant. ...What is the deal with the "Pure Beaver" on the sweat? That is not the correct sweat for that hat.....I certainly would be sending it packing!
M

Actually, the "Pure Beaver Sweat" is not my picture...not sure how that came up. I must have been responding to someone's post -

 

[M Hatman]

Actually, the "Pure Beaver Sweat" is not my picture...not sure how that came up. I must have been responding to someone's post -

Like I edited above......I am thinking Factory Second....or just a plain screw up end of the day "lets use up all our shellac on our last hat" party......
Man......sorry for your experiance .....can be quite disheartening
M

 

[johnnycanuck]

Do you recommend Gannon as well? Thank you!!!!!

Not a problem.
I can't personally recommend any custom hats but Art Fawcett at VS. Because his is the only custom hats I own. At least the only ones I would recommend. But you can check out a lot of Gannons offerings on the lounge and reviews. As for Stratoliner style hats I know ShortBaldGuy some nice examples in his collection. Maybe ask him who he would recommend. In fact I think I would like to know as well.
Not very helpful, I know. Good luck in your search.
Johnny