The Bowler or Derby Hat

[bowlerman]

Just. I don't know, one of those nights.


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[Lt.hats]

Jeff, that is one AWESOME collection of bowlers/derbies. I love the variety of colors represented.

 

[mayserwegener]

Jeff, Great to see!

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

Just a wonderful group of bowlers you have there sir. Your newest one from Buckaroo is top notch.

 

[RJR]

+1.

 

[Strapped-4-Cache]

:second:

I'm diggin' the straw in the bottom center of the second pic. That one would be great for hot summer days.

 

[gear-guy]

Just. I don't know, one of those nights.


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Awesome and great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[bowlerman]

Thanks guys! I like the derbies, haha.
Strapped-- that one you cited is an old Bailey, believe it or not. As for the straws, I tend to wear the lighter panama in the back more often: a taller but entry level brisa weave by Texas hatters,


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[ofcoursemyhorse]

Decided to go for this Cambridge Bowler or Bowker.

 

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[gear-guy]

Excellent collection sir.

 

[mayserwegener]

Super!

 

[ofcoursemyhorse]

Soon to be on the wall...........

 

[Captain X]

What would be a reasonable price for a felt bowler hat? What would be paying too much for one?

In a few weeks, I'm going to be at a convention and a couple of the vendors sells hats. Mostly they've been modified for the steam**** crowd, but there are a few unmodified ones, so I'm actually contemplating getting one, depending on the price, anyway.

 

[JackieMatra]

Soft wool felt, hard wool felt, soft fur felt, hard fur felt, reinforced hard fur felt, padded reinforced hard fur felt, what brand, and current or vintage?
Browse Etsy and Ebay to see what sellers are asking for most of the above, and "follow" some hats to see what they actually sell for, (if they sell at all).
You should find a fairly plentiful supply of most types on Etsy and Ebay. (In most any shade of black that you may want. )

 

[tommyK]

Captain, size is a key factor here as well. If you're a size 7 there is a lot more vintage bowlers to choose from. If you're a size 7 5/8 they are fewer and further between and command higher prices.

 

[mayserwegener]

Soon to be on the wall...........

Another great find!

 

[JackieMatra]

And if you wear a size 6-7/8 or 6-3/4 regular oval, you'll find yourself smack dab in the middle of vintage hat heaven.
Hats in those sizes often sit around unsold at bargain prices for lengthy periods of time.

 

[Brad Bowers]

Don't ever buy a modern Derby. For the most part, No manufacturer can make a good D'Orsay curl or blind stitch the brim binding anymore, the felt is not the same, especially if you're looking for the lightweight hats, and so they look like crap. Go vintage.