The Official Stetson 25 Thread

[Rodkins]

Here is my third 25

 

[Rodkins]

Here are my three Stetson 25 amigos together for the last time...

One is heading out to another lounger this evening

 

[SteveAS]

Very nice! It looks like you have three different vintages of Twenty-Fives. How would you say they're different?

 

[Rodkins]

Very nice! It looks like you have three different vintages of Twenty-Fives. How would you say they're different?

The one with the gold logo (middle in the last photo) has the best feeling felt but is in the worst condition. The tan one (right) is very nice all-around and in very good shape (it's leaving in the mail today to a lounger). The one on the left is the most recent I think and looks never worn. The felt on the crown is very soft and maleable while the brim is quite stiff. I haven't checked but it may also have a wider brim.

 

[hatophile]

Lucky Lounger! Those are all very nice, Mike.

 

[SteveAS]

The one with the gold logo (middle in the last photo) has the best feeling felt but is in the worst condition.

Thanks for that comparison! it sounds like the old, familiar story then: at a given (original) price point, older Stetsons have nicer felt.

 

[Rodkins]

Thanks for that comparison! it sounds like the old, familiar story then: at a given (original) price point, older Stetsons have nicer felt.

No problem. In general that has been my experience but not always - I think it really depends on the condition of the older hats. I have had some that were "petrified" that I'm sure were beautifully soft felt in the day.
Here's another shot of the silverbelly later model 25. It's like they used different felt on the brim than on the crown. The crown is amazing and the brim is like cardboard. They must have really piled on the shellac on the brim.

 

[Secondhandlion96]

New to the FL. Please excuse me if this has been answered. I have been reading about the Stetson 25 and am about to purchase my 1st fedora. Could anyone tell me what was the last year that the Stetson 25 Corral was manufactured?

 

[Rogera]

Found this in my wife's grandfathers closet today while helping him move.











It does have the stars in the crest instead of the maple leaf so I am guessing early 50's?

 

[rclark]

What a find, Roger! Does it fit?

 

[fedoracentric]

New to the FL. Please excuse me if this has been answered. I have been reading about the Stetson 25 and am about to purchase my 1st fedora. Could anyone tell me what was the last year that the Stetson 25 Corral was manufactured?

Well, the good ones they stopped making in the late 60s.... then again, they stopped make every Stetson in the late 60s! LOL (They fully closed the original manufacturing plant by 1970 and sold the name. The people who make Stetsons now are not the original family.)

In my opinion the best 25 were from the late 40s and early 50s. But some of the late 50s and 60s ones are fine hats, for sure.

 

[Rogera]

What a find, Roger! Does it fit?

Unfortunately not.It's waaaaaayyyy too big for me.
I had no idea he had it. It's so odd because everyone I am around him I have a hat on my head and he's never mentioned it. I think it's because he is from an era where hats weren't uncommon and it never crossed his mind that I would find it interesting.

 

[Landman]

Very cool find, Roger! Looks like it is in great shape too.

 

[Lotsahats]

Unfortunately not.It's waaaaaayyyy too big for me.
I had no idea he had it. It's so odd because everyone I am around him I have a hat on my head and he's never mentioned it. I think it's because he is from an era where hats weren't uncommon and it never crossed his mind that I would find it interesting.

You did let him know that you could sell it with ease for him, right? And where there was one hat, were there others?

A

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Nice find!
And looks new!!

 

[Rogera]

Thanks Joao!

 

[se couvrir]

This thread needs a bump - don't know if I should also post this in the Open Road thread as this seems to be one in everything but name....advice please?
Stetson 25 in what I would describe as a sage green colour - don't know what Stetson called it. Was in a disappointing state, but I cleaned the felt and the stained liner and it has all come up remarkably well and I am really pleased with it. The felt is excellent and brim still snaps up or down. I haven't changed the cattleman crease, but the wide brim does not suit me, nor would it with a fedora crease so unfortunately it will be up for sale.
Owners initials JSS stamped in gold on the sweatband but there is no printing on the label under the sweatband. I assume it is probably 60's to 70's but I would welcome the far greater knowledge of you Stetsonophiles.

I'll take this opportunity to express my Seasonal Greetings from England to all you Loungers and to wish you happy hat hunting for 2016.
Chris.

 

[moehawk]

Absolutely beautiful. And green. I love it!

 

[moehawk]

Might as well add to the thread. It could use more love.
Here is an early 60's model that I got a few months ago. Stingy brim, felted edge, transitional tag. Awesome hand to the felt, almost a velvety feel.

Makes me want another every time I wear it. Might just ave to get it soe company!

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[Joao Encarnado]

I haven't changed the cattleman crease, but the wide brim does not suit me

Wide brim?