THE SATIN FINISH/LONG HAIR CLUB

[rlk]

Borsalino Peluche

Since it means Plush, I guess they can interpret as desired.

 

[Lloyd]

granted. I'm just using the description of the manufacturer who made that particular hat.

 

[rlk]

1928

 

[Lloyd]

Optimo Backdiamond

just got this from the bay.
This is both the softest felt I've ever handled and the longest hair on the finish.
It's currently too big so it has to go out to get resized.

and some closeups of the felt

 

[DRB]

Gary White made this one. He called it a Scratch finish. Does this mean it could be considered longhaired???
Sand color, 70% mink, 30% beaver.

 

[daizawaguy]

Gary White made this one. He called it a Scratch finish. Does this mean it could be considered longhaired???
Sand color, 70% mink, 30% beaver.

Definately qualifies - great hat!

 

[Lloyd]

Stetson Gun Club

a short long hair
fished this out of the bay. Needs to be cleaned and reblocked.
Interesting hat. Very soft felt. Doesn't really want to hold a shape. I'll see what some steam can do to it

 

[DRB]

Lloyd, is that really a stetson? I have never seen one like this. I really like the mix of fiber colors. I would wear this hat, nice. Not your average hat. I think the short longhairs have a lot of style and class.

 

[Lloyd]

Yes, it's really a Stetson. I've never seen one like it either. Although I think it's close to Optimo's flecked felt. I'll let you know on that when I get the samples from Graham. I fell in love with this felt as soon as I saw the auction pics. Now depending on the felt swatches I may have to buy an Optimo to satisfy the cravings.

 

[Mario]

I just started to go through all the wonderful photos again and right at the beginning those two hats made me drool, especially the Dobbs. Fantastic! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Oh my, I'll need a new keyboard now...

 

[Joshbru3]

BUMP!!! I know there's more of these around the lounge.

 

[Alex]

My Entry:

It's not from the 20s/30s, it's not a borsalino, but it is a pretty sweet color.

 

[Joshbru3]

I think that's one of the coolest 50's Stetsons that I've ever seen! That ribbon is so cool and unusual, I would have never even thought to pair it with a grey longhair felt. Excellent!! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap

 

[hatophile]

I think that's one of the coolest 50's Stetsons that I've ever seen! That ribbon is so cool and unusual, I would have never even thought to pair it with a grey longhair felt. Excellent!! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap

+1 on that!

 

[alanfgag]

Great hat Alex, and great bump, Josh.

 

[DNO]

Here's my contribution to the long hair club.

It started life as a more Alpine looking hat, but I changed the crease and replaced the rope hatband with grosgrain. I still have to get around to moving the bow more forward.

 

[HatsEnough]

The last longhair I have left is a 1920s Stetson longhair.

The reed in the sweatband is a bit wonky, but the hat itself is in great, wearable shape.

 

[Alex]

Thanks for the comments gentlemen!
That 20s Stetson is excellent HatsEnough,
as is that Borsalino DNO.

 

[KC Capellor]

Just arrived, 1960's Resistol Eddie Bauer very long finish felt in charcoal gray, pheasant feather band, brim 2" w/ underwelted edge, crown 5 1/2" open 4" as creased. Came with badly crumpled center crease crown, mishapen brim, and several feathers torn loose. However, sweatband and liner appear mint, unworn and not a moth bite or nibble one!

Gave her the quick bash into a teardrop with a wet towel and brushed the felt and feathers. This is the deepest finish felt hat I have ever seen, like a fine plush teddy bear. Very soft warm hat will be great for winter. Once again, simply reshaping the crown of a neglected relic yields a very sharp and super comfy hat.

 

[Joshbru3]

I just realized that I never posted any of my currently and formerly owned longhairs in this thread. Plus its due for a much needed BUMP!

19-teen's/1920's Stetson Paris Expo Medal (Longhair)

1920 Peschel (Longhair)

1920s-1930s American Hat Co (Semi-Longhair)

1920s-1930s Heather Felt (Semi-Longhair)

1930's Mallory Long Hair

1954 German Velour