THE SATIN FINISH/LONG HAIR CLUB

[mikespens]

Bumping this with a new one, Black Sheep Hat Works heather bunny

 

[mayserwegener]

Looks great!

 

[mikespens]

Thanks Steve, this one had a "made in Czechoslovakia" tag stapled onto the body so probably a Tonak.

 

[alanfgag]

Brilliant!

 

[mikespens]

Yes Alan, I agree, Bob is.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Nice color. Great finish.

 

[mikespens]

Thanks Joao, long brims can be done

 

[alanfgag]

Bancroft Genuine Beaver

Save for a Stetson 5X Clear Beaver circa 1940, this is the only pre-WWII beaver fur hat that I have owned or handled. The color is golden silver... much like 19th century top hats that I have seen behind glass. I will share photos in the Side By Side thread comparing this hat to the more common clear nutria longhair. They are similar in many ways, but the beaver fibers are longer and significantly softer. Interesting how different this felt is to the more elegant and refined European velour - long and flowing like the silver hair of an older Wild Bill Cody. American.

Very little marking to go on for era... United Hatters of NA label indicates pre-1934. I think 1920 might be a reasonable estimate. 2 1/2 brim, crown is very straight, here creased to 5", 2" rayon ribbon with boxy bow - not frayed. Liner is raw silk, taped to the body obscuring the manufacturer's tag - likely from a cleaning many years ago. Buler found this Ohio retailer who sold hats and furs... perhaps the source?

 

[mayserwegener]

Fantastic!

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Yes Yes Yes!
One of my favorite of the last months

 

[alanfgag]

Thank you Steve and Daniele... what it looks like on:

 

[Joao Encarnado]

The long hair finish is soooo nice!

 

[mikespens]

A real special find Alan and worth the extra grooming effort to keep it looking so good

 

[DOGMAN]

This is my Resistol long hair conversion.Kind of reminds me of Alan's hat.My fur is a little shorter.

 

[RJR]

Nice,Chuck.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Not as old or nice as most posted here but I think my Resistol Panda fits here

 

[moehawk]

I have joined the club.

Golden Coach by Dobbs Canadian Beaver De Luxe finish in Aluminum. Style name is Parigi.

Oh so soft and fuzzy....

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Oh so soft and fuzzy....

Yes and I do understand the name Panda by Resistol... it's like a teddy bear on the head.

 

[RJR]

That "Panda" is unique,Joao,I like it.

 

[moehawk]

I recently saw a Golden Coach that said "Canadian Panda" on the sweat...wonder what that finish is like.