THE SATIN FINISH/LONG HAIR CLUB

[mayserwegener]

Yep. I have to agree with Jeff, though. I have another '20s black fedora with a black ribbon that has a silvery sheen, and it looks fabulous. After reading Jeff's response (thanks, Jeff), I took out the original black ribbon and put it next to the hat. It's very dull in comparison with the type of ribbon Jeff suggests.

But I feel the necessity to keep it as original as possible, so I'll stick with the original ribbon and liner. It's almost dry - can't wait to start sewing.

Actually in my case the restore ribbon has more sheen than the original (the original is similar to yours). I decided to keep it as original as possible so stuck with black ribbon (same width and bow).

 

[ScottF]

Actually in my case the restore ribbon has more sheen than the original (the original is similar to yours). I decided to keep it as original as possible so stuck with black ribbon (same width and bow).

Sounds like a good plan. It's off the block - very thin felt, very high quality, takes any bash I desire. Thanks to you and Jeff for your suggestions.

edited 12/18 - just found some early 1900's 25 ligne black ribbon, so will duplicate the original (somewhat). I'm really thrilled with this hat, but debating on the sweat - it is big enough to take a leather sweatband, but it the modern ones look so inappropriate on these old hats.

 

[Midwest Boater]

here's my entry into this category of sweet hats

its a borsalino twenty five, my favorite hat so far.
more on the Borsalino brotherhood thread.

 

[Lloyd]

What have we were?

Fished this out of the bay because it's green and it's a velour. What's not to like?
Italian made Tyrolean style green velour. The brand appears to be Finissimo

Nice thick pile on the velour, seems to be really good felt. A few minor marks near the pinch and some wear on the sweat. It needs to be stretched since it seems to have been a smallish 7 1/2 in it's youth and it's shrunk since then. And the plastic liner protector simply has to go. Aside from that I don't really see any issues. Liner is in great condition with original stock label. Owner's initials in the sweat.
Stock label says the color is Mauve but it's really green.
1 7/8" overwelt brim, crown is app 5" when open.
Interesting band. Usually I see a fancy know on these cord bands but this one just has a piece of the felt wrapped around the cords and the feather pin stuck the felt. I think the feathers will have to go too.
Any help for identification would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Zanzibarstar]

I think this is a satin finish, but it's definitely got a longer nap. Very rusty brown, and with a great pin that looks like an old Roman coin.

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[bolthead]

don't know if these qualify or not, but.....

stetson....

Huckel.....

Diamanti.....

Dobbs....

Dobbs....

Resistol....

 

[Lloyd]

love that Dobbs

 

[bolthead]

Thanks.....

love that Dobbs

....but which Dobb's? [huh]

 

[daizawaguy]

....but which Dobb's? [huh]

mE - all!

 

[bolthead]

Dobbs

Well, I'm thinking of selling the Loden Green Dobbs, or swap it if anyone is interested?

 

[Lloyd]

....but which Dobb's? [huh]

the Green one
sent you a PM

 

[bolthead]

the Green one
sent you a PM

yep.

 

[Lefty]

1939

 

[Lloyd]

Optimo longhair from ebay

fresh from the Bay
6" open crown
2.75" brim
2.25" ribbon
really nice felt
fresh out of the box

Side view, taken outside as you can see

Front view

 

[Lefty]

That's so much nicer than the auction photos. Very nice.

 

[Neophyte]

That is a REALLY nice looking lid, Lloyd!

 

[Lefty]

 

[Neophyte]

I'm wondering two things:

(1.) Where is Lefty finding all these cool emoticons? lol...and

(2.) Have we mentioned a list of current custom hatters who can make a hat with a satin or long hair finish, aside from Optimo?

 

[Lefty]

(1)

Google images + "smiley" and whatever you want to convey. Add "gif" for animated emoticons.

(2) There's a recent post in the Art/VS thread with a silk finish, and he's mentioned them before, but I haven't seen many. Gary White had a bunch of them in his shop as well. edit: Here's another.

 

[Lloyd]

Art says he's working on velour. When I asked him if he could do something like that Optimo he said not yet.