The Stratoliner Appreciation Club {MODERN}

[srq2002]

I don't see why you would be disappointed ... the Premier hats are nice ... Cornhill is the best color in my opinion

... and the Stetsonian is discontinued and quite a nice piece as well ... you were lucky to snag up some stock while it still exists

I've owned both models ... no complaints here

I think you will be pleased with all of them

With four boxes arriving, there is no possibility of finessing them past my wife, so I had to confess in advance. Well, she has the sales at Macy's and Chico's, I have the fedoras!

 

[Scuttle]

I'm not entirely sure what possessed me to do this, but JJ Hat Center has a sale, and I just ordered Premier Stratoliners in Black, Cornhill, and Silverbelly, with a side order of Stetsonian in Tawny. Will this be a delight, or will our hero be disappointed. Stay tuned...

Can't wait to see 'em.

~ S.

 

[srq2002]

Let the joy begin: Stetsonian and a trio of Premier Stratoliners! But, JJ, why a feather in the black one?

 

[deadlyhandsome]

View attachment 106860 Let the joy begin: Stetsonian and a trio of Premier Stratoliners! But, JJ, why a feather in the black one?

They look great! Looking forward to head shots.

 

[srq2002]

They look great! Looking forward to head shots.

First dry crease, Stetsonian. Now I get the allure of the larger dimensions.

 

[srq2002]

Question for the experts: with something modern like a Premier Stratoliner, is it best to get one that initially fits a trace loose, to allow for shrinkage? Or is one that fits perfectly out of the box a safe buy?

 

[moontheloon]

Question for the experts: with something modern like a Premier Stratoliner, is it best to get one that initially fits a trace loose, to allow for shrinkage? Or is one that fits perfectly out of the box a safe buy?

I've never had a Stetson shrink on me ... I've owned hundreds

 

[srq2002]

I've never had a Stetson shrink on me ... I've owned hundreds

I was thinking of the sweatband tightening up a bit. Glad it’s not an issue!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I was thinking of the sweatband tightening up a bit. Glad it’s not an issue!

I’m guessing you’ve owned Akubra?

 

[moontheloon]

I was thinking of the sweatband tightening up a bit. Glad it’s not an issue!

that's what people mean when they refer to a hat shrinking

it is not the felt that shrinks

not saying it is not an issue ... saying I have never had an issue

actually never had an issue with any brand outside of Akubra

 

[triple-d]

I was thinking of the sweatband tightening up a bit. Glad it’s not an issue!

Ya srq....I have 8 or 10 moedern Stestson, pretty much all of them in multiples, and the sweats tighten up on mine when I first wore them. I have put them on a stretcher, and stretch slightly to reset the sweat band and the bump along pretty good after. I have just kept wearing them in warmer weather, and they loosen back up. There is a guy on ebay that sells nice wooden stretchers that are beveled.....MART ALLEN. They are handy to have around...not cheap, but he does make a finished version and a rough version now that is less expensive. The bevelled sides are pretty nifty.......hey the hats look great !!!....grats !!!!

 

[triple-d]

View attachment 106860 Let the joy begin: Stetsonian and a trio of Premier Stratoliners! But, JJ, why a feather in the black one?

Here is a link to the Stretcher guy Mart Allen.....I don't know him personally, but have 8 or so of his stretchers;
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hat-Stretc...hash=item4d2b6551f4:m:mIZut_El4Zo-1qQ3Zb7y9AQ

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Here is a link to the Stretcher guy Mart Allen.....I don't know him personally, but have 8 or so of his stretchers;
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hat-Stretc...hash=item4d2b6551f4:m:mIZut_El4Zo-1qQ3Zb7y9AQ

I’m not sure what that stretcher gets you over one costing a fraction of the price. It is still only stretching on one axis. It looks nice, but hard to justify the price.

I currently have 20ish modern Stetsons and I’ve never had a leather sweat shrink on me. I’ve had one where the surface layer flaked off on my forehead, but I’ve never had one shrink.

 

[triple-d]

Ok...I have.

I’m not sure what that stretcher gets you over one costing a fraction of the price. It is still only stretching on one axis. It looks nice, but hard to justify the price.

I currently have 20ish modern Stetsons and I’ve never had a leather sweat shrink on me. I’ve had one where the surface layer flaked off on my forehead, but I’ve never had one shrink.

LOL....Then don't buy one.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Ok...I have.


LOL....Then don't buy one.

LOL....I wasn’t going to. It like someone telling me that they have $60 shoe laces and that they are worth the price because they look great and there is so much hand finishing in them. I’m alright with you spending your money however you want, but I just want to be able to tie my shoes.

 

[srq2002]

Thanks, everyone, glad to hear the reports; I would have hated to send this one back.

 

[M Hatman]

View attachment 106865
First dry crease, Stetsonian. Now I get the allure of the larger dimensions.

Yes, that looks great.....I simply absolutely love the Stetsonians!!!!!! I have 5!!!!! GREAT hats!!!!! Still looking for the early issue light grey model..........
M
As a side note, I have noticed (as have others) that the Stetsonians and the premier model Whippets and Stratoliners tend to be just a little loose when than the rest of their hats in my size. After wearing around for a while the sweat will tighten down to a perfect fit!!!!

 

[Frunobulax]

Yes, that looks great.....I simply absolutely love the Stetsonians!!!!!! I have 5!!!!! GREAT hats!!!!! Still looking for the early issue light grey model..........
M
As a side note, I have noticed (as have others) that the Stetsonians and the premier model Whippets and Stratoliners tend to be just a little loose when than the rest of their hats in my size. After wearing around for a while the sweat will tighten down to a perfect fit!!!!

That was my experience with my Stetsonian. Fairly roomy when I got it, but fits perfect now. My other modern Royal Deluxe and Excellent Stetsons fit great out of the box.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[M Hatman]

That was my experience with my Stetsonian.

Yes, and I really like that Stetsonian you have....that is one of those light grey models I have been looking for. Looks great on you too!!!!
M

 

[Frunobulax]

Yes, and I really like that Stetsonian you have....that is one of those light grey models I have been looking for. Looks great on you too!!!!
M

It's my favorite contemporary production hat. After what I went through to get this, you may reconsider the idea of one.