The Stratoliner Society {VINTAGE}

[Mr. Paladin]

A late post but Mr. P that hat is jaw dropping!
My new Strat pin on an old Strat hat. See previous posts for availability with Zemke.

Tom D.

This one is late too, but that hat and pin look sharp. I'm re-contacting Zemke today about getting one of his.

 

[St.Ignatz]

Where can I find a Stratoliner? I've been watching ebay for a very long time and I yet have to seen one. Thanks,

Where you least expect it. I was driving back from Canada with Mrs. Natz when we stopped into this barn in central N.Y.converted into an antiques mall. They had nothing but a clerk said he had just done inventory at a shop in Ithaca and they had a couple hat's. I got my Strat and a couple others with boxes for a super price. Never pass a shop without a little look see.
Good Luck,
Tom D.

 

[St.Ignatz]

Thanks Mr. P. You're going to love the pin.
Tom D.

 

[Zemke Fan]

Pins still available!

Just send me a PM, please!

 

[Samuel]

I would like to join

Hi folks,
I finally got up the courage to attempt to join the Stratoliner Society. Seeing that I recently bought a vintage grey/blueish one. Its been my favorite lid, its so soft and light weight too boot. I don't know, its hard to describe the feeling when you slip it on, it just feels right. I'm new and I simply love the pictures on this thread.

I will be taking pictures soon, as I am still trying to figure this all out. I guess foto's have to be web hosted?

 

[handlebar bart]

Hi folks,
I finally got up the courage to attempt to join the Stratoliner Society. Seeing that I recently bought a vintage grey/blueish one. Its been my favorite lid, its so soft and light weight too boot. I don't know, its hard to describe the feeling when you slip it on, it just feels right. I'm new and I simply love the pictures on this thread.

I will be taking pictures soon, as I am still trying to figure this all out.

Welcome to the FL. Any friend of the Strat is a friend of ours.

 

[Samuel]

Welcome to the FL. Any friend of the Strat is a friend of ours.

FL. equals the flight line? Thanks for the welcoming Bart!

 

[zetwal]

I will be taking pictures soon, as I am still trying to figure this all out. I guess foto's have to be web hosted?

Yes, upload to photobucket or such. Then cut and paste the IMG code onto your Lounge post. Your photo will then show up for all to see. Welcome!

 

[St.Ignatz]

Get a few more post in to get photo privileges and look at the FAQ's on the home page for help. I've found Photobucket to be the easiest and least intrusive. Any monkeys butt can do it. Heck I did.
Tom D.

 

[Samuel]

Yes, upload to photobucket or such. Then cut and paste the IMG code onto your Lounge post. Your photo will then show up for all to see. Welcome!

Got it! Thanks Zetwal

Hope this works!

 

[zetwal]

Great! We do look forward to seeing your hat.

 

[Samuel]

Great! We do look forward to seeing your hat.

I bashed my hat myself, I think the hat is flawless, but then I don't know how to judge properly. I can only say that the hat is vintage it had an old price tag that I lost:eusa_doh: but... Other than that, the felt surface has no discoloration and the felt is very supple. I steamed it over my tea kettle, praying that I would not ruin the hat. It worked so I have a bit more confidence about reshaping the creases to fit the look that I desired. Any suggestions about bashing let me know?

I get a lot of compliments when I wear the hat mostly from fellow hat wearers...My wife is still trying to understand the look!? I'm completely sold on the "look" and feel incomplete without a good lid. Like I said the hat feels smooth and light...

The pics are a bit washed out, I'll try to get some with natural lighting tomorrow.

 

[gtdean48]

Welcome Samuel.
VERY nice looking Stratoliner. Welcome to the Society. Look for tutorial thread on teardrop creasing/bashing by Jimmy the Lid.
Good luck on your future hat purchases & see the trip to Monteagle, TN in March in the Events folder.

 

[RBH]

Welcome Samuel.
VERY nice looking Stratoliner. Welcome to the Society. Look for tutorial thread on teardrop creasing/bashing by Jimmy the Lid.
Good luck on your future hat purchases & see the trip to Monteagle, TN in March in the Events folder.

:arated:

Welcome to the Lounge!

 

[St.Ignatz]

Very nice Samuel.

 

[GWD]

After the creasing, my ready-to-wear green Stratoliner:

That Strat looks very familiar!
It looks much better on you! :eusa_clap

 

[Samuel]

I bashed my hat myself, I think the hat is flawless, but then I don't know how to judge properly. I can only say that the hat is vintage it had an old price tag that I lost:eusa_doh: but... Other than that, the felt surface has no discoloration and the felt is very supple. I steamed it over my tea kettle, praying that I would not ruin the hat. It worked so I have a bit more confidence about reshaping the creases to fit the look that I desired. Any suggestions about bashing let me know?

I get a lot of compliments when I wear the hat mostly from fellow hat wearers...My wife is still trying to understand the look!? I'm completely sold on the "look" and feel incomplete without a good lid. Like I said the hat feels smooth and light...

The pics are a bit washed out, I'll try to get some with natural lighting tomorrow.

Here's some light

 

[RBH]

Here's some light

Very nice!

 

[Samuel]

Very nice!

Thanks RBH

 

[billysmom]

Welcome, Samuel! I love the color of that lid!

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Sue