WANTED: My first fur Fedora 7 1/2 - 5/8

[MadDawg]

I am looking to purchase my first fur felt fedora. I own a couple of Wools, but apparantly they don't compare. I prefer the traditional style with minimum 2 1/4 inch brim. Sorry if that is vague. Also looking for a nuetral color...grey, brown, black. Someone recommended putting the word out here.

Doesn't need to be new and can even be well worn, as long as it is presentable as my budget is limited.

Thanks,

 

[scottyrocks]

sorry for the double post

 

[scottyrocks]

The hat you describe is one of, if not the most common traditional fedora seen on ebay, and theyre not too expensive, if thats any help. I prefer Dobbs, myself.

 

[gtdean48]

If DawgVet doesn't want it, I may have something for you.

Akubra Squatter in Deep Fawn size 61 (7 5/8) with a cut down dimensional brim 2 5/8" front & back with 2 1/2" on the sides, sort of Indy style. It has a teardrop crease, not the telescope shown here...
http://www.everythingaustralian.com.au/shopexd.asp?id=20

I'm looking for what I have in it, $45 plus shipping.
This is the Featherweight, superfine quality = no liner.
Photos added...

And here is one side by side by an OEM Squatter...

 

[Egerland]

I've got a new Biltmore Centercrease in 7 5/8. Yours for $80 shipped in the US lower 48.

See http://www.bencrafthats.com/product.php?pid=32&subcname=Biltmore

I'm out of town until 11/8, though.

 

[MadDawg]

Questions about the Akubra...

1. What is the apprx creased crown height? I think the standard on this hat is 4.12" but is that open or creased?

2. Also, being in Texas, i have a concern about the lack of a lining. But your Georgia weather is probably very similar so maybe you can advise. I would be worried about the effects of even a little bit of sweat on the fur. Is this a legitimate concern?

3. I know photos can be deceiving...can you relate the actual color of "fawn" It appears to be a brownish grey in the photos.

Thanks,

 

[gtdean48]

1. What is the apprx creased crown height? I think the standard on this hat is 4.12" but is that open or creased?

2. Also, being in Texas, i have a concern about the lack of a lining. But your Georgia weather is probably very similar so maybe you can advise. I would be worried about the effects of even a little bit of sweat on the fur. Is this a legitimate concern?

3. I know photos can be deceiving...can you relate the actual color of "fawn" It appears to be a brownish grey in the photos.

Thanks,

1. I'll measure this evening when I get home, both front of the pinch & the back. I'm guessing the back is about 4" as that it was I typically do.
2. I pull the liner out of some of my hats to get warmer weather wear out of them. The liner isn't going to absorb much sweat the sweatband lets thru to make a difference.
3. The photos are showing more grey than it actually is, must be my flash. If weather cooperates, I'll get a sunlight photo this weekend. It is a basic brown to me, not a dark brown like a Indy hat, more earthy, if that helps...

 

[gtdean48]

1. I'll measure this evening when I get home, both front of the pinch & the back. I'm guessing the back is about 4" as that it was I typically do.
...

Back is 4"
Front is just over 4 1/2" to top of the pinch.
HTH...

 

[Aureliano]

I have this brand new (with tags and everything) Christys Foldaway.
It a rollable fedora and I'm practically giving it away! retails between $185-$190.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=44835

 

[MadDawg]

Thanks for the replys. After trying on several style hats at a local outlet I think I need more of a 7 1/2 size. The 5/8's definately rattled around on my head a bit. Still looking for the right hat and deal if anyone has any other options.

Thanks,