Western, anyone?

[fedoracentric]

What does a 3X Stetson No 1 quality look like?

Ha, I forgot to edit that. I wrote 3X, but doubted myself and went back and checked and it was a No 1 Quality. Then I forgot to delete the "3X' in my post.

Sorry 'bout that. It was a No 1 Qual. not a 3X.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I get alot of customers who want the stains added and also get alot that do not want the stains added.

I do like to see stains on a western, but real stains, not painted ones, for example I do love the American hat company Renault uses to do fence work.

I just want to say that Joao will call the posse out on me because I had a big western cut down to fedora size a few years ago. I had a Stetson No 1 Quality from the 50s with a 3-1/2 inch brim and I turned it into an Open Road-styled fedora. Yes, I did this even though I am the one saying altering a vintage hat is a bad idea... but it WAS a 50s Stetson western and those are a dime a dozen.

Can't do nothing about it. If you find a dozen for a dime like the one you trimmed, tell me

 

[majormoore]

My stains are not painted on, l was taught how do distress from several ward robe companies that work with the major motion picture world.

Major Moore

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Nice, but even so they look somehow forged...

 

[majormoore]

They have to be done that way in order to meet the requirements that is needed for a movie, there is no way they can find all the hats needed for the man actors and their stunt doubles, so they have to add the stains and make the new clothes also to have the same aged look.

 

[barrowjh]

I think the only thing out of context is the shape - a hat with genuine stains would also look quite a bit disheveled - but Buckaroo's customers that want a distressed hat also want it to start out with a particular shape, then it is easy enough for them to relax the shaping later if needed.

 

[John Galt]

I imagine this is also true of the staining. The Major has given it a head start, and the hat will develop a more natural worn in look as it, well, wears in. Stone washed jeans don't really look like well worn jeans when new, but they get to that stage quicker when worn.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

That is why I dislike stone washed jeans

They have to be done that way in order to meet the requirements that is needed for a movie, there is no way they can find all the hats needed for the man actors and their stunt doubles, so they have to add the stains and make the new clothes also to have the same aged look.

I'm not against it, I just don't like it. I do understand some people like the forged distressed look (and movies need them quickly and more than 1), but I prefer the authentic. It may take a long long time but... I'm me. I do like your work, I probably would literally loose my head on your store.

 

[1mach1]

Stetson 4X beaver with 4 inch brim.
The widest brim I own. Joao will be happy!

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[Joao Encarnado]

Stetson 4X beaver with 4 inch brim.
The widest brim I own. Joao will be happy!

Yes I would. It looks wider than 4". I like the brim shape. You look good on it.
Is it going to be converted?

 

[1mach1]

Yes I would. It looks wider than 4". I like the brim shape. You look good on it.
Is it going to be converted?

No. Just a new ribbon. I really like it!

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[Joao Encarnado]

No. Just a new ribbon. I really like it!

Now that is a relief.
I don't know if I would also change the crown. I'm not much into the cattleman crease (sadly it's the most recognised cowboy crease).

I think I'll ask John Galt to make the brim like that on my next black hat.

 

[1mach1]

Yes I would. It looks wider than 4".

I stand corrected, Joao. It is 4 1/2"!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I stand corrected, Joao. It is 4 1/2"!

Even better! Nice one!!!

 

[bowlerman]

Hershey's crease?



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[1mach1]

Nice Jeff!

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[hatophile]

Sweeett!

 

[suitedcboy]

I think it would be the hat wedgie crease.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

It looks weird to me just like the centerfire crease.

 

[bowlerman]

Just having a bit of fun! Even I wouldn't wear this out of my house. I've been obsessed with this hat lately,

though I don't own one, so here's how the Stockman ended up.



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