Western, anyone?

[deadlyhandsome]

Howdy! Been a bit absent on TFL but slowly making my way back on. Couldn't pass up posting this recent find for you all to see. 4x Miller "Montanan". Hope everyone is doing well!
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Great find, Jesse. It’s good to see you around these parts again. We don’t see these old Miller Hats often enough.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

More outings under my Optimo Original West in Silver Cloud before hot weather arrives to replace felt.

 

[Rmccamey]

If I was ever inclined to spend the bucks on a new Optimo, that would be the one!

More outings under my Optimo Original West in Silver Cloud before hot weather arrives to replace felt.

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[Jesse John]

Excellent. Good to see you back around Jesse

I like it better open crown.

Great find, Jesse. It’s good to see you around these parts again. We don’t see these old Miller Hats often enough.

Thanks guys, it’s good to be back!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Tatton Baird

 

[BobHufford]

I've extended my habit of buying hats that don't fit to other hat related things.

1935:

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Morning caffeine run under a Knox American Royal Arminto clone for Saddle & Sirloin Club.

 

[Mm25]

I've extended my habit of buying hats that don't fit to other hat related things.

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1935:

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“Conservative proportions .” And “ 7 -inch crown and 4 inch roll brim.”
I like their thinking.

 

[Blare]

An old unbranded western that came to me some time back along with a few other hats that belonged to an old rancher in the Midwest.

Right out of the gate the cool feature of this hat is the wild sort of center fire crease he put in this hat. As shaped it’s a rakish 4 1/4 to 3 1/2 crown and a 3 1/4 brim with bound edge. The black felt is extremely soft to the touch with a slightly longish nap. Especially on the brim… which almost appears frayed from wear. There is no liner present and I Can’t find any sort of manufacturer markings under the sweat Which is sewn directly to the felt.

One that needs to come out to play more often.

 

[Who?]

I think 3 1/4 is a bit “skimpy” but that’s just me.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

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An old unbranded western that came to me some time back along with a few other hats that belonged to an old rancher in the Midwest.

Right out of the gate the cool feature of this hat is the wild sort of center fire crease he put in this hat. As shaped it’s a rakish 4 1/4 to 3 1/2 crown and a 3 1/4 brim with bound edge. The black felt is extremely soft to the touch with a slightly longish nap. Especially on the brim… which almost appears frayed from wear. There is no liner present and I Can’t find any sort of manufacturer markings under the sweat Which is sewn directly to the felt.

One that needs to come out to play more often.

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That’s a great old hat, Joe. You can tell from the photos just how good the felt is. These are the hats that keep us searching the vintage market.

 

[Steve1857]

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An old unbranded western that came to me some time back along with a few other hats that belonged to an old rancher in the Midwest.

Right out of the gate the cool feature of this hat is the wild sort of center fire crease he put in this hat. As shaped it’s a rakish 4 1/4 to 3 1/2 crown and a 3 1/4 brim with bound edge. The black felt is extremely soft to the touch with a slightly longish nap. Especially on the brim… which almost appears frayed from wear. There is no liner present and I Can’t find any sort of manufacturer markings under the sweat Which is sewn directly to the felt.

One that needs to come out to play more often.

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Wonderful crease, Joe. An all round great looking old Western. Nice catch!

 

[M Hatman]

Here is a man proud of his hat! From my collection.....

 

[Blare]

I think 3 1/4 is a bit “skimpy” but that’s just me.

and I used to think it was way too wide for my comfort. I’ve since loosened that stance

 

[Blare]

That’s a great old hat, Joe. You can tell from the photos just how good the felt is. These are the hats that keep us searching the vintage market.

Thanks Brent. I agree... especially so when one like this just pops up in a “Lot”tery

 

[Blare]

Wonderful crease, Joe. An all round great looking old Western. Nice catch!

Thanks Steve. It seems I don’t find enough occasions to wear my westerns. Trying to mix it up a bit to get more comfortable with them. My fear is I lose my affection for the stingies in the process.

 

[Steve1857]

Thanks Steve. It seems I don’t find enough occasions to wear my westerns. Trying to mix it up a bit to get more comfortable with them. My fear is I lose my affection for the stingies in the process.

Go for it, Joe. I'm sure you'll find a way of mixing it up and loving them both

 

[Jesse John]

Took my clear nutria out for some sun today. Provided lots of shade here in Tucson!

 

[M Hatman]

Thanks Steve. It seems I don’t find enough occasions to wear my westerns. Trying to mix it up a bit to get more comfortable with them. My fear is I lose my affection for the stingies in the process.

Wear the western over the stingie OR wear the stingie on the western.....or a big stingie........................the best of BOTH WORLDS!!!!!

 

[Yahoody]

Joe I like your hat. That my friend is a dapper hat!