Western, anyone?

[Lean'n'mean]

So, to clarify, the buckle should be over my left ear (not my right)?

That's right, left, right !

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Some examples

 

[Lean'n'mean]

Or better still.......

 

[totallyfrozen]

That's right, left, right !

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[AlexTheApache]

Anyone have any experience or info on Butch Dorer Hats. I have an opportunity to purchase a gently used pure beaver. From what I understand he only used pure beaver bodies. The one I'm looking at is an original pure beaver. It's more of a modern cowboy hat has a standard cattle and with a cutter style brim, tight in the front with the sides turned way up. I plan an a reshape of course. Thanks in advance for any help.


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[AlexTheApache]

Some examples

Let's test my id skills. Resistol?


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[Bamaboots]

Anyone have any experience or info on Butch Dorer Hats. I have an opportunity to purchase a gently used pure beaver. From what I understand he only used pure beaver bodies. The one I'm looking at is an original pure beaver. It's more of a modern cowboy hat has a standard cattle and with a cutter style brim, tight in the front with the sides turned way up. I plan an a reshape of course. Thanks in advance for any help.


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Alex, I have a Dorer —50, which is what they call their working cowboy hat. A 50-50 blend of hare/beaver in a natural color. Really nice hat that shapes pretty easily with steam. I don't care for the self felted hat band but it came with Sterling appointments, so I've left it for now. I don't have any other experience with their hats, only that the prices can get pretty far out there. I've heard nothing but good things about their hats. They use one of the most unique sweats I've ever seen.

I think TFL member, Suitedcboy has some Dorer hats. Perhaps he'll weigh in.

 

[AlexTheApache]

Alex, I have a Dorer —50, which is what they call their working cowboy hat. A 50-50 blend of hare/beaver in a natural color. Really nice hat that shapes pretty easily with steam. I don't care for the self felted hat band but it came with Sterling appointments, so I've left it for now. I don't have any other experience with their hats, only that the prices can get pretty far out there. I've heard nothing but good things about their hats. They use one of the most unique sweats I've ever seen.

I think TFL member, Suitedcboy has some Dorer hats. Perhaps he'll weigh in.

Saw a few forum posts on here and did some research from a magazine article about them. The hat is too good of a deal to pass up so I think I will purchase it. I like the real silk lining and we shall see how I like it. I have to drive a ways for it so I hoping the seller will hold it for me. If and when I get it I will have to compare it to my Shorty's pure beaver.


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[Joao Encarnado]

Let's test my id skills. Resistol?

That is a "no brainer". 20x Resistol Black Gold.

 

[Seraph1227]

My resistol

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[Joao Encarnado]

My resistol

Modern?

 

[Mustang Mike's Hats]

Love the unique band on that 10x Resistol!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

DocCasualty,

I'm recalling that you ordered a hat from Grizz or someone with a Montana crease in it but I don't recall the leadtime. Did you ever get it?

I'm also remembering discussion about hats that might take a Montana crease, & maybe the Campdraft came up. I found this pic posted by Carter of his CD in a 2009 thread. I'm going to reactivate the thread with my modified CD when it arrives later today.

 

[AlexTheApache]

DocCasualty,

I'm recalling that you ordered a hat from Grizz or someone with a Montana crease in it but I don't recall the leadtime. Did you ever get it?

I'm also remembering discussion about hats that might take a Montana crease, & maybe the Campdraft came up. I found this pic posted by Carter of his CD in a 2009 thread. I'm going to reactivate the thread with my modified CD when it arrives later today.

Very nice hat. I've tried this on some of my taller crown westerns but haven't gotten it to look at that great. Any suggestions?


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[Seraph1227]

Modern?

Not sure of its vintage

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[Hurricane Jack]

Very nice hat. I've tried this on some of my taller crown westerns but haven't gotten it to look at that great. Any suggestions?


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Carter last logged into the Lounge a month or so ago. You might send him a PM for his advice.

 

[Latigo]

Here's an ebay find I stumbled across, I sure wasn't looking for a Bailey and have never owned one before. I always thought they were and are a middle of the road hat as far as quality. This one however is pure beaver and is as far as I can tell very vintage from the crease and lack of markings as Bailey was bought out by Bolands I think just like Hatco got Stetson and Resistol. So I couldn't help but bid on it and was kind of surprised when I won. BTW it's actually a light mist grey. Anyone venture a guess as to age? The 50's?

Latigo

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Not sure of its vintage

Show the inside (liner, sweatband).

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Here's an ebay find I stumbled across, I sure wasn't looking for a Bailey and have never owned one before. I always thought they were and are a middle of the road hat as far as quality. This one however is pure beaver and is as far as I can tell very vintage from the crease and lack of markings as Bailey was bought out by Bolands I think just like Hatco got Stetson and Resistol. So I couldn't help but bid on it and was kind of surprised when I won. BTW it's actually a light mist grey. Anyone venture a guess as to age? The 50's?

I know nothing about Bailey but that's a nice hat.

 

[RJR]

Here's an ebay find I stumbled across, I sure wasn't looking for a Bailey and have never owned one before. I always thought they were and are a middle of the road hat as far as quality. This one however is pure beaver and is as far as I can tell very vintage from the crease and lack of markings as Bailey was bought out by Bolands I think just like Hatco got Stetson and Resistol. So I couldn't help but bid on it and was kind of surprised when I won. BTW it's actually a light mist grey. Anyone venture a guess as to age? The 50's?

Latigo
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Good looking.