What hat are you waiting for today?

[Frunobulax]

Grabbed this at a bargain. Never had a Mallory. Curious to see if the edge binding is wider on the bottom due to that brim stitching past the binding. 1817 so must be post Stetson acquisition but it is a Pliafelt!

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Nice.

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[Frunobulax]

I had my eye on that Dobbs, but I decided it really looks a lot like this Knox Forty I have.

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I'm interested in seeing the markings and tags in more detail when I get it.

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[PHIL1959]

Just ordered a silverbelly campdraft from E A. For an upcoming trip to the daintree rain forrest and great barrier reef.I look forward to getting stung by import duties.

 

[Cornshucker77]

LOL

 

[jonesy86]

Thinking of adding this one. Anyone have any experience/comments?

Akubra's legendary quality is available in a hemp straw hat. The fibers are naturally resistant to mold and ultraviolet light and are extremely resistant to abrasion. The Balmoral has a finer weave than the Range giving it more flexibility and a more refined look. It has a 2¾" brim and a pinch front crown that measures 4¼" at the front, 4⅝" inches on the sides and finishing at 4" in the back. Features include a bonded leather band and reeded roan leather sweatband.


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[1967Cougar390]

I received my gray Silver Canyon outback style hat this afternoon. The color is a rich gray and I absolutely love it. The hand of the felt is very nice and lightweight. I’ve decided to change the crease to a diamond from it’s factory teardrop crease. I have plenty of crown height to work with and I’m excited to get started. I’m thinking hard about converting it from an underwelt too a raw edge and cutting the brim too 2 3/8” from it’s original 3”. I’m going full on custom with this hat and changing it from an outback style cowboy hat too a fedora. I’ll post pictures in the conversion corral when I’m done. Here are some pictures of how it arrived. Not a bad price at $49 to my door. The fit is perfect for my 7 1/2” noggin.

Steven

 

[Rmccamey]

Waiting for this one, Stetson Twenty Five OR. The liner and size tag suggests a 60's model? Newer perhaps? How about the box? Seller says it is original to the hat.

 

[scottyrocks]

I've got one on the way from Dogman, a vintage Royal Stetson.

 

[Lean'n'mean]

I received my gray Silver Canyon outback style hat this afternoon. The color is a rich gray and I absolutely love it. The hand of the felt is very nice and lightweight. I’ve decided to change the crease to a diamond from it’s factory teardrop crease. I have plenty of crown height to work with and I’m excited to get started. I’m thinking hard about converting it from an underwelt too a raw edge and cutting the brim too 2 3/8” from it’s original 3”. I’m going full on custom with this hat and changing it from an outback style cowboy hat too a fedora. I’ll post pictures in the conversion corral when I’m done. Here are some pictures of how it arrived. Not a bad price at $49 to my door. The fit is perfect for my 7 1/2” noggin.
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Steven

I would advise against cutting the brim. This is a cheap wool felt hat with a wire in the brim, if you remove that, the brim is likely to be too soft & floppy to keep any kind of shape. Likewise the low, tapered crown is unlikely to cooperate with your plans to put in a diamond crease.
Experiment by all means but don't get your hopes up too high.

 

[Frunobulax]

Waiting for this one, Stetson Twenty Five OR. The liner and size tag suggests a 60's model? Newer perhaps? How about the box? Seller says it is original to the hat.

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The box may be older than the hat.

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[1967Cougar390]

I would advise against cutting the brim. This is a cheap wool felt hat with a wire in the brim, if you remove that, the brim is likely to be too soft & floppy to keep any kind of shape. Likewise the low, tapered crown is unlikely to cooperate with your plans to put in a diamond crease.
Experiment by all means but don't get your hopes up too high.

I already did the conversion. I posted the conversion in the Conversion Corral: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-conversion-corral.22306/page-250#post-2510864

Here are some pictures.

Soft and floppy are not an issue as I added stiffener while I was steaming the felt. As far as the low crown that wasn’t an issue either I steamed the crown open and them rebashed it with the diamond crease. Thanks for your advice I do appreciate it.

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Steven

 

[RJR]

I already did the conversion. I posted the conversion in the Conversion Corral: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-conversion-corral.22306/page-250#post-2510864

Here are some pictures.
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Soft and floppy are not an issue as I added stiffener while I was steaming the felt. As far as the low crown that wasn’t an issue either I steamed the crown open and them rebashed it with the diamond crease. Thanks for your advice I do appreciate it.

*Edit* Brim cut picture:
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Steven

The only important thing is that you're happy with it.

 

[scottyrocks]

I'm also expecting another hat, this one from Rogera, also a vintage Royal Stetson.

I should have both of them (from Rogera and Dogman - see above) on Monday.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I'm also expecting another hat, this one from Rogera, also a vintage Royal Stetson.

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I should have both of them (from Rogera and Dogman - see above) on Monday.

Hey, I saw that one on eBay. What is his merchant name?

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[jonesy86]

I now have 5 straws, 2 plastic, and 3 hemp. What should I get next?

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[RJR]

I now have 5 straws, 2 plastic, and 3 hemp. What should I get next?

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Its been my experience that I don't have to wait very long before something I NEED jumps out at me.

 

[OldStrummer]

In a rather unusual move on my part, my friend and photography mentor now has a line of Stetsons named/made for him. It's a wide-brimmed, wool hat made in 18% grey (you photographers will understand), all-season photographer's hat.

Available for purchase here.

According to the USPS, it's currently "In Transit to Next Facility." Ordered on 1/31. No expected delivery date. (Queue the Carly Simon song, "Anticipation...").

 

[Joao Encarnado]

3 1/2" brim for maximum shade...
18% gray? Is it 18% of cool gray 9, cool gray 3, warm gray 7...
Couldn't resist...

 

[NewJack]

On the way: A difficult to find 3X Open Road 7 1/2 LO.

 

[Frunobulax]

On the way: A difficult to find 3X Open Road 7 1/2 LO.

Good get, Jack. Yes, tough to find in your size.

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