What hat are you waiting for today?

[deadlyhandsome]

Here's the reason, Brent. Cool find by the way!

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I’ve seen this graph before, but I don’t know how accurate it is. It doesn’t reflect my personal experiences. I find roughly 10 hats in 7 ⅛ for every hat I find in 7 ¼. You’re graph also seems to show that I should find hats in 60cm with the same frequency as those in 54cm. That hasn’t been what I’ve seen. Anecdotally, I also see new hats sell out fasted in sizes 7 ⅜ to 7 ½.

 

[steur]

I’ve seen this graph before, but I don’t know how accurate it is. It doesn’t reflect my personal experiences. I find roughly 10 hats in 7 ⅛ for every hat I find in 7 ¼. You’re graph also seems to show that I should find hats in 60cm with the same frequency as those in 54cm. That hasn’t been what I’ve seen. Anecdotally, I also see new hats sell out fasted in sizes 7 ⅜ to 7 ½.

From what I've read this is still used for hat manufacturers today. It would make sense that the bigger hats sell out faster because they would make less of them. Also anecdotal, but in my experience with my size I have a more than 50% chance of a hat fitting me if I buy it without knowing the size.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

It would make sense that the bigger hats sell out faster because they would make less of them.

If so, wouldn’t they also make less (equally less?) of the small ones like 6 ¾? It the demand was the same for 6 ¾ as it is for 7 ½ then they should have made them is close to the same numbers and the current vintage market in the US just doesn’t seem to reflect this. In our own internal survey where 7 ⅜ was the most common also doesn’t jive. I’m not sure what to think.

 

[Rmccamey]

Because it's the perfect size!

Why are they always 7 ⅛? I think it’s going to clean up well.

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Here's the reason, Brent. Cool find by the way!

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[Mighty44]

Why are they always 7 ⅛? I think it’s going to clean up well.

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Yowza—what a hat!

 

[steur]

It wouldn’t they also make less (equally less?) of the small ones like 6 ¾? It the demand was the same for 6 ¾ as it is for 7 ½ then they should have made them is close to the same numbers and the current vintage market in the US just doesn’t seem to reflect this. Our our own internal survey where 7 ⅜ was the most common also doesn’t jive. I’m not sure what to think.

Good point. I can't really say anything about the number of small sized hats compared to the bigger sizes with any confidence (maybe smurfs buy them?) and it does look like bigger sizes are more common on the lounge. Would be interesting to see in what numbers current manufacturers make their hats.

Because it's the perfect size!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

 

[Blare]

The (Magical Mystery) Mystic Felt from Bailey of California…. How purple is it?? Can I revive it??? Can I save the sweat?!?? What kind of ribbon/band should I choose?!?! Find out SOON!

 

[hambone71]

Just shared this one over on the Gannon thread but I thought I'd post it over here too, since I am waiting on it, technically.

 

[Blare]

Just shared this one over on the Gannon thread but I thought I'd post it over here too, since I am waiting on it, technically.
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Looks like a beauty.

 

[hambone71]

Looks like a beauty.

Thank you, good sir, as is yours! I'll tune in to see what comes of your purple haze. Same hat time, same hat channel!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

 

[hambone71]

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Did you ever receive that OR style Stetson in the Flagship box? I'm curious to hear your thoughts on that one.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Did you ever receive that OR style Stetson in the Flagship box? I'm curious to hear your thoughts on that one.

Yes, it arrived. There’s more sun bleaching than I expected, but it’s otherwise a great hat. I’ll get around to posting it soon.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2561786884...can0sdqtpg&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Guess I’ll get to see what I look like under a 50 gallon Mix.
I’m thinking I won’t be able to pull off the look not owning a black horse with black saddle full of silver conchos.

 

[BobHufford]

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It will be interesting to see how the build quality is on this one Brent. If nothing else you have a beaver felt to work with anyway.

 

[BobHufford]

Won with an $8.00 bid. Uh ... OK!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

It will be interesting to see how the build quality is on this one Brent. If nothing else you have a beaver felt to work with anyway.

I’ve had two of their hats, but this is the first 100% beaver. I was not very impressed with my previous hats.

 

[Rmccamey]

All Gannon posts are encouraged and appreciated!

Just shared this one over on the Gannon thread but I thought I'd post it over here too, since I am waiting on it, technically.
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Gannon Homburg.

 

[BobHufford]

I admit it. I have a bowler/derby problem. This one is not even my size.