What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[StoryPNW]

And by the way.... is anyone else concerned about the California warning tags on the new Stetsons? Just what kind of "Cancer or Reproductive Harm" am I risking from wearing one? lol

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Only if you live in California.

 

[Rollin Rains]

My experience with newer Stetsons has been hit and miss. Ive picked up a few in multi hat deals that I sure would NOT have bought otherwise. Some like my early 2000 Sovereign Temples are really nice. I have a "Roadster B" that is actually a decent hat as well as one Weekender that I actually like for a casual hat ( we WONT talk about the OTHER Weekender however lol) As long as its a decent fur felt Im not against modern hats... SOME are actually attractive units. WOOL hats on the other hand are usually a full blown MISS! Ive got a few that again came in as part of a multi hat deal, that dont look horrible but just dont wear well... These will be destined as gifts as a BBQ hat to someone who would otherwise be hatless. One of my recent mistakes is the essence of a poster child for cheap modern hats. A "3x Stetson cowboy" hat turned out to be a 3x WOOL. Ill let the picture speak for itself. It had a definate cartoonish quality to it (we all need a little humor in our lives)

I have NOT acquired a good handle on how to steam and reshape a wool hat yet. It just doesnt work the same as a fur felt. Im seriously thinking of dusting off my fiberglass skills and fabricating a 2 piece brim mold... dip the dang things in shellac and clamp together in a press till dry. At least then it might be "donat-able" to someone

Life is too short for junky hats

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I knew that hat looked familiar.

 

[RickP]

I knew that hat looked familiar. View attachment 664375

Kinda reminded me of Cpl Agarns hat in the "F" Troop TV series

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Here's the green Biltmore velour with coat as promised, Gary (@The Shoe):

 

[StoryPNW]

Here's the green Biltmore velour with coat as promised, Gary (@The Shoe):
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Looking good, that combo is a winner!

 

[Rollin Rains]

Here's the green Biltmore velour with coat as promised, Gary (@The Shoe):
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Beauty!

 

[The Shoe]

A great old Crosby, Gary. Please be gentle as stiff felts don't often stretch very much. Might I suggest putting it on a good band block for a week or so. Old bowlers can sometimes be the right size, just too round or too oval. A good band block in your head size and shape can somtimes help the hat conform to your head shape with some time and TLC.

Thanks, Randy. I think I will start by just removing the bow, and see how that works.

 

[The Shoe]

Here's the green Biltmore velour with coat as promised, Gary (@The Shoe):
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Perfect!
Etsuko says she loves the colour, too.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Perfect!
Etsuko says she loves the colour, too.

Clearly she has good taste! Now, if only we could get Stefan on board.

 

[Bobby Marshall]

A few more budget finds.