What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[StoryPNW]

Very classy hat! I was eyeing a Lamont in the same color a while back, but I ended up purchasing a Chatham instead. I still regret it...

Thank you, I dont have many modern Stetsons but I quite like this one too.

 

[Blare]

Bowlers can definitely be baked, Gary. Remember though, very low heat, start at 80° to begin with, and not in for too long at a time.

Hope you manage to get it to fit. It's a beauty.

Trying to figure out how to cool my oven down to 80 degrees on a hot summer day here in Florida.. ooooohhhhhhh.

 

[Blare]

Third in the series for the preservation of the black felt hat.
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Warm light of the dying sun in the cold afternoon.
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Barbisio "Extra Quality" in medium black felt with pleated bow and homburg shape, without complete curling of the brims which are edged in the same color as the ribbon.
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It's a hat that I really like for its shape and how easy it is to wear
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Thanks for the likes and appreciation for the "Black hats series"
A huge compliment for you all and the beautiful hats you display everyday

Ohhh. Quite lovely.

 

[Blare]

I have a few stingys still, so here is one for Joe. I wore my sage Stetson Lamont for today's activities.
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Beautiful color combo.

 

[StoryPNW]

Beautiful color combo.

Thanks Joe!

 

[Blare]

Only the Second Day of Stingymas and here I am making an exception…. If ever so slight. But I could not resist wearing this Willoughby in a beautiful deep green heather felt for our little holiday get together here at the house tonight. Even if its brim does tiptoe its way past 2 inches to just 2 1/8.

 

[Steve1857]

Only the Second Day of Stingymas and here I am making an exception…. If ever so slight. But I could not resist wearing this Willoughby in a beautiful deep green heather felt for our little holiday get together here at the house tonight. Even if its brim does tiptoe its way past 2 inches to just 2 1/8.

Wonderful Willoughby, Joe.

 

[StoryPNW]

Only the Second Day of Stingymas and here I am making an exception…. If ever so slight. But I could not resist wearing this Willoughby in a beautiful deep green heather felt for our little holiday get together here at the house tonight. Even if its brim does tiptoe its way past 2 inches to just 2 1/8.

I didn't realize the cutoff was 2" my Lamont is also 2 1/8". The green heather felt is amazing on that one.

 

[VoodooSan]

Not that i have many, but I don't have any stingy hats out of storage right now. Should have planned better.

Today is a 3X OR in a great bluish gray.

Just found that this is the same hat from Hatsenough. I found the same Roland Gund papers under the sweat.

Post in thread 'The Open Road Guild' https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-open-road-guild.7047/post-1317448


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That is GORGEOUS, Don!!!!

 

[VoodooSan]

3X fuzzy

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Nice one, Jim!

 

[VoodooSan]

Only the Second Day of Stingymas and here I am making an exception…. If ever so slight. But I could not resist wearing this Willoughby in a beautiful deep green heather felt for our little holiday get together here at the house tonight. Even if its brim does tiptoe its way past 2 inches to just 2 1/8.

I am GOBSMACKED by how beautiful that hat is, Joe!

 

[RickP]

I have a few stingys still, so here is one for Joe. I wore my sage Stetson Lamont for today's activities.
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I agree with others that some of the newer Stetsons are indeed decent looking

 

[hatsRme]

That wind guard is not mentioned on their website. Bummer, too. Looks like it might be pretty handy for cold country.

I confirmed with them today; they have them! Call or email them to select your color and order.

 

[Rmccamey]

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.

I wore my Crosby & Co bowler today. This one always seems to get paired with leather jackets.
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Etsuko was in her light sand Leisure Time.
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Since shaving my head, I’ve found hat sizes to be much more forgiving. The hats that fit me before still do. The hats that were very snug are a little better. The hats that were a little big fit better due to the sweat band sticking to my forehead. I’m sad to say that this bowler is the exception. I was left with an itchy red patch on the back of my head with an indent where the sweatband bow is. I don’t want to let this one go, so if anyone has a suggestion as to what I can do, I’d love to hear it. @Steve1857, are bowlers an option for baking? I’m worried that if I stretch it, I might screw up the brim.
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That is an amazing Homburg, Danielle. The best looking black I've seen in a while.

Third in the series for the preservation of the black felt hat.
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Warm light of the dying sun in the cold afternoon.
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Barbisio "Extra Quality" in medium black felt with pleated bow and homburg shape, without complete curling of the brims which are edged in the same color as the ribbon.
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It's a hat that I really like for its shape and how easy it is to wear
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Thanks for the likes and appreciation for the "Black hats series"
A huge compliment for you all and the beautiful hats you display everyday

 

[Rollin Rains]

I agree with others that some of the newer Stetsons are indeed decent looking

Like many on this forum have posted, I have had very mixed results with the modern Stetsons, regardless of price or quality designation. I mentioned my regret at purchasing a Chatham. It was sold as a "Royal Deluxe Quality". I wore it in the rain once and it warped in ways that I did not know were possible. And that was after following time-tested and careful drying procedures.

On the other hand... Last Sunday I posted some pictures of my Inwood to this thread. It was less expensive and marked as "Royal Quality". Its felt is as thin as a poplin dress shirt. Yet, I have worn it camping and fishing, where I subjected it to several rounds of thorough soakings with no way to dry it propperly - mostly relying on sun-drying it on my head.
If you saw the pictures of the Inwood I think you will agree, it's holding up quite well.

You won't be able to see the Chatham unluss you come across it in the thrift-store.

 

[StoryPNW]

Like many on this forum have posted, I have had very mixed results with the modern Stetsons, regardless of price or quality designation. I mentioned my regret at purchasing a Chatham. It was sold as a "Royal Deluxe Quality". I wore it in the rain once and it warped in ways that I did not know were possible. And that was after following time-tested and careful drying procedures.

On the other hand... Last Sunday I posted some pictures of my Inwood to this thread. It was less expensive and marked as "Royal Quality". It's felt is as thin as a poplin dress shirt. Yet, I have worn it camping and fishing, where I subjected it to several rounds of thorough soakings with no way to dry it propperly - mostly relying on sun-drying it on my head.
If you saw the pictures of the Inwood I think you will agree, it's holding up quite well.

You won't be able to see the Chatham unluss you come across it in the thrift-store.

Interestingly my Lamont is labeled as a Royal on the sweat band but is labeled as a Royal Deluxe on the box. I have handled a few modern Whippets, Strats, and ORs but have not been particularly impressed.

 

[Rollin Rains]

Interestingly my Lamont is labeled as a Royal on the sweat band but is labeled as a Royal Deluxe on the box. I have handled a few modern Whippets, Strats, and ORs but have not been particularly impressed.
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This is the label on my Inwood. I don't know if it matters. At this point I feel like I could purchase another Inwood with the same designation and get a completely different quality hat. It seems like what you get is a complete roll of the dice.

 

[RickP]

Only the Second Day of Stingymas and here I am making an exception…. If ever so slight. But I could not resist wearing this Willoughby in a beautiful deep green heather felt for our little holiday get together here at the house tonight. Even if its brim does tiptoe its way past 2 inches to just 2 1/8.

Like many on this forum have posted, I have had very mixed results with the modern Stetsons, regardless of price or quality designation. I mentioned my regret at purchasing a Chatham. It was sold as a "Royal Deluxe Quality". I wore it in the rain once and it warped in ways that I did not know were possible. And that was after following time-tested and careful drying procedures.

On the other hand... Last Sunday I posted some pictures of my Inwood to this thread. It was less expensive and marked as "Royal Quality". It's felt is as thin as a poplin dress shirt. Yet, I have worn it camping and fishing, where I subjected it to several rounds of thorough soakings with no way to dry it propperly - mostly relying on sun-drying it on my head.
If you saw the pictures of the Inwood I think you will agree, it's holding up quite well.

You won't be able to see the Chatham unluss you come across it in the thrift-store.

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

 

[RickP]

This is the label on my Inwood. I don't know if it matters. At this point I feel like I could purchase another Inwood with the same designation and get a completely different quality hat. It seems like what you get is a complete roll of the dice. View attachment 664367

This triggered something in my kid- brain.... Ive come across two different modern Stetsons that had "ROYAL STETSON" on the sweatband, But "ROYAL DELUXE" printer on the liner. Must be a sliding scale in QC or quality designations that occurs on a late friday afternoon at the factory lol

 

[RickP]

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