What is this hat?

[belfastboy]

Well, Belfast, I can only say that my ex wife had more shoes than you...other than that I am most impressed with your collection

Heck, compared to a lot of guys here in The Lounge I am just starting out. There is such a wealth of knowledge and experience here on this site. It is a huge open source of knowledge and members are so willing to share.

 

[Smoking_Cowboy]

Hello everybody. Can somebody help me with this hat, what type is it? I like it very much, where to buy it?

 

[moontheloon]

it is a brown fedora with a 2 1/4 to 2 1/2" brim
Search any hat shop

Cue about 30 people who are about to tell you to get an Akubra


Oh yeah .... Welcome home

 

[Smoking_Cowboy]

it is a brown fedora with a 2 1/4 to 2 1/2" brim
Search any hat shop

Cue about 30 people who are about to tell you to get an Akubra


Oh yeah .... Welcome home

Thanks

 

[johnnycanuck]

Northwest hats bank job with no ribbon.
http://www.northwesthats.com/#!dress-hats/c1t44
Not an Akubra option.
Johnny

 

[Frunobulax]

Miller hats doesn't get enough love around here, either. I only own one of their hats - a shantung hommie. But they seem to have satisfied many here in the past, and their prices are reasonable.

This is a link to their dress fedora hat page.

 

[Smoking_Cowboy]

I think its almost the same as Indiana Jones hat, do you agree?

 

[RJR]

I think its almost the same as Indiana Jones hat, do you agree?

Its real close,imo.

 

[DJH]

So here is the solution (and yes, it's Akubra [emoji1])

Buy a brown Fed IV from Hats Direct

Crease it like the photo

Trim the brim a little

Remove the ribbon

Kick it around the street for a few days

There ya go!!

 

[moontheloon]

I think its almost the same as Indiana Jones hat, do you agree?

completely different block and different brim dimensions

similar color and patina ... but thats about it to my eyes

 

[Smoking_Cowboy]

completely different block and different brim dimensions

similar color and patina ... but thats about it to my eyes

So what akubra model is similar?

 

[moontheloon]

So what akubra model is similar?

I think a Sydney is most like the hat pictured

https://www.davidmorgan.com/product/92/sydney-hat-open-crown

 

[Lean'n'mean]

The hat had quite a tall cown, looked more like a western hat with a trimmed brim than a true fedora.

 

[jlw]

This picture was taken in 1988. My father wore that Stetson all of the time until some moths got to it. I'm thinking it's a Cattleman, but I hope I can get a definitive answer here.

The other picture is him with that same filly. The straw hat he is wearing in it is some off brand something or other. The youngster in the background on the left also waiving is me wearing a Resistol from the early George Strait collection. I still have the hat, but the brim could use a little work.

 

[johnnycanuck]

Yup its what North America calls a cattleman. Back then most came with a 3" brim, not the 4" that is normal nowadays. You will have to check Stetson, Resistol, smithbilt for their currant lineup to see if they offer one.
Not much hel but its a starting point.
Johnny

 

[Hurricane Jack]

If you are looking for one like it take a look at the cutter crease which is a more modified cattleman. The pic is kind of washed out but I'm thinking it could be a cutter.

 

[jlw]

If you are looking for one like it take a look at the cutter crease which is a more modified cattleman. The pic is kind of washed out but I'm thinking it could be a cutter.

The pic is a scan of a blurry photograph. I'm not certain if there are any other pictures of the hat.

I remember when he bought it. There was an older guy back home that wore what I think (to the best of my memory) was an Open Road, and my father was looking for something similar. He wound up with the hat in the picture.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I'm pretty sure it's a cutter crease.

 

[jonesy86]

Hi Folks
Went to a family event where my uncle was wearing this Stetson. He didn't know much about it. I know nothing about hats.
Can anyone tell what this is?

Thanks.

 

[Frunobulax]

It's a damn nice hat is what it is. A Stetson Diplomat, likely from the early 50s (can't see the full liner tip to determine if it's older). And a Vita felt, to boot. That is a very desirable hat to a hat enthusiast. The sweatband appears in good shape; if you can, pics of the tags behind the sweat would be great.

Congratulations to your uncle. That's a lovely hat.


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