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[Purplesage]

Van **** Custom Hat Maker

This Van **** just arrived yesterday from Canada. I tried to find some information on the company without much luck. There is a Van **** Hatters located in Brooklyn, NY but I don't believe they are in any way affiliated. The hat has a 2 1/2" brim with a thin overwelt edge and a 5 1/4" crown as shown which is wrapped in a 1 3/4" grosgrain ribbon. The liner tip may have had an oilkskin cover at one time. The leather sweatband is unreeded. I tried the hat with both a front pinch with the brim turned down and a side pinch with the brim turned up and I think I prefer the latter. Inside the hat appears much darker like a navy blue. If anyone has some information about this hat maker please let me know.

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[Purplesage]

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[Garrett]

Very nice :eusa_clap Appears to be the American sibling of your recent Leon

 

[RBH]

Very nice!!

 

[ManofKent]

I know nothing about Van **** hatters, but that's a lovely piece.

 

[Geldoc]

Very nice one, David.

 

[Chepstow]

I am not the end of the list, very nice David!

 

[hatophile]

Super hat, you're pulling in some good ones lately!

 

[bowlerman]

Wow!!! It looks "blacker than black," is it the traditional midnight blue?

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[Purplesage]

Navy or midnight blue I guess. It's a lot darker inside. I guess the gray overcast day made the blue standout more.

 

[seabass]

Blue black midnight
It's a beauty that's it

 

[Monte]

Some very cool hats. I'm off again to push snow soon.

Got this 20x beaver Stetson. How old can it be? It came to my mind it might be a modern Stetson. Felt is different to the touch from the 20x beaver Black Gold Resistol and from the 20x beaver Beaver Brand hat...

I was thinking maybe the 60s. It looks to be in excellent condition.

I think that 20X is newer because my 7X (unlabeled OR) Stetson with the exact liner no longer has a snap brim. I believe '60s ORs still had snap brims. It looked like an OR when I found it but is a newer lookalike IMO. I thought it was around '80s but not '60s. I know that you have a different hat model but the liner is the same.
My 7X when I found it.

Same liner.

I reshaped it.

 

[Monte]

Joao Encarnado, I do like your style and great pics! They are always great.
Of course I would love some opinions on brims, etc., etc.
Off to play in the aftermath of our recent winter storm. As of now, it looks like around -25 below 0 temperatures with the wind. Somebody, HELP ME!!
Later, gentlemen.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Joao, what kind of size tag is in it?

Thank you all for the compliment. It is really very pleasant to the eye

I think that 20X is newer because my 7X (unlabeled OR) Stetson with the exact liner no longer has a snap brim. I believe '60s ORs still had snap brims. It looked like an OR when I found it but is a newer lookalike IMO. I thought it was around '80s but not '60s. I know that you have a different hat model but the liner is the same.

It might be. Forgot the picture of size tag.

Joao Encarnado, I do like your style and great pics! They are always great.

Thank you

Of course I would love some opinions on brims, etc., etc.

Always wide for me, more than 3". Raw edge.

 

[TPD166]

I'm getting to the party late, but wow! That's is a fantastic hat!

Nice new scores guys,, love the diamond find...

new to me after a long time searchin

brim 2 3/4'' , crown open 5 1/2''



dense but very light felt

pics are FOB fresh outa box

a little steam & brushing it will shine like a diamond.
che

 

[Rogera]

I picked up this late wide ribbon Dobbs today. Some steam and brushing and it is a nice hat.





I have been having a WAR craving as of late.

 

[Chepstow]

So many new hats, Che, Roger, Joao, congrats to all!

I had a gift In my mail yesterday. A unusual Dunn&Co LTD. Multicolor Ribbon and I am very suprised, a wide brimmed!
That is very unusual for the conservativ Dunn&Co.
That gift comes from my friend Richard from good old England. Thanks so much Richard you are so generous!
Maybe Richard can tell a Story about that!
But now some Pics!

Also new for me! Casquette Supra Sport Luxe from France!
This Cap could be fro the 50s, is in a very very good Condition and now stretched in a size 56!
Keith, was so kindly, thank you so much for the tip and link!

 

[splintercellsz]

Great looking lids all atound, gentlemen!! Keep them coming!!

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, They are both super!

 

[Chepstow]

Justin and Steve, thank you very much!