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[javadave61]

Does it have a brand name?

Thanks for asking, Fruno,because it gives me a chance to post pics of the inside, which I forgot to do originally.

It's a Pinzano, which I thought must be some exclusive Italian hatmaker right up there with Borsalino. But from what I can tell, it's like a small, Missouri based hat company that uses very aristocratic logos to make someone like me feel special. And hey, it feels special, so I guess it worked!

I love the vents all through the sweat.

 

[Frunobulax]

That's a great looking lid, Dave. I looooves me some vented sweats on my summer hats.

 

[javadave61]

I found a little feature on the gentleman who owns the little hat shop. Felt like going back in time buying the hat. I asked him for his contact, stating I bet I knew some folks who'd buy from him. He said, "I don't have a phone. You gotta come in. Personal service."

https://youtu.be/Rlk0ksU-95M

 

[hatsRme]

Love it! Wish I'd known about him when I worked for A/MP in Harrisburg! Thanks, Dave.

 

[Frunobulax]

"Hats and shoes go together."

I guess I gotta up my shoe game.

 

[Frunobulax]

I recently receive two Dalton hats which I purchased with the idea of having them rebuilt, as I knew they were a size too small for me. After a few phone calls with Optimo, I was ready to ship at least one off to them as soon as I got it, to be re-blocked in my size and cleaned up. These are my second and third Daltons, and I was speculating that the felt would be as wonderful as my OR clone I had Gus Miller at Batsakes work on this past spring. I received them on Friday, and they weren't in as bad of shape, nor as snug as I thought they would be. After steaming and stretching them a bit, I reached the conclusion that Optimo would just have to wait on another project, as these were going to fit OK and I really didn't want to compromise the hat history if I could avoid it. One is sage green, with a mid ribbon, 5 1/2" open crown and 2 1/4" bound brim. The other is that ever-popular blue-gray color you see so often, and just a shade off from my OR clone. This one's a thin ribbon w/ a wind trolley (yay!), same specs as the sage. These are a couple of the eBay photos; they arrived smushed into a box and stacked.


Sage/Sage/Blue-Gray

Yesterday, I put the blue-gray one on one of the couple blocks I have to open up the crown and mold it to my 7 1/4 head.



I steamed it several times while on this block, concentrating on the top to make an attempt at getting it to "forget" it's previous crease, and left it on the block overnight. This morning I took it off. The fit is darn near perfect, it cleaned up really well, and I have a nice hat that won't need to go out for a refurb/rebuild!



Noggin shots:



For some reason, this one even works for me brim up.

 

[Bob Roberts]

It certainly does work! Deeper flange. Lookin good Friend.

 

[Frunobulax]

The Sage is currently happily ensconced on the block, and will undergo the same treatment.

I had bashed it and worn it out and about yesterday



It's in a bit worse shape, and the liner is pretty stained and discolored. I had thought I might drop this one in the naphtha bath; however, after steaming it good, brushing it, and a little light pouncing on some of the more discolored spots, I think I'm going to forego that. I'll probably remove the liner and, if I can't get it cleaned up, replace it. But I don't think it will need the white gas treatment. The ribbon is discolored; however, as somebody pointed out yesterday in another thread, this gives it character, right?



Both of them will have to go in a box with some baking soda, as they are pretty musty. But all-in-all, I'm a very happy camper, obviously. I think I'm becoming a Dalton Man.

 

[Frunobulax]

It certainly does work! Deeper flange. Lookin good Friend.

Gracias, mi amigo! It's very gratifying to bring these old fellas back to life.

 

[moontheloon]

Fruno those are beautiful ... and look to fit perfectly

nice score man ... that right there is what it's all about

 

[javadave61]

Dalton in Dayton X2. Excellent!

 

[RJR]

Very nice catch.

 

[40Cal]

Stetson Imperial Vita -Felt . The color and felt texture on these early forties hats is outstanding.

 

[moontheloon]

just beautiful 40

and Vita Felt as well ... just fantastic

 

[carouselvic]

40Cal can you put more photos of the stitching around the brim?

 

[40Cal]

just beautiful 40

and Vita Felt as well ... just fantastic

Thank you Moon! The Vita-Felt is nice. Don't you have a Strat that is Vita-Felt? I recall a picture. Could be wrong though .... too many nice hats on here to keep track.

 

[moontheloon]

Thank you Moon! The Vita-Felt is nice. Don't you have a Strat that is Vita-Felt? I recall a picture. Could be wrong though .... too many nice hats on here to keep track.

yeah

I have a Strat and a Whippet that are Vita Felt

some more interior pics would be great

 

[Frunobulax]

Another vote for more interior shots. That's a great find, 40!

 

[40Cal]

40Cal can you put more photos of the stitching around the brim?

Here's a couple brim pics... Top and bottom. Let me know what you see. I'm just learning about these Vita Felts

 

[40Cal]

Here's the interior. Pretty clean too!