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[RJR]

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New Whippet in cognac/green.I like the colors but if I were to do it over I'd get the rust/cactus from Mike at Northwest Hats just because of quality.

 

[Bob Roberts]

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What's another day after 7 months?

That must be a record wait. Makes 3mos from EA seem like a week. If that hat is really a light GREY and not just a little lighter Silverbelly, I know it's gonna look really really great!

 

[Bob Roberts]

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New Whippet in cognac/green.I like the colors but if I were to do it over I'd get the rust/cactus from Mike at Northwest Hats just because of quality.

The Cognac color is fantastic though!

 

[Frunobulax]

That must be a record wait. Makes 3mos from EA seem like a week. If that hat is really a light GREY and not just a little lighter Silverbelly, I know it's gonna look really really great!

I have, actually, purchased/received two Akubras during my wait. Tomorrow should be fun. Still stressing about Stetson oversize sizes, though.

 

[Bob Roberts]

I have, actually, purchased/received two Akubras during my wait. Tomorrow should be fun. Still stressing about Stetson oversize sizes, though.

Maybe it'll shrink somewhat after wearing? Maybe it won't b a prob at all?

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[Frunobulax]

Maybe it'll shrink somewhat after wearing? Maybe it won't b a prob at all?

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I can be a little obsessive sometimes...

 

[Kirk H.]

I can be a little obsessive sometimes...

If it helps any, my Stetsonian was a tad big but after several weeks it shrunk and fits just fine.

Kirk

 

[Frunobulax]

If it helps any, my Stetsonian was a tad big but after several weeks it shrunk and fits just fine.

Kirk

That makes me feel better.

 

[Frunobulax]

 

[moontheloon]

Jim you tease!!!!
Let's see this thing?!!!!


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[Short Balding Guy]

From the last pic the felt and binding look great. I would love it if Stetson hit the bullseye with this hat.

Expectations peaked and staying high, Eric -

 

[Frunobulax]

The lighting is ****py, I apologize. I'll post more tomorrow when I have some natural light. The color to my eye is very close to the pic above of the binding. The fit, despite my angst, is very good. Am I satisfied? Shoot, no, not considering the wait. Am I happy? I'm squeeing like a schoolgirl who got asked to the dance by the quarterback.

 

[moontheloon]

Jim I love it!!!
Damn you look great.... Can't wait to see more pics.
Looks worth the wait to me even if it doesn't feel like it



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[moehawk]

Got this in the mail today. Also posted in German and Austrian Hutmachers.

Super soft velour. Beautiful green color. Nice fit. 4" crown as bashed, 2 3/8" brim. Should have come with this liner.

Hopefully the seller will send the liner soon.
I'm beginning to wonder how many green hats are too many...or just not enough!

 

[Frunobulax]

Nice, Moe. I like the bigger brim on that one.

 

[moehawk]

Me too!
But, I do like most brims from 1 1/2"-3".
I think I am becoming to green hats what you are to Daltons, Fruno.

 

[moehawk]

A bit of good news, in the ebay pic showing the liner (that the seller just informed me she's looking for) there is a dark spot visible on the sweat behind the Lembert crest. That was the word or name "FUER" written in ink marker. I was able to get it off with just a little goof-off on a q-tip. On closer inspection of the felt it looks like the hat has had this bash so long the velour is worn in a very noticeable line around the crown when creased differently. Not noticeable otherwise. Just a slight bummer, as I like this bash, but options are always nice.

 

[mayserwegener]

You might try a good amount of steam and brushing against the Velour nap. If the Velour is worn away you are out of luck.

 

[moehawk]

I fear the velour may be worn, but I will give it a better inspection in natural light and a deeper steaming later today. Hopefully my initial assessment was wrong.

 

[Frunobulax]

Ok, finally got a chance to take some pics in good light.

Let's cut to the chase. This is a great hat. I have very little experience with the newer, higher quality Stetsons. I've handled a Premiere Whippet and some Royal Quality items like Whippets and Strats. If this is the Royal Deluxe Quality, I now really want to handle Excellent. This is as close to vintage I've felt, though I've no experience with some of the custom hatters. It has a better hand than the FEPSA beaver felt I got from D'Aquino earlier this year.

The quality and finish of the felt is fantastic. It has a smooth, even appearance and a great feel. I see no flaws (thank you Mr. DelMonico). I have zero problems with the quality of materials or workmanship. Yeah, I'd like it if they really sewed on the ribbons, too. But this doesn't look too bad. I posted the photo above yesterday precisely because I think the workmanship and stitching on the binding is great. Very nice, high quality sweatband. What you see above is a dry crease - I have not yet touched this with steam (and I haven't really decided on the crease). It shapes perfectly, without any steam or moisture - and holds the crease.

The light gray color is just what I was looking for, as well. I'm glad they're making this color - even if it took them a while to make it. It really has an old school feel to it. I love the dimensions and look of this thing. I'll announce now I'll likely ****** words and at some point order something else, despite my frustration with this transaction. I'm ultimately thrilled with the result.

Brim up, it even has a classic, 1920s look to it. This is a hat, my friends. A very good one.