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[steur]

Another new hat added to the collection. The was on the bay several times but didn't sell, probably because it didn't look its best. Like this.

Finally for the price I thought why not? A somewhat scruffy but very nice vintage panama shows up.
Huber's Men's shop from Bellefontaine. That's all I can tell you about it really. No labels or anything in the hat. Feels like a size 7. Have to confess I mistreated this hat right off the bat: trying to iron a patch to a weak spot in the straw I came too close to the sweat. It didn't like that and shriveled up on me (damn!). Still best $6 I spent in a long long time.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Two recent additions for this thread. Let's start with this one: Echter Borsalino Export Qualität Debrosan in nero. Size 59. Bound brim at 6,5 cm and crown 10,5cm at the pinch. Lovely pliable felt with a nice soft hand. Borsalino hatmaking at its best with a nice mid size ribbon treatment.
Had this for about a week now and today it was time to take some pictures of it between the first signs of what may turn into fimbulvetr. Some droplets can be seen on the hat; had to hurry!

I had to look up fimbulvetr.

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[jlee562]

Hmm, well, "self conforming" was a Resistol trademark .

 

[Frunobulax]

Another new hat added to the collection. The was on the bay several times but didn't sell, probably because it didn't look its best. Like this.
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Finally for the price I thought why not? A somewhat scruffy but very nice vintage panama shows up.
Huber's Men's shop from Bellefontaine. That's all I can tell you about it really. No labels or anything in the hat. Feels like a size 7. Have to confess I mistreated this hat right off the bat: trying to iron a patch to a weak spot in the straw I came too close to the sweat. It didn't like that and shriveled up on me (damn!). Still best $6 I spent in a long long time.

Originally sold not too far from me. I believe Huber's was a regional chain.

Hmm, well, "self conforming" was a Resistol trademark .

Yup.

 

[steur]

I had to look up fimbulvetr.

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Cool isn't it? You wouldn't have to look too far for the real thing: I think part of the US is experiencing it first hand!

 

[steur]

Hmm, well, "self conforming" was a Resistol trademark .

Originally sold not too far from me. I believe Huber's was a regional chain.



Yup.

Thanks, gents. I'll note it as a Byer-Rolnick/Resistol manufacture. Wasn't sure they were the only ones using that.

 

[Zombie_61]

I had to look up fimbulvetr.

Me too.

Cool isn't it? You wouldn't have to look too far for the real thing: I think part of the US is experiencing it first hand!

Based on the definition I read, you could be right.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Lock & Co. I had never seen one with such a wide brim

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[steur]

Lock & Co. I had never seen one with such a wide brim

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Quite rare indeed, Max. Most British hats have very modest brims. Out of practical consideration mainly: their weather wouldn't be kind to large brims (their hats aren't very stiff - their upper lips are rumored to be though).

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Quite rare indeed, Max. Most British hats have very modest brims. Out of practical consideration mainly: their weather wouldn't be kind to large brims (their hats aren't very stiff - their upper lips are rumored to be though).

Hahaha

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[drmaxtejeda]

Stetson Railbird.
Last night the chronometer on eBay said I had 30 seconds left to bid on a hat, but when I tried to place my bid, time had run out already.
The same thing happened to me with this railbird, but fortunately, the buyer listed it for sale on FB, so I was able to buy it.

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[Hurricane Jack]

Just arrived 1989 Kevin O'Farrell 3x6 Rancher. BRE with 3-cord ribbon. This would have been from the first Durango shop before he sold out in 1990. Needs some brim tweaking but has a nice soft hand.

 

[steur]

Stetson Railbird.
Last night the chronometer on eBay said I had 30 seconds left to bid on a hat, but when I tried to place my bid, time had run out already.
The same thing happened to me with this railbird, but fortunately, the buyer listed it for sale on FB, so I was able to buy it.

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Railbirds are lovely hats, Max. And so is this one. Nice get.

 

[Frunobulax]

Just arrived 1989 Kevin O'Farrell 3x6 Rancher. BRE with 3-cord ribbon. This would have been from the first Durango shop before he sold out in 1990. Needs some brim tweaking but has a nice soft hand.

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BRE?

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

BRE?

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

Brim Raw Edge

 

[Desert dog]

Just arrived 1989 Kevin O'Farrell 3x6 Rancher. BRE with 3-cord ribbon. This would have been from the first Durango shop before he sold out in 1990. Needs some brim tweaking but has a nice soft hand.

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Great score Jack! An O'Farell with those dimensions has got to look good!

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[Hurricane Jack]

Great score Jack! An O'Farell with those dimensions has got to look good!

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I've never seen one before DD. True Kevin O'Farrell's from his original shop (pre-1990 & the Glenn family) are getting hard to find. I have two now.

 

[hatsRme]

Just arrived 1989 Kevin O'Farrell 3x6 Rancher. BRE with 3-cord ribbon. This would have been from the first Durango shop before he sold out in 1990. Needs some brim tweaking but has a nice soft hand.

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DA-yum, Jack... sweet find!!

 

[hatsRme]

Stetson Railbird.
Last night the chronometer on eBay said I had 30 seconds left to bid on a hat, but when I tried to place my bid, time had run out already.
The same thing happened to me with this railbird, but fortunately, the buyer listed it for sale on FB, so I was able to buy it.

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The felt “ribbon” is a nice touch, Max! Now you’re really off to the races, wearing a Railbird!!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

The felt “ribbon” is a nice touch, Max! Now you’re really off to the races, wearing a Railbird!!

Thanks, Charlie. I didn't use to like felt ribbons, but they're growing on me.

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