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[Steve1857]

A bit of a fashion statement there, Steve. I've visited the Mühlbauer shop in Vienna and it is geared towards more fashion aware hat wearers. Works for them: they've been around for over a 100 years.

Founded in 1903 and now in their 4th generation of hat makers. They've obviously found the right concept for them in order to survive. Most of us on the FL prefer vintage, but I couldn't resist this one, especially as the price was next to nothing compared to new. Sadly, not a lot of vintage straws to be found here in Denmark.

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[Hat and Rehat]

I’ve done “it” a lot of places but never ice skating!!
Bucket list.

And to clarify...i like all creases and all crowns except open and everyone should have nice hats everywhere!
B

Open is like a virgin.
What's not to like?

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[scottyrocks]

So I received word midday from my daughter than my new Hufvud had arrived at the house. Needless to say I couldn't wait to get home.

I walked in, spotted the box on the table, and swept everything else off onto the floor (no, I didn't – haha).

Actually, I washed my hands and face. I never handle a new hat until I'm clean.

I get to work on the box and notice that it's not like an American cardboard box. I can't quite figure out where the seams are. It's so beautifully sealed I can hardly tell where the seams are.

So I start going at it with a sharp instrument. Well, it didn't open as neatly as I wanted it to, but I can still use it to keep the hat in, with a little help from some clear packaging tape.

So, the hat. Waddaboutda hat? I don't think I have enough superlatives to describe how happy I am with this hat. The colors are spot-on. Felt is sage green. Ribbon is copper. The flying V bow is perfect.

I was very specific about the proportions of this hat.

Wait, let me just say here that the entire conversation for this transaction was handled completely via FB PMs. It could not have been easier or more clear if Mikael and I were standing in the same room.

I wanted a Raiders/Streets of Cairo-style hat, but with some important-to-me differences. First, obviously, were the colors. Second were the dimensions.

As far as numbers go, a Raiders hat is known to be 4 1/2” to the top of the front pinch. The brim is dimensional, with the side dimensions no less than 2 1/2”, and sometimes an eighth to a quarter more, with the front back and eighth to a quarter more than whatever the front is.

I have a few Raiders/Raiders-style hats, all with the 2 1/2” side brim dimension. All their front pinches have been modified by me to fall into the 4 ¼ to 4 ½” range, because sometimes nailing exact dimension is not possible, so they all fall in that 1/4” range, but never outside it.

But no matter where the crown sits, the 2 ½ x 2 5/8” dimensional brim overpowers my face just a bit. 2 1/4” brims look right on me but are too conservative for a Raiders hat for my head.

So Mikael and I settled on a 2 3/8 x 2 1/2” brim for this hat, and I asked him to set the front pinch in that 4 ¼ to 4 ½” range, where, in his opinion, worked best with the set brim widths of this hat.

So, the colors and dimensions are perfect. I love that it's not symmetrical. The liner is beautiful.

The quality of the hat, itself, is outstanding. I specified his rabbit/hare blend felt, and it feels and looks as good as some beaver hats I have, and considerably better than all the rabbits I have, custom or factory-made.

The sweat is amazingly comfortable, again better than anything else I possess – factory new, factory-vintage, or new-custom.

When I first saw the hat online I was flabbergasted at how good it looked. I was hoping the in-person product would look and feel as good, and I am not at all disappointed.

I had said I was thrilled when I saw those first pictures, and now I am doubly so. I may never take this one off my head.

 

[Tukwila]

So I received word midday from my daughter than my new Hufvud had arrived at the house. Needless to say I couldn't wait to get home.

I walked in, spotted the box on the table, and swept everything else off onto the floor (no, I didn't – haha).

Actually, I washed my hands and face. I never handle a new hat until I'm clean.

I get to work on the box and notice that it's not like an American cardboard box. I can't quite figure out where the seams are. It's so beautifully sealed I can hardly tell where the seams are.

So I start going at it with a sharp instrument. Well, it didn't open as neatly as I wanted it to, but I can still use it to keep the hat in, with a little help from some clear packaging tape.

So, the hat. Waddaboutda hat? I don't think I have enough superlatives to describe how happy I am with this hat. The colors are spot-on. Felt is sage green. Ribbon is copper. The flying V bow is perfect.

I was very specific about the proportions of this hat.

Wait, let me just say here that the entire conversation for this transaction was handled completely via FB PMs. It could not have been easier or more clear if Mikael and I were standing in the same room.

I wanted a Raiders/Streets of Cairo-style hat, but with some important-to-me differences. First, obviously, were the colors. Second were the dimensions.

As far as numbers go, a Raiders hat is known to be 4 1/2” to the top of the front pinch. The brim is dimensional, with the side dimensions no less than 2 1/2”, and sometimes an eighth to a quarter more, with the front back and eighth to a quarter more than whatever the front is.

I have a few Raiders/Raiders-style hats, all with the 2 1/2” side brim dimension. All their front pinches have been modified by me to fall into the 4 ¼ to 4 ½” range, because sometimes nailing exact dimension is not possible, so they all fall in that 1/4” range, but never outside it.

But no matter where the crown sits, the 2 ½ x 2 5/8” dimensional brim overpowers my face just a bit. 2 1/4” brims look right on me but are too conservative for a Raiders hat for my head.

So Mikael and I settled on a 2 3/8 x 2 1/2” brim for this hat, and I asked him to set the front pinch in that 4 ¼ to 4 ½” range, where, in his opinion, worked best with the set brim widths of this hat.

So, the colors and dimensions are perfect. I love that it's not symmetrical. The liner is beautiful.

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The quality of the hat, itself, is outstanding. I specified his rabbit/hare blend felt, and it feels and looks as good as some beaver hats I have, and considerably better than all the rabbits I have, custom or factory-made.

The sweat is amazingly comfortable, again better than anything else I possess – factory new, factory-vintage, or new-custom.

When I first saw the hat online I was flabbergasted at how good it looked. I was hoping the in-person product would look and feel as good, and I am not at all disappointed.

I had said I was thrilled when I saw those first pictures, and now I am doubly so. I may never take this one off my head.

I like the felt color in your pics better, too... and the bash is astounding. What a hat!

 

[PanosChris]

So I received word midday from my daughter than my new Hufvud had arrived at the house. Needless to say I couldn't wait to get home.

I walked in, spotted the box on the table, and swept everything else off onto the floor (no, I didn't – haha).

Actually, I washed my hands and face. I never handle a new hat until I'm clean.

I get to work on the box and notice that it's not like an American cardboard box. I can't quite figure out where the seams are. It's so beautifully sealed I can hardly tell where the seams are.

So I start going at it with a sharp instrument. Well, it didn't open as neatly as I wanted it to, but I can still use it to keep the hat in, with a little help from some clear packaging tape.

So, the hat. Waddaboutda hat? I don't think I have enough superlatives to describe how happy I am with this hat. The colors are spot-on. Felt is sage green. Ribbon is copper. The flying V bow is perfect.

I was very specific about the proportions of this hat.

Wait, let me just say here that the entire conversation for this transaction was handled completely via FB PMs. It could not have been easier or more clear if Mikael and I were standing in the same room.

I wanted a Raiders/Streets of Cairo-style hat, but with some important-to-me differences. First, obviously, were the colors. Second were the dimensions.

As far as numbers go, a Raiders hat is known to be 4 1/2” to the top of the front pinch. The brim is dimensional, with the side dimensions no less than 2 1/2”, and sometimes an eighth to a quarter more, with the front back and eighth to a quarter more than whatever the front is.

I have a few Raiders/Raiders-style hats, all with the 2 1/2” side brim dimension. All their front pinches have been modified by me to fall into the 4 ¼ to 4 ½” range, because sometimes nailing exact dimension is not possible, so they all fall in that 1/4” range, but never outside it.

But no matter where the crown sits, the 2 ½ x 2 5/8” dimensional brim overpowers my face just a bit. 2 1/4” brims look right on me but are too conservative for a Raiders hat for my head.

So Mikael and I settled on a 2 3/8 x 2 1/2” brim for this hat, and I asked him to set the front pinch in that 4 ¼ to 4 ½” range, where, in his opinion, worked best with the set brim widths of this hat.

So, the colors and dimensions are perfect. I love that it's not symmetrical. The liner is beautiful.

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The quality of the hat, itself, is outstanding. I specified his rabbit/hare blend felt, and it feels and looks as good as some beaver hats I have, and considerably better than all the rabbits I have, custom or factory-made.

The sweat is amazingly comfortable, again better than anything else I possess – factory new, factory-vintage, or new-custom.

When I first saw the hat online I was flabbergasted at how good it looked. I was hoping the in-person product would look and feel as good, and I am not at all disappointed.

I had said I was thrilled when I saw those first pictures, and now I am doubly so. I may never take this one off my head.

Superb hat ! Wear it with pride. You've built up some serious expectations for mine now So the question is, how to overcome impatience (high blood pressure, need for stress management)?

 

[scottyrocks]

I like the felt color in your pics better, too... and the bash is astounding. What a hat!

Thank you, Doug. Yes, we really nailed it. I finally have everything I want in one hat.

 

[scottyrocks]

Superb hat ! Wear it with pride. You've built up some serious expectations for mine now So the question is, how to overcome impatience (high blood pressure, need for stress management)?

Thank you, Chris. I guess I'm naturally patient about things I have no control over. Also, the way I look at it, Mikael's wait time is, in some cases, far less than some other custom hatters (winky noted).

 

[Robieman]

Okay, I received the 3X I talked about last week in the "Ask A Question" thread. It came in a cheap box and the crown was crushed, but I think I can work it out. The liner does appear to be the oil skin one, but you see what you think. The sweat is flaking badly, so not sure if I should wear it as long as possible, or go ahead and have a new one installed. Any thoughts? It has an app. 6" crown, and 3 5/8" brim. A bit of discoloration where the leather band was, but not that bad, and I can cover it with another band if necessary, (more tassels!).
Once I get it back in shape, will post more pics then.

 

[DOGMAN]

So I received word midday from my daughter than my new Hufvud had arrived at the house. Needless to say I couldn't wait to get home.

I walked in, spotted the box on the table, and swept everything else off onto the floor (no, I didn't – haha).

Actually, I washed my hands and face. I never handle a new hat until I'm clean.

I get to work on the box and notice that it's not like an American cardboard box. I can't quite figure out where the seams are. It's so beautifully sealed I can hardly tell where the seams are.

So I start going at it with a sharp instrument. Well, it didn't open as neatly as I wanted it to, but I can still use it to keep the hat in, with a little help from some clear packaging tape.

So, the hat. Waddaboutda hat? I don't think I have enough superlatives to describe how happy I am with this hat. The colors are spot-on. Felt is sage green. Ribbon is copper. The flying V bow is perfect.

I was very specific about the proportions of this hat.

Wait, let me just say here that the entire conversation for this transaction was handled completely via FB PMs. It could not have been easier or more clear if Mikael and I were standing in the same room.

I wanted a Raiders/Streets of Cairo-style hat, but with some important-to-me differences. First, obviously, were the colors. Second were the dimensions.

As far as numbers go, a Raiders hat is known to be 4 1/2” to the top of the front pinch. The brim is dimensional, with the side dimensions no less than 2 1/2”, and sometimes an eighth to a quarter more, with the front back and eighth to a quarter more than whatever the front is.

I have a few Raiders/Raiders-style hats, all with the 2 1/2” side brim dimension. All their front pinches have been modified by me to fall into the 4 ¼ to 4 ½” range, because sometimes nailing exact dimension is not possible, so they all fall in that 1/4” range, but never outside it.

But no matter where the crown sits, the 2 ½ x 2 5/8” dimensional brim overpowers my face just a bit. 2 1/4” brims look right on me but are too conservative for a Raiders hat for my head.

So Mikael and I settled on a 2 3/8 x 2 1/2” brim for this hat, and I asked him to set the front pinch in that 4 ¼ to 4 ½” range, where, in his opinion, worked best with the set brim widths of this hat.

So, the colors and dimensions are perfect. I love that it's not symmetrical. The liner is beautiful.

View attachment 175291 View attachment 175293 View attachment 175294 View attachment 175295 View attachment 175297 View attachment 175298
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The quality of the hat, itself, is outstanding. I specified his rabbit/hare blend felt, and it feels and looks as good as some beaver hats I have, and considerably better than all the rabbits I have, custom or factory-made.

The sweat is amazingly comfortable, again better than anything else I possess – factory new, factory-vintage, or new-custom.

When I first saw the hat online I was flabbergasted at how good it looked. I was hoping the in-person product would look and feel as good, and I am not at all disappointed.

I had said I was thrilled when I saw those first pictures, and now I am doubly so. I may never take this one off my head.

WOW!Have not got a new hat for awhile...This hat makes me want one like it.Super hat.

 

[Rmccamey]

The seller said his father was a real estate agent in East Texas and had won the hat for being top salesperson in 1973. The holding company was in Nevada and the hat was purchased there and sent to Texas. The seller said Parker's in Reno had some historical significance but I have not tried to look it up yet.

The seller listed this one as "A Stetson Hat". Open crown, 1/4 inch ribbon, 3 1/2 inch brim.

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[M Hatman]

Okay, I received the 3X I talked about last week in the "Ask A Question" thread. It came in a cheap box and the crown was crushed, but I think I can work it out. The liner does appear to be the oil skin one, but you see what you think. The sweat is flaking badly, so not sure if I should wear it as long as possible, or go ahead and have a new one installed. Any thoughts? It has an app. 6" crown, and 3 5/8" brim. A bit of discoloration where the leather band was, but not that bad, and I can cover it with another band if necessary, (more tassels!).
Once I get it back in shape, will post more pics then.
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You have a nice old one there!!!!! They DID sell some with a wider ribbon during this time.....that would cover the leather stains............look under the Stockman-Farmer catalog threads for examples.......or just slip one of those nice beaded bands over it. This one would date to the late 40's.......MAYBE 1950 or so.....though I do not believe they added the "Beaver" on the liner after the first couple of years......so really 40's....
YES, replace the sweat....KEEP for provenance of the hat....
GOOD SCORE!!!!!!!!!
PS....you would be surprised what an effect a GOOD BRUSHING can have!!!!!
M

 

[Robieman]

You have a nice old one there!!!!! They DID sell some with a wider ribbon during this time.....that would cover the leather stains............look under the Stockman-Farmer catalog threads for examples.......or just slip one of those nice beaded bands over it. This one would date to the late 40's.......MAYBE 1950 or so.....though I do not believe they added the "Beaver" on the liner after the first couple of years......so really 40's....
YES, replace the sweat....KEEP for provenance of the hat....
GOOD SCORE!!!!!!!!!

Thank you sir. I wondered about the "BEAVER" with the 3 X's, as I don't recall seeing one in the threads, but could have missed it. The sweat is pretty bad, so I was wondering if by wearing it, it would get so bad it couldn't be read, so I think I will do what you suggest, and go ahead and have it replaced. I certainly intend to wear the hat!! I have a nice leather band that will just hide that discoloration, and will slip it on to see how it looks. I may clean up the one that was on it just for grins, and see how it looks. If I don't like it, certainly, there are many nice ones to choose from, or go ahead with a bit wider ribbon.
As a side note, I just finished posting it over on the "3X" thread as well.
Thanks again

 

[Steve1857]

So I received word midday from my daughter than my new Hufvud had arrived at the house. Needless to say I couldn't wait to get home.

I walked in, spotted the box on the table, and swept everything else off onto the floor (no, I didn't – haha).

Actually, I washed my hands and face. I never handle a new hat until I'm clean.

I get to work on the box and notice that it's not like an American cardboard box. I can't quite figure out where the seams are. It's so beautifully sealed I can hardly tell where the seams are.

So I start going at it with a sharp instrument. Well, it didn't open as neatly as I wanted it to, but I can still use it to keep the hat in, with a little help from some clear packaging tape.

So, the hat. Waddaboutda hat? I don't think I have enough superlatives to describe how happy I am with this hat. The colors are spot-on. Felt is sage green. Ribbon is copper. The flying V bow is perfect.

I was very specific about the proportions of this hat.

Wait, let me just say here that the entire conversation for this transaction was handled completely via FB PMs. It could not have been easier or more clear if Mikael and I were standing in the same room.

I wanted a Raiders/Streets of Cairo-style hat, but with some important-to-me differences. First, obviously, were the colors. Second were the dimensions.

As far as numbers go, a Raiders hat is known to be 4 1/2” to the top of the front pinch. The brim is dimensional, with the side dimensions no less than 2 1/2”, and sometimes an eighth to a quarter more, with the front back and eighth to a quarter more than whatever the front is.

I have a few Raiders/Raiders-style hats, all with the 2 1/2” side brim dimension. All their front pinches have been modified by me to fall into the 4 ¼ to 4 ½” range, because sometimes nailing exact dimension is not possible, so they all fall in that 1/4” range, but never outside it.

But no matter where the crown sits, the 2 ½ x 2 5/8” dimensional brim overpowers my face just a bit. 2 1/4” brims look right on me but are too conservative for a Raiders hat for my head.

So Mikael and I settled on a 2 3/8 x 2 1/2” brim for this hat, and I asked him to set the front pinch in that 4 ¼ to 4 ½” range, where, in his opinion, worked best with the set brim widths of this hat.

So, the colors and dimensions are perfect. I love that it's not symmetrical. The liner is beautiful.

View attachment 175291 View attachment 175293 View attachment 175294 View attachment 175295 View attachment 175297 View attachment 175298
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The quality of the hat, itself, is outstanding. I specified his rabbit/hare blend felt, and it feels and looks as good as some beaver hats I have, and considerably better than all the rabbits I have, custom or factory-made.

The sweat is amazingly comfortable, again better than anything else I possess – factory new, factory-vintage, or new-custom.

When I first saw the hat online I was flabbergasted at how good it looked. I was hoping the in-person product would look and feel as good, and I am not at all disappointed.

I had said I was thrilled when I saw those first pictures, and now I am doubly so. I may never take this one off my head.

That is a real beauty, Scotty. I can understand why you're overjoyed. Congrats.

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[Rmccamey]

I found this on a new-to-me Dobbs Royal Coachman.

Maybe????????????? It WAS originally purchased in Fort Worth, TX and the previous owner DID live in Dallas! I'm just sayin..................................

 

[Rmccamey]

Then the seller told me that his father never wore the hat, just put it up in his closet where it has been since 1973. In fact, the seller said, his dad never did anything with the hat. I was amazed when I got the pictures - never creased, never curled!

 

[Steinbockhase]

Then the seller told me that his father never wore the hat, just put it up in his closet where it has been since 1973. In fact, the seller said, his dad never did anything with the hat. I was amazed when I got the pictures - never creased, never curled!

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Wow, like a virgin
"never creased, never curled!" ... sounds like she never had any fun
Are you going to maintain her virginity
In reference to the recent discussion in "ask a question ..."

 

[Rmccamey]

I guess since I don't know what is "supposed to look like", I get to make history! Like a new baby, I suppose. What fun

Wow, like a virgin
"never creased, never curled!" ... sounds like she never had any fun
Are you going to maintain her virginity
In reference to the recent discussion in "ask a question ..."

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I guess since I don't know what is "supposed to look like", I get to make history! Like a new baby, I suppose. What fun

You guys are making me blush.
That’s a once in a lifetime opportunity you have there. It’s “supposed” to look however you want it. I have no doubt that you’ll do that hat proud, and I’m looking forward to seeing it.


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[Zombie_61]

Thank you, Doug. Yes, we really nailed it. I finally have everything I want in one hat.

Sure, sure. At least until the next hat comes along that gets you thinking. The only thing I don't like about that hat is that it isn't mine.

Okay, I received the 3X I talked about last week in the "Ask A Question" thread...The sweat is flaking badly, so not sure if I should wear it as long as possible, or go ahead and have a new one installed. Any thoughts?

I tend to keep issues like this as simple as possible, so my first question would be "Can I wear the hat as-is?" If the answer was "no", I'd replace the sweatband without giving it another thought. Keeping the original to preserve the hat's provenance as @M Hatman advised isn't a bad idea if there's a possibility you might need that information some day.

 

[Rmccamey]

Thanks Brent but it really is a daunting task. The 3 1/2 brim is way outside my comfort zone, so I'm struggling with several options! It may take a few days, or weeks, to make a decision. (And, although I did think about it, I am not going to cut down the brim!)

You guys are making me blush.
That’s a once in a lifetime opportunity you have there. It’s “supposed” to look however you want it. I have no doubt that you’ll do that hat proud, and I’m looking forward to seeing it.


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