Nice catch, Tim. Nice clean up, too. It looks good on you because you know how to wear it. I've always said, that's the secret of how to wear a hat and how to come out of ones hat comfort zone. Cudos!
I never really thought the big brim Westerns looked good on me, but I snagged this black Stetson Finalist on Goodwill for $10, thinking I might try to make it into a Wyatt Earp style. It was so filthy with dried mud all over it that I had to give it a full soap and water bath. Took the liner out and washed it separately. Looked like it had seen life on a ranch ! Still some patina on it, but just gives it character as a working hat.
A nice hatband as a bonus too, I was looking for a similar one for my Revenger. After cleaning and shaping, the Wife likes it on me, so I may keep it as is.
Not sure what all these X’s are about on this newer hat, can’t find much info on the Finalist.
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