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In the last installment of Strange Occurrences in Hat Buying, I ordered a JJ Hat Center The Ken custom-quality hat. These hats are typically listed at a size 1/2-1cm larger than their actual size. However, my hat was listed three sizes too large, and still one size too big for my head:
I ended up being disappointed in the custom quality vs. the Stetson Saxon, so I returned the hat. I have now received my Stetson Saxon Caribou from DelMonico Hatter, and the fun doesn't stop here. Apparently, this hat was also incorrectly sized (what are the odds?) I am a 7 3/8" (59cm) hat size. This hat was listed one size too small, but fits the same as my other 59cm Saxons.
The tag is correctly sized:
Onto the actual hat bits:
The Saxon Caribou is a shade darker than Akubra Moonstone, but not as dark as Carbon Grey. The hat features a 2" brim with a underwelted edge. The felt is thicker and stiffer than the Ken, which is what I prefer. The latter's felt was flimsy, and could not hold its shape easily. This problem is not present on the Saxon.
The pinch front does not reshape when held. Additionally, the center crease is free of imperfections.
The same can be said for the rear of the hat.
I will definitely be keeping this hat. I am personally not a fan of flimsy felt hats. I prefer hats that are sturdy, and will hold up to the elements. I just don't know when these strange occurrences will stop. So far, I've received one hat with a non-standard band, and two mis-labeled hats in a row. You know what they say: Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me, fool me three times...
I ended up being disappointed in the custom quality vs. the Stetson Saxon, so I returned the hat. I have now received my Stetson Saxon Caribou from DelMonico Hatter, and the fun doesn't stop here. Apparently, this hat was also incorrectly sized (what are the odds?) I am a 7 3/8" (59cm) hat size. This hat was listed one size too small, but fits the same as my other 59cm Saxons.
The tag is correctly sized:
Onto the actual hat bits:
The Saxon Caribou is a shade darker than Akubra Moonstone, but not as dark as Carbon Grey. The hat features a 2" brim with a underwelted edge. The felt is thicker and stiffer than the Ken, which is what I prefer. The latter's felt was flimsy, and could not hold its shape easily. This problem is not present on the Saxon.
The pinch front does not reshape when held. Additionally, the center crease is free of imperfections.
The same can be said for the rear of the hat.
I will definitely be keeping this hat. I am personally not a fan of flimsy felt hats. I prefer hats that are sturdy, and will hold up to the elements. I just don't know when these strange occurrences will stop. So far, I've received one hat with a non-standard band, and two mis-labeled hats in a row. You know what they say: Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me, fool me three times...
