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[Blare]

Beaver Brand 5X
Turned out to be a 7 1/4 and not the 7 5/8 as listed. Frustrating.

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Uggh!

 

[belfastboy]

Uggh!

I have bought a few missized like this and I always wonder..."How the hell did they get it so wrong?"

 

[StoryPNW]

I had one like that and asked how the seller came up with their size, and they said they measured the opening front to back and thought that was the size. I came across another like that recently too.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I had one like that and asked how the seller came up with their size, and they said they measured the opening front to back and thought that was the size. I came across another like that recently too.

This is a common occurrence. Sometimes the sellers will provide the measurements I ask for and sometimes they will look behind the sweatband for labels. If the seller doesn’t comply or says they can’t find labels then it’s caveat emptor and I have to decide if the risk is worth it. Even if I can re-sale the hat and recoup my money it’s a hassle.

 

[M Hatman]

Arrived today.....my Stetson Twenty-Five, with the later logo, I would guess this is early 60's (this hat was made when we still had silver in our coins)....and well quite the hat!!! Definitely Hand Creased with a tolerable asymmetrical rancher, it is a sort of blueish tint dusty grey, an interesting color not just ivory or tan like many.........5 1/2" to 5 3/4" crown (I have a heck of a time measuring crowns) 3 1/4" brim which has a nice western "swoop" that is not overdone. With OR appointments (thin bound brim, and thin ribbon with wind cord) it is a nice looking hat (though is NOT an OR). Has a 2" brown roan sweat with protector behind. Could not find the blocking tag, between the sweat protector and the lining (which came all the way down to the reed tape) it was hard to see what may be lurking and I just did not want to turn the sweat all out....This hat is awesome and looks like I bought it yesterday.....no apearance of wear at all...looks like it was bought, brought home and never worn.......

So far I am quite pleased with the felt on this one, thin and well pounced.........Will ad more when I post to the Stetson Twenty-Five thread. Still deciding if I will leave as is or change the crease and flange......

 

[GHT]

Arrived today.....my Stetson Twenty-Five, with the later logo, I would guess this is early 60's (this hat was made when we still had silver in our coins)....and well quite the hat!!! Definitely Hand Creased with a tolerable asymmetrical rancher, it is a sort of blueish tint dusty grey, an interesting color not just ivory or tan like many....... View attachment 411571 View attachment 411572

Ooh-la-la! So well preserved, even the hat box is in good condition. That hat looks so strong and resilient. Note resilient, not hard, like good wool, one of the defining characteristics of a good felt hat is that it retains its shape. Well done, lucky you, and if you ever fall out of love with it...............

 

[steur]

Arrived today.....my Stetson Twenty-Five, with the later logo, I would guess this is early 60's (this hat was made when we still had silver in our coins)....and well quite the hat!!! Definitely Hand Creased with a tolerable asymmetrical rancher, it is a sort of blueish tint dusty grey, an interesting color not just ivory or tan like many.........5 1/2" to 5 3/4" crown (I have a heck of a time measuring crowns) 3 1/4" brim which has a nice western "swoop" that is not overdone. With OR appointments (thin bound brim, and thin ribbon with wind cord) it is a nice looking hat (though is NOT an OR). Has a 2" brown roan sweat with protector behind. Could not find the blocking tag, between the sweat protector and the lining (which came all the way down to the reed tape) it was hard to see what may be lurking and I just did not want to turn the sweat all out....This hat is awesome and looks like I bought it yesterday.....no apearance of wear at all...looks like it was bought, brought home and never worn.......

So far I am quite pleased with the felt on this one, thin and well pounced.........Will ad more when I post to the Stetson Twenty-Five thread. Still deciding if I will leave as is or change the crease and flange...... View attachment 411571 View attachment 411572

Nice find, Mark, especially in such a nice condition.

 

[Pellie]

Also a new hatband in brown on my Akubra Stylemaster. Still one of my favourit hats.

 

[Frunobulax]

Arrived today.....my Stetson Twenty-Five, with the later logo, I would guess this is early 60's (this hat was made when we still had silver in our coins)....and well quite the hat!!! Definitely Hand Creased with a tolerable asymmetrical rancher, it is a sort of blueish tint dusty grey, an interesting color not just ivory or tan like many.........5 1/2" to 5 3/4" crown (I have a heck of a time measuring crowns) 3 1/4" brim which has a nice western "swoop" that is not overdone. With OR appointments (thin bound brim, and thin ribbon with wind cord) it is a nice looking hat (though is NOT an OR). Has a 2" brown roan sweat with protector behind. Could not find the blocking tag, between the sweat protector and the lining (which came all the way down to the reed tape) it was hard to see what may be lurking and I just did not want to turn the sweat all out....This hat is awesome and looks like I bought it yesterday.....no apearance of wear at all...looks like it was bought, brought home and never worn.......

So far I am quite pleased with the felt on this one, thin and well pounced.........Will ad more when I post to the Stetson Twenty-Five thread. Still deciding if I will leave as is or change the crease and flange...... View attachment 411571 View attachment 411572

Excellent pick-up, Mark.

This is how I measure crown height: Turn hat over and place flush against the bottom of a table or desk. Then you can extend a ruler into the crown and measure against where it hits the bottom of the table.

 

[Blare]

Also a new hatband in brown on my Akubra Stylemaster. Still one of my favourit hats.
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Looks great

 

[Mighty44]

Bluegrass Green Camp Draft. Easy to shape into my usual 4 1/4 to 3 3/4 rake diamond crease. Good looking hat, as stiff as can be—reminds me of the red plastic fireman helmets my kids had. Do these things soften up?

Ordered from the Hattery. Took three weeks to get here, including a full week in customs on both ends.

Happy to have a hat I can wear with rain, sunblock, air travel, hiking, wind, etc. and not worry too much about it getting damaged or blown to sea.

I do appreciate the details of the wind trolley and plastic tip liner!The color really changes on this thing in different light.

Happy Sunday!

David

 

[Blare]

Arrived today.....my Stetson Twenty-Five, with the later logo, I would guess this is early 60's (this hat was made when we still had silver in our coins)....and well quite the hat!!! Definitely Hand Creased with a tolerable asymmetrical rancher, it is a sort of blueish tint dusty grey, an interesting color not just ivory or tan like many.........5 1/2" to 5 3/4" crown (I have a heck of a time measuring crowns) 3 1/4" brim which has a nice western "swoop" that is not overdone. With OR appointments (thin bound brim, and thin ribbon with wind cord) it is a nice looking hat (though is NOT an OR). Has a 2" brown roan sweat with protector behind. Could not find the blocking tag, between the sweat protector and the lining (which came all the way down to the reed tape) it was hard to see what may be lurking and I just did not want to turn the sweat all out....This hat is awesome and looks like I bought it yesterday.....no apearance of wear at all...looks like it was bought, brought home and never worn.......

So far I am quite pleased with the felt on this one, thin and well pounced.........Will ad more when I post to the Stetson Twenty-Five thread. Still deciding if I will leave as is or change the crease and flange...... View attachment 411571 View attachment 411572

Beautiful hat, Mark

 

[Blare]

Bluegrass Green Camp Draft. Easy to shape into my usual 4 1/4 to 3 3/4 rake diamond crease. Good looking hat, as stiff as can be—reminds me of the red plastic fireman helmets my kids had. Do these things soften up?

Ordered from the Hattery. Took three weeks to get here, including a full week in customs on both ends.

Happy to have a hat I can wear with rain, sunblock, air travel, hiking, wind, etc. and not worry too much about it getting damaged or blown to sea.

I do appreciate the details of the wind trolley and plastic tip liner!The color really changes on this thing in different light.

Happy Sunday!

David


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Looks sharp

 

[M Hatman]

Also a new hatband in brown on my Akubra Stylemaster. Still one of my favourit hats.
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That brown looks GREAT on that hat! Good job!

 

[Pellie]

That brown looks GREAT on that hat! Good job!

Thank you very much.

 

[Zombie_61]

Bluegrass Green Camp Draft. Easy to shape into my usual 4 1/4 to 3 3/4 rake diamond crease. Good looking hat, as stiff as can be—reminds me of the red plastic fireman helmets my kids had. Do these things soften up?

First, great hat David! I think the way you've shaped it really suits you.

In my opinion the best way to soften an Akubra is to "work" the felt--crease and re-crease the crown, snap the brim up and down, wear it and handle it. All of that "flexing of the felt" breaks up the stiffeners and makes the felt softer. Also, when you can, wear it in the rain. Akubras like rain.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

First, great hat David! I think the way you've shaped it really suits you.

In my opinion the best way to soften an Akubra is to "work" the felt--crease and re-crease the crown, snap the brim up and down, wear it and handle it. All of that "flexing of the felt" breaks up the stiffeners and makes the felt softer. Also, when you can, wear it in the rain. Akubras like rain.

“Akubras like rain”…have you moved?
Yesterday we got our first measurable rain in two months. We have pastures that are already turning brown. All the ranchers are planning on supplemental feeding and some are having to haul in water too! My rain hats didn’t get much use this year/decade.

 

[Mighty44]

First, great hat David! I think the way you've shaped it really suits you.

In my opinion the best way to soften an Akubra is to "work" the felt--crease and re-crease the crown, snap the brim up and down, wear it and handle it. All of that "flexing of the felt" breaks up the stiffeners and makes the felt softer. Also, when you can, wear it in the rain. Akubras like rain.

Good to know—thank you sir!

 

[Mighty44]

First, great hat David! I think the way you've shaped it really suits you.

In my opinion the best way to soften an Akubra is to "work" the felt--crease and re-crease the crown, snap the brim up and down, wear it and handle it. All of that "flexing of the felt" breaks up the stiffeners and makes the felt softer. Also, when you can, wear it in the rain. Akubras like rain.

Okay—did as directed and it already is feeling much better, more like a hat and less like a helmet. Thanks again!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I have a heck of a time measuring crowns

Use an adjustable T-Square. It doesn’t have to be draftsman quality or a 48” drywall T-Square. You can buy 12” clear plastic T-Squares pretty cheap at office supply stores.