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[Blare]

Speaking of real distressing ... I wonder what the story is behind the fire inside of this O.P.S. era (1953) Stetson Open Road. Another recent arrival that does fit me.

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I was thinking…. Someone put their cigarette out in this guys hat.

or…

Sat down for dinner at a restaurant and put his hat down on the table over the candle

 

[Blare]

Gannon in ***metal gray:

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Well there it is! What a beauty, Brent. Congratulations

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Well there it is! What a beauty, Brent. Congratulations

Thanks, Joe. Now to decide on how to shape it.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I wonder what the story is behind the fire inside of this O.P.S. era (1953) Stetson Open Road.

Evidence that Spontaneous Human Combustion is real.

 

[Frunobulax]

Evidence that Spontaneous Human Combustion is real.

It was owned by the Heat Miser?

 

[Steve1857]

Speaking of real distressing ... I wonder what the story is behind the fire inside of this O.P.S. era (1953) Stetson Open Road. Another recent arrival that does fit me.

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Looks like he tried recreating the opening credits scene from Bonanza.

 

[Frunobulax]

Looks like he tried recreating the opening credits scene from Bonanza.

Chemical reaction between the liner tip and the owner's Butch Wax.

Man, we're like a dog with a bone on this liner tip, LOL.

 

[BobHufford]

Man, we're like a dog with a bone on this liner tip, LOL.

What happens when you try to use a trademarked matchstick in your hat band.

 

[steur]

Gannon in ***metal gray:

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That is a triumph, Brent. Beautiful hat!

 

[Blare]

Stetson Whippet - Light Brown
Milk Chocolate Felt
5 1/2 Open Crown - 4 3/4 as shaped
1 3/4 Dark Brown Grosgrain Ribbon
2 1/2 Brim with Contrasting 3/8 Binding

Thanks to a tip from @BobHufford , I picked up this brown Whippet. Because it was a dirty frumpled mess, I managed to get it for a great price… although I squeaked by within 40 cents of my bid. From the seller photos.. I knew it was rather dusty and because so I wasn’t sure what the true coloring would be. After a heavy heavy brushing releasing all that dust, this one turned out to be a lighter milk chocolate tone. Different from I think any other browns I have. I figured this one was going to need a lot of steam to get into a decent shape.. though try as I may to get around to that today… I did not. Turned out though after the brushing and sitting in the sun for a bit it managed to shape very nicely. I think will need a bit of steam to tweak out some wrinkles here and there. But that’s for another day. Thanks again Bob for the heads up.

 

[Rumad]

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Stetson Whippet - Light Brown
Milk Chocolate Felt
5 1/2 Open Crown - 4 3/4 as shaped
1 3/4 Dark Brown Grosgrain Ribbon
2 1/2 Brim with Contrasting 3/8 Binding

Thanks to a tip from @BobHufford , I picked up this brown Whippet. Because it was a dirty frumpled mess, I managed to get it for a great price… although I squeaked by within 40 cents of my bid. From the seller photos.. I knew it was rather dusty and because so I wasn’t sure what the true coloring would be. After a heavy heavy brushing releasing all that dust, this one turned out to be a lighter milk chocolate tone. Different from I think any other browns I have. I figured this one was going to need a lot of steam to get into a decent shape.. though try as I may to get around to that today… I did not. Turned out though after the brushing and sitting in the sun for a bit it managed to shape very nicely. I think will need a bit of steam to tweak out some wrinkles here and there. But that’s for another day. Thanks again Bob for the heads up.

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Looks like your problem turned around Joe! Fantastic!! Don’t let the cream sit out too long.

 

[Rumad]

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Stetson Whippet - Light Brown
Milk Chocolate Felt
5 1/2 Open Crown - 4 3/4 as shaped
1 3/4 Dark Brown Grosgrain Ribbon
2 1/2 Brim with Contrasting 3/8 Binding

Thanks to a tip from @BobHufford , I picked up this brown Whippet. Because it was a dirty frumpled mess, I managed to get it for a great price… although I squeaked by within 40 cents of my bid. From the seller photos.. I knew it was rather dusty and because so I wasn’t sure what the true coloring would be. After a heavy heavy brushing releasing all that dust, this one turned out to be a lighter milk chocolate tone. Different from I think any other browns I have. I figured this one was going to need a lot of steam to get into a decent shape.. though try as I may to get around to that today… I did not. Turned out though after the brushing and sitting in the sun for a bit it managed to shape very nicely. I think will need a bit of steam to tweak out some wrinkles here and there. But that’s for another day. Thanks again Bob for the heads up.

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[Blare]

Looks like your problem turned around Joe! Fantastic!! Don’t let the cream sit out too long.

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Whippet… whippet good

 

[ScionPI2005]

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Stetson Whippet - Light Brown
Milk Chocolate Felt
5 1/2 Open Crown - 4 3/4 as shaped
1 3/4 Dark Brown Grosgrain Ribbon
2 1/2 Brim with Contrasting 3/8 Binding

Thanks to a tip from @BobHufford , I picked up this brown Whippet. Because it was a dirty frumpled mess, I managed to get it for a great price… although I squeaked by within 40 cents of my bid. From the seller photos.. I knew it was rather dusty and because so I wasn’t sure what the true coloring would be. After a heavy heavy brushing releasing all that dust, this one turned out to be a lighter milk chocolate tone. Different from I think any other browns I have. I figured this one was going to need a lot of steam to get into a decent shape.. though try as I may to get around to that today… I did not. Turned out though after the brushing and sitting in the sun for a bit it managed to shape very nicely. I think will need a bit of steam to tweak out some wrinkles here and there. But that’s for another day. Thanks again Bob for the heads up.

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Fantastic find Joe!

 

[Blare]

Fantastic find Joe!

Thanks man.

 

[The Shoe]

Joy today as my new Tirard arrived from Stefan @steur. It was quite a while coming and it appears to have been a rough journey.

It arrived with something resembling a diamond crown rather than the centre dent that Stefan’s photos showed. No damage, though and the felt remembered the centre dent well.

Unlike any of my other hats, the bow is at the back and the size tag at the front.

This is my first ragondia (nutria) felt and very nice it is, too.

It is a very small size 60. Any smaller and it wouldn’t fit my size 59 head.
Wearing it out for dinner tonight, so head shots coming later in the WHAYWT thread.

 

[Blare]

Joy today as my new Tirard arrived from Stefan @steur. It was quite a while coming and it appears to have been a rough journey.
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It arrived with something resembling a diamond crown rather than the centre dent that Stefan’s photos showed. No damage, though and the felt remembered the centre dent well.
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This is my first ragondia (nutria) felt and very nice it is, too. View attachment 414723
It is a very small size 60. Any smaller and it wouldn’t fit my size 59 head.
Wearing it out for dinner tonight, so head shots coming later in the WHAYWT thread.

Nice addition Gary. Glad it finally arrived… and in tact. Looking forward to the on head.. and food pics

 

[steur]

Joy today as my new Tirard arrived from Stefan @steur. It was quite a while coming and it appears to have been a rough journey.
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It arrived with something resembling a diamond crown rather than the centre dent that Stefan’s photos showed. No damage, though and the felt remembered the centre dent well.
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Unlike any of my other hats, the bow is at the back and the size tag at the front. View attachment 414722
This is my first ragondia (nutria) felt and very nice it is, too. View attachment 414723
It is a very small size 60. Any smaller and it wouldn’t fit my size 59 head.
Wearing it out for dinner tonight, so head shots coming later in the WHAYWT thread.

Phew! Glad to see it finally made it, Gary. Looks like someone kicked that box hard. The felt shouldn't have a problem to accept any crease you want to put in there. Looking forward to the head shots.

 

[Steve1857]

Joy today as my new Tirard arrived from Stefan @steur. It was quite a while coming and it appears to have been a rough journey.
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It arrived with something resembling a diamond crown rather than the centre dent that Stefan’s photos showed. No damage, though and the felt remembered the centre dent well.
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Unlike any of my other hats, the bow is at the back and the size tag at the front. View attachment 414722
This is my first ragondia (nutria) felt and very nice it is, too. View attachment 414723
It is a very small size 60. Any smaller and it wouldn’t fit my size 59 head.
Wearing it out for dinner tonight, so head shots coming later in the WHAYWT thread.

So you got that Tirard, Gary. Nice.

I've seen and have hats with the size tag at the front, but never one with a sweatband bow at the front. Or am I misunderstanding your post?

 

[The Shoe]

So you got that Tirard, Gary. Nice.

I've seen and have hats with the size tag at the front, but never one with a sweatband bow at the front. Or am I misunderstanding your post?

No, the bow is at the back but size tag at the front. It’s my only hat like this, but I do have a smaller sample size than some