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[steur]

Another hat arrived in the last days of 2022, worn, but never photographed for this thread.
View attachment 480557 The hat has a particular history: it was owned by a sales agent for Cervo, Bantam, Barbisio, Inca, Doria, Guerra and owner of a well-known hat shop in Milan.
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He has a good number of hats left and he has some problems selling them, but I think in the future it will be easy, we'll see
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This is a "Bantam Special Creation" made by Cervo, size 60 cm. or 6 1/2 in US. more than what i need for my head.
No paper label to know more on this velour
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It belongs to the latest generation of Bantam, let's say the Seventies.
The felt is very nice and in line with those Italian velour ones I've found in the last few months.
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The felt probably comes from Panizza, the only one in Italy at that time to produce velour.
The finishes are excellent, the dimensions are generous and are these: the brims are 6.5 centimeters, the fully open crown is 14 and the ribbon, in contrast with the color of the felt, is 1 centimetre.
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I was lucky even if completing the purchase was difficult. It was worth it

Very interesting hat. Rare to see a thin ribbon on a velour hat. The felt looks great.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Very interesting hat. Rare to see a thin ribbon on a velour hat. The felt looks great.

Thanks Stefan. It is true, the hat has a thin ribbon on a generous proportions hat, but made in velour.
It is a little bit odd. I presume it was made for foreigners in Milan or for markets outside Italy.
A Cervo out of tradition!

 

[BobHufford]

This is a "Bantam Special Creation" made by Cervo, size 60 cm. or 6 1/2 in US. more than what i need for my head.

Too big for your head you say? Hmmm ... [starts gathering trade material].

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Too big for your head you say? Hmmm ... [starts gathering trade material].

Yes, Bob it is a full 60 cm. or 7 1/2 in US. There is a stamp inside the sweatband to confirm it.
It is wide for my head, a ilttle bit uncomfortable to wear with thicknesses.
If you have some material to trade let me know

 

[MikeinRome]

Dobbs fedora dating ca. 1928 to early 1930's. Has 2 1/4 inch bound brim, 2 inch ribbon. Just got this morning. Absolutely like brand new.

 

[Rmccamey]

Very nice, Mike. I envy you.

Dobbs fedora dating ca. 1928 to early 1930's. Has 2 1/4 inch bound brim, 2 inch ribbon. Just got this morning. Absolutely like brand new.

 

[GuitarGuy99]

Just got this from Mike Miller at Northwest Hat Co. Dove gray with a smoke gray ribbon.

 

[MikeinRome]

Very nice, Mike. I envy you.

Thanks a lot, but I just feel honored that someone offered it to me, when they could have just as easily offered it to somebody else.

 

[oldschool]

Just got this from Mike Miller at Northwest Hat Co. Dove gray with a smoke gray ribbon.

Nice hat.

 

[GuitarGuy99]

Nice hat.

Thanks so much. I really like the color.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Dobbs fedora dating ca. 1928 to early 1930's. Has 2 1/4 inch bound brim, 2 inch ribbon. Just got this morning. Absolutely like brand new.

Fantastic! What a gem!
If you haven’t already, please add this hat to the Dobbs Diner thread. Such a great hat!

 

[MikeinRome]

Fantastic! What a gem!
If you haven’t already, please add this hat to the Dobbs Diner thread. Such a great hat!

Thanks, Brent. Yes, I have posted it to the Diner.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Dobbs fedora dating ca. 1928 to early 1930's. Has 2 1/4 inch bound brim, 2 inch ribbon. Just got this morning. Absolutely like brand new.

What a great fedora, David!
Looks green, but that’s what my eyes do when in fits of jealousy.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Mid 50s 7XCB —7 3/8 LO
A softee! Most mid 50s CBs I’ve seen were stiff as heck. This one also has the wider brim. 2 7/8 and 4 5/8 crown at pinch.
Had to clean, shape and fill a few moth divots. I have yet to clean the liner while still in hat. Snagged on eBay for less than half its worth. I absolutely love this hat!!! Though the same proportions I have a super pristine late 40s softee 7XCB that I like too, but I’d give up that one before this new one. Has a better look and profile, to me.
The thumbnails show the previous moth damage.

 

[Sincityhatcollector]

Mid 50s 7XCB —7 3/8 LO
A softee! Most mid 50s CBs I’ve seen were stiff as heck. This one also has the wider brim. 2 7/8 and 4 5/8 crown at pinch.
Had to clean, shape and fill a few moth divots. I have yet to clean the liner while still in hat. Snagged on eBay for less than half its worth. I absolutely love this hat!!! Though the same proportions I have a super pristine late 40s softee 7XCB that I like too, but I’d give up that one before this new one. Has a better look and profile, to me.
The thumbnails show the previous moth damage.
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You did a wonderful job in restoring/revitalizing that hat.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

It’s small, but I like the color of this modern Borsalino in eggplant.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Stenton Hats New York. I was able to find very little on this maker. It’s a great charcoal grey with blue tones. The blue ribbon and binging bring out the blues in the felt. The sweatband has a in-reeded. The open crown is 5 ½” and the bound brim is 2 ⅝” wide. The felt is very nice and molds easily dry on a fence post. It’s more like 1940s 3X than Royal DeLuxe if that helps. Size is 7 ⅛ US or 57cm.

 

[StoryPNW]

Stenton Hats New York. I was able to find very little on this maker. It’s a great charcoal grey with blue tones. The blue ribbon and binging bring out the blues in the felt. The sweatband has a in-reeded. The open crown is 5 ½” and the bound brim is 2 ⅝” wide. The felt is very nice and molds easily dry on a fence post. It’s more like 1940s 3X than Royal DeLuxe if that helps. Size is 7 ⅛ US or 57cm.




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I really like that one, wish it was my size.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

1940s or early 1950s Stetson 3X Open Road. It has some honest wear and some staining, but I hear they charge extra for that these days.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Portis: 2 ⅜” wide brim with an underwelt and a modest 5” open crown.