Thanks for the advice, folks. The sweatband actually does say "self conforming" on it, but I figured it was just some old marketing ploy.
I was really just wondering if a 7 1/4 long oval would fit "smaller" than a regular 7 1/4 hat.
Seems like my head falls right in between the two sizes...
I've been buying my hats size 7 3/8, but they've always seemed just a smidgen loose. I decided to try a 7 1/4, and found a vintage chocolate brown Resistol 990 on eBay in that size. Won the auction, and received the hat today. It's a very nice hat, the felt much higher quality than I was...
Thanks for that info, Brad. Knowing the history of these things is half the fun. Are there any resources on the Internet other than this site where one might find such information?
Sounds like the Fifty is just about as old as I am. I was born in 1963, and according to the info you...
Hello, folks. I'm new here. Let me congratulate you all for maintaining such a great site. The information here is invaluable, and the passion you folks display is palpable.
I recently acquired two vintage Dobbs fedoras. I'm wondering if you guys could help me date them, and maybe impart...
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