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Thought I saw a thread about all of the various levels, but can't find it now.
Thought I saw a thread about all of the various levels, but can't find it now.
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Thought I saw a thread about all of the various levels, but can't find it now.
Ok, I have a question. I have been reading a LOT about the various and sundry vintage Stetson 3X models and their history. Everything from nice westerns to dress fedoras including some Stetson 15's as well as 60's suede finish stingy brims. Now this 3X seems to have a great deal of history as well as crossover between westerns and fedora's, more than any other Stetson designation it seems. SO, my question.....is there a DEDICATED thread to the Stetson 3X and all it's history and incarnations here on the Lounge? If so, I cannot seem to find one. And IF NOT, what do you think we (vintage) 3X owners should perhaps start one??????????
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I think that would be a useful thread. I have several across 3 decades and would love to post them and compare them with those others have.
Apologies if this has already been covered in a previous thread. Are there any particular vintage felt hat models that can withstand rain without noticeable shrinkage? I have heard pure beaver hats aren't as prone to shrinkage.
Apologies if this has already been covered in a previous thread. Are there any particular vintage felt hat models that can withstand rain without noticeable shrinkage? I have heard pure beaver hats aren't as prone to shrinkage.
One word....Nutria!!Apologies if this has already been covered in a previous thread. Are there any particular vintage felt hat models that can withstand rain without noticeable shrinkage? I have heard pure beaver hats aren't as prone to shrinkage.
Care to elaborate?One word....Nutria!!
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Care to elaborate?
+1Lots of hats, especially westerns/cowboy hats used to be made out of nutria (giant water rat) fur. Tough and durable, they stand up to the elements as well as anything available. Google nutria hats fedora lounge and all sorts of info will pop up.
I always hide my hat under my shirt if I have to walk in the rain for a bit, no matter how light or heavy the rain is.I’ll add my vote to the prevailing opinions: umbrellas, true rain hats (I like Outdoor Research and CC Filson), or a modern Akubra. I don’t doubt that most vintage hats would come back from a soaking if properly cared for, but if a soaking is expected why subject a vintage hat to it? Unless you need your hands for other uses, the umbrella seems to be the best option.
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Lots of hats, especially westerns/cowboy hats used to be made out of nutria (giant water rat) fur. Tough and durable, they stand up to the elements as well as anything available. Google nutria hats fedora lounge and all sorts of info will pop up.
I always hide my hat under my shirt if I have to walk in the rain for a bit, no matter how light or heavy the rain is.
If you walk under an awning, the dripping watter will stain your hat. It happened with my first Optimo, and it took a lot to get the stain out.
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Still laughing!!!You forgot to mention that nutria hats are also cheap, plentiful, and are mostly found in sizes larger than 7 1/2.
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