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Thank you!3/8” or approximately 4 ligne grosgrain with a woven/finished edge (not petersham).
Thank you!3/8” or approximately 4 ligne grosgrain with a woven/finished edge (not petersham).
I was considering the Stetson Stratoliner SE True Blue, but I am not sure about the crossover band:
I recently found the Stetson Lassiter, which uses a standard Grosgrain band in the same color scheme:
However, this is a wool felt fedora, and it is unlined. I would prefer a fur felt hat, with lining. Does anyone know of any other Stetson fedoras in this color? Or, if someone would make a convincing argument for the wool felt hat. Thanks.
There's nothing wrong with owning a wool felt hat. It's just that they won't last as long as a fur felt hat.
That Lassiter hat is a sharp looking hat.
Another option might be to purchase the Stratoliner SE and have the ribbon replaced to match the Lassiter.
Several hat stores such as JJ Hat's in NYC will do it.
Thanks. Just ordered the Lassiter from Delmonico Hatter.
I was considering the Stetson Stratoliner SE True Blue, but I am not sure about the crossover band:
I recently found the Stetson Lassiter, which uses a standard Grosgrain band in the same color scheme:
However, this is a wool felt fedora, and it is unlined. I would prefer a fur felt hat, with lining. Does anyone know of any other Stetson fedoras in this color? Or, if someone would make a convincing argument for the wool felt hat. Thanks.
I like the thin grosgrain ribbon on the Stratoliner. Lots of wool hats are sold every year, but I think you’ll be much happier with fur felt.
I think @drmaxtejeda has had some experience having this done.I have a question for the hat makers here: what is the difference in amount of felt per size? I'm trying to figure out how much I will lose on brim size, getting a hat sized up about 2 sizes and whether it's worth my while. The original brim is 3"... Thanks
I have a question for the hat makers here: what is the difference in amount of felt per size? I'm trying to figure out how much I will lose on brim size, getting a hat sized up about 2 sizes and whether it's worth my while. The original brim is 3"... Thanks
I have a question for the hat makers here: what is the difference in amount of felt per size? I'm trying to figure out how much I will lose on brim size, getting a hat sized up about 2 sizes and whether it's worth my while. The original brim is 3"... Thanks
Fair enough. I didn’t say he does it... he has had it done for him on more than one occasion and figured he could offer some insight.I think it can vary depending on things like thickness, density, and the like. However, there probably is at least a rule of thumb.
All due respect to Joe, but Max "knows a guy," he doesn't do it.
So I'll send the bat signal out for @T Jones. I think he can give you some advice.
I have a question for the hat makers here: what is the difference in amount of felt per size? I'm trying to figure out how much I will lose on brim size, getting a hat sized up about 2 sizes and whether it's worth my while. The original brim is 3"... Thanks
I have limited experience but in my experience it depends on the amount of stretch in the felt. I upsize a 7 1/8" vintage Borsa to 7 5/8 and lost nothing in the brim. When I gave it the naptha bath it reverted to a capeline so it was like starting from scratch. I have upsized for myself from 7 1/4 to 7 3/8 and not lost any brim as well.I have a question for the hat makers here: what is the difference in amount of felt per size? I'm trying to figure out how much I will lose on brim size, getting a hat sized up about 2 sizes and whether it's worth my while. The original brim is 3"... Thanks
I have also been in a custom hatter's shop chatting while he reblocked a vintage fedora and the felt ripped like a pair of pants on a fat guy.I have a question for the hat makers here: what is the difference in amount of felt per size? I'm trying to figure out how much I will lose on brim size, getting a hat sized up about 2 sizes and whether it's worth my while. The original brim is 3"... Thanks
Fair enough. I didn’t say he does it... he has had it done for him on more than one occasion and figured he could offer some insight.
but yes Terry would be a go to guy here as well
Pardon my ignorance... what’s an AMAWe need to get Ignacio to do an AMA.
You lose or gain 3 mm per size, or about1/8 if an inch. @Just Daniel and I figured it out mathematically, but sometimes an experienced hatter, like our Ignacio,can stretch or even shrink the felt when reblocking it, unless the felt is too dense, like in a 50 or 100 hatI have a question for the hat makers here: what is the difference in amount of felt per size? I'm trying to figure out how much I will lose on brim size, getting a hat sized up about 2 sizes and whether it's worth my while. The original brim is 3"... Thanks