Black Stetson Stingy Western + Beaded Band

[rlk]

Wondering what opinions might be of this Combo. This is a Stetson 7X Clear Beaver of early 1960's that has a stingy(for Western)2-3/8" brim. Just acquired the hatband(needs some work and adjustments and backing) which is merely placed on the hat for suggestion.
Do you think this was the original brim width?

 

[carouselvic]

A regular Billy Jack.

 

[Inusuit]

Great hat...

I'm curious why you call it a "western?" Or is it a western look you are going for? Well, duh, hard to be other than a western look with the beaded band. I like the idea of a beaded band, but I think you need a more "western" crease/bash. Maybe even on open crown, or a Montana Peak, or an Oreana bash. Right now it looks like a homberg with a loud band. Clashes, to my eye.

 

[thunderw21]

A regular Billy Jack.

Exactly.

 

[Dinerman]

7x clear beaver? Never seen one in anything but a natural beaver color. I'd love to see the sweatband, see how old that one is.

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Wondering what opinions might be of this Combo. This is a Stetson 7X Clear Beaver of early 1960's that has a stingy(for Western)2-3/8" brim.

Run away.........far and fast!

 

[Golden Earache]

RLK, leave it just the string.

 

[rlk]

Full Photo details

The crown is definitely Western, a Cattleman with tapered sides. This hat came in a battered Stetson 100 Box. Its really a true black, unfortunately the camera wasn't compensating for the tungsten light source.