Help on first fedora hat..

[Rawbert77]

Hey, New to FL and just wondering if you guys can help me figure out which type of fedora these are. Been looking for this hat for a while, LA Cholos from the 70's and 80's use to wear these and would like one. Thanks

 

[HatSoup]

They look like fedoras without a pinch. I don't know where you'd get one. A custom hatter could probably make one,or it might be possible steam and shape a different style into that one.

 

[HatSoup]

It might be called a telescope hat.

 

[Dinerman]

2-1/4" or so brim. Tapered crown with no pinch. Bound brim.

 

[HatSoup]

thefedorastore.com calls it a center cease fedora.

 

[johnnycanuck]

If you are going for the look alone, try Dobbs
http://millerhats.com/dobbsfelt_index/dobbs.htm
I don't know to many modern hat makers that make that look. I usually lean towards Akubra but cant think of a style that fits. If anything else you could get one custom made. Art Fawcett http://www.vintagesilhouettes.com/ is who I have gone threw. I have also heard good things about John at http://www.penmanhats.com/Home_Page.html

Hope that helps.

Johnny

 

[Rawbert77]

After hours of looking I actually found the site with the same picture. Its called the "Carlton". Thanks

http://www.zootsuitstore.com/Shopping/Catalog/product_detail.asp?ProductCode=HBL1455

This site also has some pretty cool other hats aswell.. Might get the "New yorker" one aswell..

 

[cybergentleman]

suggestion

ordering online can be tricky if you are unfamiliar with the taper or general fit of a given hat.

i would suggest finding a local hat store and giving them a call. Chances are, they can find something like that made by dobbs etc.

The other options are to go with millerhats.com but i have no experience with their hats. If you are like me and think Fedorastore is a tad pricey- email beaverbrand direct they can customize for you. http://www.beaverbrandhats.com/index.htm

good luck.

 

[Dewhurst]

ordering online can be tricky if you are unfamiliar with the taper or general fit of a given hat.

i would suggest finding a local hat store and giving them a call. Chances are, they can find something like that made by dobbs etc.

Barring this (which may not work out for you), make sure the online store has a good return policy. As long as it does, you will be safe.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

Here's another option.
http://www.millerhats.com/meurope_index/meurindex.htm

My early hat wearing days leaned heavily on Miller, and I have always found them good in terms of service, and their prices well within normal range.