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[mayserwegener]

Really nice old (my guess late 30s very early 40s) Borsalino. I think it had a cellophane tip covering. I am not sure (see tacks) about the ribbon / bow.

 

[memphislawyer]

I had decided in my mind that my 2" brimmed hat, in light grey rabbit felt, was too short of a brim for me. Funny, because my first hat, a Stetson Saxon in caribou, is a 2" brim but it wears bigger. Don't ask me why, how or tell me that does not make sense, but it just seems that way. The light grey one seemed like a stingy, the Stetson normal. I have wanted to replace it for a year and well, I had a yen a couple of weeks back to sell it and get a new one. Well, before it sold, I determined in my mind to head on up to Mike Moore at Buckaroo Hatters for a new one. Seems like this is a yearly thing for me, about this time each year (well, last year it was around November, lol). I have the Caribou, which is medium grey, a brown hat and a silverbelly which wears to the taupe side. So I was going in, thinking graphite or steel or dark grey or maybe navy. One thing I appreciate about Mike is that he tells it like it is, and he told me navy did not seem right on me or was what I was wanting. He held up swatches and one tended to blue shades, but he had a hat in stock in my size that was charcoal grey. Ribbon edged and it had a thin ribbon. He told me that he could change it out to a 16 ligne and he did and it had a 2 5/8" brim. The first hat he did for me was 2 1/2" so I was good to go. Can't seem to take it off. Been thinking of selling my Stetson Saxon because, well, because it is not a Buckaroo is the only reason I can think of. It does have a non-leather sweatband and I may replace it but I do like the wider ribbon on the Stetson (2" or maybe an 18 ligne) and the brim snap to it just seems to suit me - seems more business like. So it may be a keeper. Anyway, it is always fun to go up to Mike's shop and they had Dickens Christmas on the town square, with everyone dressed up from that time period, hot apple cider given away, food in the little shops, and the place was bustling. Marlowe's was closed down - I had never eaten there - but Mike steered me to the Court Square Cafe where I had country fried steak, sweet tea (cut with unsweet) and veggies. Tried to talk my lady friend into a hat but she did not, but she did like wearing mine for a bit. Nice time was had. Saw some pugarees and may have to get up to Buckaroo come spring time to grab two or three to interchange with my Panama Bob Cuenca and my Buckaroo parbuntal straw hats.

 

[1mach1]

Very nice memphislawyer. I really like what Mike did for you there. Fantastic! :eusa_clap

 

[Strapped-4-Cache]

R. Hecht Theater Passage is the store that sold it. The box doesn't match the store. There might be a paper label behind the sweatband with more information.

Just received the hat, and didn't waste much time in trying it on. It's just a *tad* big, which I prefer over being a *tad* small.

I checked behind the sweat, but there was no paper label to be found. However, I noticed some writing on the cheesecloth/buckram foundation. Not able to see it clearly here at the office, but will try to take some pictures in the hope that someone will be able to decipher the text. I'll try to get some decent pictures to add to the German - Austrian thread as requested.

 

[mayserwegener]

Too bad it doesn't have a paper label. That's fairly common with German hats. I look forward to seeing more detailed photos.

 

[1mach1]

Too bad it doesn't have a paper label. That's fairly common with German hats. I look forward to seeing more detailed photos.

+1

 

[Strapped-4-Cache]

Just posted pics in the German - Austrian thread.

As noted there, I'm having to edit and post pics from my phone, so I apologize if the pics are rather large.

Glad to find that it fits. Been looking for a topper that I can actually wear.

Pics of the box. Markings in the hat don't match the box.

Top of the liner.

Stamp on the sweat.

Markings behind the sweat.

The only flaw I've found so far - the sweat is coming unstitched in a small spot.

 

[esteban68]

Two great well fitting hats there Memphislawyer and Strapped-4-Cache well done both, very envious indeed!

 

[hatsRme]

Congrats to both you gentlemen.

Mark that topper is just sublime. Perfect fit. Opulent look!! I know the rare euphoric feeling of total gratification when you find one you've been searching for; especially in such pristine condition... Congrats!!

 

[alanfgag]

Very nice top hat... hope you find many occasions to wear it. Love the box too.

 

[1mach1]

Very nice top hat... hope you find many occasions to wear it. Love the box too.

+1

 

[hatophile]

+2

Love it with the tie, too.

Memphis that is a great looking hat, and looks like you had a good time finding it. Anytime you can eat country fried steak is good.

 

[Purplesage]

Dobbs Twenty

 

[mayserwegener]

Fantastic! Really like the color and bow treatment. Also great condition!

 

[Purplesage]

Thanks. It is in excellent shape. Doesn't look like it was worn much.

 

[RJR]

Nice catch.

 

[Bushman]

My new Coyle's Downtowner came in today. Unfortunately for me, my girlfriend would kill me if I opened it up, so all I see on the package is:

 

[Bushman]

Well, I got to open it today! My new Coyle's Downtowner:




The brim is rolled up to the sides a bit higher than I'd like, so I'll see if I can fix that, but otherwise it's a very nice hat and fits me very well.

 

[Rogera]

Congratulations on your new lid Bushman!

 

[RJR]

Nice hat Bushman.