Post New Hats Here!

[kiltie]

Thanks a heap, Michaelshane. Stroke of simple luck on my part. No discrimination, just "Here's a cool hat..." And it is,indeed, a cool hat. One of the best fitting hats I have now as well, I might add. That goes a heck of a long way when we all have to admit there's a lot of "form over function" in this hobby. Feels like I imagine ( read: hope ) a custom would sit.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Well, your "something" lid seems to have a real "Borso" feel to it -- particularly in light of your report that the felt is extremely lightweight. Is the lapel cord elasticized, by any chance?

Don't know if it's a Borso or not, but that is a great lookin' lid in a very cool color. Congrats!

Cheers,
JtL

 

[kiltie]

Thanks JtL.
Nope - No elasticity in the wind trolly.

 

[Tango Yankee]

Blue-grey Stetson Stratoliner

Well, it arrived today! Actually, it arrived yesterday but as one of our rural carriers refuses to get out of her car to deliver packages I had to go pick it up.

It is, as described, in need of cleaning. A quick brushing did nothing for it. Next up will be some time with Scouts and a hat sponge. If that's not sufficient it will wind up going out for professional help. Other then that, it's a keeper!

I'm posting some shots I took of it outside as my application to the Stratoliner Society, so look there for more photos if you're interested.

Regards,
Tom

 

[Michaelshane]

Mine came today also,

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[carouselvic]

Lookin' good guys.

 

[Tango Yankee]

Very nice, Mike!

Was yours wrapped in archival paper, in an archival plastic bag, with a nice silk-like ribbon tied in a bow closing the bag?

Regards,
Tom

 

[Michaelshane]

Yes it was,It smells really good.

 

[Tango Yankee]

Yes it was,It smells really good.

Oh, yeah... I forgot about the sachet of potpourri in the bottom of the box!

 

[kiltie]

Looking awfully nice with the Stratoliners. Keep us posted with the evolution of the cean-up. Especially Tango Yankee; I'll be interested in what you settle on as "professional help". I got a couple that could use some umph.

 

[citRon]

New to me old Snowy River

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=38594

 

[StylinLA]

Catching up- new purchases in '09

Art Fawcett Sportaire

Art Fawcett Fairfax

Optimo Sea Mist

 

[Hoss & da Posse]

Art Fawcett Fairfax

Good grief, Stylin...if that's just the start to your year, you're in for a very good year, indeed! Really like the Fairfax...

 

[StylinLA]

I'm playing "catch up"- spent years loving hats, but never exposed to really high end fedoras. Saw an Art Fawcett on a buddy's head and said "Where the heck did you get that?"

I only ever saw those S M L XL wool hats in a handful of men's clothing stores.
He told me about Vintage Silhouettes, the FL and I've been going at it with a vengeance.

Would love to score some vintage hats, but I barely have the patience to wait out the custom orders from Art and Graham.

 

[duggap]

StylinLA, what is the brim size on the Fairfax. I really like that hat.:eusa_clap

 

[StylinLA]

StylinLA, what is the brim size on the Fairfax. I really like that hat.:eusa_clap

Brim is 2.5 inches. Crown height tba. The standard Sportaire is 5.5 inches. This is tad lower.

I don't know all the specs yet cuz I followed Hungary Tom's credo and just gave Art a basic idea and left most of it up to him.

What a thrill cutting the box open and not knowing what was inside other than a black hat in the Sportaire block. I recommend it.

 

[BobC]

It's a thrill cutting Art's boxes open even if you know what's in them. I only have one for now, and I know that I was getting a granite sportaire style with a thinner ribbon. As we discussed the hat, Art said since this was my first, why didn't I let him run with it. That's what I did, and I'm sure I'll do the same with the next.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Hatcha!

Those are both great Stratoliners and the customs are outstanding.

Thanks to all who go to the effort to share photos of their new hats.

 

[Lefty]

Yesterday's find

is a brown, open crown, uncreased Stratoliner. The ribbon looks greenish in natural light. Unfortunately, it's not my size, so this one will be in the Classifieds soon.

 

[BobC]

is a brown, open crown, uncreased Stratoliner. The ribbon looks greenish in natural light. Unfortunately, it's not my size, so this one will be in the Classifieds soon.

Whoa, that's a beauty, Erik. Where did you find that in such pristine condition? It's my size, and I'm in the market for a Strat. PM sent.