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[steur]

Very nice.

Interesting;
this is the 2nd or 3rd English Stetson "Imperial" I've seen, but not sure I've ever seen an English "Excellent".
On the other hand, I own several German Stetson "Excellent", but don't recall ever seeing a German "Imperial".
Just like there seem to be no German Stetson "Royal Deluxe" or "Sovereign".
Is this just my personal impression or can somebody confirm this observation?

Interesting observation, Georg. My surmise would be that the two licensee companies, Failsworth and Mayser, had their own Stetson label. So Imperial for England, Excellent for Germany.
Just a guess. Hope those in the know can help clarify.

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The English designations were not limited to "Imperial". I've seen (and owned) "Royal", "Royal De Luxe", "Premier", "Sovereign" and "4xBeaver" made under license.
German made Stetsons I've seen less, but, besides the "Excellent", I've had a "7xbeaver", "premier" and "royal".
So both markets used several of the designations for their Stetson hats.

 

[steur]

Champ featherweight waiting for me today when I arrived home.
I am 7 1/8, but many Champ hats seem to run large in 7, and fit me.
Not quite so with this one, which is a wee bit too snug.
Looking at the buckled sweat, it seems this felt has been shrinking. I think I can make it fit without stripping and reblocking it.
And look at the ribbon!

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Very nice! That ribbon is absolutely killer!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

This is a hat I’ve needed for a long time. Thanks to an assist from Max, I now have my own Brent!

5 1/2” open crown. 2 3/4” underwelt brim. The crown has a bit more taper than optimal, but I still like it. It’s a bit snug, as expected, but it’s close to fitting now so a few days with a band block should do the trick.

I’ve sworn off looking under sweatbands so any tags or labels hidden there will remain a mystery.

Thanks again, Max!



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[Steve1857]

That's a super find, Steve. Love the colours and shape of it. Don't see fedora style Stetsons made by Failsworth all that often, certainly in this style.

Thanks, Stefan. I too thought it was quite something.

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[Hat and Rehat]

This is a hat I’ve needed for a long time. Thanks to an assist from Max, I now have my own Brent!

5 1/2” open crown. 2 3/4” underwelt brim. The crown has a bit more taper than optimal, but I still like it. It’s a bit snug, as expected, but it’s close to fitting now so a few days with a band block should do the trick.

I’ve sworn off looking under sweatbands so any tags or labels hidden there will remain a mystery.

Thanks again, Max!



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Lovely.

Are you going to personalize it? Put your name in it, or something?

If any tags happen to fall out of the sweatband, let us know what they say.



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[Steve1857]

The English designations were not limited to "Imperial". I've seen (and owned) "Royal", "Royal De Luxe", "Premier", "Sovereign" and "4xBeaver" made under license.
German made Stetsons I've seen less, but, besides the "Excellent", I've had a "7xbeaver", "premier" and "royal".
So both markets used several of the designations for their Stetson hats.

Interesting, Stefan. Several labels, but not necessarily the same ones apart from the Royal?

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[Steve1857]

This is a hat I’ve needed for a long time. Thanks to an assist from Max, I now have my own Brent!

5 1/2” open crown. 2 3/4” underwelt brim. The crown has a bit more taper than optimal, but I still like it. It’s a bit snug, as expected, but it’s close to fitting now so a few days with a band block should do the trick.

I’ve sworn off looking under sweatbands so any tags or labels hidden there will remain a mystery.

Thanks again, Max!



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A Brent for Brent. A match made in hat heaven or what? Cupid Max knows his stuff [emoji4] Congrats to you both.

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[Wyldkarma]

This is a hat I’ve needed for a long time. Thanks to an assist from Max, I now have my own Brent!

5 1/2” open crown. 2 3/4” underwelt brim. The crown has a bit more taper than optimal, but I still like it. It’s a bit snug, as expected, but it’s close to fitting now so a few days with a band block should do the trick.

I’ve sworn off looking under sweatbands so any tags or labels hidden there will remain a mystery.

Thanks again, Max!



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Beautiful hat. Looks good on you too.

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[Zombie_61]

This is a hat I’ve needed for a long time. Thanks to an assist from Max, I now have my own Brent!

If you ever find a hat named Al, lemme know.

 

[Steinbockhase]

The English designations were not limited to "Imperial". I've seen (and owned) "Royal", "Royal De Luxe", "Premier", "Sovereign" and "4xBeaver" made under license.
German made Stetsons I've seen less, but, besides the "Excellent", I've had a "7xbeaver", "premier" and "royal".
So both markets used several of the designations for their Stetson hats.

I can confirm German Stetson "Royal" and "Premier" too; I have a few
Like you said, both licensees used several different designations; but Germany (Mayser) presumably not as many.
"Imperial" vs "Excellent" seems to be the main difference for their top models.

 

[Steinbockhase]

German "Echt Panama" with mid-size brim.
Changed the original crown (center-dent / cattlemen) to a teardrop.
I estimate from the 60-70's.

 

[Rmccamey]

Unique pattern on that one. Enjoy!

German "Echt Panama" with mid-size brim.
Changed the original crown (cattlemen) to a teardrop.
I estimate from the 60-70's.

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[Steve1857]

German "Echt Panama" with mid-size brim.
Changed the original crown (cattlemen) to a teardrop.
I estimate from the 60-70's.

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Really like the design of and pattern on that one, Georg. Looks very 60s cool. I can see you in Acapulco wearing that Panama.

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[Daniele Tanto]

Emerging from my summer slumber, the temperatures are these days of 36-37 Celsius, with a new purchase

Huckel Chevreau size 59, well preserved, except the ribbon which has small spots

The hat is in perfect German tradition, very well done and with quality finishes.
It is a classic of the 60s German hats production

My dating is very empirical, but certainly my friend Steve (owner of a Huckel mine of the same type) will know how to give him an age and something else to complete the information framework

It was sold in Mulheim in the Ruhr, under the Huckel brand on the sweatband there is indicated that it is waterproof.
The dimensions are: open crown at 13 centimeters, ribbon at 4.5 and brim. edged and finished with a seam, they are 6.5 cm. The felt is of medium consistency and suede finished

Meanwhile, settle for this, as soon as it is a little cooler you will have the contents of the two boxes coming from the Netherlands, now it's too hot. Be patient

 

[Rmccamey]

I do like the angled bow end on that one. Very nice all around.

Emerging from my summer slumber, the temperatures are these days of 36-37 Celsius, with a new purchase

Huckel Chevreau size 59, well preserved, except the ribbon which has small spots

The hat is in perfect German tradition, very well done and with quality finishes.
It is a classic of the 60s German hats production

My dating is very empirical, but certainly my friend Steve (owner of a Huckel mine of the same type) will know how to give him an age and something else to complete the information framework

It was sold in Mulheim in the Ruhr, under the Huckel brand on the sweatband there is indicated that it is waterproof.
The dimensions are: open crown at 13 centimeters, ribbon at 4.5 and brim. edged and finished with a seam, they are 6.5 cm. The felt is of medium consistency and suede finished

Meanwhile, settle for this, as soon as it is a little cooler you will have the contents of the two boxes coming from the Netherlands, now it's too hot. Be patient

 

[Daniele Tanto]

I do like the angled bow end on that one. Very nice all around.

Thanks Randy, it is a very nice hat, a little heavy to wear in the mid season, good for winter time

 

[Rmccamey]

Yes, I think we all have a few of those "winter only" hats!

Thanks Randy, it is a very nice hat, a little heavy to wear in the mid season, good for winter time

 

[Rmccamey]

New-to-me modern Mayser Panama. A great grab-n-go summer hat.

 

[Rmccamey]

Late 50's or early 60's brown Stetson Royal Deluxe The Eagle trilby. 1 7/8 brim and a 2 inch ribbon. I like the age on this one and the fact that is a named model. Being a stingy, I also got it for a bargain price! The hat is in good shape but needs a good wash, block, and brush to get it to really shine.

 

[Steve1857]

New-to-me modern Mayser Panama. A great grab-n-go summer hat.

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Another great straw find, Randy. Mayser seem to keep coming up with new Panamas. That one is in the same family as my two.
Now, which one of your straws is taking a trip to Sweden? [emoji4]

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