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[BobHufford]

The Holy Grail! A vintage 3X OR in black! Looks great! A little ironing will take care of the ghost crease.

Thanks Jack! I took a chance on the size and it worked out this time. I imagine it will get quite a bit of head time.

 

[Hat and Rehat]

This beater Stetson 3X Open Road showed up.

Pretty dirty and misshapen so into the naphtha bath it went. It came out somewhat better.

There is some ghosting of the old crease and the brim is still a bit wonky (and my long oval head makes the sides curl). For a $30 hat I’m pretty happy with it.

Great one, Bob!

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[Hat and Rehat]

This beater Stetson 3X Open Road showed up.

Pretty dirty and misshapen so into the naphtha bath it went. It came out somewhat better.

There is some ghosting of the old crease and the brim is still a bit wonky (and my long oval head makes the sides curl). For a $30 hat I’m pretty happy with it.

"Showed up".
Do I have permission to use that?

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[AbbaDatDeHat]

This beater Stetson 3X Open Road showed up.

Pretty dirty and misshapen so into the naphtha bath it went. It came out somewhat better.

There is some ghosting of the old crease and the brim is still a bit wonky (and my long oval head makes the sides curl). For a $30 hat I’m pretty happy with it.

Way to go Bob. A vintage black OR is the stuff!
Glad that one fits you. Cleaned up very nice.
I’m still looking for one, like most.
B

 

[BobHufford]

Great one, Bob!

"Showed up".
Do I have permission to use that?

Ha, ha, ha ... it’s more plausible than “it followed me home”. Thanks H/R.

Way to go Bob. A vintage black OR is the stuff!
Glad that one fits you. Cleaned up very nice.
I’m still looking for one, like most.
B

Thanks B!

 

[Bamaboots]

This beater Stetson 3X Open Road showed up.

Hat envy!

 

[Hat and Rehat]

Ha, ha, ha ... it’s more plausible than “it followed me home”. Thanks H/R.



Thanks B!

It just showed up on the porch, like our cat, Calamity Jane. Was I supposed to leave it out there to starve?
WAY more plausible, Bob.
Oh yeah!

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[BobHufford]

Hat envy!

Thanks Greg! Seems like I'm always saying the same thing about your hats.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Beaver Brand 3X:

More:

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/beaver-brand-hats.12515/page-2


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[deadlyhandsome]

7 3/8 OPS era Dobbs three-cord thin ribbon. This hat wasn’t exactly as claimed by the seller and it’s currently in our classifieds.

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[J Williams]

Bought a beater 3X OR today as well for a good price - Going to try my hand at cleaning it up and restoring it the best I can. I think it's late 50's or early 60's? but from the reading it seems those long oval keyhole size tags lasted a bit longer than the standard sizes. I'm hoping I can make it into a daily wearer.

@BobHufford You did such a great job on your black OR - If you or any other lounge members have some tips, links or info I can read up on about cleaning and restoring that would be most appreciated.

 

[Cornshucker77]

Bought a beater 3X OR today as well for a good price - Going to try my hand at cleaning it up and restoring it the best I can. I think it's late 50's or early 60's? but from the reading it seems those long oval keyhole size tags lasted a bit longer than the standard sizes. I'm hoping I can make it into a daily wearer.

@BobHufford You did such a great job on your black OR - If you or any other lounge members have some tips, links or info I can read up on about cleaning and restoring that would be most appreciated.

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I would just brush the heck out of it and maybe go to the sponge after that. I have gotten pretty good results with those simple steps.

 

[BobHufford]

This was a Stetson model that I hadn't heard of before. "Sandhiller" - early 1950s.

As pictured on the auction site:

As it arrived:

The pic above is more accurate to color.

 

[dh66]

Nice catch, Bob! Looks like the cramped trip didn't cause it too much distress. Plenty there to work with. I'm looking forward to seeing it when you've got it like you want it.

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[Cornshucker77]

This was a Stetson model that I hadn't heard of before. "Sandhiller" - early 1950s.

As pictured on the auction site:

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As it arrived:

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I'll be, it was named after the Nebraska Sandhills. I love that hat, and I can't wait to see the new owner wearing it.

 

[Desert dog]

This was a Stetson model that I hadn't heard of before. "Sandhiller" - early 1950s.

As pictured on the auction site:

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As it arrived:

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The pic above is more accurate to color.

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What a great hat with a story! Looking forward to seeing more of that one!

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[Steve1857]

The Nordic countries have a strong tradition of cooperation and trade. This tradition has now been extended to hats.

I swopped this Attaboy with Panos in Norway.

The crown is 10cm to the crease and the brim is 5cm. I particularly like the navy blue colour. I believe it's a wool / felt mix. It doesn't feel all wool to me at least.

It's another Manchester lid for my Manchester hat collection.

Thanks Panos

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[PanosChris]

The Nordic countries have a strong tradition of cooperation and trade. This tradition has now been extended to hats.

I swopped this Attaboy with Panos in Norway.

The crown is 10cm to the crease and the brim is 5cm. I particularly like the navy blue colour. I believe it's a wool / felt mix. It doesn't feel all wool to me at least.

It's another Manchester lid for my Manchester hat collection.

Thanks Panos

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Nice to see you sporting that one Steve! I believe you wear it very well ! The second part of this scandinavian exchange will be posted here soon Wear it in good health hat friend. Btw lovely blazer!

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

The Nordic countries have a strong tradition of cooperation and trade. This tradition has now been extended to hats.

I swopped this Attaboy with Panos in Norway.

The crown is 10cm to the crease and the brim is 5cm. I particularly like the navy blue colour. I believe it's a wool / felt mix. It doesn't feel all wool to me at least.

It's another Manchester lid for my Manchester hat collection.

Thanks Panos

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Gorgeous deep blue color!!
Beautiful!
B

 

[Steve1857]

Nice to see you sporting that one Steve! I believe you wear it very well ! The second part of this scandinavian exchange will be posted here soon Wear it in good health hat friend. Btw lovely blazer!

Thank you, Panos. Most kind.

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