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Awesome. I have not seen such great work on the sweatband from Champ. Super sweet!
Thanks Daniel. I’m trying to figure out what it is on the left side of the scale... with the hat on the right. I’m thinking it may be bars of gold. ... like worth its weight in gold. Not sure.
 

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Another fantastic hat out of that mystery box, Joe. Each to his own, but I think this one's my favourite.

Champ Feather Weight - Toast

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Champ Feather Weight - Kasmir Finish
Toast - Medium Tan Felt
4 3/4 crown to peak as shaped
3/4 Champagne Grosgrain Ribbon
2 3/4 brim with 1/8 grosgrain binding
92 grams

Hat number 8 of the Mystery Box 9 a Champ FeatherWeight Kasmir Finish in a semi western style. I was happy to find this one as it is my first Champ other than a small 60s Stingy that was even a bit small for me. This unlined lightweight hat checks in at a fit trim 92 grams... fairly light considering it’s 2 3/4 brim. The black and gold Champ Featherweight scale logo on the sweat is fantastic. The felt color is “Toast” a medium tan. Hardly a blemish on this nearly pristine hat.

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Mallory - The Dallas

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Mallory The Dallas
Silvermist felt
3/8 silver grosgrain ribbon
4 3/4 crown to peak as shaped
2 1/2 brim with 3/16 matching grosgrain binding
92 grams

The 9th and final entry from the Mystery Box Nine is one that stood out to me right out of the box. Mallory The Dallas is a hat I’ve had my eye on for quite a bit but hadn’t found the right hat or deal. The Dallas appears to be Mallory’s take on the Stetson Stratoliner and wow did they get this one right. Most of The Dallas I’ve come across have been in a warmer Silverbelly felt... this one is in a colder light Silvermist coloring with silver grosgrain thin ribbon and binding. Though it is not indicated by name this Mallory is also an unlined lightweight felt coming in at the exact same 92 grams as the Champ Featherweight.. or apparently 2 1/2 packs of cigarettes... if that is the standard. The only blemishes are a handful of unfortunate moth nibbles on the brim and side of the crown right over the ribbon. Though not too significant... they are fairly visible on this color of felt. The previous owner had a few strips of paper towels under the sweat which have this 7 1/8 fitting perfectly for me.

It has been a lot of fun revealing the Mystery Box 9. Some real gems in this bunch. I believe the final three and hat number 1.. the Black Playboy all can make their case to claim the top spot.

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Champ Feather Weight - Toast

View attachment 306388

Champ Feather Weight - Kasmir Finish
Toast - Medium Tan Felt
4 3/4 crown to peak as shaped
3/4 Champagne Grosgrain Ribbon
2 3/4 brim with 1/8 grosgrain binding
92 grams

Hat number 8 of the Mystery Box 9 a Champ FeatherWeight Kasmir Finish in a semi western style. I was happy to find this one as it is my first Champ other than a small 60s Stingy that was even a bit small for me. This unlined lightweight hat checks in at a fit trim 92 grams... fairly light considering it’s 2 3/4 brim. The black and gold Champ Featherweight scale logo on the sweat is fantastic. The felt color is “Toast” a medium tan. Hardly a blemish on this nearly pristine hat.

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Wow, that really is lovely for a hat that is toast!
 

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