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In the last installment of Strange Occurrences in Hat Buying, I ordered a JJ Hat Center The Ken custom-quality hat. These hats are typically listed at a size 1/2-1cm larger than their actual size. However, my hat was listed three sizes too large, and still one size too big for my head:
I ended up being disappointed in the custom quality vs. the Stetson Saxon, so I returned the hat. I have now received my Stetson Saxon Caribou from DelMonico Hatter, and the fun doesn't stop here. Apparently, this hat was also incorrectly sized (what are the odds?) I am a 7 3/8" (59cm) hat size. This hat was listed one size too small, but fits the same as my other 59cm Saxons.
The tag is correctly sized:
Onto the actual hat bits:
The Saxon Caribou is a shade darker than Akubra Moonstone, but not as dark as Carbon Grey. The hat features a 2" brim with a underwelted edge. The felt is thicker and stiffer than the Ken, which is what I prefer. The latter's felt was flimsy, and could not hold its shape easily. This problem is not present on the Saxon.
The pinch front does not reshape when held. Additionally, the center crease is free of imperfections.
The same can be said for the rear of the hat.
I will definitely be keeping this hat. I am personally not a fan of flimsy felt hats. I prefer hats that are sturdy, and will hold up to the elements. I just don't know when these strange occurrences will stop. So far, I've received one hat with a non-standard band, and two mis-labeled hats in a row. You know what they say: Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me, fool me three times...
I ended up being disappointed in the custom quality vs. the Stetson Saxon, so I returned the hat. I have now received my Stetson Saxon Caribou from DelMonico Hatter, and the fun doesn't stop here. Apparently, this hat was also incorrectly sized (what are the odds?) I am a 7 3/8" (59cm) hat size. This hat was listed one size too small, but fits the same as my other 59cm Saxons.
The tag is correctly sized:
Onto the actual hat bits:
The Saxon Caribou is a shade darker than Akubra Moonstone, but not as dark as Carbon Grey. The hat features a 2" brim with a underwelted edge. The felt is thicker and stiffer than the Ken, which is what I prefer. The latter's felt was flimsy, and could not hold its shape easily. This problem is not present on the Saxon.
The pinch front does not reshape when held. Additionally, the center crease is free of imperfections.
The same can be said for the rear of the hat.
I will definitely be keeping this hat. I am personally not a fan of flimsy felt hats. I prefer hats that are sturdy, and will hold up to the elements. I just don't know when these strange occurrences will stop. So far, I've received one hat with a non-standard band, and two mis-labeled hats in a row. You know what they say: Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me, fool me three times...
drmaxtejeda
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Motsch Fils. 1980s?
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The joys (or not) of online hat buying!In the last installment of Strange Occurrences in Hat Buying, I ordered a JJ Hat Center The Ken custom-quality hat. These hats are typically listed at a size 1/2-1cm larger than their actual size. However, my hat was listed three sizes too large, and still one size too big for my head:
I ended up being disappointed in the custom quality vs. the Stetson Saxon, so I returned the hat. I have now received my Stetson Saxon Caribou from DelMonico Hatter, and the fun doesn't stop here. Apparently, this hat was also incorrectly sized (what are the odds?) I am a 7 3/8" (59cm) hat size. This hat was listed one size too small, but fits the same as my other 59cm Saxons.
The tag is correctly sized:
Onto the actual hat bits:
The Saxon Caribou is a shade darker than Akubra Moonstone, but not as dark as Carbon Grey. The hat features a 2" brim with a underwelted edge. The felt is thicker and stiffer than the Ken, which is what I prefer. The latter's felt was flimsy, and could not hold its shape easily. This problem is not present on the Saxon.
The pinch front does not reshape when held. Additionally, the center crease is free of imperfections.
The same can be said for the rear of the hat.
I will definitely be keeping this hat. I am personally not a fan of flimsy felt hats. I prefer hats that are sturdy, and will hold up to the elements. I just don't know when these strange occurrences will stop. So far, I've received one hat with a non-standard band, and two mis-labeled hats in a row. You know what they say: Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me, fool me three times...
Bill Hughes
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25x27=675
I only counted once.
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Thoromade Hats. I like the color, but the felt is pretty crummy. Proof that just because something is rare, it isn't necessarily good, right, Brent?
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Thanks, Bill!
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Another nice colors/crummy felt hat. Stylepark. I have discovered some nice felts buying little-known
brands, but these two are awful.
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Surprising…. I’ve mostly heard good things about Templeforms. The two I have are not standard felts or finishes. One being a velour and the other a heather so I don’t have a more standard finish TF to compare it to.
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Just like my second wife: Thick and rebellious.
Kapalutch770
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Hi all. Hope this is the right thread- can anyone suggest a top notch wooden hat block maker, particularly near or around Miami, Florida.
Thanks
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drmaxtejeda
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Very nice and unique, Bob!
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That is one heck of a cool duplex.
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Thanks Brent! It looks like it would.
Thanks Max! This one is more your size (around a 7-1/4), but my wife has yet to see it (and possibly claim it). However, she doesn't like the Texas Hatters Half-Breed that I have worn for a few years -- I like this one better! This will most likely be up for sale soon.
Thanks Joe!
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Midnight blue 100% nutria Gannon:
More in the Gannon thread.
More in the Gannon thread.
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Beautiful color Brent.
The Barbizona looks wonderful, but I really like the simple style of this Lee.
