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[deadlyhandsome]

Mid 1950s Stetson Royal DeLuxe in size 7 1/4. The overwelt brim is 2 1/2” wide and the open crown is 5 5/8” tall. Great felt, but with some discoloration all around the crown near the ribbon. This discoloration came off with water, but I’m afraid to clean it thoroughly as the dry rotted sweatband is sure to disintegrate…the sweatband is toast and needs to be replaced (pity).

This hat is worth the effort to have it restored if anyone wants to take on the project.

 

[Mighty44]

Early 1950s Dobbs in 7 1/8:

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More in the Dobbs Diner thread.

Classic good looks….

 

[Gary in NC]

This was an eBay impulse purchase - something I rarely do. I just liked the colors and the price was very cheap. I ordered it with BIN before I really even knew anything about the hat or company. It’s made in Canada for Salmagundi Boston, and I believe it is all rabbit fur. I still don’t know much about it but after checking out their website they seem to be legit. It arrived today and it’s not bad at all. The brim is a little stingier (1 1/2”) than I was expecting, but I’m gonna wear it around a bit and see how I like it. It’s a generous 7 3/8 long oval and fits great. The crease and pinch are pretty stiff but I like the shape OK so I’m probably not going to mess with it. The brim was a little misshapen but some steam took care of that. I’ve tried it snapped both up and down, and I think it suits me either way.

 

[Pellie]

Barbisio Titan in brown.

 

[Mighty44]

I’m not a big fan of brown hats generally but the orangish ribbon on this Adam Majestic sold me. Unfortunately the sweat was rotted so I sent to Scott Dalsbo for a cleaning and a new sweatband and he then broke it to me that the ribbon didn’t survive the process. He had an almost perfect match replacement, however, and this thing is now beautiful. Generously proportioned with a 2 5/8 brim and 5 3/4 open crown. Also love the detail of the the overwelt brim. Ready for autumn!

David

 

[jeff]

This was an eBay impulse purchase - something I rarely do. I just liked the colors and the price was very cheap. I ordered it with BIN before I really even knew anything about the hat or company. It’s made in Canada for Salmagundi Boston, and I believe it is all rabbit fur. I still don’t know much about it but after checking out their website they seem to be legit. It arrived today and it’s not bad at all. The brim is a little stingier (1 1/2”) than I was expecting, but I’m gonna wear it around a bit and see how I like it. It’s a generous 7 3/8 long oval and fits great. The crease and pinch are pretty stiff but I like the shape OK so I’m probably not going to mess with it. The brim was a little misshapen but some steam took care of that. I’ve tried it snapped both up and down, and I think it suits me either way.
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As someone who is not really a fan of stingy brims, I must say -- the hat looks fabulous on you - you totally have the right face shape.

(and I love the ribbon!)

 

[Gary in NC]

As someone who is not really a fan of stingy brims, I must say -- the hat looks fabulous on you - you totally have the right face shape.

(and I love the ribbon!)

Thank you Jeff!

 

[Blare]

This was an eBay impulse purchase - something I rarely do. I just liked the colors and the price was very cheap. I ordered it with BIN before I really even knew anything about the hat or company. It’s made in Canada for Salmagundi Boston, and I believe it is all rabbit fur. I still don’t know much about it but after checking out their website they seem to be legit. It arrived today and it’s not bad at all. The brim is a little stingier (1 1/2”) than I was expecting, but I’m gonna wear it around a bit and see how I like it. It’s a generous 7 3/8 long oval and fits great. The crease and pinch are pretty stiff but I like the shape OK so I’m probably not going to mess with it. The brim was a little misshapen but some steam took care of that. I’ve tried it snapped both up and down, and I think it suits me either way.
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Nice. Enjoy.

 

[Blare]

Barbisio Titan in brown.
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View attachment 454243 View attachment 454244 View attachment 454245 View attachment 454246 View attachment 454247 I’m not a big fan of brown hats generally but the orangish ribbon on this Adam Majestic sold me. Unfortunately the sweat was rotted so I sent to Scott Dalsbo for a cleaning and a new sweatband and he then broke it to me that the ribbon didn’t survive the process. He had an almost perfect match replacement, however, and this thing is now beautiful. Generously proportioned with a 2 5/8 brim and 5 3/4 open crown. Also love the detail of the the overwelt brim. Ready for autumn!

David

Two brown beauties. Both hats suit each of you quite well.

 

[Pellie]

Two brown beauties. Both hats suit each of you quite well.

Thank you very much!

 

[steur]

Barbisio Titan in brown.
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I really like it, Marcel. Great shape and colour (umbria). I think the numbers say 7986 (maybe a model number).

 

[steur]

View attachment 454243 View attachment 454244 View attachment 454245 View attachment 454246 View attachment 454247 I’m not a big fan of brown hats generally but the orangish ribbon on this Adam Majestic sold me. Unfortunately the sweat was rotted so I sent to Scott Dalsbo for a cleaning and a new sweatband and he then broke it to me that the ribbon didn’t survive the process. He had an almost perfect match replacement, however, and this thing is now beautiful. Generously proportioned with a 2 5/8 brim and 5 3/4 open crown. Also love the detail of the the overwelt brim. Ready for autumn!

David

Beautiful hat, David. Easy to see why the ribbon and felt combination attracted you.

 

[Pellie]

I really like it, Marcel. Great shape and colour (umbria). I think the numbers say 7986 (maybe a model number).

That could be possible indeed....thanks!

 

[mayserwegener]

Lembert "Extra Qualitat ", "Velour", 58cm possibly mid 1950s. Very high quality post WWII dark green Velour that is very pliable and easily dry creases. K. & R. Lembert had their own Velour Felt production in this time period. I would like to thank Brent for the tip.

Open Crown

 

[mayserwegener]

Brüder Böhm Wien "Ultra", 57cm / FP 5, possibly 1930s late 1920s. This Stiff Felt is Wool and made by the B.B. Vienna factory.

J. C. Souczek Innsbruck (1950)

J. C. Souczek

Nachdem im Expertenforum kürzlich die Rede auf das Hutgeschäft Souczek am Burggraben kam, wollen wir heute einen Blick in die frühe Geschichte dieses alteingessenen, mittlerweile aber verschwundenen Betriebes werfen. Gegründet wurde das Geschäft vom Hutmacher Josef Carl Souczek (1836-1901) in…

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[Rmccamey]

Brüder Böhm Wien "Ultra", 57cm / FP 5, possibly 1930s late 1920s. This Stiff Felt is Wool and made by the B.B. Vienna factory.

J. C. Souczek Innsbruck (1950)

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Always love the pleated liners!

 

[mayserwegener]

Always love the pleated liners!

Randy, Thanks again. It does have some nice pleats.

 

[steur]

A few hats came in this week. Let's see.

Everest qualité superieure fedora in grey. Size 60 with the overwelt brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 10,5cm at the center dent. The heather felt is nice enough, but the hat lacks the high standard of earlier Ecuyer and Thomas production. The proportions of the hat are modest as well.

 

[steur]

Second one (I'll save the best ones for last).

Fléchet unlined fedora in black. Size 57 (and not 60 as advertised) with the raw edge brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 10cm at the center dent. This one has an excellent hand to the felt and has an unusual bow style. Sort of a loose and tilted backbow, but on the side. Judging by the lettering on the sweatband this is an early Fléchet.

 

[steur]

Third one and another French hat.
Thibet fedora in grey. Size 57, with the raw edge brim at 6cm and the crown at a fairly low 9cm at the center dent. Looks like this one has some woolcontent in the felt, but at 106 grams it isn't particularly heavy. It has that slightly rougher feel to the felt though. Thibet used to be made by Ecuyer and Thomas, but this one has "production isodaim" on the sweatband. Possibly production was outsourced in the later years, since Ecuyer and Thomas were around until 1997 and this is certainly earlier than that.