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[Mean Eyed Matt]

Wow… very high praise. Thank you Matt

Nothing to thank: I like these oldies with all their little imperfections that make them so perfect! And to take Bob's crease metaphor: don't fight this beauty, let her have her way...

 

[Bushman]

I received the Chepstow Trilby in the mail from Lock & Co today! I was very impressed with the speed of shipping from London to Chicago, having only ordered it last Thursday. The felt is very soft, with a good level of stiffness that keeps it still slightly pliable. Turning it over in hand, there are a few hang ups I have on it. Firstly, the leather band seems to be sewn in a way that creates a slight gap between it and the base of the crown. The hat also seems to have been machine creased. Not too big of a fuss, but I was just surprised by it coming from the premiere hatter of London. I just didn't expect to see it from a hatter with such a reputation.

 

[Steve1857]

I received the Chepstow Trilby in the mail from Lock & Co today! I was very impressed with the speed of shipping from London to Chicago, having only ordered it last Thursday. The felt is very soft, with a good level of stiffness that keeps it still slightly pliable. Turning it over in hand, there are a few hang ups I have on it. Firstly, the leather band seems to be sewn in a way that creates a slight gap between it and the base of the crown. The hat also seems to have been machine creased. Not too big of a fuss, but I was just surprised by it coming from the premiere hatter of London. I just didn't expect to see it from a hatter with such a reputation.

Write to them with your concerns, especially if you expected it to be sent open crown. Sadly, Lock & Co aren't what they used to be.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

 

[Pellie]

Black Staalmeester. 1 size too small for me and the brim is 5cm. The felt is off very good quality. Not my style, so this one is not a keeper.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Thibet:

More pics and details in the French Hats and makers thread.

 

[Blare]

Thibet:
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More pics and details in the French Hats and makers thread.

Nice hat, Jonathan

 

[Blare]

Dobbs Fifteen - 1940s
Soft Moldable Medium Grey Felt
4 1/2 Crown as shaped (5 1/2 open)
1 1/4 Light Silver Ribbon
2 3/4 brim with Bound edge

This Dobbs Fifteen was one super dirty (and rather pungent) hat upon its arrival. I was kinda surprised as I couldn’t detect the dirt in the seller photos… really only appeared to be misshapen and I guess what I thought was shadows and crevices was soiled areas. Heavy brushing did not do much to help rid the dirt. So I went after it with a damp rag and a bowl of water with a little Dawn dish detergent. I Scrubbed the entirety of the exposed areas of the felt and the ribbon. It seemed to help a lot… as I can’t so much tell where the dirty areas were. Steam and a whole lot of sunshine helped to curb the smell and whip it into shape.

The felt is the soft, thin and moldable felt we’ve come associate with 1940s. It is a medium grey with subtle blue or green tones depending on light. The 1 1/4 silver ribbon is not typical of the ribbon materials I am used to. It has a texture to it and is very soft to the touch. The 2 3/4 brim is bound with sort of lavender grey grosgrain binding. The liner is extremely dirty… but I can make out some remnants of the gold Dobbs Roundel tip. The sweat was super dirty and flattened out.. I cleaned that up and lubricated the leather with some MCT oil which really seemed to help soften it up. Under the sweat, I did find a 1940s HCA manufacturing tag. All and all… I’d say this was probably a heck of a nice hat in its day.

 

[Mighty44]

This looks like a cousin to Joe’s Dobbs Fifteen—a 1940s Resistol Ten. Love this thing—very soft winter weight felt in a color scheme that looks more like a Borsalino. Could probably do with another round of steam and brush but a real keeper. My favorite combo of 1 3/8 ribbon and narrow binding. Thanks to Adrian @Miamibruno for this one!

Enjoy the weekend!

David

 

[Rmccamey]

This one still needs a cleanup but I wanted to get it posted first. My neighbor down the road had an estate sale this morning (her mom passed last year, her dad many years prior). She had several of her dad's modern cowboy hats and, among them, this Resistol Kitten Finish Beaver Twenty. This one is an OR/San Antonio style with a 2 1/8 inch brim, 2 inch ribbon, a Cavanaugh edge, no plastic on the liner, and a handwritten production label. She and her sisters "think" their dad bought the hat in 1962, but I'm wondering if it might be older?

 

[Rmccamey]

Looks like a great day for Resistol hats, David!

This looks like a cousin to Joe’s Dobbs Fifteen—a 1940s Resistol Ten. Love this thing—very soft winter weight felt in a color scheme that looks more like a Borsalino. Could probably do with another round of steam and brush but a real keeper. My favorite combo of 1 3/8 ribbon and narrow binding. Thanks to Adrian @Miamibruno for this one!

Enjoy the weekend!

David

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[Frunobulax]

This one still needs a cleanup but I wanted to get it posted first. My neighbor down the road had an estate sale this morning (her mom passed last year, her dad many years prior). She had several of her dad's modern cowboy hats and, among them, this Resistol Kitten Finish Beaver Twenty. This one is an OR/San Antonio style with a 2 1/8 inch brim, 2 inch ribbon, a Cavanaugh edge, no plastic on the liner, and a handwritten production label. She and her sisters "think" their dad bought the hat in 1962, but I'm wondering if it might be older?

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Very nice hat - killer, actually, but an OR/SA is a thin ribbon with a narrow brim binding.

Given that liner, the date sounds about right.

 

[Mighty44]

Looks like a great day for Resistol hats, David!

Indeed! Even if it is from 1962, your new hat has a real 1930s look to it. Beautiful…

 

[Blare]

This looks like a cousin to Joe’s Dobbs Fifteen—a 1940s Resistol Ten. Love this thing—very soft winter weight felt in a color scheme that looks more like a Borsalino. Could probably do with another round of steam and brush but a real keeper. My favorite combo of 1 3/8 ribbon and narrow binding. Thanks to Adrian @Miamibruno for this one!

Enjoy the weekend!

David

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Fabulous hat, David. Adrian comes up with some real finds.

 

[Blare]

This one still needs a cleanup but I wanted to get it posted first. My neighbor down the road had an estate sale this morning (her mom passed last year, her dad many years prior). She had several of her dad's modern cowboy hats and, among them, this Resistol Kitten Finish Beaver Twenty. This one is an OR/San Antonio style with a 2 1/8 inch brim, 2 inch ribbon, a Cavanaugh edge, no plastic on the liner, and a handwritten production label. She and her sisters "think" their dad bought the hat in 1962, but I'm wondering if it might be older?

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Beautiful hat, Randy. If it is anything like the Beaver 15 Kitten Finish Resistols I have, you will LOVE it.

 

[Rmccamey]

Thanks, Joe, it does have a very nice feel.

Beautiful hat, Randy. If it is anything like the Beaver 15 Kitten Finish Resistols I have, you will LOVE it.

 

[Mighty44]

Fabulous hat, David. Adrian comes up with some real finds.

Thanks, Joe!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

This one still needs a cleanup but I wanted to get it posted first. My neighbor down the road had an estate sale this morning (her mom passed last year, her dad many years prior). She had several of her dad's modern cowboy hats and, among them, this Resistol Kitten Finish Beaver Twenty. This one is an OR/San Antonio style with a 2 1/8 inch brim, 2 inch ribbon, a Cavanaugh edge, no plastic on the liner, and a handwritten production label. She and her sisters "think" their dad bought the hat in 1962, but I'm wondering if it might be older?

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Fantastic hat, Randy. It has a great 1930s vibe, but I too suspect it’s a 1960s hat; however, wouldn’t be shock if it was a bit older.

 

[Blare]

Fantastic hat, Randy. It has a great 1930s vibe, but I too suspect it’s a 1960s hat; however, wouldn’t be shock if it was a bit older.

My suspicion is it is evolution of 1950s Beaver 15 to Beaver 20. As in essentially same hat. Which would makes sense to peg it at early 60s.

 

[Blare]

Fantastic hat, Randy. It has a great 1930s vibe, but I too suspect it’s a 1960s hat; however, wouldn’t be shock if it was a bit older.

Just a thought though... The three Beaver 15 I have... I believe one has no liner covering. One has oil skin. And one has cellophane. I honestly have no idea which came first.