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[Joshbru3]

I never heard of this maker before, but it's a sweet lid. Great color, very soft and maliable. Nice gros and sweat is unreeded. I love the bound edge, I don't know what you call this type of binding, but i love it. Seems to be maybe the 40's but correct me if I'm wrong. Price tag inside is at $26.30

WOW Bolt, that hat is really sweet looking. Ive seen that same brim treatment on another brand hat. I forget which one though. Its really neat how its got wide binding on the bottom brim and thin binding on the top. It almost gives and optical illusion when the brim is snapped down. The colors go great together as well. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

 

[Greyfox]

Here is a new hat just bought today, as well as a new bowtie.

Looking sharp!

 

[DRB]

I just got this one from ebay yesterday. I love this hat. The felt is EXTREMELY soft and smooth like silk. The hat is in excellent shape. The hat maker used very little, if any, stiffener in the felt, so its very tough for the hat to keep a crease. I did the best I could with a center dent. That's probably also due to the fact that the felt is VERY light weight. This is most definitely a summer hat. The actually weight is very light and the thickness is very light as well. Its a very well made and high end hat. Ive never heard of the maker but one word on the sweatband made me think that possibly the hat was a private label made my Mallory. The sweatband says "Cravenette," and I know this was usually associated with Mallory. Could be just a coincidence though. Heres some pics:

That is a very nice hat, indeed. Masculine, yet lightweight. The lighter weight the hat, the more I like it. Congratulations!

P.S. Great condition too! I don't do vintage, but that is one I would wear.

 

[DRB]

Two hats received from ebay this week - additional pictures posted to this thread:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?52652-Black-Beauties

1930s Vanzina:

and a 30s vintage no.1 Stetson:

The Vanzina is beautiful. I do so love pleated liners! Both are nice, I believe black is unappreciated and always like to see more.

 

[danofarlington]

I believe black is unappreciated and always like to see more.

Not everyone can wear a black hat, though. I see that Alan and meyserwegener can wear it well (no doubt many others here who I am forgetting now), but when I bought a widebrim black hat from E Bay, I looked like a rabbi. Were I a rabbi that would have been fine. Not being one though, I couldn't find any black solution for me. A black hat is just too dramatic-looking, or severe-looking, or something for me. So I admire those who can wear that color, but I'm not one.

 

[DRB]

I'm not a stingy person at all but I thought I would give one more a shot.
I know, it's the classic definition of insanity.
The Adam Mega Stingy

Rodkins, it is hard to tell with that black background, but I believe you would look good in anything 2 1/8 inches and larger. Just my opinion. Don't give up on the shorter brims just yet.

 

[DRB]

Not everyone can wear a black hat, though. I see that Alan and meyserwegener can wear it well (no doubt many others here who I am forgetting now), but when I bought a widebrim black hat from E Bay, I looked like a rabbi. Were I a rabbi that would have been fine. Not being one though, I couldn't find any black solution for me. A black hat is just too dramatic-looking, or severe-looking, or something for me. So I admire those who can wear that color, but I'm not one.

Dano: I know where you are coming from. They look great on some but not on others. I dearly wanted to by a black beaver but could not bring myself to pull the trigger. So, I am having something similar being built by Gary White "The Custom Hatter". Very soon he will be done with my dark olive cavanagh edged 100% beaver. Gary says that it is very dark and would compliment any black suit. Maybe this will be a way to curb my appetite for black.

 

[Chinaski]

Separated At Birth?

Rodkins and Kerouac - long lost relatives?

 

[DRB]

The resemblance is AMAZING, but the one on the right needs a hat.

 

[bolthead]

I think he looks more like Mel Gibson in that shot.

 

[delectans]

Mallory Twelve-Fifty

Received my pre-'46/Stetson takeover Mallory Twelve-Fifty yesterday. The color is Mallory's Snow, very apropos given the blizzard besieging Minnesota today.

It is a magnificent hat in every way. As creased, the crown stands 5-1/4" at the front. 2" black grosgrain ribbon with wind trolley. The brim is a full 3" all around, with a beautifully executed underwelt which appears similar to a Cav edge from above. The felt is dense yet supple, with a wondrous hand.






















Will add photos to the Mallory Mile thread for documentation.

 

[Big_e]

I went to hatco today and almost bought a Stetson Open Road. I got me another Stetson Sovereign instead.
Ernest

 

[Tim in Ohio]

like that mallory. looks great on you.

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

Love that Mallory!! One day I'll get a hat that wonderful color.

 

[delectans]

Tim, I appreciate the kind words.

Mobile Vulgus, thank you. Look forward to seeing you post pictures of your white hat soon.

 

[monbla256]

Big_e
I like that Sovereign on you. The color of the felt, band and brim binding all work well and look good on ya Nice choice

 

[bolthead]

This is one Gorgeous hat. It doesn't look like a full 3"brim, love the edging on it. Looks Fantastic on u. Very proportional.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Received my pre-'46/Stetson takeover Mallory Twelve-Fifty yesterday. The color is Mallory's Snow, very apropos given the blizzard besieging Minnesota today.

That one's a beauty, delectans. Congrats!

 

[suitedcboy]

I know the beavers in that one have to be proud to have given up dam building in cold water knowing they look so damn good all these years later. Gorgeous hat and you wear it so well.

Received my pre-'46/Stetson takeover Mallory Twelve-Fifty yesterday. The color is Mallory's Snow, very apropos given the blizzard besieging Minnesota today.

It is a magnificent hat in every way. As creased, the crown stands 5-1/4" at the front. 2" black grosgrain ribbon with wind trolley. The brim is a full 3" all around, with a beautifully executed underwelt which appears similar to a Cav edge from above. The felt is dense yet supple, with a wondrous hand.







I know a few dead beavers who would be mighty proud to have given up wet dam building in cold water to contribute to the felt in that gorgeous hat.
You wear it so well too.










Will add photos to the Mallory Mile thread for documentation.

 

[Chinaski]

Mallory

Beautiful Mallory, Delectans, congratulations! That sweatband (and the hat itself) looks pristine and buttery. Serious hat envy here...