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[hatophile]

That Champ's a champ, Mike!

 

[Benzadmiral]

I've landed my first actual Stetson Open Road: http://www.ebay.com/itm/320787229746?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

What attracted me was the shorter brim, 2.5". The seller said it "most likely" was from the Fifties; true? In any case, it fits me pretty well, though it may need either a little padding or a little spraying-and-conforming; and I may have it rebashed into the fedora style.

 

[m0nk]

A moonstone Fed IV finally arrived yesterday. I added a c-crown crease dry yesterday when I took the first one, but have since used a touch of water and modified it to a deep diamond-crease. It fits well but I'm not 100% sure what to do about the brim; it seems REALLY wide, possibly because it's a lighter color. I didn't take before-crease pics:

I do like the color, too, it seems slightly blueish in more light and darker grey in lesser light.

 

[randooch]

mOnk, let's see it on you, then we can chime in whether or not to trim the brim.

Champion Champ, Mike, and congrats on the OR, Benz!

 

[m0nk]

mOnk, let's see it on you, then we can chime in whether or not to trim the brim.

Champion Champ, Mike, and congrats on the OR, Benz!

This is the best shot I could get:

 

[EggHead]

yeah, it's wide.

 

[m0nk]

Thanks. I was thinking instead of cutting, I would just sand it down 1/4 inch in the front and back and maybe 1/8 inch on the sides over time, since my cutting capability isn't all too great. Anyone else try this?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Anyone else try this?

No, but I agree that you have the right idea about making the sides shorter than the front and back. To my eye, hat brims look better that way.

 

[billyspew]

Thanks. I was thinking instead of cutting, I would just sand it down 1/4 inch in the front and back and maybe 1/8 inch on the sides over time, since my cutting capability isn't all too great. Anyone else try this?

I think you should give it time, you'll get used to it. If you cut it now you might regret it!

 

[SteveAS]

I agree with Billy. Also, I'd suggest you try a shallower crease on top; a taller crown might make the brim look less wide.

 

[jbucklin]

My Fed IV Deluxe always looks too wide when I first put it on, since the majority of my hats have 2 3/8" brims. But after a day or two of wearing it, it begins to look quite natural. It's the hat I'm wearing in my avatar btw.

I think it looks good on you the way it is imho. Can you post another pic or two?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

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A vintage 1920s or '30s "Malrov" brand newsboy cap.

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks. I was thinking instead of cutting, I would just sand it down 1/4 inch in the front and back and maybe 1/8 inch on the sides over time, since my cutting capability isn't all too great. Anyone else try this?

There is quite a bit of lens distortion in your photo making things closest to the lens (the front of the brim) appear larger. Use a self timer or have someone else shoot a photo from a little further away to give a better sense. Good advice from Billy and Steve, IMO.

 

[bowlerman]

Just acquired a Dobbs Golden Coach velour "Tarantula" western in a dark navy blue with thin studded leather buckle band. It arrived crumpled and beat up, exactly as in the auction photos, but bounced back to shape immaculately. What a very cool finish! I was the only bidder on this baby. Photos to come later...

 

[Johnny J]

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a vintage 1920s or '30s "malrov" brand newsboy cap.

awesome!

 

[rlk]

Another Malrov

 

[Rodkins]

My first bashing attempt with my new to me Champ XXXX Western

This is a big hat

 

[bowlerman]

That's pretty sweet, Rodkins!

Some quick shots of the new Dobbs Tarantula golden coach western, from outta da box to current form:
I debated leaving it as is, character and such...

But decided to steam it open and put a pretty conservative center dent in there-- this pic shows the navy blue lustre next to the black brooks beaver.

Solo:

attempted to get a closeup that shows off the shiny velour finish:

 

[coble]

that Dobbs has style Bowlerman. The velour looks in great condition. I think you did a good job steaming the hat. It has character before and after.

 

[coble]

Here is a lovely Champ I just received from a top-notch lounger. I was playing with bashes last night. I may go with a brim down in back on this one - I will need some lounge feedback when I post some pics. This is a very nice lid.

Rodkins this is a stunning Champ, i like the way you formed the hat. Its so nice you could even wear it open crown.