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Short Balding Guy
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After a couple of conversations with a on-line seller of an very interesting vtg. fedora check out what arrived on my desk this afternoon.
The conversations spoke to my request of consideration of a price reduction based upon the prevailing market price given size allowing for the true vintage prized offered for sale. We reviewed a couple of historic markers for reference. I did share some of the Lounge members frustration with the general fedora pricing inflation of late. We agreed that the influences of a few on-line sellers, who have taken a higher price model, have been taken as a given. Pleasant exchange, consideration agreed and both of us were pleased with the outcome.
The vtg. Stetson Beachcomer started it's path to my hat wardrobe.
A vtg. stetson Beachcomber. I have seen just a couple posts about this hat early when I joined the Lounge. I have seen the Stetson advertisement, of Feb. 1937, http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/nothing-but-stetson-ads.45495/page-9, posted on the Stetson Ad thread. I believe that a couple of loungers have had hats customed using this hat as an inspiration (I believe David may be one). The ribbon treatment brings a smile to my face.
This late 40's cream colored felt represents a golden age of hat making, IMO. The felt is soft, maliable and medium weight. The felt is luxurious to the touch and has that eye appeal that makes you wish to do the forbidden, reach out and touch someone's hat.
The rich liner and quality sweat just are classy touches.
Ah, but the special feature of the Beachcomber is the unique ribbon. A matching creme pile ribbon with a carmel bottom trim.
The hat was blocked with a steep, tall block with small taper. The flange is flatter. The swoop to the brim, perhaps giving us the Beachcomber illusion is mostly due to the clean edged medium soft felt draping away from the crown.
The hat will undergo a naphtha bath, blocking, steam, brushing and leather conditioning before it sees warmer weather wear. I look forward to being able to wear and contemplate "Beachcomber" under the shady swooping brim.
Best wishes, Eric -
The conversations spoke to my request of consideration of a price reduction based upon the prevailing market price given size allowing for the true vintage prized offered for sale. We reviewed a couple of historic markers for reference. I did share some of the Lounge members frustration with the general fedora pricing inflation of late. We agreed that the influences of a few on-line sellers, who have taken a higher price model, have been taken as a given. Pleasant exchange, consideration agreed and both of us were pleased with the outcome.
The vtg. Stetson Beachcomer started it's path to my hat wardrobe.
A vtg. stetson Beachcomber. I have seen just a couple posts about this hat early when I joined the Lounge. I have seen the Stetson advertisement, of Feb. 1937, http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/nothing-but-stetson-ads.45495/page-9, posted on the Stetson Ad thread. I believe that a couple of loungers have had hats customed using this hat as an inspiration (I believe David may be one). The ribbon treatment brings a smile to my face.
This late 40's cream colored felt represents a golden age of hat making, IMO. The felt is soft, maliable and medium weight. The felt is luxurious to the touch and has that eye appeal that makes you wish to do the forbidden, reach out and touch someone's hat.
The rich liner and quality sweat just are classy touches.
Ah, but the special feature of the Beachcomber is the unique ribbon. A matching creme pile ribbon with a carmel bottom trim.
The hat was blocked with a steep, tall block with small taper. The flange is flatter. The swoop to the brim, perhaps giving us the Beachcomber illusion is mostly due to the clean edged medium soft felt draping away from the crown.
The hat will undergo a naphtha bath, blocking, steam, brushing and leather conditioning before it sees warmer weather wear. I look forward to being able to wear and contemplate "Beachcomber" under the shady swooping brim.
Best wishes, Eric -
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stetsonofagun
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An older friend of mine brought this by the house yesterday. It's super interesting.
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moontheloon
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After a couple of conversations with a on-line seller of an very interesting vtg. fedora check out what arrived on my desk this afternoon.
The conversations spoke to my request of consideration of a price reduction based upon the prevailing market price given size allowing for the true vintage prized offered for sale. We reviewed a couple of historic markers for reference. I did share some of the Lounge members frustration with the general fedora pricing inflation of late. We agreed that the influences of a few on-line sellers, who have taken a higher price model, have been taken as a given. Pleasant exchange, consideration agreed and both of us were pleased with the outcome.
The vtg. Stetson Beachcomer started it's path to my hat wardrobe.
A vtg. stetson Beachcomber. I have seen just a couple posts about this hat early when I joined the Lounge. I have seen the Stetson advertisements of the 40's, posted on the Stetson Ad thread. I believe that a couple of loungers have had hats customed using this hat as an inspiration (I believe David may be one). The ribbon treatment brings a smile to my face.
This late 40's cream colored felt represents a golden age of hat making, IMO. The felt is soft, maliable and medium weight. The felt is luxurious to the touch and has that eye appeal that makes you wish to do the forbidden, reach out and touch someone's hat.
The rich liner and quality sweat just are classy touches.
Ah, but the special feature of the Beachcomber is the unique ribbon. A matching creme pile ribbon with a carmel bottom trim.
The hat was blocked with a steep, tall block with small taper. The flange is flatter. The swoop to the brim, perhaps giving us the Beachcomber illusion is mostly due to the clean edged medium soft felt draping away from the crown.
The hat will undergo a naphtha bath, blocking, steam, brushing and leather conditioning before it sees warmer weather wear. I look forward to being able to wear and contemplate "Beachcomber" under the shady swooping brim.
Best wishes, Eric -
That is phenomenal Eric
Congrats on a rare and beautiful find
That's an off balance 3 pt shot from Steph Curry range right there that hits nothing but net
65 Classic
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After a couple of conversations with a on-line seller of an very interesting vtg. fedora check out what arrived on my desk this afternoon.
The conversations spoke to my request of consideration of a price reduction based upon the prevailing market price given size allowing for the true vintage prized offered for sale. We reviewed a couple of historic markers for reference. I did share some of the Lounge members frustration with the general fedora pricing inflation of late. We agreed that the influences of a few on-line sellers, who have taken a higher price model, have been taken as a given. Pleasant exchange, consideration agreed and both of us were pleased with the outcome.
The vtg. Stetson Beachcomer started it's path to my hat wardrobe.
A vtg. stetson Beachcomber. I have seen just a couple posts about this hat early when I joined the Lounge. I have seen the Stetson advertisements of the 40's, posted on the Stetson Ad thread. I believe that a couple of loungers have had hats customed using this hat as an inspiration (I believe David may be one). The ribbon treatment brings a smile to my face.
This late 40's cream colored felt represents a golden age of hat making, IMO. The felt is soft, maliable and medium weight. The felt is luxurious to the touch and has that eye appeal that makes you wish to do the forbidden, reach out and touch someone's hat.
The rich liner and quality sweat just are classy touches.
Ah, but the special feature of the Beachcomber is the unique ribbon. A matching creme pile ribbon with a carmel bottom trim.
The hat was blocked with a steep, tall block with small taper. The flange is flatter. The swoop to the brim, perhaps giving us the Beachcomber illusion is mostly due to the clean edged medium soft felt draping away from the crown.
The hat will undergo a naphtha bath, blocking, steam, brushing and leather conditioning before it sees warmer weather wear. I look forward to being able to wear and contemplate "Beachcomber" under the shady swooping brim.
Best wishes, Eric -
Excellent treasure find.
stetsonofagun
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This little gem also showed up. After a bunch h of research, I finally found out that it is a "Little Effie" hat. It's old as the hills but has a great look and feel to it. Too small for me, so it will go to a new home soon.
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stetsonofagun
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DJH
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Eric - I love the Beachcomber. You are right, I have a hat that is similar in some respects. I've not worn it for a while so I'll have to find it and share a photo or two.
Mine isn't a Beachcomber, it's just marked as Royal Stetson (maybe DeLuxe) and was previously owned by Josh. It has a pug rather than a ribbon; I think Josh had to replace the original and Optimo in Chicago did the work. I think your Beachcomber has a wider brim, but they both have cool liners.
Dlaniger
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Started unpacking the boxes from my Chicago trip last week.
I think I got caught up in the Chicago style!
The "Dearborn"
Color Oxblood
I think I got caught up in the Chicago style!
The "Dearborn"
Color Oxblood
DJH
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Very nice, that Oxblood felt from Optimo has always looked great.
Cheers!
David!
Cheers!
David!
moontheloon
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Started unpacking the boxes from my Chicago trip last week.
I think I got caught up in the Chicago style!
The "Dearborn"
Color Oxblood
That may be my favorite hat that I've seen you in
Fantastic
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You have arrived, Dlaniger... that lid is seriously off-the-hook!!
An older friend of mine brought this by the house yesterday. It's super interesting.
- Andrew
Have to wonder who made that hat? No way to identify is there?
After a couple of conversations with a on-line seller of an very interesting vtg. fedora check out what arrived on my desk this afternoon.
The conversations spoke to my request of consideration of a price reduction based upon the prevailing market price given size allowing for the true vintage prized offered for sale. We reviewed a couple of historic markers for reference. I did share some of the Lounge members frustration with the general fedora pricing inflation of late. We agreed that the influences of a few on-line sellers, who have taken a higher price model, have been taken as a given. Pleasant exchange, consideration agreed and both of us were pleased with the outcome.
The vtg. Stetson Beachcomer started it's path to my hat wardrobe.
A vtg. stetson Beachcomber. I have seen just a couple posts about this hat early when I joined the Lounge. I have seen the Stetson advertisement, of Feb. 1937, http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/nothing-but-stetson-ads.45495/page-9, posted on the Stetson Ad thread. I believe that a couple of loungers have had hats customed using this hat as an inspiration (I believe David may be one). The ribbon treatment brings a smile to my face.
This late 40's cream colored felt represents a golden age of hat making, IMO. The felt is soft, maliable and medium weight. The felt is luxurious to the touch and has that eye appeal that makes you wish to do the forbidden, reach out and touch someone's hat.
The rich liner and quality sweat just are classy touches.
Ah, but the special feature of the Beachcomber is the unique ribbon. A matching creme pile ribbon with a carmel bottom trim.
The hat was blocked with a steep, tall block with small taper. The flange is flatter. The swoop to the brim, perhaps giving us the Beachcomber illusion is mostly due to the clean edged medium soft felt draping away from the crown.
The hat will undergo a naphtha bath, blocking, steam, brushing and leather conditioning before it sees warmer weather wear. I look forward to being able to wear and contemplate "Beachcomber" under the shady swooping brim.
Best wishes, Eric -
That is a super nice looking hat! I think the pug really works some magic on the overall look on that hat as well. Slight two tone and over all color brings it all to one smooth look. No 7 1/2's LO around?????
stetsonofagun
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Nothing at all. The strap is killer. Normally, I would have turned a moth-eaten hat down.
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EstherWeis
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Started unpacking the boxes from my Chicago trip last week.
I think I got caught up in the Chicago style!
The "Dearborn"
Color Oxblood
Absolutely smashing!
And can I just mention that hatbox? wowza!
That is a beauty.After a couple of conversations with a on-line seller of an very interesting vtg. fedora check out what arrived on my desk this afternoon.
The conversations spoke to my request of consideration of a price reduction based upon the prevailing market price given size allowing for the true vintage prized offered for sale. We reviewed a couple of historic markers for reference. I did share some of the Lounge members frustration with the general fedora pricing inflation of late. We agreed that the influences of a few on-line sellers, who have taken a higher price model, have been taken as a given. Pleasant exchange, consideration agreed and both of us were pleased with the outcome.
The vtg. Stetson Beachcomer started it's path to my hat wardrobe.
A vtg. stetson Beachcomber. I have seen just a couple posts about this hat early when I joined the Lounge. I have seen the Stetson advertisement, of Feb. 1937, http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/nothing-but-stetson-ads.45495/page-9, posted on the Stetson Ad thread. I believe that a couple of loungers have had hats customed using this hat as an inspiration (I believe David may be one). The ribbon treatment brings a smile to my face.
This late 40's cream colored felt represents a golden age of hat making, IMO. The felt is soft, maliable and medium weight. The felt is luxurious to the touch and has that eye appeal that makes you wish to do the forbidden, reach out and touch someone's hat.
The rich liner and quality sweat just are classy touches.
Ah, but the special feature of the Beachcomber is the unique ribbon. A matching creme pile ribbon with a carmel bottom trim.
The hat was blocked with a steep, tall block with small taper. The flange is flatter. The swoop to the brim, perhaps giving us the Beachcomber illusion is mostly due to the clean edged medium soft felt draping away from the crown.
The hat will undergo a naphtha bath, blocking, steam, brushing and leather conditioning before it sees warmer weather wear. I look forward to being able to wear and contemplate "Beachcomber" under the shady swooping brim.
Best wishes, Eric -
KY Crusader
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Outstanding!Started unpacking the boxes from my Chicago trip last week.
I think I got caught up in the Chicago style!
The "Dearborn"
Color Oxblood
