AbbaDatDeHat
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Greetings Stefan:
That is just beautiful, just beautiful.
Is 6 7/8 your best fit size, if i may ask?
Be well. Bowen
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That is just beautiful, just beautiful.
Is 6 7/8 your best fit size, if i may ask?
Be well. Bowen
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Gentlemen, thanks you for the nice comments. I have found and traded some fine American made hats before, but this one is certainly up there with the best of them. While I'm usually a size 7, I find that American hats in a size 6 7/8 tend to fit me after a little stretching.
OldStrummer
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It's here! Three-plus months since I ordered it, my Akubra Campdraft in Silverbelly arrived today. Just as I'm heading out of town on business for a few days. I guess I'll have to wait until I return to crease and shape it. I don't even have time to see if the fit is right or not!
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Very nice. One of these is on my short list. Can't wait for noggin shots Fred.
OldStrummer
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Just enjoy the anticipation.
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This old Beaver Brand black western arrived today. It’s as stiff as I expected, but it has a great hand. “5X Genuine Fur Felt.” The markings on the sweat are almost completely rubbed off but the leather is soft and supple. The liner is a bit stained, but overall it’s in great shape. I don’t know what I’m doing with it....
Came with the original box too:
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Came with the original box too:
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Impressive! A little brushing and you are good to go!This old Beaver Brand black western arrived today. It’s as stiff as I expected, but it has a great hand. “5X Genuine Fur Felt.” The markings on the sweat are almost completely rubbed off but the leather is soft and supple. The liner is a bit stained, but overall it’s in great shape. I don’t know what I’m doing with it....
Came with the original box too:
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My Resistol San Antonio came while I was camping last week. Here it is, out of the box. Haven't brushed or steamed it yet. The felt is nicer than anything else I have. I will post photos on Resistol Roundup and the Other Open Roads.
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My Resistol San Antonio came while I was camping last week. Here it is, out of the box. Haven't brushed or steamed it yet. The felt is nicer than anything else I have. I will post photos on Resistol Roundup and the Other Open Roads.
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That's a great looking SA.
Sent directly from my mind to yours.
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Fantastic Resistol. Looks to be in excellent shape.My Resistol San Antonio came while I was camping last week. Here it is, out of the box. Haven't brushed or steamed it yet. The felt is nicer than anything else I have. I will post photos on Resistol Roundup and the Other Open Roads.
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My Resistol San Antonio came while I was camping last week. Here it is, out of the box. Haven't brushed or steamed it yet. The felt is nicer than anything else I have. I will post photos on Resistol Roundup and the Other Open Roads.
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I love it! I’ll keep looking for my own, but hat is about perfect.
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Desert dog
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Thanks Red, it is in excellent shape. I am happy today!
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Thanks dh, I have wanted one of these for a long time.
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splintercellsz
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My Canadian Stetson arrived today. A brushing, spritz of distilled water, partial blocking on a straight-side dome, some steam, and several different creases and it just wasn’t speaking to me. I tried some western shapes, and while I liked the look I did not like any of them on me. I really gave it a try, but in the end I went where I usually do and made it into an outsized fedora.
6.5” open crown.
The hat as I received it:
Parts of the crown are dark because it hasn’t dried completely. I’m certain this one will be recreased a few times until I find a shape I like more. I might even finish reblocking it to remove more taper.
Nothing under the sweat but I’m convinced that it’s made by Biltmore under contract with Stetson for the Canadian market.
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6.5” open crown.
The hat as I received it:
Parts of the crown are dark because it hasn’t dried completely. I’m certain this one will be recreased a few times until I find a shape I like more. I might even finish reblocking it to remove more taper.
Nothing under the sweat but I’m convinced that it’s made by Biltmore under contract with Stetson for the Canadian market.
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Excellent. Good score DD.My Resistol San Antonio came while I was camping last week. Here it is, out of the box. Haven't brushed or steamed it yet. The felt is nicer than anything else I have. I will post photos on Resistol Roundup and the Other Open Roads.
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