Of course, what is there is modern stuff, but they are big (and small). There were some other 7 1/4 hats in stock, I just didn't want (or have time) to spend $150 on a new Stetson when I can spend that kind of money on vintage. It was an experience though. I'll be posting a lot of Utz shop pictures in the appropriate thread.
Thanks!
Second, the color is 100% natural beaver, the ebay photos made it look like bone or silverbelly. Much better in natural beaver. Excellent condition, no moth bites, clean, just out of shape, pencil has lost some its curl, and missing a hat band. Stuck one of mine on for a photo op. Off tomorrow to Texas Hatters, looking for a hatband, a new sweat with MY name (current sweat is not to bad, just has someone elses name, no he was not related to the Bush family), and a new Hi-Roller bash. The bottom of the hat has flattened out and lost that nice high roller arch. Decided to go with a teardrop like the very last sample photo.
Well Dag nabbit Deputy Dawg, Texas Hatters is closed until the 17th of August! On vacationCame home this afternoon to a package.....woohooo. The Texas Hatter Hi-Roller 100. First off, why do people pack with damn styrofoam peanuts, they went everywhere when I opened the box.
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First, that looks like a really nice hat that should serve you well for years to come. Second, it could be the angle, but the hat in the "sample" photo looks like it has a C-Crown crease; similar to a Teardrop, but different.
I think you're right, but it was the only image I could find on the Hatters website that came close to the teardrop I want done. Will discuss it with them when they get back from vacation. Great input, thanks.
Came home this afternoon to a package.....woohooo. The Texas Hatter Hi-Roller 100. First off, why do people pack with damn styrofoam peanuts, they went everywhere when I opened the box.
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That is such a sweet hat, I am looking forward to seeing it after you get it done.Well Dag nabbit Deputy Dawg, Texas Hatters is closed until the 17th of August! On vacation
Looks like it's been hit with the shellac a little, but open weave to get some airflow going on... and the pug is great!Adam Panama:
Nothing special and I’m not certain that the sweat is real leather, but for the price I’m happy.
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John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style. 
(Not a big deal ... it was cheap and, while not a great hat, it sort of "spoke" to me)
If this turns out to be a true vintage hat then I will keep the band, no question. The leather is okay but some of the embossed lettering is flaking off. My gut feeling is this hat is less than 10 yrs old. I will know more when I stop by Texas Hatters next week. Since the original hatmaker is local, and if I can get an original Hi-Roller 100 sweat band to replace the old one, then yes I'm going to switch it out and make this thing shine like a new penny. They only charge $25 for a new leather sweat. This is one hat I'd like to make as new as possible. Kinda like (years ago) when I restored my old '65 Mustang, whenever I could locate an original chrome bumper or newer trim piece that was better than the old one.....hell yes, I'd switch it out as long as the numbers matched. Personal preference.
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So how much did you pay for it?
Nothing special and I’m not certain that the sweat is real leather, but for the price I’m happy.
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yup, I feel you're pain. I've had 2 recent buys that were not even close to the size, or the condition advertised. One was on ebay the other on Etsy. In both cases I complained and the buyers, rather than argue, just refunded the money and told me to keep the hats.Do they still teach how to measure things in school? Advertised as a 23.5 circumference and, when asked, the seller measured the length and width of the opening for one's head as 8" x 7" (just a bit bigger than a 7-1/2 size). When it arrived yesterday is just sat on the top of my head. Turns out to be a 7-1/8. Well ****...another in the pile 'o hats to sell or trade.
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good looking weave on that Adam. I like it.Adam Panama:
Nothing special and I’m not certain that the sweat is real leather, but for the price I’m happy.
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Do they still teach how to measure things in school? Advertised as a 23.5 circumference and, when asked, the seller measured the length and width of the opening for one's head as 8" x 7" (just a bit bigger than a 7-1/2 size). When it arrived yesterday is just sat on the top of my head. Turns out to be a 7-1/8. Well ****...another in the pile 'o hats to sell or trade.
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Bummer. That's a cool looking straw, Bob. I've had a few come up small as well and it stings every time.Do they still teach how to measure things in school? Advertised as a 23.5 circumference and, when asked, the seller measured the length and width of the opening for one's head as 8" x 7" (just a bit bigger than a 7-1/2 size). When it arrived yesterday is just sat on the top of my head. Turns out to be a 7-1/8. Well ****...another in the pile 'o hats to sell or trade.
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Nice lines, sweet one Brent.Adam Panama:
Nothing special and I’m not certain that the sweat is real leather, but for the price I’m happy.
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