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[Frunobulax]

Like many on this forum, I crave a black OR or reasonable clone. Goaded by a former lounger (code name "Tawny"), I scored this on the Bay last Friday. I don't think I would have bid on it if not for the goading. It looked a little stiff and kinda iffy. However, I succumbed to the peer pressure and threw out a cheap bid and won it.

It hit the door yesterday, and I was still sort of, "Meh," but now that I have given it a good brushing and steaming, I'm pretty darn happy. Lordy it was dusty, which is why it looked stiff in the pics With a 2 1/2" brim (5 1/2" crown), it's really a Strat clone, but still - very happy.

On with the pictures!

Cleaned up, open crown.

After a good steaming and shaping,

Hat viscera,

It has a dark, reddish brown sweatband, still in good shape. No interior tags or union labels. It could be anywhere from 50s to 70s (but I'd put my money on 60s-70s).

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[Bamaboots]

I crave a black OR or reasonable clone

Ain't that the truth. Great score. I like that a lot. Tell tawny Greg says hey.

 

[Frunobulax]

Ain't that the truth. Great score. I like that a lot. Tell tawny Greg says hey.

Thanks and will do.

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[mayserwegener]

Steve, it's the thinness of the felt that makes me question the quality. In all other aspects it's a top notch Wegener. I've never seen such a thin, maleable felt on a pre 40s Bowler. Perhaps it's because I haven't seen enough of them.
I've posted in the German/Austrian thread.
Looking forward to your input. Appreciate it.

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Steve, Later JHS Stiff Felts were popular in Germany and Austria because they had some Soft Felt tendencies. They also tend not to crack but you can see where yours was damaged (dent with some cracking). This was a big issue (dents / cracks) with Stiff Felts (also too heavy, too stiff).

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Like many on this forum, I crave a black OR or reasonable clone. Goaded by a former lounger (code name "Tawny"), I scored this on the Bay last Friday. I don't think I would have bid on it if not for the goading. It looked a little stiff and kinda iffy. However, I succumbed to the peer pressure and threw out a cheap bid and won it.

It hit the door yesterday, and I was still sort of, "Meh," but now that I have given it a good brushing and steaming, I'm pretty darn happy. Lordy it was dusty, which is why it looked stiff in the pics With a 2 1/2" brim (5 1/2" crown), it's really a Strat clone, but still - very happy.

On with the pictures!

Cleaned up, open crown.

After a good steaming and shaping,

Hat viscera,

It has a dark, reddish brown sweatband, still in good shape. No interior tags or union labels. It could be anywhere from 50s to 70s (but I'd put my money on 60s-70s).

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Super hat Jim!!
Vintage black ORs we know are rare. But i sure don’t recall seeing any vintage black Strats either so you did good!
Zander-Liner!!
B

 

[Frunobulax]

Super hat Jim!!
Vintage black ORs we know are rare. But i sure don’t recall seeing any vintage black Strats either so you did good!
Zander-Liner!!
B

Robin Zander?

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[Cornshucker77]

Like many on this forum, I crave a black OR or reasonable clone. Goaded by a former lounger (code name "Tawny"), I scored this on the Bay last Friday. I don't think I would have bid on it if not for the goading. It looked a little stiff and kinda iffy. However, I succumbed to the peer pressure and threw out a cheap bid and won it.

It hit the door yesterday, and I was still sort of, "Meh," but now that I have given it a good brushing and steaming, I'm pretty darn happy. Lordy it was dusty, which is why it looked stiff in the pics With a 2 1/2" brim (5 1/2" crown), it's really a Strat clone, but still - very happy.

On with the pictures!

Cleaned up, open crown.

After a good steaming and shaping,

Hat viscera,

It has a dark, reddish brown sweatband, still in good shape. No interior tags or union labels. It could be anywhere from 50s to 70s (but I'd put my money on 60s-70s).

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Looks great, congrats Jim.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Robin Zander?

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Lol
Nah...think phonetic.
Although that guy wears some kinda cool hats.

 

[Frunobulax]

Looks great, congrats Jim.

Thanks!

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[BobHufford]

Like many on this forum, I crave a black OR or reasonable clone. Goaded by a former lounger (code name "Tawny"), I scored this on the Bay last Friday.

Congrats Jim! Well bought. Hoping that the one I have incoming cleans up as well (and fits). I'm not sure you can say "Tawny" on this forum without adding the required "Fawn". Makes the mods think you're up to no good.

 

[BobHufford]

That will look great! The perfect band for that hat!

Well ... maybe not perfect.

 

[Steve1857]

Well gents, it arrived today. My new Mayser Panama Boater 2019 style.

Can't wait to wear it next week on my holidays.

Thanks to Stefan for going back and buying this one with me in mind. It's good to have friends on the Lounge [emoji4]

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[Frunobulax]

Makes the mods think you're up to no good.

I am. [emoji23]

And thanks!


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[Cornshucker77]

Well gents, it arrived today. My new Mayser Panama Boater 2019 style.

Can't wait to wear it next week on my holidays.

Thanks to Stefan for going back and buying this one with me in mind. It's good to have friends on the Lounge [emoji4]

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I like it and you look darn good wearing it Steve.

 

[Rmccamey]

One nice hat and a very impressive bow! @humanshoes might be interested something like that.

Well gents, it arrived today. My new Mayser Panama Boater 2019 style.

Can't wait to wear it next week on my holidays.

Thanks to Stefan for going back and buying this one with me in mind. It's good to have friends on the Lounge [emoji4]

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[steur]

Well gents, it arrived today. My new Mayser Panama Boater 2019 style.

Can't wait to wear it next week on my holidays.

Thanks to Stefan for going back and buying this one with me in mind. It's good to have friends on the Lounge [emoji4]

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Very nice, Steve. And you wear it very well. A bit looser style boater. Fun hat. Nice with that summer jacket (pocket square's a nice touch).

 

[Steve1857]

I like it and you look darn good wearing it Steve.

Thank you Scott [emoji145]

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[Steve1857]

Very nice, Steve. And you wear it very well. A bit looser style boater. Fun hat. Nice with that summer jacket (pocket square's a nice touch).

Thanks, Stefan. Too hot for a tie, but I always love a pocket square.

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[M Hatman]

Well gents, it arrived today. My new Mayser Panama Boater 2019 style.

Can't wait to wear it next week on my holidays.

Thanks to Stefan for going back and buying this one with me in mind. It's good to have friends on the Lounge [emoji4]

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Nice hat! And Stephan is an enabler for sure!

 

[Steve1857]

Nice hat! And Stephan is an enabler for sure!

He sure is [emoji4]

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