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[Daniele Tanto]

I would say Barbisio, just based on how often Pellie seems to wear one, lol. In all honesty that short nap seems to be something i have seen posted of Barbisio hats quite a bit. I'm honestly not very familiar with Cervo.

Here is a little, playful riddle.
Do you see "Barbisio" written on the manufacturing label, along with production details dating up to the early 1980s—like this one here?
The answer is no; therefore, this label marks the transition in production from Barbisio to Cappellificio Cervo.

It is clear that, for a long period, the original Barbisio materials continued to be used, though they were assembled just three hundred meters away.
I might add that I wish I could come across hats like these two Barbisio pieces more often.

 

[Pellie]

Here is a little, playful riddle.
Do you see "Barbisio" written on the manufacturing label, along with production details dating up to the early 1980s—like this one here? View attachment 818400
The answer is no; therefore, this label marks the transition in production from Barbisio to Cappellificio Cervo.
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It is clear that, for a long period, the original Barbisio materials continued to be used, though they were assembled just three hundred meters away.
I might add that I wish I could come across hats like these two Barbisio pieces more often.

Indeed...there's nothing wrong with the "Cervo made Barbisio's" imho. These Super Barbisio's are great hats and very pleasant to wear. I really love the 'fluffy' felt of them. So if the price is right.....grab them! ;-)

 

[Pellie]

Stetson Premier made under license in Germany. So probably Mayser. Not very old, but a fine hat! Good proportions! Seller send it in a nice red hatbox!

 

[Pellie]

Laubin Grand Luxe in color 'Titan' from France. Hard to find these older Laubins. This is a very fine hat. Great felt. No steam needed to form. It fits like a glove. Very happy with this one.

 

[Pellie]

From the same seller of the Laubin i also bought this old Super Fléchet Fleuron. Color 'Lave'?? It is in a less condition then the Laubin, but overall it's a fine hat. I'll try to clean it a bit in the upcoming days. The felt is soft and malleable. Proportions are great. So....good deal!

 

[TimmyV]

You're on a roll here lately Marcel !!

 

[jeffgarf]

You're on a roll here lately Marcel !!

Those are some great ones!

 

[Pellie]

You're on a roll here lately Marcel !!

Thanks Timmy, sometimes you have the luck to find them!

 

[Pellie]

Those are some great ones!

Tx Jeff, especially the Laubin. That's a great hat!

 

[jeffgarf]

Tx Jeff, especially the Laubin. That's a great hat!

Just got back to Florida to a TON of new ones. Posting most of them between here and the wearing thread.

 

[Pellie]

Just got back to Florida to a TON of new ones. Posting most of them between here and the wearing thread.

Love to see them!

 

[jeffgarf]

Love to see them!

First one is up.

 

[hambone71]

From the same seller of the Laubin i also bought this old Super Fléchet Fleuron. Color 'Lave'?? It is in a less condition then the Laubin, but overall it's a fine hat. I'll try to clean it a bit in the upcoming days. The felt is soft and malleable. Proportions are great. So....good deal! View attachment 818485 View attachment 818486 View attachment 818487 View attachment 818488 View attachment 818489 View attachment 818490 View attachment 818491 View attachment 818492 View attachment 818493 View attachment 818494

Nice haul, Marcel! It’s like Christmas time!

 

[Pellie]

Nice haul, Marcel! It’s like Christmas time!

Thanks Phil, yes xmas is early this year :-D

 

[BobMitt]

Picked this (60s?)Stevens up for next to nothing as a project hat. Wanted to see if I could safely stretch a 7 1/4 RO to a 7 3/8 LO and didn't want to experiment with a good hat. It snapped back into shape nicely with a little steam and some stiffener on the brim. Any Stevens experts with any intel for a beginner?

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[jeffgarf]

Picked this (60s?)Stevens up for next to nothing as a project hat. Wanted to see if I could safely stretch a 7 1/4 RO to a 7 3/8 LO and didn't want to experiment with a good hat. It snapped back into shape nicely with a little steam and some stiffener on the brim. Any Stevens experts with any intel for a beginner?

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THE STEVENS SPOTLIGHT

Hello Everyone. I have yet to see a thread solely dedicated to Stevens hats. There are threads for Borsalino, Dobbs, Stetson, Mallory, ETC. I thought since Stevens had been around for quite a while, it would be nice to see all the hats they produced throughout the 20th century and maybe if...

www.thefedoralounge.com

 

[Pellie]

Picked this (60s?)Stevens up for next to nothing as a project hat. Wanted to see if I could safely stretch a 7 1/4 RO to a 7 3/8 LO and didn't want to experiment with a good hat. It snapped back into shape nicely with a little steam and some stiffener on the brim. Any Stevens experts with any intel for a beginner?

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Well done!!

 

[jeffgarf]

I got a hat in from a seller in Japan that piqued my interest. It was marketed as a British fedora and I didn't even have any information on actual sizing. What I received is a brand never discussed here before, from what I can tell.
Teibow, founded as Teikoku Seibo Kabushiki Kaisha (Imperial Hat-Makers, Ltd.) started in 1896 producing hats and in the 1950's, using it's knowledge of felt production, switched to pen nibs. https://share.google/QpoLRzR5cJrFbWSVY

This appears to be from their earlier era when hats were their thing.