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[randooch]

Trotsky

Nice deep shade of blue, there, and even better with the wide black ribbon. I keep my eyes peeled for that color to no avail. Wear it in good health!

 

[BobC]

Trotsky, I really like that dark blue. That color is on my list.

 

[Garrett]

Trotsky...

Love that midnight navy! :eusa_clap

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Mr. Paladin, great Resistol. Looks like a Whippet's got nuthin' on that hat.

Florida Marlin, way to show me up, bud! lol That Featherweight is like a dark brown version of mine -- except yours is in great shape. Good job!

Jimmy, your JohnnyPhi Lee makes me a little jealous too!

Hoss, that "Driving Hat" is grrrrreat!! Now, to me, the best thing about vintage felt is that crinkle in the crown bash you're wanting to get rid of. New hats are molded to be smooth but in the old movies of the day that hat was made and sold, they looked like your hat looks now. I love it as is. You did a great job.

Trotsky, blue hats ROCK!! That's a beaut'.

 

[RBH]

Mr P very sweet Resitol!

Marlin thats a great hat!!!

Hoss you really made that one rock! I like the crease and what you did with it!

Trotsky, that is a super hat, what crease do you have in it?

 

[feltfan]

Now that I can see the liner logo, tailored edge stamping and size tag, I'm going to move my date back to early '40s- maybe late '30s.

The deep, clear stamping, the '30s liner logo, and the gold of the size tag all point to that.

Whew. It's a beaut. Look at that silk satin.

What is a "Tailored Edge"?

 

[BobC]

Thanks, Bob...She has expressed an interest in vintage hats; she was very enthused when my Johnnyphi's arrived. Not so much the hats themselves (she was a little dubious when I popped an open crown on right out in public and everything) but the idea of them being NOS and classic captivated her. She really likes the idea of dressing in vintage style for special events like our Co Christmas party. I'm looking for something along the lines of an Aussie country style hat for her to wear when we're just out and about.

I bet you'd find an Akubra to fit the bill then, and they are available practically for a song these days.

 

[Dinerman]

Whew. It's a beaut. Look at that silk satin.
What is a "Tailored Edge"?

I think that was the term they used for raw edge?

 

[feltfan]

I think that was the term they used for raw edge?

Never heard of it before. I was wondering because that 5X Clear Beaver
I have has an unusual edge- the edge is sewn and tied off.
Wondered if it was the same thing.

Yeah, yeah- I'll post pictures one of these days!

 

[Dinerman]

Same seller, wasn't it?

Sewn and tied off? Like a welt? Like the stitching on a playboy? Pictures!lol

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Y'know, looking at Hoss' hat and thinking about the "Tailored" word, I wonder if that's a raw edge which has been honed through sanding to have a sharper or rounded off look than the blunted look of some raw edges.

????

 

[feltfan]

Y'know, looking at Hoss' hat and thinking about the "Tailored" word, I wonder if that's a raw edge which has been honed through sanding to have a sharper or rounded off look than the blunted look of some raw edges.

????

Now I will have to post some pictures... I have a
Cavanagh 55 cowboy hat with an edge that has been sharpened.
Takes a stiff edge, of course.

And Dinerman, the stitching is more like a Playboy's edge, if I recall
correctly (I don't have one). Edit: Don't recall if it was the same seller.

I have my camera back, so maybe soon.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Takes a stiff edge, of course.

Or just amazing felt. You could almost cut yourself on the edge of one of my Borsalinos - - and it's a roll-up!

 

[Florida_Marlin]

Nice Blue Lid

Nice blue hat, Trotsky
Over the years, most of my wardrobe has been blues, but I don't have a blue hat. Yours is really nice. Regards F_M

 

[Hoss & da Posse]

Y'know, looking at Hoss' hat and thinking about the "Tailored" word, I wonder if that's a raw edge which has been honed through sanding to have a sharper or rounded off look than the blunted look of some raw edge

The "Tailored Edge" is pretty "sharp"...not blockish or even rounded. Definitely a raw edge, too. No binding or hemming. It just tapers to a fine, thin edge.

 

[Trotsky]

Nice blue hat, Trotsky
Over the years, most of my wardrobe has been blues, but I don't have a blue hat. Yours is really nice. Regards F_M

Thanks! She was a antique store purchase for $10. I am telling you, I am in love with the color. Goes with damn near everything I own.

 

[bolthead]

Diamanti II

I got this in the mail today. I wasn't sure is I was going to like it or not, or if it was even going to fit me because it an 1/8.
It is a tad loose but I can live with that. Turns out I love it.
I really needed a good Black, dress hat and this definitely fits the bill.
It's not too heavy, not too light, just right. The felt is amazingly soft and pliable. It melts in your hands.
I can dry bash this Lid into any crease I want to without any problem what so ever.It looks like it was never even worn and it came uncreased.
The liner is in perfect shape as well. Although the sweat is black leather, it is very thick, yet soft. It's an inch 7/8". Same as the black Grosgrain, with wind trolley.It has a 5" open crown and a brim that's an 1 5/8" with I guess you'd call it an under welt, correct me if I'm wrong though. [huh] Here's a few Pics...

Can anyone tell me what "Eulan Bayer" means on the size tag?

Here's the underside of the brim, very tight stitching.....

I don't know the age of this Hat, but it's definitely the newest Borsalino that I've added to my collection. (4)

 

[GWD]

Great Lid Bolt!! And it's just my size! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[carter]

Royale Deluxe Stetson Continental

I received this Stetson Continental size 7 today. I bought it for the minimum bid, $19.99, on ebay. This classic from the 50's is pristine. Now I know what my 7 5/8 Continental looked like when new.

 

[Feraud]

I received this Stetson Continental size 7 today. I bought it for the minimum bid, $19.99, on ebay. This classic from the 50's is pristine. Now I know what my 7 5/8 Continental looked like when new.

This is a lovely hat Carter. I have one in gray.

Btw, what give it the "Continental" designation? My hat notes no such name.