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[jimmy the lid]

Fawn Campdraft arrived today:

the wind trolley thingy is loose (too long?) I'll figure out how to adjust it or just get rid of it altogether.

Just take the button on the lapel cord and slide it gently toward the back of the hat. The cord will tighten up nicely. Congrats on the new lid.

Cheers,
JtL

 

[twilson66]

Hey thanks!

 

[Lefty]

Hat City Hat Co. satin finish
It looked like dryer lint out of the box, but a little brushing, and it was ready to go.

 

[Lefty]

There is no indication as to which of the large Danbury companies made my hat, but take a look at my liner:

and compare it to a hat Marc Chevalier previously posted.

 

[billyspew]

rlk: that's a treasure!

My Stetson homburg arrived today, I was pleased it fit aswell - though not sure it suits me yet.
It's a Vita-felt process one, looks unworn a few moth-holes one the rear underside of the brim, but looks like it's never even been creased. the leather of the sweat is very delicate however. Have read the threads on vita-felt and found this ad from '41 - it has the same liner as depicted.
vita-felt ad
Here's some pics... including an awful pic of me:

People agree on the early 40's timescale?

 

[Dinerman]

US made Stetson sold in Algeria. Gray Flannel with a touch of brown. Molds like a Cavanagh felt with no heat or moisture but is coarser in texture. No sign it ever had a liner.
Sweatband has tiny stitches and the "reed" seems to be bendable like a soft wire. Any speculation as to age?

I'm going to go '20s on that one.

 

[billyspew]

The finish on that felt is amazing!

Overall looks like a great buy, and the twin on Marc's is fascinating.

 

[Lefty]

Nice Billy. It's pretty much a lock to be between 40 and 45. Check out the vita-felt thread.

 

[billyspew]

Nice Billy. It's pretty much a lock to be between 40 and 45. Check out the [URL="http://thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=33257]vita-felt thread.[/URL]

Great, not bad for a $40 BIN!

 

[Brad Bowers]

Lefty, that hat is wonderful! Such character and style.

What's that label hiding under the liner?

We know it's at least a post-1934 hat, for sure.

Brad

 

[suitedcboy]

Lefty and Billy: WOW WOW WOW Both are amazing hats.
Billy, the homburg looks great on you. Probably better with a nice suit n tie.

 

[billyspew]

Lefty and Billy: WOW WOW WOW Both are amazing hats.
Billy, the homburg looks great on you. Probably better with a nice suit n tie.

Thanks have a black tie dinner in two weeks and will be properly debuting it then. Will try and post pics.

 

[cookie]

I'm going to go '20s on that one.

I was thinking 30s with the French era in Algerie but the mottled felt is so unusual it probably is 20s DM...

 

[Lefty]

Lefty, that hat is wonderful! Such character and style.
What's that label hiding under the liner?
We know it's at least a post-1934 hat, for sure.
Brad

Thanks Brad.
The label is just for the size and block. You can see that 7 3/8 is in the size space, but there's nothing in the block space. The only other marking on it is the visible "Printed in U.S.A." There's a really, really light stamp on the underside of the sweat, but I can't make anything of it, and it's so light that I can't get a decent photo of it.

If there's more information on Marc's Style-Rite, maybe I can find the company that made mine.

 

[Torpedo]

Hi,

Today I added my first boater to the collection: a Stetson "Special", with self-conforming sweatband.

Please refer to the "Boater Faction" thread for more photos and details.

Every hat I buy, I buy in my size, with the idea of wearing it. This one is no exception as far as size is concerned (and it fits - I took a risk, knowing that boaters can not be stretched). Now, the question is... will I summon the courage to wear it?

Summer is approaching...

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Very nice, gtd. Nice color crease job!

 

[Mr. Paladin]

US made Stetson sold in Algeria.

rlk, that is very interesting. I had no idea Stetson sold hats in Algeria. The felt on that is also interesting. The coarse look and mottled coloration begs for more explanation. Do you know anything more about it?

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Nice Camp Draft, sir. I like the tawny color and the crease looks good.

 

[gtdean48]

Very nice, gtd. Nice color crease job!

Thanks Mr. P, I haven't really done anything crease-wise except a dry center dent, front pinch then diamond the back. I may put some steam to it this weekend to adjust the front a touch but like the haphazard look on this one.

 

[Mr. Paladin]

lefty, that is another interesting hat. The long hair really gives the felting swirl great visibility on the top of the crown. Very nice.

Billy, thats a great homburg. I'm sure you will like it more when you dress out and become accustomed to the style.