Shantung Panama Stetson Monticello

[tropicalbob]

So the application of steam would work on the Milan? I have used steam on some of my felts but was hesitant to try it on a straw. But then I am only looking for a small increase in size, I just want a more comfortable feeling.

Same here, and thanks.

 

[DanO]

In my last post it should read Monticello not Milan, my bad.

 

[carldelo]

Manhattan Wardrobe Supply sells several hat stretchers nicer than the Hat-Jack:
https://www.wardrobesupplies.com/categories/crafts/millinery-supplies/stretchers-and-retainers

I compare one to the Hat-Jack below - it's expensive but sturdy and much wider, so covers the full width of the sweat band:

 

[Redfokker]

Manhattan Wardrobe Supply sells several hat stretchers nicer than the Hat-Jack:
https://www.wardrobesupplies.com/categories/crafts/millinery-supplies/stretchers-and-retainers

I compare one to the Hat-Jack below - it's expensive but sturdy and much wider, so covers the full width of the sweat band:

+1

 

[FedOregon]

Manhattan Wardrobe Supply sells several hat stretchers nicer than the Hat-Jack:
https://www.wardrobesupplies.com/categories/crafts/millinery-supplies/stretchers-and-retainers

I compare one to the Hat-Jack below - it's expensive but sturdy and much wider, so covers the full width of the sweat band:

An example/question: So if you're wanting to stretch from a 7-1/4 to 7-3/8 would you buy the 7-1/4 and use the adjustments to stretch, or buy the 7-3/8?

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Well ... almost.

Don't know how I missed this...you'll be hearing from my attorney!

 

[carldelo]

An example/question: So if you're wanting to stretch from a 7-1/4 to 7-3/8 would you buy the 7-1/4 and use the adjustments to stretch, or buy the 7-3/8?

My hat size is 7-3/4, I bought the stretcher to expand a hat that was 7-5/8 and needed a boost. As shown at MWS, the 7-1/4 stretcher is for hats from size 7-1/4 to 8. As I recall, the largest stretcher was too big to fit in the hat. This is the 7-5/8 Christy's with the 7-1/4 stretcher loosely inside, before cranking it open - seems like you need to buy the smallest or second smallest stretcher: