Vintage Whippets

[mayserwegener]

And I admire your Passion as well as your Knowledge.

Thanks! Also it's great to find a mint condition vintage hat but this would be a boring place if everyone took that approach (little activity). For example I am very fond of this well worn (cruddy?) early 1900s German Wool hat.

http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/60-c-w-n-hutfabriken/#entry325

 

[Andykev]

... why are they called "Whippets." ???

A Whippet is a dog. Does this make the hat a dog? No...it's like a Greyhound...the Whippet box shows two racing dogs..so this was a marketing name to evoke image of being fast, dashing, sleek.
Like they name a car "Cougar" or "Charger" instead of "Edsel". A "Mustang".

I agree the Whippet is the basic quality of the "Royal Deluxe", but there are subtle size and block differences. It's what the customer likes best on him.
My "Royal Deluxe" dove gray (new in box quality) actually looks better on me, both in crown, brim, and so on. Even though it is almost the same dimension as the Whippet.
Why?
One is Dark chocolate brown (Whippet) and the other is dove Gray.

 

[Bob Roberts]

A Whippet is a dog. Does this make the hat a dog? No...it's like a Greyhound...the Whippet box shows two racing dogs..so this was a marketing name to evoke image of being fast, dashing, sleek.
Like they name a car "Cougar" or "Charger" instead of "Edsel". A "Mustang".

I agree the Whippet is the basic quality of the "Royal Deluxe", but there are subtle size and block differences. It's what the customer likes best on him.
My "Royal Deluxe" dove gray (new in box quality) actually looks better on me, both in crown, brim, and so on. Even though it is almost the same dimension as the Whippet.
Why?
One is Dark chocolate brown (Whippet) and the other is dove Gray.

Thanks. Better than skinny, high strung and nervous.

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[carouselvic]

I've never seen a Royal DeLuxe Whippet. I have never seen an ad for a Royal DeLuxe Whippet.(unless it happened in the 60's when they changed the style)

 

[moontheloon]

I've never seen a Royal DeLuxe Whippet. I have never seen an ad for a Royal DeLuxe Whippet.(unless it happened in the 60's when they changed the style)

I think he was comparing his Whippet to his Royal Deluxe ... I could be wrong ... but that is how I read it

it was a bit confusing though

 

[Frunobulax]

Sorry about that!

No prob. Most people who don't know my name usually call me Steve. I've never been able to figure that out.

Jim, there is something great about calling you Fruno

but you guys can call me Anthony ... or Ant ... or moon... whatever

Just as "Whippet" is a band seared in the minds of many, so is "Fruno." You're branded. You can't go back.

Cheers! "FRUNO!"

I like Fruno!

 

[Andykev]

I've never seen a Royal DeLuxe Whippet. I have never seen an ad for a Royal DeLuxe Whippet.(unless it happened in the 60's when they changed the style)

That is correct. I did not say I had a "Royal Deluxe Whippet".
There is no such thing.
I started a new sentence, which described my "Royal" to the "Whippet". I have both. I prefer the Royal Deluxe, both in shape and color to the chocolate brown Whippet.

Kind of like saying my Chevy is X. However my Ford is Y.

 

[Gabe Long]

Heh. For anybody interested who doesn't already know, you can call me Jim.

Just remember, my full name is Gymnasium - but I go by Jim.

He's dead, Jim.

 

[ConsiderMeMilesDavis]

I was creeping Matt Deckard's instagram page earlier today, and two images nearly knocked me out of my desk chair onto the floor. He captioned a photo "Premier Whippet 1937 edition in natural," which is coincidentally nearly identical to the Johnny Depp hat that's often the topic of discussion here.

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My question is: does Deckard make habit of teasing people with custom lids, or will we actually see this one out on the street?

 

[RJR]

You might try asking Matt via Instagram.

 

[Frunobulax]

I, too, have seen him post some interesting things out there. However, he's not very good at letting people know how to get them. There seem to be no crossover promotions with retailers. So, great, nice pic. But call me when I can get one, and considering the trouble I've had getting what's already been in the catalogue, I wouldn't hold my breath on getting any Special Editions.

 

[ConsiderMeMilesDavis]

I, too, have seen him post some interesting things out there. However, he's not very good at letting people know how to get them. There seem to be no crossover promotions with retailers. So, great, nice pic. But call me when I can get one, and considering the trouble I've had getting what's already been in the catalogue, I wouldn't hold my breath on getting any Special Editions.

Stetson lists a Premier Whippet in Natural online (the color Deckard identifies in his photo caption), but their site does not include an image to verify that the lid's trim colors match Deckard's post.

http://www.stetsonhat.com/products_detail.php?id=1337

Can anyone vouch for Stetson's customer service? I already sent them an email inquiring.

- m

 

[moontheloon]

Stetson lists a Premier Whippet in Natural online (the color Deckard identifies in his photo caption), but their site does not include an image to verify that the lid's trim colors match Deckard's post.

http://www.stetsonhat.com/products_detail.php?id=1337

Can anyone vouch for Stetson's customer service? I already sent them an email inquiring.

- m

my experience with Stetson customer service has been absolutely lousy

and the modern Whippets are nothing like the vintage ... not the ones I have handled anyway

the hat in that pic does look nice though ....

you might really dig a modern Stetsonian ... fantastic hats

 

[Frunobulax]

What Moon said. Stetson's customer service is horrible.

 

[ConsiderMeMilesDavis]

What Moon said. Stetson's customer service is horrible.

Quit giving me excuses to become an Akubra guy.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Quit giving me excuses to become an Akubra guy.

No excuses are necessary.

 

[foamy]

One of Stetson's sites has the Premier Whippet in graphite and sage.
http://www.stetson.com/hats/premier-whippet-in-graphite
I really want one in mink or a dark brown. 7 1/4 anyone? I have their regular Whippet in caribou and like it just fine, but the Premier versions (aside from felt quality) have slightly different (larger) dimensions.

A vintage Whippet? I haven't seen one in a color, size or price that I like.

 

[suitedcboy]

I have a liner marked Whippet that is sweatband marked Royal Stetson. I think Whippets were lower priced than Royal Deluxe Stetson at the time they were sold.

If they made Whippets today from the felt of their recent Royal Deluxe Stetsons it would be hell of a hat. I bought a Royal Deluxe at the hat outlet early this year and it has great felt. The hand of that hat is as good as any hat I have ever handled. The problem is sometimes the outlet hats can be on-offs and it is hard to draw a mass conclusion from a hat purchased there. They had a few similar hats in other colors that had the sheepskin sweatband and great felt. I was buoyed by the find and what it could mean for Stetson fedoras.

 

[Frunobulax]

I have a liner marked Whippet that is sweatband marked Royal Stetson. I think Whippets were lower priced than Royal Deluxe Stetson at the time they were sold.

If they made Whippets today from the felt of their recent Royal Deluxe Stetsons it would be hell of a hat. I bought a Royal Deluxe at the hat outlet early this year and it has great felt. The hand of that hat is as good as any hat I have ever handled. The problem is sometimes the outlet hats can be on-offs and it is hard to draw a mass conclusion from a hat purchased their. They had a few similar hats in other colors that had the sheepskin sweatband and great felt. I was buoyed by the find and what it could mean for Stetson fedoras.

 

[ConsiderMeMilesDavis]

Natural!

Stetson's store does not currently include all of these color options online. Is it safe to assume all of these are readily available if we call in an order, or would retailers have more luck seeking them out?