What hat are you waiting for today?

[OldStrummer]

OK, I've gone crazy the past two days. I've ordered THREE new hats in preparation for the warmer seasons (ironic, as we're now getting our first heavy snow of the winter as I type this!). Part of the reason I'm posting this is to keep track of my madness!

I really only bought this one because the ridiculous low price. It's a Stetson cotton linen stingy brim. Who can resist a Stetson “In perfect condition no holes or stains” for US$8.99?

Then, while searching for Long Oval sizings, I was directed to DelMonico Hatters where they will block them to suit. Wanting to see how well they accomplish this task, I decided to try them by ordering a Stetson Reward Shantung Fedora.

And, because I've been looking for a navy blue-ish hat, I decided to trigger the out-of-stock process and ordered a Dobbs Rosebud Straw Hat in navy.

By the time the real warm weather rolls around, I should be set!

 

[BobHufford]

Not a fan of hat jewelry. If this is really a high quality jeweled Sterling silver buckle like it's supposed to be I wonder if a jeweler can cap a Sterling silver or gold ring with it?

Just recognized this hat as it was in my watch list. Congrats on the get Jack!

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

My first St. Regis... I've been trying for over a year to snag one of these at a decent price.

Good go. Not sure i’ve ever seen a Homburg on your head. New adventures?
Be well. Bowen

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Just recognized this hat as it was in my watch list. Congrats on the get Jack!

Not sure what I'll do with it until it gets here. My first thought was to give it a Tom Horn but being an original unique & high-dollar hat I sometimes think maybe I should leave it alone. We'll see.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Almost forgot about this one if it wasn't ebay's GSP email saying it was on it's way

 

[Nathaniel Finley]

So I needed a workhorse hat and decided on this old Bailey 5X. It looks like it needs a good brushing - I certainly hope it doesn’t come with any bad odors that can’t be brushed off!

It also needs a ribbon. Anybody got any ideas where one can pick up some two or three ply ribbon to put on it? @Bamaboots do you know anyplace around our area where I can pick up some material?

I’ll try to work some of my good Thai coconut oil into the sweat. According to the opening measurements provided by the seller this should fit like a dream.

I’m quite pleased with the purchase, especially for 35 bucks (free shipping!). The color looks really terrific.

 

[Bamaboots]

do you know anyplace around our area where I can pick up some material?

There are a few fabric shops and a Hobby Lobby nearby but in my searches, all I've found is polyester ribbon that's crap for for hat works. Etsy is a good spot for finding vintage ribbon.

 

[Nathaniel Finley]

There are a few fabric shops and a Hobby Lobby nearby but in my searches, all I've found is polyester ribbon that's crap for for hat works. Etsy is a good spot for finding vintage ribbon.

Thanks BamaBoots, that saves me a lot of looking - Hobby Lobby was exactly where I was going to go. What about J.R.’s - do they do any real hat stuff out there or just stock the modern models?

 

[Bamaboots]

What about J.R.’s - do they do any real hat stuff out there or just stock the modern models?

Shaping is about it but you might contact them or Prestons. J. R's did give me a leftover piece of two ply some time ago. Never know what they may have laying around.

 

[Nathaniel Finley]

Shaping is about it but you might contact them or Prestons. J. R's did give me a leftover piece of two ply some time ago. Never know what they may have laying around.

Alright, might be worth going out there. Thanks again.

 

[RJR]

Alright, might be worth going out there. Thanks again.

You might contact Tim Mahovich (Alley Kat Hats),I believe he found a quantity of vintage ribbon.

 

[OldStrummer]

I believe the Stetson Reward Shantung I ordered from DelMonico is due to arrive today!

 

[OldStrummer]

Oh yeah, I almost forgot: I was notified that Australia Post has (or should have) my Akubra Campdraft. I received notice on Monday. Still no tracking info...

 

[steur]

Waiting for this one. It was listed on Ebay, then withdrawn and it took me some back and forth with the seller (who was extremely nice by the way) to sell it to me. Great price too. Just a teaser here and it is dark grey (not black).

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I must be nuts... I don't need another black Stagecoach hat... now I have 3 hats I really don't need coming to me.

 

[1mach1]

I must be nuts... I don't need another black Stagecoach hat... now I have 3 hats I really don't need coming to me.

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[Frunobulax]

I must be nuts... I don't need another black Stagecoach hat... now I have 3 hats I really don't need coming to me.

You know as well as I do "need" has nothing to do with it.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[Redfokker]

As part of the Huggy Bear exchange, Matt has diverted this hat from a recent auction to my address on this side of the nation. I'm really stoked about this interesting find. A Stetson Homburg in Vita Felt from the 1960s. Apparently Stetson worked with DuPont to develop a new version of the classic Vita Felt for marketing. Vita Felt II? or Vita Felt Part Deux! This should be an interesting story to tell.

 

[Zombie_61]

You know as well as I do "need" has nothing to do with it.

That might make an interesting thread topic. "How Many of Your Hats Do You Actually Need, and Why?" On the other hand, maybe it's best to not put ourselves through that kind of scrutiny.

 

[Frunobulax]

As part of the Huggy Bear exchange, Matt has diverted this hat from a recent auction to my address on this side of the nation. I'm really stoked about this interesting find. A Stetson Homburg in Vita Felt from the 1960s. Apparently Stetson worked with DuPont to develop a new version of the classic Vita Felt for marketing. Vita Felt II? or Vita Felt Part Deux! This should be an interesting story to tell.
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Vita Felt II Electric Boogaloo

That might make an interesting thread topic. "How Many of Your Hats Do You Actually Need, and Why?" On the other hand, maybe it's best to not put ourselves through that kind of scrutiny.

I need them all. And that one. And that one over there...