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Manfred, One word -> Fantastic!
No I don't believe it is lower end. It is just a late 50s early 60s style.Thanks! Definitely a low-crown hat, but surprisingly soft felt for what I assume was originally a lower-end hat.
I was just guessing, based on it being an underwelt brim, while the better Dobbs hats were felted edge.No I don't believe it is lower end. It is just a late 50s early 60s style.
danofarlington, 5 1/2 open crown front 4 1/4 and back of crown 3 1/2 brim 2 7/8.
My thought exactly! You rock that cap, Josh.I see a definite resemblance there!
Yep. I absolutely MUST get a cap from Johnny.Manfred, One word -> Fantastic!
I agree!My thought exactly! You rock that cap, Josh.
Yep. I absolutely MUST get a cap from Johnny.
Have a lot of crown to work with & a large welt to undo????How in the world can you make a wide-brim hat out of a stingy brim?
Nice DOUGLAS too!...
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I "released" an overwelt on a Borso of mine, but only gained about 1/4 of an inch. Nice job on that Lee, Bond.How in the world can you make a wide-brim hat out of a stingy brim?
Africa is correct seabass. Not particularly specific but close enough. These are the hats worn by the Fulani who are a nomadic cowboy/shepherd tribe in northern Africa. They're completely handmade from straw and leather which breathes well and stays cool in desert conditions (where they are used the most). They're also extremely durable and block almost 100% of sunlight.
I would guess that many of our customers who buy these hats do so to hang them on their walls as decorations. They really are authentic usable hats though.