What is your favorite hat crease?

[Redfokker]

This is a later model 4X Stetson OR that I reworked and recreased for a work hat. I also switched out the OR ribbon for a simpler look. The ribbon is a two ply with a just a knot and tails. I'm getting it broke in and "seasoned". It's well on its way to getting that nice whopper jawed and boogered up look. I gave it a deep C Crown crease with a high and tight pinch...

Same hat. Different light.

On the head.

Not that an original Cattleman's Crease is bad, but I really love this look on a classic OR!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Vtg. Stetson Homburg.

Vtg. Lee Adventurer. One of the few with a feather. It came with it and it has stayed. Homage to previous owner.

Best, Eric -

 

[T Jones]

Looks wonderful Terry!

Thank you, Esther!

 

[T Jones]

Not that an original Cattleman's Crease is bad, but I really love this look on a classic OR!

I agree. The Cattleman's, okay, but I really like a C Crown on an OR.

 

[T Jones]

This poor hat's been through the proverbial "mill". It's undergone at least, three separate conversion processes, and a few ribbon changes. The first conversion was done by Kingrat, who I bought the hat from. The second was done by John Galt, and I did the third and last conversion. It was converted from a Resistol Stagecoach to an Indyesque hat. This one was creased to a Center Dent with a high and tight pinch.

on the head

 

[Bamaboots]

From this

To this

To this

 

[Redfokker]

This poor hat's been through the proverbial "mill". It's undergone at least, three separate conversion processes, and a few ribbon changes. The first conversion was done by Kingrat, who I bought the hat from. The second was done by John Galt, and I did the third and last conversion. It was converted from a Resistol Stagecoach to an Indyesque hat. This one was creased to a Center Dent with a high and tight pinch.

on the head

I'm impressed. Any shots of this hat's progression to this state? It would be a nice journey to experience.

 

[Zombie_61]

Working on this one, not happy yet. 1950s Dobbs Twenty 2" brim, workable height on the crown. Looking for a tighter pinch like Moon's creation.
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I agree about the pinch being tighter, but I really like the look of this hat. Just in case it ever needs a new home, what size do you wear?

 

[Redfokker]

I agree about the pinch being tighter, but I really like the look of this hat. Just in case it ever needs a new home, what size do you wear?

It is my $20 Dobbs Twenty. I think the person on Ebay selling it thought a 60 year old hat should sell for 1957 prices. Nobody bid against it. It is one of my few real Ebay victories. Probably wouldn't fit you anyway. (7 1/4 LO)

 

[Zombie_61]

It is my $20 Dobbs Twenty. I think the person on Ebay selling it thought a 60 year old hat should sell for 1957 prices. Nobody bid against it. It is one of my few real Ebay victories. Probably wouldn't fit you anyway. (7 1/4 LO)

Nuts. I'm a 7-1/2 regular oval. Oh well, time to start setting some clams aside to have one of our venerated hatters create something similar for me (as if you'd give it up anyway ). Still, it's good to see such a nice hat with someone who appreciates it.

 

[moontheloon]

OR

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[Short Balding Guy]

Cavanagh homburg today.

The hat starts with side dents. Often I take the hat off and discover the dents have disappeared.

Best, Eric -

 

[Redfokker]

OR

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Perfect!

 

[Redfokker]

Cavanagh homburg today.

The hat starts with side dents. Often I take the hat off and discover the dents have disappeared.

Best, Eric -

This hat is amazing. Contrast of the binding really sets it off! Nice straight crown, reaching for the sky!

 

[moontheloon]

Perfect!

thank you ... I wish the pictures of this hat showed how green it actually is

 

[FedOregon]

Cavanagh homburg today.

The hat starts with side dents. Often I take the hat off and discover the dents have disappeared.

Best, Eric -

I love my Cavanagh Homburg. Does your have the half-blind stitching on the brim binding like mine?

 

[FedOregon]

OR

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Excellent bash, Anthony

 

[FedOregon]

I wish I had a picture of the crease on this one; it's a diamond and - like the side dents - it's pretty well steamed in place.

You can see the half-blind stitching on this. No stitching shows on the outside of the brim, but has two lines of stitching that shows on the inside of the curl. Different from most other Homburgs is the amount of ribbon on the outside of the brim, which is very little.

 

[40Cal]

Resistol.

 

[Redfokker]

I wish I had a picture of the crease on this one; it's a diamond and - like the side dents - it's pretty well steamed in place.

You can see the half-blind stitching on this. No stitching shows on the outside of the brim, but has two lines of stitching that shows on the inside of the curl. Different from most other Homburgs is the amount of ribbon on the outside of the brim, which is very little.

I like everything about this hat!