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jlee562 said:

Big ol' box came today:







Big hat! Special edition Stetson Boss Raw Edge from JJ Hat Center in undyed "natura" felt. 4" brim with kettle curl. It came to me creased, so I don't know the open crown height, but it's at least 6". Wide 2" ribbon with fray. Also has a nice 2" leather sweatband and last drop liner.

My one nit pick off the bat is that there's really no special markings for the 150th. The Boss Raw Edge stamp on the sweat is nice however. And oh, of course, the dreaded hatco signature fishing line tacking stitches....

The felt is a nice western weight felt that has a nice melange that borders on a heathered look. No idea what the composition is, no X markings either. The brim is nice and stiff but the crown is decently soft. A little bit of steam and I got the front of the brim to dip a little. They used a really nice block on this one that really does remind me of those early Stetsons. With the deep crease the front ends up with some 'reverse taper' when viewed in profile.

Service from JJ was great. I had ordered a 56 off their website, although they had actually sold the last one in store. Claire offered me the 57 with some sizing strips and the understanding that I could return it for a full refund if it didn't work out. Well, with the strips in it fits decently well, so I guess I'll go ahead and keep it....I mean come on, did you really think I was going to send it back? ;-)

I'd actually say it's probably the nicest modern Stetson I've laid hands on...although the felt is apparently "vintage" (says Mr. Deckard on Instagram). It's definitely calling out for some kind of accoutrements. Big pheasant feather? Beaded or horsehair hat band? Decisions, decisions....

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TheDane said:

Looking really nice, Moon! I'm now having second thoughts about my choise of a raw edge. Well, a good excuse for a second hemp

Congratulations!

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moontheloon said:

wow... you went and did it huh ?

you have no idea how many times I thought about ordering one of those from JJ

such beautiful hat ... and you wear it like a champion Jared

awesome ... congrats !!

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hatsRme said:

I LOVE the ribbon, Jared. It's an important part of the character of this beautiful lid!! LOVE it!! Leave it!!

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Hurricane Jack said:

Jared, that is one grand gentleman's hat! I wouldn't be disappointed in it lacking any special 150th ID. All mine have is a lazered sticker on the sweat. Are they supposed to have something more? I like the ribbon but if you change it I definitely would stay away from a horsehair hat band; too small & too modern for the hat. Looking forward to more pics.

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moontheloon said:

Peter Bros. "Tankersley" in Natural hemp with forrest green ribbon and binding

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moontheloon said:

Peters Bros. "Tankersley" in Natural hemp with forrest green ribbon and binding

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jlee562 said:

Big ol' box came today:







Big hat! Special edition Stetson Boss Raw Edge from JJ Hat Center in undyed "natura" felt. 4" brim with kettle curl. It came to me creased, so I don't know the open crown height, but it's at least 6". Wide 2" ribbon with fray. Also has a nice 2" leather sweatband and last drop liner.

My one nit pick off the bat is that there's really no special markings for the 150th. The Boss Raw Edge stamp on the sweat is nice however. And oh, of course, the dreaded hatco signature fishing line tacking stitches....

The felt is a nice western weight felt that has a nice melange that borders on a heathered look. No idea what the composition is, no X markings either. The brim is nice and stiff but the crown is decently soft. A little bit of steam and I got the front of the brim to dip a little. They used a really nice block on this one that really does remind me of those early Stetsons. With the deep crease the front ends up with some 'reverse taper' when viewed in profile.

Service from JJ was great. I had ordered a 56 off their website, although they had actually sold the last one in store. Claire offered me the 57 with some sizing strips and the understanding that I could return it for a full refund if it didn't work out. Well, with the strips in it fits decently well, so I guess I'll go ahead and keep it....I mean come on, did you really think I was going to send it back? ;-)

I'd actually say it's probably the nicest modern Stetson I've laid hands on...although the felt is apparently "vintage" (says Mr. Deckard on Instagram). It's definitely calling out for some kind of accoutrements. Big pheasant feather? Beaded or horsehair hat band? Decisions, decisions....

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jlee562 said:

Big ol' box came today:







Big hat! Special edition Stetson Boss Raw Edge from JJ Hat Center in undyed "natura" felt. 4" brim with kettle curl. It came to me creased, so I don't know the open crown height, but it's at least 6". Wide 2" ribbon with fray. Also has a nice 2" leather sweatband and last drop liner.

My one nit pick off the bat is that there's really no special markings for the 150th. The Boss Raw Edge stamp on the sweat is nice however. And oh, of course, the dreaded hatco signature fishing line tacking stitches....

The felt is a nice western weight felt that has a nice melange that borders on a heathered look. No idea what the composition is, no X markings either. The brim is nice and stiff but the crown is decently soft. A little bit of steam and I got the front of the brim to dip a little. They used a really nice block on this one that really does remind me of those early Stetsons. With the deep crease the front ends up with some 'reverse taper' when viewed in profile.

Service from JJ was great. I had ordered a 56 off their website, although they had actually sold the last one in store. Claire offered me the 57 with some sizing strips and the understanding that I could return it for a full refund if it didn't work out. Well, with the strips in it fits decently well, so I guess I'll go ahead and keep it....I mean come on, did you really think I was going to send it back? ;-)

I'd actually say it's probably the nicest modern Stetson I've laid hands on...although the felt is apparently "vintage" (says Mr. Deckard on Instagram). It's definitely calling out for some kind of accoutrements. Big pheasant feather? Beaded or horsehair hat band? Decisions, decisions....

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hatophile said:

I'd love to see that one when you get it "gussied" up!

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Daniele Tanto said:

Today I introduce another Borsalino to which the restoration at Melegari gave a breath of new life
The hat had several problems in both felt, dirty and badly maintained, that the ribbon detached and badly placed.

The color of the fur felt is medium-light grey

Black sharkgill ribbon and three stitching lines on the brim

The finishing of the felt is now in full light

A curious blue linen for a Borsalino sold on the Italian market

Here the paper label with the indication of color and type

Size is 6 (or 6 punti) 59 in Eu and 7 3/8 in USA

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rclark said:

Man I love that hat just as it is! Love it!

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pavementends said:

New BGG Campdraft. Ordered from Everything Australian Thursday evening delivered Tuesday morning. Excellent service. Now to bash!!

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moontheloon said:

Peters Bros. "Tankersley" in Natural hemp with forrest green ribbon and binding

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LuvMyMan said:

Geez! Holy Moly! Look at that! Amazing...enough crown on that for an elevator! That's what a hat should look like! That is about the last straw....(pun intended) I am going to contact Peters Brothers and ask them to put an order in for one for Daniel. It just can't get any better looking for a nice hat to have then that one as far as a straw or milan hat!

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