Bob Loblaw
New in Town
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- 23
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- Tempe, AZ
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My first real hat:
- Thread starter Bob Loblaw
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well- it looks like it's a stingy from some time in the '60's.
It also looks pretty clean.
It also looks pretty clean.
HLSheppard
Familiar Face
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- 60
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- Southeastern Michigan
I have to admit that I was looking at that one a bit (thinking of giving stingies a try
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Show us some pics of it on you when it arrives.
)Show us some pics of it on you when it arrives.
Bob Loblaw
New in Town
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- 23
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- Tempe, AZ
I am not even quite sure what a good hat really is - much less what a stingy would be. My guess is the shorter, sharp downturned brim? Are there other alternatives I should consider is shape?
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there are so many variations on the fedora.
stingy refers to the brim. It's short (less than 2 inches or so). you can snap it down or leave it up.
if that's the kind of brim you like- go for it!
look around on the site. what do you like? Just find a thread or picture of something else you like and we'd be happy to tell you exactly what it is.
Your hat is fur felt, which is good quality. Stay away from wool on the most part.
stingy refers to the brim. It's short (less than 2 inches or so). you can snap it down or leave it up.
if that's the kind of brim you like- go for it!
look around on the site. what do you like? Just find a thread or picture of something else you like and we'd be happy to tell you exactly what it is.
Your hat is fur felt, which is good quality. Stay away from wool on the most part.
adamgottschalk
A-List Customer
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- 405
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- NewYork/Florida
As a wearer of stingy brim hats exclusively, I must say that is a mighty fine hat! My preferred crown style too, the homburg bash (I have 8 of those, one porkpie, and possibly a c-crown soon). Wow, check the detailing on the nice narrow ribbon! You will find there is a general preference for wider brims on the Lounge. There are a few of us in the stingy crowd (oddly, I'm not stingy at all personally), as evidenced by the recent brim-width poll. I find that my stingy brims get a rise out of young folks more often than not, though a number of older black men have made positive comments too. Women don't seem to notice as much I don't think--either you've got a nice hat on, and that's the kind of guy you are, or not. And that is one fine hat you got yourself, especially for a first one. Here's to many more.
Sefton
Call Me a Cab
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- Somewhere among the owls in Maryland
It looks like a fine example of a "stingy" or Sinatra/rat pack era style hat. A classy style and in good condition if the pictures are accurate. Good find.
Pilgrim
One Too Many
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- Fort Collins, CO
I agree with the others;
Since you're evidently a 7.5, you might do very well scanning Ebay. The stingy brims are a bit less popular than the wider brims, so if that's your style, you can find some very nice hats at good prices!
- Looks like it's a 60's vintage from the brim
- Felt quality should be good - probably better than most $100 hats of today
- If YOU like the look, you got a good value!
Since you're evidently a 7.5, you might do very well scanning Ebay. The stingy brims are a bit less popular than the wider brims, so if that's your style, you can find some very nice hats at good prices!
