Stetson Stratoliner received--with pix

[Cruiser]

Here is a medium-brown Stetson Stratoliner I acquired recently on OFAS and sent right off to Duane at TheFedoraStore for a quick clean and block. Just came back, I think lookin' good--pix submitted for your approval and comments. The felt seems to be in great shape for a 40's hat. In some of the shots, the flash turned it gray, but it is closer to the color shown in the shots of it on my head. Duane also threw in the cool vintage Stetson oval hatbox--many thanks, Duane, that wasn't expected. You can click on the thumbnails for a larger view if you like.

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[Honest Abe]

fantastic looking Strat..

What is OFAS?

What size is it?

 

[RBH]

Great Stratoliner,

Looking good Cruiser,
I shall soon be on the lookout for a ''new'' Strat to replace the one I sold.
Aint they great hats!

O F A S = our favorite auction site

 

[Cruiser]

fantastic looking Strat..

What is OFAS?

What size is it?

Thank you, Honest Abe. OFAS = Our Favorite Auction Site = eBay. It is a 7 3/8

 

[deanglen]

Hey! Does a Stratoliner have a narrower brim than an Open Road? BTW NICE hat!

 

[DanielJones]

Very Nice Cruiser! That's a good catch.:eusa_clap
That one would look great in the fall with a camel overcoat and the fall colors in the backgreound. The artistic eye of mine just automatically framed a nice shot with your hat. Makes a pretty picture.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Cruiser]

Hey! Does a Stratoliner have a narrower brim than an Open Road? BTW NICE hat!

Thank you, deanglen. This Stratoliner brim is 2 1/2" and the OR is 2 3/4". I have one of each, so I don't know if they vary. Some of the other Loungers have (it seems like) dozens, so maybe they will say if they differ in brim width.

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

Great hat, and great jub by Duane! I have some business I ought to send his way, come to think of it...

 

[ideaguy]

:eusa_doh: There I wuz, asleep again...how in the world do I keep missing
these gems in my size, no less...avarice rears it's head and laughs deep and
long...congrats. on a fine hat. grrrr