The Stratoliner Association {Premiere}

[Rogera]

Nice g.d! Thanks for the head shot!

 

[g.durand]

It would be interesting to know the fur content of these new Stetsons, i.e. beaver, rabbit, and/or the blend thereof. But given that it was a trade secret back in the glory days, it may be just as difficult to find out today. Hatco has marketed some 100% beaver hats such as the Pinnacle, but they don't make that claim for the Premiere hats.

 

[KyleK]

These are definitely nice hats - far better than any other modern Stetson I've had my hands on. Seems like they'll stand up to a little weather, too. I hope so because I plan on wearing this one a lot!

 

[Landman]

Very nice, g.d.! I love that Mink color.

The Mink is a very cool color. It is a rich, dark chocolate color. The felt is very nice and soft. Only a little steam was needed to hold the crease in place.

I guess I'm going to have to order a Caribou too now that color is being made. These things could break me if they come out with too many colors!

 

[Tedquinton]

Hi Chaps

Nice selection of hats. Out of interest what is the open crown height of the Premier Stratoliner. It looks about 5 1/2 - 6" to me.

 

[tommyK]

Both of mine were about 5 7/8 in height.

 

[Tedquinton]

Cheers, plenty of room for a variety of creases.

 

[jlee562]

My black Strat (which apparently has a goofed "Royal" [not "Royal Deluxe"]) sweat, went out in the rain the other day and suffered no ill effects.

 

[T Rick]

Hi guys, first post here in eons. This new offering from Stetson looks great in the pics above.

I seem to have stumbled onto a bargain (perhaps). Called the outlet today to see what was available in Strats, and they mentioned having one in my size in open crown. Since it was a new color (Corn Hill) and I'd not heard of them coming in open crown, I am speculating that it is the same hat featured in this thread. If it is, I must've had some good luck coming my way! Looking forward to it being delivered (and getting home to see it, been working/living 100 miles from home the past 4 months!). Should be there next week, and with the current job status, so should I. Pics forthcoming at that time.

 

[gtdean48]

Hi guys, first post here in eons. This new offering from Stetson looks great in the pics above.

I seem to have stumbled onto a bargain (perhaps). Called the outlet today to see what was available in Strats, and they mentioned having one in my size in open crown. Since it was a new color (Corn Hill) and I'd not heard of them coming in open crown, I am speculating that it is the same hat featured in this thread. If it is, I must've had some good luck coming my way! Looking forward to it being delivered (and getting home to see it, been working/living 100 miles from home the past 4 months!). Should be there next week, and with the current job status, so should I. Pics forthcoming at that time.

More about the Premiere Strat here TR = http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?72165-Open-Crown-Stetsons-A-Call-(Plea)-to-Retailers!!

 

[T Rick]

More about the Premiere Strat here TR = http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?72165-Open-Crown-Stetsons-A-Call-(Plea)-to-Retailers!!

Thanks Tom, as always you are knowledgeable and helpful! I've read the first couple of pages of the thread, looking forward to delving deeper into it later tonight.

 

[VetPsychWars]

Hi guys, first post here in eons. This new offering from Stetson looks great in the pics above.

I seem to have stumbled onto a bargain (perhaps). Called the outlet today to see what was available in Strats, and they mentioned having one in my size in open crown. Since it was a new color (Corn Hill) and I'd not heard of them coming in open crown, I am speculating that it is the same hat featured in this thread. If it is, I must've had some good luck coming my way! Looking forward to it being delivered (and getting home to see it, been working/living 100 miles from home the past 4 months!). Should be there next week, and with the current job status, so should I. Pics forthcoming at that time.

The Cornhill color is fabulous. It is quite an un-color; I can't describe it... but I think it is a good neutral that will go with just about anything.

I'm very pleased with mine.

http://www.gentledarkness.com/picture_library/hats/cornhill.jpg

Tom

 

[T Rick]

The Cornhill color is fabulous. It is quite an un-color; I can't describe it... but I think it is a good neutral that will go with just about anything.

I'm very pleased with mine.

http://www.gentledarkness.com/picture_library/hats/cornhill.jpg

Tom

Thanks for that pic, awesome looking hat (hope my monitor's color is accurate, I really like that color!). Should be at my place on Tuesday or Wed. I'd guess, and I will get home tomorrow. Pics coming.

 

[srq2002]

I have two of the regular modern Stratoliners, and they have the thinnest/lightest felt of all of my Stetsons, with a Benchley being a close second.

Can anyone tell me how the felt of the Premiere Stratoliners compares? Thanks!

 

[mayserwegener]

I posted a prototype in the Classifieds.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?80018-Stetson-Royal-De-Luxe-Open-Crown-Size-7-3-8-59cm-Brand-New!

 

[1mach1]

I posted a prototype in the Classifieds.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?80018-Stetson-Royal-De-Luxe-Open-Crown-Size-7-3-8-59cm-Brand-New!

How would you say the felt quality is on the new ones?

 

[DougC]

I have one of the Cornhill ones from a year or so ago--felt is thicker than my Borsolino and my vintage open roads but thinner than my Akubra. Overall, pretty nice with a nice hand. Moldable without steam and holds a crease well with a hit of steam.

 

[tommyK]

Harv, the felt on the new ones is much better than Stetson has been making recently. It's still thicker and stiffer and not as moldable as vintage but, quite good for a modern hat. Much cheaper than vintage in my size which go upwards of $400.

 

[1mach1]

Harv, the felt on the new ones is much better than Stetson has been making recently.

Thanks Tommy. That's good news. I have a Stetson I bought in 2011 that I use as a shop hat. The felt is really sub-par.

Much cheaper than vintage in my size which go upwards of $400.

:eeek:

 

[jlee562]

Haven't subjected my replacement Strat to any incliment weather, but the finish of the felt is quite nice. Thinness is definitely more on par with vintage felts. I still wish the tacking stitches were neater, and to be really picky, mine is tacked just a teensy bit high of the brim break. That being said, still much better than Stetsons of recent past. Black fedoras are a not-unpopular accessory in SF as of late, and I probably have the nicest one in this Strat