Show or Tell your 'TOP TEN' Hats

[steur]

I don't have much to show as far as my top ten hats go. Mostly all I have are the conversions I did. (Since I can't afford to buy an actual vintage hat, I have to make my own version of one). Here's a Biltmore Western that started out as a size 6 3/4. I sized it up to a 7 1/4 on a block that fellow Lounger, Rockwater, made for me. I also reworked the finish and gave it a brushed velvet look and feel. As with most of my conversions, it sports a tall straight crown with a 2 3/4 snap brim. I was also able to find a black 1 1/2 ribbon and bow that came off of a vintage hat to put on it.
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Rockwater Block:

I think that's a wonderful example of your skills, Terry. And certainly as good or even better as any vintage hat that can be bought. You have the knowledge and satisfaction that you have made that hat yourself; what could top that?

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Hey Stefan:
Your “wow” comment really made me smile. I thought it was just me that does that. I feel what you mean when you pick up certain hats and just “wow” comes out of your mouth then “and i get to wear this”!!
I have a few that i just can’t wear cause i can’t get past “wow”.
Totally get it!
Bowen

 

[T Jones]

I think that's a wonderful example of your skills, Terry. And certainly as good or even better as any vintage hat that can be bought. You have the knowledge and satisfaction that you have made that hat yourself; what could top that?

Thank you buddy. I appreciate that!

 

[T Jones]

Two more from my top ten. Both are conversions I did.

This one's a 7X Quality Bradford Western that I took apart and converted to a thin ribbon Strat clone. I reused some matching 3/8 ribbon and bow work that I scavanged off of a junk OR and I also bound the brim with another piece of thin ribbon that I had. Since I like thin ribbons I would say that this one probably rates first place to being my personal favorite. It has a medium tall crown with a bound 2 5/8 wide snap brim

This next one I converted made the most dramatic transformation....and I even reworked the finish into a Longhair. It started off as a size 6 3/4 Resistol Stagecoach. I blocked it up to a 7 1/4 to fit me and bound the brim and sewed on a contrasting 1 1/2 dark brown ribbon. This one sports a tall straight crown with a bound 2 5/8 wide snap brim for a Whippet / Stetsonian look.

 

[Cornshucker77]

Two more from my top ten. Both are conversions I did.

This one's a 7X Quality Bradford Western that I took apart and converted to a thin ribbon Strat clone. I reused some matching 3/8 ribbon and bow work that I scavanged off of a junk OR and I also bound the brim with another piece of thin ribbon that I had. Since I like thin ribbons I would say that this one probably rates first place to being my personal favorite. It has a medium tall crown with a bound 2 5/8 wide snap brim

This next one I converted made the most dramatic transformation....and I even reworked the finish into a Longhair. It started off as a size 6 3/4 Resistol Stagecoach. I blocked it up to a 7 1/4 to fit me and bound the brim and sewed on a contrasting 1 1/2 dark brown ribbon. This one sports a tall straight crown with a bound 2 5/8 wide snap brim for a Whippet / Stetsonian look.

Great work Terry especially the work you did on the Stagecoach.

 

[Cornshucker77]

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Some hats didn't make my final cut only because I don't wear them often enough or they are already well represented on the list:

1920's Stetson Excellent Quality Exhibition Homburg
2 - 1960's Stetson 3X Open Roads
2 - 1989 Kevin O'Farrell Natural Beavers
1990's Ritch Rand Natural Beaver
American Hat Company 3X Clear Beaver
Vintage Silhouettes

That is a great collection Jack. Each one outstanding.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

That is a great collection Jack. Each one outstanding.

Thanks Scott. Where's your list & pics?

 

[steur]

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Some hats didn't make my final cut only because I don't wear them often enough or they are already well represented on the list:

1920's Stetson Excellent Quality Exhibition Homburg
2 - 1960's Stetson 3X Open Roads
2 - 1989 Kevin O'Farrell Natural Beavers
1990's Ritch Rand Natural Beaver
American Hat Company 3X Clear Beaver
Vintage Silhouettes

That's a beautiful selection, Jack. Some wonderful quality on display there. I find myself drawn to the more European styled hats among them, like the Gannon and the Black Sheep, but that's to be expected.

 

[Cornshucker77]

Thanks Scott. Where's your list & pics?

In progress. I want to take the photos outdoors so I need some days with less wind. At least it warmed up today.....upper 30's.

 

[T Jones]

Great work Terry especially the work you did on the Stagecoach.

Thank you, CS!

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Been working on this for a while now. In my mind I started my Top Ten list with ~21 hats, actually photographed 20 & cut my final list of both vintage & custom hats to 15. Couldn't seem to get down to 10 fairly. Posted in groups it becomes obvious to the styles I like. In no particular order:

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Outstanding all around Jack!!
You ARE the King of the Open Road style!
Gotta say that Stetson No.1 really does it for me!
Bowen

 

[Hurricane Jack]

That is a great collection Jack. Each one outstanding.

That's a beautiful selection, Jack.

Outstanding all around Jack!!

Thanks again guys. I greatly debated about doing the list at all.

 

[Cornshucker77]

#1 Stetson 3X, Early 1960's #2 Stetson Nutria #3 Resistol San Antonio #4 Stetson 3X, 1950's #5 Stetson Royal, early 1950's #6 Stetson Nutria #7 Stetson 25, early 1960's #8 Stetson 7X CB #9 Lone Star Hatters #10 Resistol Plains
No particular order here and I'm a little late to the party on this thread, but maybe this will give it a jump start for others.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

View attachment 173734 #1 Stetson 3X, Early 1960's View attachment 173735 #2 Stetson Nutria View attachment 173736 #3 Resistol San Antonio View attachment 173737 #4 Stetson 3X, 1950's View attachment 173738 #5 Stetson Royal, early 1950's View attachment 173739 #6 Stetson Nutria View attachment 173740 #7 Stetson 25, early 1960's View attachment 173741 #8 Stetson 7X CB View attachment 173742 #9 Lone Star Hatters View attachment 173743 #10 Resistol Plains
I'm a little late to the party on this thread, but maybe this will give it a jump start for others.

Are they in order of preference?


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[Tukwila]

View attachment 173734 #1 Stetson 3X, Early 1960's View attachment 173735 #2 Stetson Nutria View attachment 173736 #3 Resistol San Antonio View attachment 173737 #4 Stetson 3X, 1950's View attachment 173738 #5 Stetson Royal, early 1950's View attachment 173739 #6 Stetson Nutria View attachment 173740 #7 Stetson 25, early 1960's View attachment 173741 #8 Stetson 7X CB View attachment 173742 #9 Lone Star Hatters View attachment 173743 #10 Resistol Plains
I'm a little late to the party on this thread, but maybe this will give it a jump start for others.

Your #5, Royal Stetson looks similar to the one I wore today. One of my favorites, too.

 

[Tukwila]

I should post a new Top Ten... things do change up over time.

 

[Cornshucker77]

Are they in order of preference?


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No particular order. I took the photos and this is how they came off my camera. The 7X would probably be #1 in preference. Where is your list Brent? I know you have some great hats.

 

[Cornshucker77]

I should post a new Top Ten... things do change up over time.

I look forward to it.

 

[Cornshucker77]

Your #5, Royal Stetson looks similar to the one I wore today. One of my favorites, too.

It is one of the first Vintage hats I bought. Paid $33.00, and that included shipping, for it on ebay. It just needed a good cleaning.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

2 Nutria's & a 7XCB, a San Antonio & a Plains. Wow, Scott, not even counting the 25 & two 3X's! Nice Top Ten!