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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

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Stetson 7X Clear Beaver Quality
Silverbelly Open Road Style
4 5/8 in diamond crease (about 5 3/4 Open)
3/8 inch grosgrain ribbon
2 3/4 brim with 1/8 bound edge
Wind trolley


Finally the last of the four hat week from a few weeks back. This one took a couple weeks of patience but it has finally arrived. Stetson 7XCB is worth the wait! This is for sure one fine piece of felt. There is quite definitely that “molds like clay” feel to this felt. The hand is incredibly velvety fine. Probably one of the very best of all my Stetsons. Maybe the exception might be my mid 1930s Standard Quality though I believe that one may be a bit thinner felt. I put it through some paces with a few quick dry creases… all of which it took with ease. There are a couple tiny dirty spots here and there but nothing that really stands out. One odd thing it appears the wind trolley cord has been stitched down in place under the ribbon. I’m not sure if this a factory thing kinda like basting stitches or if someone did not know how to wrap it and stow it out of the way. I did find a four digit number on the back side of the sweat similar to a LotXXXX number… however I do not think it is. There ar stars in the logo on the sweat and on the liner.. My guess would be late 40s early 50s… wonder anyone else’s thoughts. Absolutely very happy with this hat. I will probably pull out my other similar Stetsons and do some comparisons soon. Special thanks to @BobHufford for the heads up on this great hat.

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Held in very high esteem by the member owning one. Certainly looks nice, Joe. Great catch.

J. Hückel´s Söhne Standard "Loden" possibly late 1920s. Felt is a mix of colors with a rougher natural finish and easily dry creases. Wide Band / Back Bow with a blind stitch Over Welt. This hat is from my May 2016 NOS Czech find.

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Receipt, J. Hückel´s Söhne Neutitschein - Wien (1909)

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Superb, Steve.

Magnificent, Max.
 
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That is a serious hat, Joe.

Borsalino are the kings of colour. Lovely hat, Bill.

First of all thank you for your likes which I reciprocate.
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Today I don't want to leave my Flemish correspondent, Stefan, alone on the Bantam road.
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Mixed Loden "Cappellificio Cervo" Bantam size 60 or 7 1/2 in the USA.
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Gorgeous day with beating sun and mild temperatures, ideal for walking.
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Bantam Felt is a mixture of grays with long and short hair to obtain a splendid mixed effect, in this case "Misto Cenere"
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I hope this mild autumn time is maintained ... meanwhile I wish you a happy Wednesday
I feel the bond;) In this case I know exactly what the hat feels like. It's wonderful, Daniele.
 

drmaxtejeda

I'll Lock Up
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Stetson 7X Clear Beaver Quality
Silverbelly Open Road Style
4 5/8 in diamond crease (about 5 3/4 Open)
3/8 inch grosgrain ribbon
2 3/4 brim with 1/8 bound edge
Wind trolley


Finally the last of the four hat week from a few weeks back. This one took a couple weeks of patience but it has finally arrived. Stetson 7XCB is worth the wait! This is for sure one fine piece of felt. There is quite definitely that “molds like clay” feel to this felt. The hand is incredibly velvety fine. Probably one of the very best of all my Stetsons. Maybe the exception might be my mid 1930s Standard Quality though I believe that one may be a bit thinner felt. I put it through some paces with a few quick dry creases… all of which it took with ease. There are a couple tiny dirty spots here and there but nothing that really stands out. One odd thing it appears the wind trolley cord has been stitched down in place under the ribbon. I’m not sure if this a factory thing kinda like basting stitches or if someone did not know how to wrap it and stow it out of the way. I did find a four digit number on the back side of the sweat similar to a LotXXXX number… however I do not think it is. There ar stars in the logo on the sweat and on the liner.. My guess would be late 40s early 50s… wonder anyone else’s thoughts. Absolutely very happy with this hat. I will probably pull out my other similar Stetsons and do some comparisons soon. Special thanks to @BobHufford for the heads up on this great hat.

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Wow!
 

Wyldkarma

One Too Many
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Yesterday evening I was galavanting about in a Lee Adventurer.

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Good morning. Early morning dog soirée was taken wearing a Stetson Bantam.

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A stroll about on the property in a Portis Whipstitch.

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Cheers, Eric -
I really like that Lee Adventure. What is the brim width? 2.5?
Thats an awesome looking crease Brent.
 

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