Recent content by Colonel seriously.

Thank you Mr.Jones. You just answered an unasked question that I had about my vintage Champ. It has a wind chord button just behind the bow. I did not know what that was. I just assumed it was part of the hatband as it matches the cosgrain ribbon exactly. A quick google search gave several...

Wellllllll they don’t actually go into the hat….they go on the hat band on the ribbon bow.

Hello sir. I myself like the hat pins. I have an antique two beaver Stetson pin on my new Stetson Temple. But I am in need of a Resistol and a Champ. Any chance you still have some and would consider selling me a few?

Indeed sir. A proper martini should in fact be Gin. I prefer mine with a twist. One can also just nod in the general direction of France. I too am a fan of Hendricks, but my evening cocktail is always Gordon’s.

Unfortunately the hat was very well loved and there isn’t any stamping left on the sweatband at all. I’ve been lurking about in the forums and read quite a bit about the kitten finish and have concluded that must be the case. Certainly feels like one. The logo on the satin liner has the coat of...

Looking for some info on a recent hat purchase. It is a Resistol fedora, in a color they call gunmetal, a very, very dark brown, almost black. The brim is 1 7/8, whelted edge and what’s left of the sales tag says Jet 707 and gives the price at $20.00. The liner is yellowish satin, but that could...

The brim is actually 2 3/4. I’ll try to post a few pics tomorrow. I’ve seen a few pics of one just like it from the mid 1950s. Thank for the intel just the same.

Has anyone had any experience with the Champ Kasmire fedora, circa late 1950s-early 1960s? My research suggests this hat company was an economy brand, but it certainly doesn't feel that way. It’s far smoother and more light weight than either of my two Stetson's, a Sovereign and a Royal, and it...