Well, sweet! Thanks for the information. I just purchased one, brand new, off of ebay for $356. (I'm not going to mention the price to my wife, haha). Tobacco. Stetson is apparently sold out. I'll let you know my impressions when I receive it in a couple of days.
It is advertised as "beaver fur felt" which usually means a mixture .. or "some beaver." (Usually mixed with rabbit). If it were 100% Beaver, they'd be saying so, I'm sure. Also, 100% Beaver hats are very expensive, like $1,000, although they apparently last a lifetime and can be reshaped...
I usually wear a 38R suit (U.S. size). I'm 5'9, 155#. Carrie sent me a size 36 Highwayman because she says they run big. I actually did order a horsehide zip-sleeve. For fit purposes they just sent me a steerhide and it is not a zip sleeve. Here are some photos.
My...
Hello all, first time poster, but I have found this forum very helpful and enjoyable.
I just purchased and received a demo Aero Highwayman from Insurrection/Thurston Brothers. The procedure is that I fit it and let them know what needs to be adjusted and send it back and then they contract...
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