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OldStrummer

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It was with some trepidation that I ordered an orange fedora, but the price was right and it was the last one. It arrived today, and not only does it fit perfectly, the color is also spot on! It's a Pantropic Skylar LiteFelt in burnt orange. I'm gonna keep it (and it will probably see a lot of outdoor use)!

My sense of hats is that they are "beaters," mostly to be worn (you should see my marathon running hats!). I don't have the room or resources to buy expensive headgear that will spend most of its life inside a box. This is a "wearer." It's got a chinstrap for windy weather (or for me, for driving with my windows slightly open).

And it arrived on a day when I was wearing an orange shirt!
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Location
Maryland
Rehfus & Cie. "Zephyr" "Extra Extra Qualität", French Point 5 1/2. The condition is excellent so probably seldom worn. It came with an original shop Hat Case and Hat Brush. I am thinking post WWII but still uses Rehfus & Cie. and the 1950s Soft Felts used Rehfus Hutfabrikaten. Also the factory was heavily damaged + looted after WWII and didn't go back into production until 1951.

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Original Hat Case from Hut Höfer Hagen Westfalen.

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Hat Brush from Hut Höfer Hagen Westfalen.

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Rmccamey

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Central Texas
Wow, fantastic!

Rehfus & Cie. "Zephyr" "Extra Extra Qualität", French Point 5 1/2. The condition is excellent so probably seldom worn. It came with an original shop Hat Case and Hat Brush. I am thinking post WWII but still uses Rehfus & Cie. and the 1950s Soft Felts used Rehfus Hutfabrikaten. Also the factory was heavily damaged + looted after WWII and didn't go back into production until 1951.

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48975841038_1c4916b331_b.jpg


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Original Hat Case from Hut Höfer Hagen Westfalen.

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Hat Brush from Hut Höfer Hagen Westfalen.

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18,915
Location
Central California
It was with some trepidation that I ordered an orange fedora, but the price was right and it was the last one. It arrived today, and not only does it fit perfectly, the color is also spot on! It's a Pantropic Skylar LiteFelt in burnt orange. I'm gonna keep it (and it will probably see a lot of outdoor use)!

My sense of hats is that they are "beaters," mostly to be worn (you should see my marathon running hats!). I don't have the room or resources to buy expensive headgear that will spend most of its life inside a box. This is a "wearer." It's got a chinstrap for windy weather (or for me, for driving with my windows slightly open).

And it arrived on a day when I was wearing an orange shirt!
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Looks good, Fred. I’m a function first kind of guy too.


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Rehfus & Cie. "Zephyr" "Extra Extra Qualität", French Point 5 1/2. The condition is excellent so probably seldom worn. It came with an original shop Hat Case and Hat Brush. I am thinking post WWII but still uses Rehfus & Cie. and the 1950s Soft Felts used Rehfus Hutfabrikaten. Also the factory was heavily damaged + looted after WWII and didn't go back into production until 1951.

48975743823_a53df95b8c_b.jpg


48976513317_cb52a3aa51_b.jpg


48976340321_83490ecedd_b.jpg


48976351831_618642a902_b.jpg


48976554457_dcd3de06b1_b.jpg


48976384891_cefa18f84e_b.jpg


48975841038_1c4916b331_b.jpg


48976403606_ba03342f07_b.jpg


Original Hat Case from Hut Höfer Hagen Westfalen.

48976594927_f81d5d10f1_b.jpg


48976421071_220c19e1b7_b.jpg


48976612562_a1104caa21_b.jpg


Hat Brush from Hut Höfer Hagen Westfalen.

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I am glad i get to like this again!!!!!:):):):):)
 
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10,806
Today i received my Oddchap hat from Pierre Huvet from France.
Nice fedora in colour Truffle, with an olive army hatband with contrasting bow and matching brimedge.
I think he did a perfect job on this one, and the hat sits perfectly. Very pleased with it. View attachment 192565 View attachment 192566 View attachment 192567 View attachment 192568 View attachment 192569 View attachment 192571 View attachment 192573
That's a beauty.


Best,
Joe


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dkstott

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715
Location
Connecticut
All of my hats are working hats. Nice looking hat!!

It was with some trepidation that I ordered an orange fedora, but the price was right and it was the last one. It arrived today, and not only does it fit perfectly, the color is also spot on! It's a Pantropic Skylar LiteFelt in burnt orange. I'm gonna keep it (and it will probably see a lot of outdoor use)!

My sense of hats is that they are "beaters," mostly to be worn (you should see my marathon running hats!). I don't have the room or resources to buy expensive headgear that will spend most of its life inside a box. This is a "wearer." It's got a chinstrap for windy weather (or for me, for driving with my windows slightly open).

And it arrived on a day when I was wearing an orange shirt!
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I took my son to the thrift store to find a few pieces for his Halloween costume. I came across neato item.

A straw loose weave flat cap. At first I thought a bit poofy in it's shape. After putting it on my head... It was almost like built in air conditioning in just the lightest breeze. All those little holes not only let the air in it seems to cool it too!

It may look a bit like an upside down fruit bowl but I think this thing could come in handy here in South Florida where summer... Is most days.

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Best,
Joe


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Rmccamey

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5,614
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Central Texas
Always great to get those accidental finds, looks great!

I took my son to the thrift store to find a few pieces for his Halloween costume. I came across neato item.

A straw loose weave flat cap. At first I thought a bit poofy in it's shape. After putting it on my head... It was almost like built in air conditioning in just the lightest breeze. All those little holes not only let the air in it seems to cool it too!

It may look a bit like an upside down fruit bowl but I think this thing could come in handy here in South Florida where summer... Is most days.

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Best,
Joe


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Rmccamey

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Central Texas
My first thought about this hat was "Grand". This is indeed a grand hat. A chocolate tone-on-tone fedora, 4 1/2 inch finished crown, 1 3/4 ribbon, and a 2 1/2 brim with Cavanagh edge. I think Stetons called some of these a Mode Edge. This is an Imperial Stetson. I was amazed when I picked it up. The felt is buttery smooth with a super-fine texture. Yes, I will go so far as to say it rivals my 100's. The felt on the Imperial is not as dense as the 100's but this hat is just the right balance between a too stiff and too light to hold a crease. This is one of those few size 7's that I can actually wear (I'm a 1/8). I have not done a great job with pictures, but this is a very nice hat and goes with lots of what I wear. No plastic on the liner and a black keyhole size tag with a gold outline and lettering, so I'm thinking early 50'? This one looks and feels nice and, to be honest, the Imperial has now become No. 2 on my watch list behind only a 7XCB.

And, of course, it comes Aquanized!!! Gotta love those Marketing folks!
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My first thought about this hat was "Grand". This is indeed a grand hat. A chocolate tone-on-tone fedora, 4 1/2 inch finished crown, 1 3/4 ribbon, and a 2 1/2 brim with Cavanagh edge. I think Stetons called some of these a Mode Edge. This is an Imperial Stetson. I was amazed when I picked it up. The felt is buttery smooth with a super-fine texture. Yes, I will go so far as to say it rivals my 100's. The felt on the Imperial is not as dense as the 100's but this hat is just the right balance between a too stiff and too light to hold a crease. This is one of those few size 7's that I can actually wear (I'm a 1/8). I have not done a great job with pictures, but this is a very nice hat and goes with lots of what I wear. No plastic on the liner and a black keyhole size tag with a gold outline and lettering, so I'm thinking early 50'? This one looks and feels nice and, to be honest, the Imperial has now become No. 2 on my watch list behind only a 7XCB.

And, of course, it comes Aquanized!!! Gotta love those Marketing folks!
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Nice one!


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AbbaDatDeHat

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My first thought about this hat was "Grand". This is indeed a grand hat. A chocolate tone-on-tone fedora, 4 1/2 inch finished crown, 1 3/4 ribbon, and a 2 1/2 brim with Cavanagh edge. I think Stetons called some of these a Mode Edge. This is an Imperial Stetson. I was amazed when I picked it up. The felt is buttery smooth with a super-fine texture. Yes, I will go so far as to say it rivals my 100's. The felt on the Imperial is not as dense as the 100's but this hat is just the right balance between a too stiff and too light to hold a crease. This is one of those few size 7's that I can actually wear (I'm a 1/8). I have not done a great job with pictures, but this is a very nice hat and goes with lots of what I wear. No plastic on the liner and a black keyhole size tag with a gold outline and lettering, so I'm thinking early 50'? This one looks and feels nice and, to be honest, the Imperial has now become No. 2 on my watch list behind only a 7XCB.

And, of course, it comes Aquanized!!! Gotta love those Marketing folks!
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c3a54af6eb5194c7160030dc6b17ebde.jpg
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Outstanding Randy!!
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My first thought about this hat was "Grand". This is indeed a grand hat. A chocolate tone-on-tone fedora, 4 1/2 inch finished crown, 1 3/4 ribbon, and a 2 1/2 brim with Cavanagh edge. I think Stetons called some of these a Mode Edge. This is an Imperial Stetson. I was amazed when I picked it up. The felt is buttery smooth with a super-fine texture. Yes, I will go so far as to say it rivals my 100's. The felt on the Imperial is not as dense as the 100's but this hat is just the right balance between a too stiff and too light to hold a crease. This is one of those few size 7's that I can actually wear (I'm a 1/8). I have not done a great job with pictures, but this is a very nice hat and goes with lots of what I wear. No plastic on the liner and a black keyhole size tag with a gold outline and lettering, so I'm thinking early 50'? This one looks and feels nice and, to be honest, the Imperial has now become No. 2 on my watch list behind only a 7XCB.

And, of course, it comes Aquanized!!! Gotta love those Marketing folks!
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c3a54af6eb5194c7160030dc6b17ebde.jpg
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Wowsers! Nice, Randy!


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Steve1857

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Denmark
My first thought about this hat was "Grand". This is indeed a grand hat. A chocolate tone-on-tone fedora, 4 1/2 inch finished crown, 1 3/4 ribbon, and a 2 1/2 brim with Cavanagh edge. I think Stetons called some of these a Mode Edge. This is an Imperial Stetson. I was amazed when I picked it up. The felt is buttery smooth with a super-fine texture. Yes, I will go so far as to say it rivals my 100's. The felt on the Imperial is not as dense as the 100's but this hat is just the right balance between a too stiff and too light to hold a crease. This is one of those few size 7's that I can actually wear (I'm a 1/8). I have not done a great job with pictures, but this is a very nice hat and goes with lots of what I wear. No plastic on the liner and a black keyhole size tag with a gold outline and lettering, so I'm thinking early 50'? This one looks and feels nice and, to be honest, the Imperial has now become No. 2 on my watch list behind only a 7XCB.

And, of course, it comes Aquanized!!! Gotta love those Marketing folks!
96a8e2894a8c2735b6e2a9544c70b1a2.jpg
c3a54af6eb5194c7160030dc6b17ebde.jpg
4fa578a853656c91847073aaea2a388b.jpg
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You're on a great new hat role at the mo, Randy. Another very nice find.

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