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There's no way I'd order or buy any hat with "the turn". I tried wearing my Fed IVs that way a couple of times and it was so uncomfortable that I couldn't see myself wearing a hat that way.
And you would be correct Sir. "New, off the rack", yes. "Ripped up"? I'd never buy them that way, and if/when my jeans get ripped or torn they become either "work around the house" pants or "lazy weekend lounging around the house" pants.I guess you don't wear new, off the rack, ripped up jeans, either!
Thank you, Roger. Great to see you around.
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Graphite Gray Selentino Queen courtesy of @RandallRenshaw . This is my second Selentino, I have a velour Prince and it is ok.
In my opinion this is a much nicer hat, the felt is firm enough to hold it's shape and still soft and malleable. I am happy with it.
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What made it uncomfortable? To my understanding, the hat's position on your head should be the same, it's just creased off center. Why is that uncomfortable?
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Thanks for the advice Doug. I am sure that John's hats are pretty durable. My angle was more or less along the lines of not destroying a new hat to give it a distressed look. I know Harrison Ford beat the crap out of the original Indy to distress it. I have no intention of doing the eame, especially for the money spent on it. I prefer it to become "distressed" through my own adventures.
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You and I are on the same page. If any of my hats start to look distressed it's solely because of honest wear.
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That is a beautiful specimen of a Dobbs Twenty homburg, Brent. The narrow brims seemed to have been the style for that era. Great find.
I agree the modern Royal De Luxe line can be a mixed bag. My Silverbelly Grand Central is soft and supple as well; however, my walnut colored G.C. is well made but rather stiff.
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You're partially right. Yes, the "Raiders" hats were creased off-center, but if Harrison Ford had then worn the hats so their position on his head was normal the "pinch" would have been over his left eye. No, it's called "the turn" because Ford literally turned/rotated the hat on his head until the brim deformed into the shape he wanted. That's why the hats were creased off center--so the pinch would be centered roughly over his nose as it should be. This is also why the bows are so far forward; they didn't move the bows to try to hide the fact that Ford turned the hats. But when I tried "the turn" with my Feds the ovality molded into the hat bodies no longer matched the ovality of my head, and it made them uncomfortable.
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That makes complete sense. Thanks for clearing that up for me. That hat can be so wonky looking, I always assumed he wore it to fit. I will definitely have to take that into consideration with my Penman. I originally asked for it without the turn, but I'm having second thoughts.
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Another nice one from Randall. Looks great.
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I’m super stoked about this one ! Ever since seeing Eric’s @Short Balding Guy Cadet Blue Strat, I have been looking for a similar color in a Strat or OR. That’s probably my favorite hat on this forum
Well, finally found a RD OR in just pristine condition in a Powder Blue. Only a few small stains near where the crease was. Closest I’ve seen in color so far. Just put a simple dry bash in it for now until I decide how to try cleaning it. I do wish it had the blue ribbon and binding like Eric’s though.
And thanks for Eric’s advice on it.
A few shots in different light:
Well, finally found a RD OR in just pristine condition in a Powder Blue. Only a few small stains near where the crease was. Closest I’ve seen in color so far. Just put a simple dry bash in it for now until I decide how to try cleaning it. I do wish it had the blue ribbon and binding like Eric’s though.
And thanks for Eric’s advice on it.
A few shots in different light:
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The hat appears to be more of a powder blue on my monitor. How is it in person? I have a Royal Stetson that looks like an OR but is not marked as such and has a ribbed crown ribbon but it is more of a blue-grey color but can look more powder blue in some light.
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Yes, I would call it a Powder Blue. Really reacts to sunlight and looks different in different lighting. Close as I’ve seen to Eric’s so far. Beautiful color though.
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Wow. What a find Tim. Beautiful
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Just in! One of my all time favorites, a 40s Stetson Casual. And now that I teach from home all day, I actually have time to post on TFL. It took a disaster. Yikes.
I never have understood why anyone would buy a "new" item of clothing or attire that already looks like it came from a dumpster? LOL!There's no way I'd order or buy any hat with "the turn". I tried wearing my Fed IVs that way a couple of times and it was so uncomfortable that I couldn't see myself wearing a hat that way.
And you would be correct Sir. "New, off the rack", yes. "Ripped up"? I'd never buy them that way, and if/when my jeans get ripped or torn they become either "work around the house" pants or "lazy weekend lounging around the house" pants.
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WOW! That is a grail hat. It clicks off a lot of boxes - condition, felt hue, liner (grand), lovely felt hue, sweat condition, sweat labeling, age and dimensions. That is a swell hat. Congrats sir! Wear it with pride.
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