Bought a Dobbs "Grayson"

[deanglen]

Okay, I don't own a digital camera, so I can't post any pictures yet, but two days ago I bought a Dobbs at a neat little hat store in Flint. The style is "Grayson", the color is identified as "saber", a bluish grey. It has a three toned grosgrain, 1" hatband, fabric sweatband, no lining but a maker patch on the crown underside. I got it for $39 on sale from $49 indicated on a hand written price tag. IT IS WONDERFULLY SOFT. The felt is very smooth. It has a 2 1/2" brim, 5" crown, center dented with a moderate front pinch. The question is, is it wool, which, if it is, is no big deal to me. I know that the price would be the first indicator of a wool hat, then the fabric sweatband, and lack of designation, I would say it is not identified as wool, or fur felt, either, and it is a very thin, supple felt, what I imagine an Artlight is like. I'm presenting this (without photos, ugh!, I know) because I'm wondering if any one else has one, or has seen one. It's a terrific looking hat, and if I can get some shots of it up I will ASAP.

dean

 

[Gaige]

Y'know, I don't know what a wool hat would feel like... and I'm nowhere near qualified to dictate quality (I'm still learning)...

But, lemme tell you what... wool or not, I'm strongly considering purchasing this hat: http://www.thefedorastore.com/Bailey-Curtis-Low-Profile-Pinch-Front-Fedora-p/7005.htm

I think it just looks great.

 

[deanglen]

Gaige, that Bailey looks like a brown version of what I have, right down to the ribbon and bow treatment, except mine has an alternating black-white-red grosgrain, and I love the hat, wool or fur. I say get the Bailey.

dean

 

[Ande1963]

I recently bought this light wool, and I think it's nice. Very soft, and seems packable. The crown is a little big, but I'm getting used to it.

https://www.thefedorastore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=37152

Anj

 

[deanglen]

We've got to get these hats and post pictures in them! If those Fedora Store hats are like what I'm wearing right now...I'm going to start looking at what they've got a little more closely.

dean

 

[Ande1963]

Here's the one I bought. I do really like it, as evidenced by my five star review on the site. I love the color, but there is some barely visible mottling. Also, I can't say it will really hold up to being packed for travel.

Overall, though, I think it's a great hat for the money.

Anj

 

[deanglen]

Anj, really nice look there. I read your review at the site. Isn't it nice to have the look you want within a budget? You look great, nice lines to the hat. Very Douglas.

dean

 

[deanglen]

Just noticed that my new Dobbs has a dimensionally cut brim, front being about an 1/8" longer than sides and back! I thought that was a rare feature.

dean

 

[RBH]

Dean, you have to get you a camera!
Anyway look foward to some pics of this hat.
Ditto on the dimensionally cut brim, I did not know it was done on hats other than the Indy ones! I have to say I like the look it gives a hat.

 

[deanglen]

I'm going to pick up a really cheap digital camera at Wal-Mart today, and I mean cheap, say $15 or so, they do have them, I've seen them, they're on a key-chain type set-up, anyway, for the simple purpose of getting shots to post in the Lounge. I've picked to grey wool hats at BCF recently and did some re-ribbon and bash work on them, and I'd like to offer them for comment. Wool; two strikes against them, I understand, but as often as I would wear them, and with a litle moisture repellent spray, they will suffice to meet my desire for style.

dean

 

[RBH]

Dean, I have had several wool felts and sprayed them with water protector, it works great and the hats held up really well.
Just spray a new coat of protector on every so often.

 

[thefedorastore]

Coupon Code

Y'know, I don't know what a wool hat would feel like... and I'm nowhere near qualified to dictate quality (I'm still learning)...

But, lemme tell you what... wool or not, I'm strongly considering purchasing this hat: http://www.thefedorastore.com/Bailey-Curtis-Low-Profile-Pinch-Front-Fedora-p/7005.htm

I think it just looks great.

Enter coupon code 'summer' on the shopping cart page for 10% off!

 

[deanglen]

Photos!

Got my cheap $30 camera at Wal-Mart, couldn't find the $15 one, and got these with it of the Dobbs I got in Flint:

dean

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Like that gray Dobbs! Was the ribbon original, or did it come from a straw? Either way, the result is super.

 

[deanglen]

Like that gray Dobbs! Was the ribbon original, or did it come from a straw? Either way, the result is super.

The ribbon is the original. Not my usual choice. Might change it. Might not. I don't know. I love the hat. Thanks for your kind responses, T.!

dean

 

[Gaige]

Enter coupon code 'summer' on the shopping cart page for 10% off!

I just tried this, and it said it's not valid...?

 

[Dr Trinidad]

That ribbon looks super on that hat. if you change it send it to me lol . Have a great day!