Fawn THin ribbon fedora. Poor man's Strat

[mattface]

I really dig this one. It's a no name hat, but it's got some great style and character reminiscent of a Stratoliner. http://www.etsy.com/listing/85292949/vintage-fawn-thin-ribbon-fedora

 

[Dinerman]

That's the same size tag Stetson used, and other than Stetson products, I can't recall having seen it in other hatters products.

 

[mattface]

That's the same size tag Stetson used, and other than Stetson products, I can't recall having seen it in other hatters products.

Liner and sweatband aside it's a fairly stetson-like hat. Did they ever job out house brand hats? I guess it could be someone had the band and liner replaced at some point, but then why put the size tag back in?

 

[Benzadmiral]

Matt,

I'm interested and have sent you a message via Etsy. Mainly worried about the size -- some 7 1/8 hats fit me fine with padding, some don't. Let me know.

 

[mattface]

Matt,

I'm interested and have sent you a message via Etsy. Mainly worried about the size -- some 7 1/8 hats fit me fine with padding, some don't. Let me know.

I think this one should fit fine with padding, but I admit to being still puzzled by the dark art of hat fitting. I've fit into hats labeled 7, 7 1/8, and 7 1/4. The 7s tend to be kinda tight, but a loose 7 can stretch to fit.

 

[Benzadmiral]

It's too darn nice a hat to pass up. I've pulled the trigger. Here's looking at my own "Strat"!

 

[mattface]

alrighty then. I'll get er in the mail to "the swamp" asap!

 

[mattface]

Sadly this hat didn't fit Paul, so after a brief, but I'm sure adventuresome tour of New Orleans, this hat is now back in Montpelier, and for sale once again in my Etsy shop.

 

[Dan Rodemsky]

I have never looked at an Etsy shop before. I like what you have. Unfortunately, with my 7 5/8 head size, I don't often find vintage that fits.

 

[mattface]

I have never looked at an Etsy shop before. I like what you have. Unfortunately, with my 7 5/8 head size, I don't often find vintage that fits.

They're out there, and you can bet I'm keeping my eyes peeled for them.