Rmccamey
I'll Lock Up
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The 40s and 50s Stratoliner, 3X, and Open Road hats (and most other manufacturers "clones" of that era) are a great entry point for those new to collecting vintage felt. There is a good supply on the used market and, with a little digging, they can be had at affordable prices.
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As a complete newbie to better hats, and my first in the works, I’m aiming for 5.
A casual/outdoor felt fedora type, in the works, Something like this.
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Brown felt dress fedora.
Black felt dress fedora.
Everyday straw(non work, gonna get a little dirty/sweaty)
Nicer straw for going out.