Is this custom only?

[Tomasso]

Or is this something for the man of such rarefied taste that only bespoke will do?

I don't believe there is such a thing as a bespoke hat where as with suits and shoes unique patterns and lasts are made of the individual's dimensions. I'd say it's more of a MTM (made to measure) process where the hatter works of measurements. Or even MTO (made to order) where you are fitted to a standard size but choose the block, color, ribbon, etc....

 

[carldelo]

I don't believe there is such a thing as a bespoke hat where as with suits and shoes unique patterns and lasts are made of the individual's dimensions. I'd say it's more of a MTM (made to measure) process where the hatter works of measurements. Or even MTO (made to order) where you are fitted to a standard size but choose the block, color, ribbon, etc....

Custom hatters who use a conformer (e.g. Art) are generating a template based on the actual noggin of the customer - I believe this qualifies as 'bespoke'. Others who are making hats to a specified pattern and size are doing MTO as you say.

 

[1961MJS]

Optically, dark to very dark blue actually looks blacker at night than true black does. I believe it was the Prince of Wales who either discovered or rediscovered this back in the '20's and truly knowledgeable gentlemen have worn midnight blue after six ever since to out-black the black tuxes.

Thanks Sarge, that's not something that's "obvious" you'd have to test if.

later

 

[Not-Bogart13]

I believe both Art Fawcett and Penman Hats have a dark blue for their custom fedoras. I own hats from both and I'm very happy with them.

 

[jlee562]

The Stetson Tehachapi Loop comes in navy:
http://www.thefedorastore.com/Stets...-Loop-Teardrop-Crown-p/53104820-tehachapi.htm

 

[VetPsychWars]

Bencraft sells, and I own, a navy blue Borsalino Alessandia. Nice hat.

Tom

 

[randooch]

The Stetson Tehachapi Loop comes in navy:
http://www.thefedorastore.com/Stets...-Loop-Teardrop-Crown-p/53104820-tehachapi.htm

Anyone else consider that ribbon design rather homely?

 

[jlee562]

Anyone else consider that ribbon design rather homely?

For that price? Yes. It looks like one of those cheapie hipster fedoras one might come across at Goorin or Urban Outfitters. The accent brim binding is a nice choice though

 

[gtdean48]

Anyone else consider that ribbon design rather homely?

Flat out homely!

 

[carldelo]

I like the hat, but hate the ribbon treatment. I'm guessing the felt is nice from the high price.
One thing I like a lot is the lining - this is from http://www.villagehatshop.com/stetson-tehachapi-loop.html

 

[jlee562]

Interesting that the Village Hat Shop one has a proper (if sloppy) bow......

Village Hat Shop also shows a Stetson Saxon in navy: http://www.villagehatshop.com/stetson_saxon_fedora.html

 

[-30-]

The felts are nice, but both of the bands are awful.

Regards
-30-

 

[Glenzo at Sixty One]

I own one. The photo is a poor representation of the actual hat. The colors are all off. The hat is exquisite in both hand and hue. I've never posted anything in the forum before though I've been lurking around for a while. Now is as good a time as any to post so here's a quote for all you otherwise inconsequential galoots out there whos coronals have come not bestowed, but gathered as spent cast offs of humbler men from another time. It hung above the sink in my grandmother's kitchen. "Be careful of the words you speak. Keep them short and sweet. You'll never know from day to day which ones you'll have to eat."

 

[gtdean48]

... "Be careful of the words you speak. Keep them short and sweet. You'll never know from day to day which ones you'll have to eat."

Welcome Glenzo. Your grandmother was wise with her signage.
Sorry but that is a fugly ribbon treatment!

 

[-30-]

"here's a quote for all you otherwise inconsequential galoots out there whos coronals have come not bestowed, but
gathered as spent cast offs of humbler men from another time."
QUOTE: Glenzo at Sixty One.

Is this the start of a sub for the "Is this custom only" thread:
Inconsequential Galoots.

-30-

 

[gtdean48]

From Webster's, Definition of GALOOT. slang. : fellow; especially : one who is strange or foolish

I'm taking the "strange" option but my wife will say with all these lids, I'm more the other....

 

[frussell]

I had one blue hat about a year ago, deep midnight blue with a crimson edge binding and ribbon. It was the sharpest hat I've ever seen in person, but was too tight so I passed it on. Someday I'll get Art or Tony to make me one just like it. I think it was a Borsalino, but I've blocked the memory because the disappointment was too much when it didn't fit. Damn, that was a good looking color combo, even though it was way flashier than my taste normally runs to. Frank

 

[carldelo]

I stumbled across the Stetson Vulcan in navy blue at Bencraft - I've noticed it before, but forgot about it. Yet another blue hat with a wacky ribbon treatment....

http://www.bencrafthats.com/product.php?pid=520&subcname=Stetson

 

[-30-]

My thought is that it looks too "busy", especially with that Stetson "tab", although it can be removed as it is not sewn but only held as a stickey.

Regards,
-30-

 

[carldelo]

My thought is that it looks too "busy", especially with that Stetson "tab", although it can be removed as it is not sewn but only held as a stickey.

Regards,
-30-

Agreed - the silly tabs come off quite easily, but the ribbon.....
It might be OK in person, I may go look it over in person soon.