Optimo and Art

[jamespowers]

Crofut & Knapp's lightweights in the '20s, like their Cross Country, were 2.5 ounces, without liners.

Their standard hats weighed in around 4 ounces.

Brad

The featherweight that I have doesn't have a liner either so they weren't doing anything that wasn't done before.
I have a heather pattern Crofut and Knapp that is pretty light as well.

 

[DOUGLAS]

The linerless Vagabond and Cross Countrys I have can be creased with a blow of air. If that makes any sense. My Portis Breeze as well is paper thin. The thin hat I have from Art is not as thin as they are but is pretty light and when I get around to it I will have more of them.

 

[jamespowers]

The Vagabond and Cross Countrys I have can be creased with a blow of air. If that make any sense. My Portis Breeze as well is paper thin as well.The thin hat I have from Art is not as thin as they are but is pretty light and when I get around to it I will have more of them.

Good point. The Vagabonds and Cross Countrys are very light weight as well. Both do not have liners either. Definitely summer weight felts.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Anyone know the weight on a Lee Adventure? Always struck me as very similar to the Champ Featherweight...

Cheers,
JtL

 

[carouselvic]

Two words---Leisure suit.

Do you suppose if they would make triple-knit, would someone buy it?

 

[jamespowers]

Anyone know the weight on a Lee Adventure? Always struck me as very similar to the Champ Featherweight...

Cheers,
JtL

The Brent Adventurer , made by Lee, is a bit heavier than the Featherweight. I am not sure about the Lee Adventure itself. The Brent is one I can fold up and stow in my luggage without much worry though.

 

[jamespowers]

Do you suppose if they would make triple-knit, would someone buy it?

Uh no.