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[Yeps]

Here is the stingy brim I tried to post Friday.:eusa_doh: :eusa_doh:

I like the look of that. Is it an illusion, or is that brim rolled (a little)?

 

[jwalls]

Yes, the brim has a slight pencil roll, and has been flanged on a 1 3/4" jam.

 

[Yeps]

I just got my nice new breazy brisa from Panama Bob's end of the summer sale. I really like it. It is definitely a looser weave than my other panama, but it is real sharp. I think this one will become my summer dress hat, while the other one (in need of a little restoration after a summer of hard use) will be my beater.


I have not snapped the brim yet, as that will take a little steam, and I just got it. Anyway, this isn't going to be worn much right now, because it just became fall (cold front last night, high below 80 today).

 

[Neophyte]

You're on a role, Yeps!

 

[hatophile]

I just got my nice new breazy brisa from Panama Bob's end of the summer sale. I really like it. It is definitely a looser weave than my other panama, but it is real sharp. I think this one will become my summer dress hat, while the other one (in need of a little restoration after a summer of hard use) will be my beater.


I have not snapped the brim yet, as that will take a little steam, and I just got it. Anyway, this isn't going to be worn much right now, because it just became fall (cold front last night, high below 80 today).

Yeps, I kind of like the swooped look, very Hollywood and rakish, esp with that outfit.

 

[danofarlington]

I just got my nice new breazy brisa from Panama Bob's end of the summer sale. I really like it. It is definitely a looser weave than my other panama, but it is real sharp. I think this one will become my summer dress hat, while the other one (in need of a little restoration after a summer of hard use) will be my beater.


I have not snapped the brim yet, as that will take a little steam, and I just got it. Anyway, this isn't going to be worn much right now, because it just became fall (cold front last night, high below 80 today).

You can snap-brim many hats, but you can't leave many hats turned up like that and have it look good. That hat looks good on you as is, in my opinion. Snap some other brim is my thought.

 

[zetwal]

I agree that it does look good as is. Either way, enjoy!

 

[Yeps]

You can snap-brim many hats, but you can't leave many hats turned up like that and have it look good. That hat looks good on you as is, in my opinion. Snap some other brim is my thought.

Okay, I think I will leave it. We will see how I feel about it when straw season rolls back around.

 

[DRB]

Yeps, I would like to see the hat from another view. Perhaps a side view?

 

[Rodkins]

Package from Akubra

This came last night...I was very excited to see my first stylemaster...

It looked a little beat up and I was nervous...

I worked on it awhile and I think it's going to ok. I might need some help when I get back on Monday after a short trip. I didn't take any pics last night after I worked on it so I'll put some up when I get back.

 

[RobFedoraField]

Stylemaster.

can't wait to see more pics, that's one of the hats on my "short" list.

I'm surprised it didn't just "pop" back into the factory crease, or were you trying to modify it?

 

[Rodkins]

can't wait to see more pics, that's one of the hats on my "short" list.

I'm surprised it didn't just "pop" back into the factory crease, or were you trying to modify it?

I wanted to get a picture of the condition right out of the box. The crown popped back fairly easily. The bumps on the brim not so much. I think they are decent now. I didn't have much time to work with it last night. It's a little loose but I think it should be at this point as I'm sure it will shrink.

 

[RobFedoraField]

My new French, uh I mean american hat.

This was auction pic:

This was "out of the box"

This was after I had my way with it

for $18 shipped, I am a happy camper! (even though you can't tell by the picture)

it's a Chapeau Flechet (whic according to Yahoo Bablefish, it means Flechet Hat) that is "genuine fur felt" but as french as that sounds the square size tag tucked behind the sweat proudly declairs that this hat is Made in the U.S.A. either way I like it and I'm hoping to try it with my suit this weekend.

 

[Yeps]

Yeps, I would like to see the hat from another view. Perhaps a side view?

Profile on head

And here are some assorted shots of just the hat.

 

[Rodkins]

This was auction pic:

This was "out of the box"

This was after I had my way with it

for $18 shipped, I am a happy camper! (even though you can't tell by the picture)

it's a Chapeau Flechet (whic according to Yahoo Bablefish, it means Flechet Hat) that is "genuine fur felt" but as french as that sounds the square size tag tucked behind the sweat proudly declairs that this hat is Made in the U.S.A. either way I like it and I'm hoping to try it with my suit this weekend.

Nice work! Looks good.

 

[Spats McGee]

This came last night...I was very excited to see my first stylemaster...

Gee, that box looks familiar! What color is that, Rodkins?

 

[BanjoMerlin]

Won this one and a stingy Champ on ebay for $19.50 including shipping. She crammed the Champ down tight onto the Stetson, tossed them in a box and shipped them. The Champ is nothing but the Stetson isn't bad.

Looks rather like a Wanderer. Close enough anyway. 2 3/8" brim and 7/8" ribbon. A nice useful gray. A little rest and a little steam will take care of the crown. Ribbon needs a bit of touch-up too.

 

[danofarlington]

Won this one and a stingy Champ on ebay for $19.50 including shipping. She crammed the Champ down tight onto the Stetson, tossed them in a box and shipped them. The Champ is nothing but the Stetson isn't bad.

Looks rather like a Wanderer. Close enough anyway. 2 3/8" brim and 7/8" ribbon. A nice useful gray. A little rest and a little steam will take care of the crown. Ribbon needs a bit of touch-up too.

That's a nice-looking one. I like the color, shape and ribbon width.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Sneak preview -- just arrived today from Panama Bob/Art Fawcett...

 

[Lefty]

On the other the quaility spectrum -

we couldn't pass up this Emerson at the thrift store for $2.50. It's pretty moth eaten, but my wife now has a rain hat. There are no stickers, tags, etc.

The rest of the hat, with a head in it, will be posted in the WHAYW thread.