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This photo was meant for the Black Sheep Hatter's thread. Not sure how it ended up here. Anyway, all it's missing is a wind trolley. Bob did an outstanding job.
terHere is my version of the Gold Finch. This is Bob's photo - should have it by week's end
DJH
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Well, it did land in the new hat thread, so I'd say that's fine.
Beautiful hat - you'll have to post more pics when it arrives.
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+1. I really like it, and being that it's a new hat, this is as good a spot as any for showing it.
Ok, I need some honest input. I picked up this Dobbs Twenty on Ebay. It's in wonderful shape - looks better than my new Stetson as far as condition. I'm just not sure about the stingy brim. It was a bit shorter than I figured. Again, please be honest. I like the feel and quality of the hat, just not sure about the look yet.
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
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Hi
PERSONALLY I hate stingy brims, so take this with that in mind. It appears that you're wearing the hat high on your head, higher than I usually do, and somewhat higher than others on the Lounge. This makes it appear that the hat is a size too small for you. Check the other pictures in this thread (I know it's long) and see if somebody's head looks about the same shape as yours, and check their style(s).
I hope this helps. Buying "mail-order" is challenging even when you know what brim / crown / crease you like.
PERSONALLY I hate stingy brims, so take this with that in mind. It appears that you're wearing the hat high on your head, higher than I usually do, and somewhat higher than others on the Lounge. This makes it appear that the hat is a size too small for you. Check the other pictures in this thread (I know it's long) and see if somebody's head looks about the same shape as yours, and check their style(s).
I hope this helps. Buying "mail-order" is challenging even when you know what brim / crown / crease you like.
Well, Mike, I tend to agree with 1961 in that I don't much care for stingys. having said that, I have a couple that I wear and think they look passable to good. I personally don't think that hat looks bad on you at all, although a wider brim might suit you better. If I were you, I'd hang on to it for a few months and see if it grows on you. Next big question, what does your wife think of that look?
The Wiser Hatter
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Mike, your head cries out for a Campdraft or Open Road hat. With your face shape you would look great in that style hat.
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dogboy, thats a real beauty. I like it.
Mike, your Dobbs, looks good on you. I agree with scooter, carry it a few times and see whether you feel comfortable in it.
Mike, your Dobbs, looks good on you. I agree with scooter, carry it a few times and see whether you feel comfortable in it.
Thank you very much for the input. It is a bit snug, and after getting a fresh hair cut I may decide to sell it. My wife is hessitant on telling me what she thinks, only saying keep it if you like it. I just dont want to look like a goof.
Here is my other hat. A Stetson Downs I picked up at my wife's insistance a few months ago. I've always loved the look of hats and I am thankful that my wife talked me into this first hat.
If I decide to sell the Dobbs, I will do so here first. Like I said, the hat is as close to brand new condition as I can see. It's a snug 7 5/8 and was just blocked and cleaned by Keith at Alexander Hats.
Thanks again for the honest input,
Mike
Here is my other hat. A Stetson Downs I picked up at my wife's insistance a few months ago. I've always loved the look of hats and I am thankful that my wife talked me into this first hat.
If I decide to sell the Dobbs, I will do so here first. Like I said, the hat is as close to brand new condition as I can see. It's a snug 7 5/8 and was just blocked and cleaned by Keith at Alexander Hats.
Thanks again for the honest input,
Mike
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Mike, Dobbs looks a little small on your head. It may not be the short brim but the bash/crown shape. Try restyling the crown and it may fit better.
Stetson does look better on your head.
Stetson does look better on your head.
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Thank you very much for the input. It is a bit snug, and after getting a fresh hair cut I may decide to sell it. My wife is hessitant on telling me what she thinks, only saying keep it if you like it. I just dont want to look like a goof.
Here is my other hat. A Stetson Downs I picked up at my wife's insistance a few months ago. I've always loved the look of hats and I am thankful that my wife talked me into this first hat.
If I decide to sell the Dobbs, I will do so here first. Like I said, the hat is as close to brand new condition as I can see. It's a snug 7 5/8 and was just blocked and cleaned by Keith at Alexander Hats.
Thanks again for the honest input,
Mike
Mike, I would say that based on the shape of your face, the Stetson looks much better on you. I have friends that wear Stingys because they have very small and thin faces, so when wearing a larger brim, it just looks foolish. On the flip side, many people look fantastic in large brimmed hats, it really comes down to preference and style. I know when I first got into hats, I only wore Stingys because I was self conscious about the brim size. VERY quickly I got into brims up to 2 5/8 inches, but it was really after I realized that my true love was the 20's and 30's, did I finally realize that my favorite brim size is 2 1/4. I'm not sure what the brim size on that Stetson is, but If I had to guess I would say it s a 2 1/2 or 2 3/8. I think thats a perfect size for you and maybe you could even go up to 2 3/4. Now crown height and taper is a whole different story......
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I think I am getting both the Royal Stetson (that has a slight possibility of being a Playboy) and the green Miller Hats lid tonight.
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH. I really want to see that Miller! Now I'm excited!
I sure hope that Stetson is a beauty!
Seeing this always gets my heart pumping...
Here is the Stetson. It has the ribbon and edge stitching like a Playboy
It also has some dirt on the brim and a hole worn in the front pinch.
The sweatband has been replaced - I'm guessing in 1956 by the note on the inside of the hat
The note:
This is the original reorder tag
It has a 6-inch open crown
And a 2 3/4-inch brim on the front and back with 2 5/8-inch brim on the sides.
Here is the Stetson. It has the ribbon and edge stitching like a Playboy
It also has some dirt on the brim and a hole worn in the front pinch.
The sweatband has been replaced - I'm guessing in 1956 by the note on the inside of the hat
The note:
This is the original reorder tag
It has a 6-inch open crown
And a 2 3/4-inch brim on the front and back with 2 5/8-inch brim on the sides.
