Same dimensions as Bailey Gangster - but better quality/fur felt?

[tom78]

Gentlemen - I have a Bailey Gangster fedora which is a great shape, but I'm not a fan of the wool felt.

Please could you advise me on which hat is similar in shape and dimensions, but in fur felt?

I'm looking to get one in navy, if that's relevant.

Happy to spend up to $150 and ship to the UK.

 

[MattJH]

Here's a link to the Bailey Gangster to help others help you.

Finding hats with 2 1/2" brims and 4" crowns isn't too difficult. Here's a Stetson Downs which is the same, except the brim is 1/8" narrower. You can specify the dimensions of this Beaver Brand Legacy (along with many other hats on this site) and it comes in Navy.

 

[avedwards]

I would not advise a Stetson Downs, but a Chatham, which has exactly the same dimensions but is made of Soverign quality felt rather than royal quality, soverign being better. The hat I'm wearing in my avatar (and wear all the time) is a Chatham. Regardless of what is said about modern Stetsons on other threads, I have had no problems with this hat in downpours providing I got the shape right while it was wet (as it has gone crooked and had to be resteamed when I wasn't careful). However, the Chatham has a slightly lower crown than the Bailey Gangster, just so you are aware. Not very low, but still lower.