Stetson Drury opinions, alternatives?

[dartfrogger]

Just got my first fedora, a Stetson Temple, a few weeks ago and took it in to the local shop to get it stretched just a bit. While there, I saw a Stetson Drury, which I think I like even more. It has a shorter crown and narrower brim (around 4 inches and 2 inches), which may suit my face better. Does anybody have any experience with this hat, pro or con? Also, is there a similar style by other makers in the same ballpark (about $175) that is of higher quality? I'm pretty sure the answer is yes, but I need direction here. I'm new to all this. Thanks.

 

[job]

Try the Stetson Saxon at bencraft.com for $150.00. I think the place you were looking wants too much for their hats.

 

[InsolentPuppy]

I've a Stetson Mercury in saddle. It has a low c-crown and 2" brim. This hat is in my regular rotation now that the weather has cooled.

 

[dartfrogger]

Thanks for your suggestions. I was able to try on a Saxon in a local shop. I like it, but the color options are problematic. Don't much like the dark blue, the brown I'm neutral on, and I like the black but it might be too formal a color. Since my only fedora is caribou (grayish), I was looking for something that would be an alternative. Don't know how versatile the black would be. (Couldn't find a Mercury.)
Thanks again.

 

[job]

Bencraft offers a few more colors of the saxon and their pictures are some of the best on the web I've found.

 

[Dan Rodemsky]

I got the Temple in caribou a few days ago. Paid the same. I don't mind paying a few $$ more if it keeps a local shop in business. It is my first real hat.