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I like the block, the dimensions & the center crease. They always work well together in my view.Going to meeting hat, adapted from a Borsalino "western model."
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Western, anyone?
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I agree, HJ though it seems every hat I have of similar blocking and dimensions is ending up with a center crease and similar dents.
I like the look of this hat from Haven Bros. Hat Company. It has a 4 1/4 high crease with a 3 1/2 inch brim.
https://www.hbhats.com/about-havens-bros
https://www.hbhats.com/about-havens-bros
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Resistol Montana today.
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This one looks super sweet. I’m envious of how you wear it! I think I have a similar Resistol that although fits, often seems too big when I wear it. Great color and great beaded band on that one.
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Thanks, gents. The brim did want to go back into that curl fro m the more Hollywood brim of the auction photos, but the off-center dip remains. Very friendly proportions on this one.
I like it! Works perfectly off center.
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Going to meeting hat, adapted from a Borsalino "western model."
Most impressive! Alan, you are a hat Jedi.
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The low cool natural light brings out some of the light Sage & other blue undertones on my Churchill Dalworth "40" OR clone in Palomino.
In harsh bright light it looks like Silverbelly.
In harsh bright light it looks like Silverbelly.
Fine hat HJ and not another I've seen. Great pics. Lighter hues remind me of my Wormser.
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The "no size tag" Nutria quality arrived....who is 7 1/4? 
excellent condition you say?
excellent condition you say?
The "no size tag" Nutria quality arrived....who is 7 1/4?
excellent condition you say?
Sucks don't it. Hate thinking of the times it's happened round here. Grail hat for me, though in a 3/8. Good luck in your resolution, Jared.
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Thanks BB. The color in the pics taken on the truck seat is not accurate. The natural light was too cool & the gray interior of the truck threw off an accurate metering for exposure.
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I am...The "no size tag" Nutria quality arrived....who is 7 1/4?
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The brim is only 3.5" but if you're interested, drop me a line!
West Bound B Royal Deluxe Chocolate
It's a lot of hat. The felt is heavier than my Premier Stratoliner Royal Deluxe, but about the same smoothness and feel. It is not as smooth and soft as my New York LE but still very nice.
The brim is 3 ½ inches to the curl in front and back, and 3 inches on the sides. The crown came creased in a simple center dent at 4 inches high in front and back, and 5 inches on the sides.
I think the frayed 1 ½ inch ribbon along with the second skinny ribbon is a nice touch.
I think my first Western is a success, but I could probably pull it off better in Santa Fe, than in San Francisco. I’m going to put on my Lucchese’s and hit the dusty trail in Oakland in a few hours anyway.
It's a lot of hat. The felt is heavier than my Premier Stratoliner Royal Deluxe, but about the same smoothness and feel. It is not as smooth and soft as my New York LE but still very nice.
The brim is 3 ½ inches to the curl in front and back, and 3 inches on the sides. The crown came creased in a simple center dent at 4 inches high in front and back, and 5 inches on the sides.
I think the frayed 1 ½ inch ribbon along with the second skinny ribbon is a nice touch.
I think my first Western is a success, but I could probably pull it off better in Santa Fe, than in San Francisco. I’m going to put on my Lucchese’s and hit the dusty trail in Oakland in a few hours anyway.
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Ah ha! It’s just a double ribbon wide brim homburg!
It’s a good looking hat and the crown doesn’t seem as low as the catalog photos portray it. I’m curious to see more of it and I hope you can post additional photos of the hat in the wild. I’ve been thinking about this hat almost as long as @jlee562. Congratulations on the hat.
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I'm heading out wearing it now.Ah ha! It’s just a double ribbon wide brim homburg!
It’s a good looking hat and the crown doesn’t seem as low as the catalog photos portray it. I’m curious to see more of it and I hope you can post additional photos of the hat in the wild. I’ve been thinking about this hat almost as long as @jlee562. Congratulations on the hat.
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Brother, I like that hat. I like it a lot. You wear it well too. Is the crown soft and shapable? Did you get it at One 2 Mini Ranch?
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Thanks DH. It is definitely thicker than the Stratoliner Premier, but I just hand shaped it back out to open crown and tried a dry teardrop. I think it would work fine with some steam. Got it from One 2.
http://www.one2miniranch.com/stetson-west-bound-rolled-brim-felt-fedora-hat/
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Thoroughbred today.
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Thoroughbred today.
Beautiful crease!
