Western, anyone?

[Joao Encarnado]

Is there any such thing as too small for a brim size?

You are forgetting the mexican felt sombreros (there is a thread with some pictures of them).

My Tom Mix is 5" all around. I think that is enough for me

 

[1mach1]

My Tom Mix is 5" all around. I think that is enough for me

Come on, Joao! There is always room for more brim.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Come on, Joao! There is always room for more brim.

Not sure... people may start to bump into it

 

[NewJack]

Is there any such thing as too small for a brim size?

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I hear ya, 1mach1! The difference I see in this pix is that he also has a full collar which makes his body appear to be larger...Plus, he's wearing black!

 

[vintage68]

Joao, you just might have something there! I have another candidate for a possible transformation. A black Resistol Trophy with a 4 inch brim that is just a bit out of my brim size. My body frame is bit too small for a brim of this size.

Brim length is all in the attitude NewJack. And btw, welcome to the Lounge!

 

[bigbuc]

Howdy howdy.
I just wanted to comment on the fact that it seems most brands pre - crease their hats now. Time was they all were open crown except for straws and cheaper hats.
I just ordered the only stetson I can find in a size 8. Of course it's a cattleman crease. I'm going to make a trip one day soon to get it done in my traditional tear drop front pinch.
My grandfather used to say straw hats were for farmers. I find them equally hot, but the felt wicks away sweat.
It'll be well over 100° here soon then cool off in October

sent using mobile data only. no broadband in Rural America as was promised by both Presidents Bush & Obama.

 

[NewJack]

Thank you vintage68! Such a pleasure to be welcomed and a member!

 

[ingineer]

Something in the post.


Richard

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Nice one!

 

[1mach1]

That one is a beaut, Richard!

 

[ingineer]

Thanks Guys;
I was having brim withdrawal.
Richard

 

[John Galt]

Here's a project hat for you fellows, a great Resistol (model name withheld for purely selfish reasons) 3" wide brim that I reblocked, resized, flanged, and completely renovated for my nephew. The brim has not yet been shaped - I'll do that to order when he picks it up.

The felt on this hat is very close in quality to that of a dark chocolate Stetson Nutria that I own. My Nephew could never afford to buy a hat like this new. Me either, for that matter. I can't wait to present it to him.

 

[1mach1]

Wow, JG! That's a beauty. Does it still have the original sweat band and liner?

 

[John Galt]

Thanks! Not the sweat - it was rotten. I clipped the ID stuff and glued it under the new sweat though, to preserve the history. The liner, yes, but it's a standard "Resistol Western" liner - nothing fancy.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

It looks nice and the hatband goes very well.

 

[John Galt]

If you like it, I can send you the remaining section. It was a length of belt I bought online for this project, and split. Probably enough left for one more hat.

 

[1mach1]

Resistol Cross Plains

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[bowlerman]

That looks great!

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[1mach1]

Thanks, Jeff!!

 

[ingineer]

Harv;
Lookin' Good
John, now you got me thinking about my elephant leather.
Richard