As most loungers know, this is a hard size to find on the vintage market and usually comes up with naught on the Bay. If you are willing to part with one of these big lids from the 1930s through 1950s, preferably in steel gray but not a must, please post it here. Thank you.
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WTB: Knox or Cavanagh fedora, size 7 3/4
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How much are you looking to spend? I posted a Knox tan fedora that I think you commented on. It's a very nice hat that I wouldn't part with normally but for the right price I might have to let logic take over and let it go. It would have to be a pretty good offer though as our size is very rare in vintage hats.
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Info on the hat:
Brim approx. 2 3/4" brim width
Crown: 5 3/4"
Size 7 5/8 XLO and isn't a small 7 5/8. I normally only fit in a 7 3/4 and some 7 5/8's can fit a bit tight but this fits right on (though this may bbe in part due to the XLO sizing which I do have an Extra Long Oval head.
Brim approx. 2 3/4" brim width
Crown: 5 3/4"
Size 7 5/8 XLO and isn't a small 7 5/8. I normally only fit in a 7 3/4 and some 7 5/8's can fit a bit tight but this fits right on (though this may bbe in part due to the XLO sizing which I do have an Extra Long Oval head.
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No original box.
Ok, for comparison's sake, how does it fit vs. the W&W I just purchased from you. I'll be totally honest; it is a tiny bit large and I need to put a folded paper towel in the band for a proper fit. Other than that, I really like it and got a couple of nice compliments at work last week.
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It's about a size and a half smaller IMO. I needed a paper towel with the W&W as well. This hat fits a little higher on my head than a normal 7 3/4 would but with the extra wide sweatband and the softness of the sweatband/crown it conforms well. Do you know if you're a regular or long oval in head shape?
Also, if you're interested in any of my other hats, except for the customs, I'm usually open to selling as long as the price is right. Just send me an offer and I'll let you know if it's workable or not. I have plenty of costs and a few too many hats at the moment.
Also, if you're interested in any of my other hats, except for the customs, I'm usually open to selling as long as the price is right. Just send me an offer and I'll let you know if it's workable or not. I have plenty of costs and a few too many hats at the moment.
Interesting. I don't know if I'm a LO or not, but I assume so as I have always had a little trouble with getting a good fit with most fedoras. The front to back is usually too tight on many hats for me, that's why I generally wear caps. I made a New Years' resolution to get back into proper hats this year, so let the games begin. Ok, the most that I can do presently is $65 plus shipping. Thanks for the offer to peruse the others as I will take a look and see what interests me.
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That's definitely too low for the Knox. I have a couple of westerns up on the classifieds that are in that range. Most of the other hats I have right now would go a bit higher than that. Take a look and if you see something you like make an offer.
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Finding a hat from the 30's-50's in the larger sizes would be way above asking, unless you are one lucky fella!
Thanks. I am watching the Cav and saw the Mallory earlier. My size is very hard to find in anything vintage, but sometimes I can get lucky with a larger sized 7 5/8 or a LO.
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You can also look into stretching a 7 5/8 to your size!
Here are some 7 5/8's... they are a bit newer than what you are asking year wise...
Mallory: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Men...077?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7dc4c6a5
Stetson: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Black-...904?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cce50a328
Cavanagh: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MEN-VTG-CAV...938?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f214a2902
Mallory: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Mal...734?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337f498906
Here are some 7 5/8's... they are a bit newer than what you are asking year wise...
Mallory: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Men...077?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7dc4c6a5
Stetson: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Black-...904?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cce50a328
Cavanagh: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MEN-VTG-CAV...938?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f214a2902
Mallory: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Mal...734?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337f498906
