Stetson Stratoliner Milan {modern}

[RBH]

Ha! I like that white!

It does look good !

 

[Benzadmiral]

Well, I've ordered an inexpensive "Truman" milan from Hats Plus, and a custom Open Road-style one from Peters Bros. So until I see how I like milans -- and how much, if any, cooler they are than shantung straws -- I'd best wait on this one.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Instructional......:eusa_clap

So where does one get one of these flanges?[huh]

 

[RBH]

Well, I've ordered an inexpensive "Truman" milan from Hats Plus, and a custom Open Road-style one from Peters Bros. So until I see how I like milans -- and how much, if any, cooler they are than shantung straws -- I'd best wait on this one.

The Truman is a nice hat... made by Ozark Hats. They are a part of Stratton which owns Winchester Felt.
I have had a couple of these hats, pretty good for the money.

 

[RBH]

Instructional......:eusa_clap

So where does one get one of these flanges?[huh]

You need to have a good friend who is a hatter or find one on E-Bay.
But if you are a carpenter... or know one , you can have one made.
They cost alot......

 

[CPT/VSG]

Thanks to this thread I've ordered the Stratoliner in gray. Had to pass up at $85 including shipping.

 

[Aureliano]

Instructional......:eusa_clap

So where does one get one of these flanges?[huh]

You need to have a good friend who is a hatter or find one on E-Bay.
But if you are a carpenter... or know one , you can have one made.
They cost alot......

Yup. Depending on the size and style, some are harder to find than others. And yes, they cost a lot.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

I know it is not the real deal, but will this work?

 

[RBH]

I was wondering the same thing Grizz.
While not a true flange I believe it would give a better shape.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

I was wondering the same thing Grizz.
While not a true flange I believe it would give a better shape.

I believe I might just give it a try! Thanks!

 

[Aureliano]

Might not work for this florentine Milan as you need to have something beyond your hands to hold the brim in the new shape. With a normal flange you use a cloth and a hatters knot and a sand press.
I think that those shapers are better for felt as you can do wet blocking.

Like this: (this pic is actually of the strat) the cloth is wet and that keeps the tension needed for the brim to acquire the new shape. The sand press goes over the whole shebang.

 

[Aureliano]

Though I like it very much, my wife really dislikes my modern Strat. She's encouraging me to return it and said she'll chip in for a custom from Optimo. Can't really beat that offer. All right guys, before I send it back would any of you want it? 7 1/8 flanged flatter? I'll ship it for free. PM me.

 

[RBH]

I should have a white one by the middle of next week.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Though I like it very much, my wife really dislikes it

If she doesn't like then sell it. All the sand hat are sold out for a month. So good time to sell an your flatter flange work made a lot of difference.

For those interested a lot of sites are showing 4/28 shipping on the sand color and one site even is sold out of the gray color.

 

[masiaka]

PM sent. Looks like I'll finally have a summer hat that fits.

 

[Aureliano]

Will ship it to you tomorrow, masiaka. Thanks a lot.

 

[gtdean48]

I should have a white one by the middle of next week.
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That one doesn't look too white. Looking forward to your review.
White hats are like white shirts for me = my lifestyle seems to stain them way too easily!!!

 

[RBH]

That one doesn't look too white. Looking forward to your review.
White hats are like white shirts for me = my lifestyle seems to stain them way too easily!!!

Very true Tom... but I love a white straw hat for summer, and like you I dont think it will be 'too' white.

I am really liking the Stratoliner I have, the crown is really nice for a modern hat. It has a low front pinch and I usually pinch mine high. But the sides of this one are high and give it a fuller look.

 

[gtdean48]

...
I am really liking the Stratoliner I have, the crown is really nice for a modern hat. ....

I ironed out the brim & pencil curled the back end. Like it much better now. Not exact but close to how Alejandro's looks...

 

[RBH]

Tom, I know you like a wider brim... what do you think of this one?