Western, anyone?

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Yes!!! That’s the look I’m going for. It’s like you can read my mind.

Ha...you’d HAVE to change your user name!!
Maybe... DandyHandsome. Idk
Bowen

 

[Bamaboots]

Ain't the cowboy hat that we usually post here but certainly a western dress hat.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Ain't the cowboy hat that we usually post here but certainly a western dress hat.
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And a beauty for sure! I love the color & the condition!

 

[Bamaboots]

And a beauty for sure! I love the color & the condition!

Thanks, HJ. I lucked out on this one for sure. I also like that it came from Washington, OH, a city of less than 15,000. Can't imagine there were a lot of these floating around that area during the time this hat was sold.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Thanks, HJ. I lucked out on this one for sure. I also like that it came from Washington, OH, a city of less than 15,000. Can't imagine there were a lot of these floating around that area during the time this hat was sold.

Being an OR in OH it probably didn't get worn much, & that could be why it is in such good shape.

 

[RJR]

And a beauty for sure! I love the color & the condition!

+1

 

[Desert dog]

Ain't the cowboy hat that we usually post here but certainly a western dress hat.
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Beautiful ! That color , and the condition for that vintage, is exceptional .

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[Bamaboots]

Beautiful ! That color , and the condition for that vintage, is exceptional .

Thank you, Dd.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Ain't the cowboy hat that we usually post here but certainly a western dress hat.
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That’s my favorite Open Road. The color is just incredible!


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[Bamaboots]

That’s my favorite Open Road. The color is just incredible!


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Thank you.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

My second hat in a two-for-one deal on new old stock Baileys on eBay. This is a 5X (I think it is their lowest grade that is still all fur felt). This one is in a very dark brown and it’s destined for some reshaping.

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It is exactly what I was expecting; a stiff slightly rough western in a boring shape. I’ll reshape it and if I still don’t care for it I’ll convert it into a rugged fedora. Can’t complain for $39




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[glider]

That's a good purchase. I guess you would cut the brim to convert it, have you done that before ? I wondered if the color would be the same on the edge if you trim it down .

 

[deadlyhandsome]

That's a good purchase. I guess you would cut the brim to convert it, have you done that before ? I wondered if the color would be the same on the edge if you trim it down .

I’ve trimmed a few and I’ve converted a few to fedoras. The thread the Conversion Corral is full of such examples. I bought a rounding jack for the purpose of trimming the brims. The color is solid throughout the felt so it’s a simple process. The bigger challenge is removing all remnants of the factory crease: reblocking is the best way but that requires removal of the sweat and is a bit of work sewing it back in.

As an aside, I’ve tried dyeing hats and have limited success but the color did not penetrate the full thincknes.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

That's a good purchase. I guess you would cut the brim to convert it, have you done that before ? I wondered if the color would be the same on the edge if you trim it down .

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-conversion-corral

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Anyone recognize this 7X Stetson?

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[Desert dog]

Anyone recognize this 7X Stetson?

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I don't recogognize it, but it sure is nice!

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[Hurricane Jack]

Anyone recognize this 7X Stetson?

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Canadian export. They have a lot of taper in the crown.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Resistol 3x Beaver in Navy

 

[hatophile]

Resistol 3x Beaver in Navy

That's nice Joao, I like navy hats.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I’ve been watching this one for months and there has always been something that holds me back. If I knew it was a soft pliable hat like a vintage Open Road I’d bite. The seller states it appears unworn. Anyone have experience with one of these?

I’m searching the Other Open Roads thread too. It’s more than I want to spend on a shot in the dark.

The smudge on the low right of the photos was caused by a flaw in the original photographer’s lens.


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