Howdy folks,
I was convinced to get a Stetson by Dogwood a couple weeks ago and it arrived today! They need little introduction...
But for anyone unfamiliar, Stetson is the legendary American hat maker, from the first cowboy hats in the 1800s.
...with my ugly mug beneath it. The model is Blackfoot.
Detail of the crease.
There isn't a hatband as such - just the stampede strings, though it's decorated at the front.
The strings have a single bead and a knot - easily adjustable. I don't normally like stampede strings but this one's all right.
The felt is very springy, I haven't done much in the way of testing its crushability but it's bounced back just fine so far. Similarly I haven't drenched it, though I filled the dip on the top with water and it held it without getting soaked and was bone dry inside. It's much tougher feeling than other felt hats I've handled.
Nice hat though! Nice change from my Aussie hat. I bought from the US, a seller called Ram Hats with whom I have no affiliation other than being a satisfied customer; cost including shipping to the UK (flat UK postage fee of $20) was a bit under £50, and I for whatever reason didn't get hit with a customs charge.
Pete
I was convinced to get a Stetson by Dogwood a couple weeks ago and it arrived today! They need little introduction...
But for anyone unfamiliar, Stetson is the legendary American hat maker, from the first cowboy hats in the 1800s.
...with my ugly mug beneath it. The model is Blackfoot.
Detail of the crease.
There isn't a hatband as such - just the stampede strings, though it's decorated at the front.
The strings have a single bead and a knot - easily adjustable. I don't normally like stampede strings but this one's all right.
The felt is very springy, I haven't done much in the way of testing its crushability but it's bounced back just fine so far. Similarly I haven't drenched it, though I filled the dip on the top with water and it held it without getting soaked and was bone dry inside. It's much tougher feeling than other felt hats I've handled.
Nice hat though! Nice change from my Aussie hat. I bought from the US, a seller called Ram Hats with whom I have no affiliation other than being a satisfied customer; cost including shipping to the UK (flat UK postage fee of $20) was a bit under £50, and I for whatever reason didn't get hit with a customs charge.
Pete