Looking for a new fur felt hat

Wudstix · October 05, 2019, 05:10:56 PM

In the market for a new fur felt hat. Might have to sell a kidney!!!

OkKeith · October 05, 2019, 05:29:32 PM

Wudstix-

What's your price range and brim size you're looking for? Definitely wanting fur felt not wool felt?

You are right... some of them are ridiculously priced.

OkKeith

Overspined · October 05, 2019, 05:38:26 PM

Get with chuck two tracks

Sam McMichael · October 05, 2019, 05:42:45 PM

Could be pretty costly. I priced a Fedora by Borsalino last summer and it was $400.00. Too steep for my wallet.

Rough Run · October 05, 2019, 05:58:48 PM

Here's a possibility, worth a look -
https://www.sheplers.com/stetson-5x-catera-fur-felt-cowboy-hat/096140.html?dwvar_096140_color=7076#prefn1=ref-style&srule=price-low-to-high&prefv1=Pinch+Front+Crease&start=6

Ron LaClair · October 05, 2019, 06:34:39 PM

I have an Akubra made in Australia, Banjo Patterson style. They're made from rabbit fur felt. I've had it for years and I can't wear it out. I don't remember what I paid for it, close to $200. I think

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Wudstix · October 05, 2019, 07:20:07 PM

Was looking at Borsalino Traveler style, or Stetson.

OkKeith, 7 1/8-1/4; 58; Large. Like the Fred Bear style, think that was a Borsalino. Brim @2 3/8"

BAK · October 05, 2019, 07:33:50 PM

Ck Three Rivers. $39

Wudstix · October 05, 2019, 07:39:58 PM

You're right could buy several of those for the cost of a good quality hat, but looking for fur felt.

Charlie Lamb · October 05, 2019, 08:16:14 PM

I've got one that's made by Peter Brothers down in Fort Worth. Best I've ever owned. I've had it for almost 20 years and will pass it on to my kids.

McDave · October 05, 2019, 08:42:14 PM

"I don't remember what I paid for it, close to $200. I think"

One of the few things to have ever gone down in price. I just bought one for $175.

Modad2010 · October 06, 2019, 01:15:30 AM

Akubra also makes a fedora called the stylemaster that is made in several colors. It is also a rabbit fur felt that can be had for around $150. Akubras are great hats - I have 5 of them.

ozy clint · October 06, 2019, 04:33:27 AM

Akubra. Many styles and colours to choose from. Don't see something you like? No problem, just get something close to what you want and the crown and brim can be steamed over a pot of water and reshaped however you like.
Look up the akubra somebero and bushtucker man for an extreme example of how they can be reshaped

Ron LaClair · October 06, 2019, 09:55:37 AM

They trimmed the brim shorter when I ordered my Akubra

Ron LaClair · October 06, 2019, 10:16:42 AM

I also have a Borsolino made in Italy (just like Fred's) I've had it for some years and I can't remember what I paid

Ron LaClair · October 06, 2019, 10:31:21 AM

I checked on line and a Borsalino like mine sells for $265.00 with free shipping.

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Wudstix · October 06, 2019, 02:43:54 PM

When I first started looking at the Borsalino Traveler years ago they were @$60!!!

arrow30 · October 06, 2019, 08:58:53 PM

I have been eyeballing this one.....
https://www.levinehat.com/products/bailey-colver-104100?_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJhcnJvdzMwQGFvbC5jb20iLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJ6NkdwYU0ifQ%3D%3D

arrow30 · October 06, 2019, 09:02:55 PM

Wudstix · October 11, 2019, 04:51:45 PM

Akubra and Borsolino both are candidates, but need to budget for them.

Looking for a new fur felt hat

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