This Stetson conforms closely to the dimensions and style of the Stetson Whippet, though it is not marked as such.
Royal Stetson
Reply
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Thin Ribbon Marathon
This is the same make and style as was worn by Jeff Bridges in Seabiscuit.
Black Stingy Stetson
This Stetson dates from the 1960s. It’s a pretty standard stingy brim from the period.
Borsalino rainproof roller
This is more modern, from Borsalino’s Rainproof line. It, like a number of vintage ones I have and have had, is designed to roll up to make traveling with it easier.
I don’t like the gold Borsalino script on the band- I find it pretty tacky.
Stingy Cervo
Stingy brim hats don’t usually do it for me, but this one works. The proportions, the color, the trimming, it all goes together so nicely.
I sold this hat and shipped it out a couple of years ago. About six months later, it showed up back on my doorstep. Apparently the buyer had moved and never updated their address, then never contacted me about not receiving it. It ended up costing me a bit of money and a lot of time sorting it all out.
Thin Ribbon Borsalino
I got this hat at a hospital flea market in Maryland a few years back. The quality and styling are exactly what you would expect from Borsalino- Top Notch.
Porter Clothing Company derby
This one dates from the early part of the century. It still has the original tags.
Richards back bow porkpie
This 1950s porkpie has a slightly teardrop shaped crown and back bow. I got it deadstock from a shop in NY.
Borsalino Velour
This fedora was made by Italian hat company Borsalino. It has a deep velour finish, with matching braided velour band.
Fleetwood Tyrolean
Even though this is a 7-1/4, it’s a small hat. Short brim, Short, tapered crown. Tyrolean ribbon with felt trim.
Vintage-Haberdashers Blog 