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I've long wanted a 100% beaver fedora, but at generally $400 and up most were out of my budget reach. I actually think I'd be afraid to wear a hat that cost that much!

But I loved my 2 adVintage Harrison 80/20 rabbit-beaver-mix hats. And adVintage's Portuguese beaver fedoras go for under $340, including shipping to the US. So I decided to get myself a birthday present this fall.

Since I've always liked the style and shape of Steve Delk's "Crystal Skull" hats, I wanted something like the light gray train hat, with its slightly taller crown and wider brim than standard Indy configuration. So I chose adVintage's stone gray (maybe a shade darker, but a great color). The hat made it to my Maryland door from Germany in under 2 weeks, and I'm very happy with the results.

Nothing but high praise for Thomas Osygus at adVintage -- he not only delivers a beautiful hat, but does so with dogged, gracious customer service.

For anybody in the market for a beaver hat, adVintage's quality, price, and service would be mighty tough to beat.

Very nice! I am looking to pull the trigger on the Indy Hat purchase myself, and adVintage is at the top of my list of candidates.

I have 3 from Advintage. You wont regret it.

Nice train hat too...

jim

Beautiful hat. I was lucky when I was able to get an AdVintage Harrison last year when he was offering them in 100% beaver.

Gorgeous looking hat! I love the grey colour!

Nice fedora. I have a few 100% beaver ones from him and they are in my opinion just as nice as my much more expensive ones.

Even the rabbit/beaver blend Harrison ones are really nice. Have worn mine many times in pouring rain and heavy snow and they will not die. Figured they would last a couple seasons in that type of use but I still have them years later.....Reminds me of my tough Akubra ones.

I love Winchester felt, but the Portuguese felt he uses just can't be beat.

Regards! Michaelson