BAILEY Western Cowboy Hat 6-3/4 Pro 5X Black Beaver in Original BOX Brand NEW

  

This Pro 5X is a 100% Beaver Fur Felt Western Hat with a 4-1/2 Rodeo Crown and a Self Felt Band and Metal Buckle Set. The Pro 5X is fully lined with a Satin Lining and has a Leather Comfort Sweatband. The Pro 5X is round oval Rodeo crown with a 4-1/4 inch Brim. Bailey - "just use your head".

Vase is some photos is for display only and not part of the sale. Box Dimensions: (18.5" x 15.5" x 8). NOTES: High end cowboy hats were made with beaver felt. Just how much beaver fur is in the mix of a modern beaver hat is a trade secret. The Stetson Hat Company may have been the first makers to use an "X" designation to represent felted fur formulas as early as 1904.

In modern markets, there is no reliable quality comparison using the listing of "Xs" on a felt hat's sweatband. Classic cowboy hats are composed of a high creased crown and wide brim that is shaped for protection from the sun. The finest fur cowboy hats of modern time are crafted in a similar fashion.

Typically, the higher the "X" number, the softer the fur pile feels and the easier it is to steam and shape. Fur blends are typically a blend of wool felt, rabbit fur, and beaver fur. As the quality of the felt increases, more rabbit and beaver fur are used, while the amount of wool felt decreases. 100% Beaver fur is the highest quality fur cowboy hat. Other furs, such as Buffalo fur, are blended into some hats for its water repelling characteristics.