What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[gear-guy]

Nice lids today everyone. Weather here is about to get real nasty so don't know if I have a hat for what's coming. Like that west coast weather better!

 

[alanfgag]

Stetson 7XCB mode-edge ventilated dress hat - the Intrigue. New ribbon and sweatband installed at Optimo.

 

[TheDane]

A bit too breezy for a Fed today, but I'm stubborn

It absolutely suits you to be stubborn, Richard. At least we don't get so much white stuff on our hats these days.

Alan: I so envy your enormous and unbelievable collection. Wow, what an out-of-this-world hommie-leaning 7XCB ... and with felted edge! The jacket complements the hat perfectly. Super choise!

 

[T Jones]

Joao, David, dh66, gear-guy, g.durand (love the Whippet), Justin (awesome cap), casechopper, Richard, alan, Very well done guys!

The Open Road....

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Joao--that's one way to get some personal space on a train. Wear a wide-brim hat.

Yes it is. And it is a way to spot me fast.

Cool to see... is this a vintage car? Do the hang straps hang free on the bar?

Yes and Yes.
Those cars are the original rolling stock from 54 years ago. They served more than 40 years. They kept 2 cars (one unit) in pristine condition. The rest was scrapped.

Originally built on Germany.
Sometimes they promote a ride with this vintage rolling stock. It is always a pleasure to ear those cars motors. This year they made christmas events for children. I travelled a lot on them on my youth.

Joao - nice photos. I holidayed on the Isle of Wight a few years back, and was amazed to discover their railway uses refurbished 1930's London Underground trains.

Cool. But no one refurbished those. They were scrapped. One those 2 vehicles remain.

Joao I like the way you wear that big brim western, it looks good.

Thanks

 

[seabass]

Joao
I love those trains, very nice pics & your Hats as well.
Ive been working with commuter trains for over 22 years & enjoy it highly !

 

[gear-guy]

Hey Tjones you should be in the movies with that look. Nice

 

[gear-guy]

alanfgag Nice hat and great coat.

 

[dh66]

Lookin classic in the OR TJones.
Alan - stellar offering as usual
Great looking and well worn caps case and splinter
MOK you are the face of Akubra, looks right at home on you

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[seabass]

Hello Hatted Friends & Happy New Years to All !

I have been away for a short while & have some catching up to do here...
So far I like what I see all great hats & caps everyone !

im still hatted daily
today something really cool

Portis 2 tone

got this from our very own rlk a good while back

2 5/8'' brim, 5'' crown as shown creased

1 7/16'' ribbon

unreeded sweat & special stuff, I cannot feel any seem in the felt very well made & great shape for its age ?
I have no idea of its age.

super lite felt & nice & squishy & super soft feel to the felt.

secret codes hand marked in the sweat

this might be some tape but as I check I feel no seem & I can see the dark brim color in the lower inside crown

a very cool Portis !

che

 

[Latoso]

Here's one from New Years Eve.

 

[gear-guy]

Nice family pic Latoso and welcome to the Lounge. Seabass great look. I think 66 should put his 16 kids in fedoras.

 

[alanfgag]

Fantastic Che... good to see you back.

 

[alanfgag]

Yes and Yes.
Those cars are the original rolling stock from 54 years ago.

Thanks for sharing. When I went to high school in the 1960s the Canarsie line was still running old cars... among the oldest on the NYC subways at that time. The conductors and controls for operating the doors were inside the passenger section of the car. The upholstered woven wicker seats were getting pretty chewed up by then, but I loved them.

 

[alanfgag]

Alan: I so envy your enormous and unbelievable collection. Wow, what an out-of-this-world hommie-leaning 7XCB ... and with felted edge! The jacket complements the hat perfectly. Super choice!

Thank you for the nice note, Ole. You might enjoy the original photos of this hat. It was in good shape, but I decided to have it altered to fit me better. It's an earlier post war 7X which might have always been in this upbrim form or it might have been altered and ventilated for the owner... not sure. The felt is really quite special.

 

[TheDane]

The felt is really quite special.

OMG, what a gem! No wonder you got it fitted with a life-saver-trolley. Is it a neutral gray, or is it a creamy/eggy/sandy color? Should you ever get tired of the padding, I'll just remind you, that I'm a 7 1/4

Oh, and thanks for lesson #2, btw. Now I guess, I know a "WAR" from a "TAR" lol

 

[Jedwbpm]

Sea Bass great Portis very nice RLK's hand-me-downs are great. I've been on a Resitol kick as of late. Thursday we had snow and 2 degree weather and it was my Resitsol Quicksilver

Tonight out at the Gaelic Club to see my Brother's-in-law Country band and an old Resistol Stage Coach

Jeff

 

[ManofKent]

Alan - that is a rare beauty. I'm extremely envious!

Joao - thanks for sharing those photos - I'm glad they've kept them. This is a bit more on the Isle of Wight service - 75yr old rolling stock still in daily use: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_483 - if you're ever in UK it's worth a visit. I wish I'd managed to get up to London for this last year: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21004315.

Che - Stunning!

Latoso - great family shot.

Jeff - they look great on you.

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Thanks for the comments on yesterday's.

 

[dh66]

Sublime Portis Che. Good to see you enjoying the holidays.

Latoso that's a great looking bunch in a great looking bunch of hats

Jedwbpm - excellent looking pair of resistols. They suit you.

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[T Jones]

gear-guy, dh66, Thanks guys. I really appreciate your comments on my Open Road.

This morning from Central Ohio we're anticipating a big snow to come in this afternoon. Low temps for the week are expected to drop below 0 degrees. One morning is expected to drop to -11 below! I guess we're about due here in Buckeye country! The last few years we enjoyed mild winters. Well, at least we won't have as many mosquitos and flys to contend with next Spring!

Che, Buddy, I love the Portis. Very nice hat!
Latoso, Nice looking group! Nice collection of lids too!
Jedw, Really nice looking Resistols! Looks like you had a good time, and the perfect hat for listening to a Country & Western band!

Can't help it guys but I really like this Western! Had to wear it again this morning!

...and as requested, here's a pic of me smiling. I don't like it though. I'm not going to make a habit of it. It makes my face hurt...

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