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[Redfokker]

Not exactly a new hat, but now it is like new thanks to Mike at NW Hats. A refurb and new sweat/ribbon brought this odd ball to life. A San Francisco Hatter brand, seen a few on Ebay, but seems to be a rare one. The dimensions of the hat are, 4 1/2" crown with a 2" brim.

Trying out a center dent bash to see if I like it. The crown height does not allow for much of a diamond.

Dating is an enigma...the liner tip cover is what appears to be oilskin. It is not plastic for sure, but has a "rough" feel to it.

The new burgundy ribbon treatment really changes the overall style of this one. Mike did a great job, fits like a dream now.

 

[Chamuco]

Not exactly a new hat, but now it is like new thanks to Mike at NW Hats. A refurb and new sweat/ribbon brought this odd ball to life. A San Francisco Hatter brand, seen a few on Ebay, but seems to be a rare one. The dimensions of the hat are, 4 1/2" crown with a 2" brim.

Trying out a center dent bash to see if I like it. The crown height does not allow for much of a diamond.

Dating is an enigma...the liner tip cover is what appears to be oilskin. It is not plastic for sure, but has a "rough" feel to it.

The new burgundy ribbon treatment really changes the overall style of this one. Mike did a great job, fits like a dream now.

Nice ribbon

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[addison]

Not exactly a new hat, but now it is like new thanks to Mike at NW Hats. A refurb and new sweat/ribbon brought this odd ball to life. A San Francisco Hatter brand, seen a few on Ebay, but seems to be a rare one. The dimensions of the hat are, 4 1/2" crown with a 2" brim.

I dig the profile of that low crown!
Trying out a center dent bash to see if I like it. The crown height does not allow for much of a diamond.

Dating is an enigma...the liner tip cover is what appears to be oilskin. It is not plastic for sure, but has a "rough" feel to it.

The new burgundy ribbon treatment really changes the overall style of this one. Mike did a great job, fits like a dream now.

 

[addison]

Well, my hat addiction began with my wish to own 5 hats,

1.- A Panama Tardan, like my granpas, that,was my first good hat.

2.- An Indy Fedora, I have a lot now.

3.- A Pith Helmet. My first one was a real army hat wored by the uncle of a friend in WWII, she gave it to me but I never felt entitled to wear a hat with that pedigree, so it is on a display stand. Anyway I got a beautiful one and a repro of the Afrika Korps one.
4.- A Stetson Safari, like one I saw a guy wear in the 1980's in Disney World, got it last year on Ebay, had to reblock it etc, but looks great.

And

5.- Col. Kilgore's hat.... Now I have it..

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You pull off the "Kilgore" better than Duvall did!

 

[Chamuco]

You pull off the "Kilgore" better than Duvall did!

Thanks Addison !!!

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[Redfokker]

My second "new" hat from Monday is another odd ball. Probably a Jobber brand, made in Danbury Conn. Hat City Hat Co. "A crown upon your head". No idea about this maker, but the town is right. Low end hat, basic. But actually a nice hat. The felt has a nice feel, takes a crease without any complaints, light weight. How about some love for the "other end of the spectrum" of our hobby!

 

[philosophy101]

Havent posted pics of my Red Black Cherry Gannon, here ya go !!

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Perfect. So perfect.

 

[Chamuco]

Perfect. So perfect.

Indeed it is, Michael is a true artist...

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[Cap_7597]

My new Alley Kat has arrived!!!

Pecan with 2 3/4 Brim.

Tim did an excellent job. The brim can be formed anyway and the hat is sooooo soft. Wonderful work. He put so much time into this hat, and you can tell.

This is it with a feather....

Just a wonderful hat. I couldn't be more proud.


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[mayserwegener]

Ottmar Reich, measures 58cm, probably 1920s. Interesting bow design and very light weight. I really like this type of Stiff Straw Hat. I think it's a Ecuadorian or Colombian straw + weave but could be Asian. Old German Straw Hats are very difficult finds so very happy to find this one. Ottmar Reich was located in Lindenberg, Germany (was a major Straw Hat center) and the old factory building is now the Deutsche Hutmuseum (German Hat Museum).

Old Cork Spacer that was behind the sweatband. Never seen one this wide before.

 

[Rogera]

My new Alley Kat has arrived!!!

Pecan with 2 3/4 Brim.

Tim did an excellent job. The brim can be formed anyway and the hat is sooooo soft. Wonderful work. He put so much time into this hat, and you can tell.

This is it with a feather....

Just a wonderful hat. I couldn't be more proud.


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That is one good lookin' hat!

 

[mayserwegener]

Wegener "Super", size 58cm, probably later 1950s. The felt is really fantastic, very soft + light weigh with a great finish.

 

[navarre]

That boater ribbon certainly gives me some ideas

 

[alanfgag]

I love it... a real corker!

 

[mayserwegener]

Bob, Alan, Thanks!

 

[hatsRme]

Another WINNER, Steve!! The boater is a STANDOUT!!

 

[Michael A]

I came by this today.
P1210482 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Borsalino
P1210492 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
It is, unfortunately, too big for my small head.
P1210483 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
But at least I get to sample the felt in person.
P1210484 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
P1210490 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
P1210496 by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Can anyone tell me how old this might be?

Michael

 

[BobHufford]

I came by this today ... It is, unfortunately, too big for my small head.

Another thrift store find Michael? That is my size.

 

[Michael A]

Another thrift store find Michael? That is my size.

Thrift store would have been nice, but it was a vintage store. Same stuff, higher prices. Ha ha. If you have one in a 7 I'll trade with you.

Michael

 

[BobHufford]

If you have one in a 7 I'll trade with you.

Not at the moment, but I'll keep my eyes open.