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[moontheloon]

Just completed my new hat...well nearly completed. Missing the liner but the weather in my area changed and is hot now so I am holding off on the liner until the fall. Decided to put my camera to use and try to learn how to shoot with it. All photos taken in doors, at midnight, all interior lights off expect for a positionable table lamp.

Specs:
Block Style: #221
Crown Height: 6 inch
Rake: Front 4 6/8 to Back 4 3/8
Brim: 2 3/4 inch
Brim Edge: Raw
Brim Embellishment: Triple stitched contrasting thread with the felt but matching ribbon
Ribbon: 1 1/2 inch
Ribbon Color: Golden Brown
Ribbon Age: 1930s vintage stock
Ribbon Finish: Frayed edges
Felt: Winchester 2nd (Has coloration problems); Western Weight
Felt Color: Dark Brown
Quality: Blend

I didn't photogram the coloration problems but they kept me from pouncing as thin as I would have liked to. Again this is a western weight felt. I am just about through all my Winchester 2nds, from now on will only order their firsts.




Tripe stitching edge treatment. Three individual passes on the sewing machine. Used precision ruler and magnetic guide to maintain the distance between each row of stitches.

No liner at this time. Too hot to install one, will put one in during the fall.

awesome!!!

beautiful work and color choices

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

Very nice work. Great stitching on the brim.

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Thank you Harv! I appreciate that.

Very impressive!

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Thank you dh66!

That looks great!

Thank you Bob!

awesome!!!

beautiful work and color choices

Thank you Moon!


I very much appreciate the likes and the comments. I am a hobbyist hatter, just trying to find time to make hats between work and 3 kids

 

[Michael R.]

Just completed my new hat...well nearly completed. Missing the liner but the weather in my area changed and is hot now so I am holding off on the liner until the fall. Decided to put my camera to use and try to learn how to shoot with it. All photos taken in doors, at midnight, all interior lights off expect for a positionable table lamp.

Specs:
Block Style: #221
Crown Height: 6 inch
Rake: Front 4 6/8 to Back 4 3/8
Brim: 2 3/4 inch
Brim Edge: Raw
Brim Embellishment: Triple stitched contrasting thread with the felt but matching ribbon
Ribbon: 1 1/2 inch
Ribbon Color: Golden Brown
Ribbon Age: 1930s vintage stock
Ribbon Finish: Frayed edges
Felt: Winchester 2nd (Has coloration problems); Western Weight
Felt Color: Dark Brown
Quality: Blend

I didn't photogram the coloration problems but they kept me from pouncing as thin as I would have liked to. Again this is a western weight felt. I am just about through all my Winchester 2nds, from now on will only order their firsts.

The brim flange is modeled after the Connecticut State Police. The sides have more flange than the front and back. Brim is also stiff.

Frayed bow work

Tripe stitching edge treatment. Three individual passes on the sewing machine. Used precision ruler and magnetic guide to maintain the distance between each row of stitches.

No liner at this time. Too hot to install one, will put one in during the fall.

O Boy Kevin ! Man you've been learning the tricks ! Congratulations FANTASTIC Hat !!! Nice Colors too !

 

[Bob Roberts]

Just completed my new hat...well nearly completed. Missing the liner but the weather in my area changed and is hot now so I am holding off on the liner until the fall. Decided to put my camera to use and try to learn how to shoot with it. All photos taken in doors, at midnight, all interior lights off expect for a positionable table lamp.

Specs:
Block Style: #221
Crown Height: 6 inch
Rake: Front 4 6/8 to Back 4 3/8
Brim: 2 3/4 inch
Brim Edge: Raw
Brim Embellishment: Triple stitched contrasting thread with the felt but matching ribbon
Ribbon: 1 1/2 inch
Ribbon Color: Golden Brown
Ribbon Age: 1930s vintage stock
Ribbon Finish: Frayed edges
Felt: Winchester 2nd (Has coloration problems); Western Weight
Felt Color: Dark Brown
Quality: Blend

I didn't photogram the coloration problems but they kept me from pouncing as thin as I would have liked to. Again this is a western weight felt. I am just about through all my Winchester 2nds, from now on will only order their firsts.

The brim flange is modeled after the Connecticut State Police. The sides have more flange than the front and back. Brim is also stiff.

Frayed bow work

Tripe stitching edge treatment. Three individual passes on the sewing machine. Used precision ruler and magnetic guide to maintain the distance between each row of stitches.

No liner at this time. Too hot to install one, will put one in during the fall.

Impressive, esp the brim stitching.

 

[Redfokker]

Just completed my new hat...well nearly completed. Missing the liner but the weather in my area changed and is hot now so I am holding off on the liner until the fall. Decided to put my camera to use and try to learn how to shoot with it. All photos taken in doors, at midnight, all interior lights off expect for a positionable table lamp.

Specs:
Block Style: #221
Crown Height: 6 inch
Rake: Front 4 6/8 to Back 4 3/8
Brim: 2 3/4 inch
Brim Edge: Raw
Brim Embellishment: Triple stitched contrasting thread with the felt but matching ribbon
Ribbon: 1 1/2 inch
Ribbon Color: Golden Brown
Ribbon Age: 1930s vintage stock
Ribbon Finish: Frayed edges
Felt: Winchester 2nd (Has coloration problems); Western Weight
Felt Color: Dark Brown
Quality: Blend

I didn't photogram the coloration problems but they kept me from pouncing as thin as I would have liked to. Again this is a western weight felt. I am just about through all my Winchester 2nds, from now on will only order their firsts.

The brim flange is modeled after the Connecticut State Police. The sides have more flange than the front and back. Brim is also stiff.

Frayed bow work

Tripe stitching edge treatment. Three individual passes on the sewing machine. Used precision ruler and magnetic guide to maintain the distance between each row of stitches.

No liner at this time. Too hot to install one, will put one in during the fall.

Very, very nice Vito! Love the dimensions of this one. That brim is a show stopper. Impressive.

 

[moehawk]

Just completed my new hat...well nearly completed. Missing the liner but the weather in my area changed and is hot now so I am holding off on the liner until the fall. Decided to put my camera to use and try to learn how to shoot with it. All photos taken in doors, at midnight, all interior lights off expect for a positionable table lamp.

Specs:
Block Style: #221
Crown Height: 6 inch
Rake: Front 4 6/8 to Back 4 3/8
Brim: 2 3/4 inch
Brim Edge: Raw
Brim Embellishment: Triple stitched contrasting thread with the felt but matching ribbon
Ribbon: 1 1/2 inch
Ribbon Color: Golden Brown
Ribbon Age: 1930s vintage stock
Ribbon Finish: Frayed edges
Felt: Winchester 2nd (Has coloration problems); Western Weight
Felt Color: Dark Brown
Quality: Blend

I didn't photogram the coloration problems but they kept me from pouncing as thin as I would have liked to. Again this is a western weight felt. I am just about through all my Winchester 2nds, from now on will only order their firsts.

The brim flange is modeled after the Connecticut State Police. The sides have more flange than the front and back. Brim is also stiff.

Frayed bow work

Tripe stitching edge treatment. Three individual passes on the sewing machine. Used precision ruler and magnetic guide to maintain the distance between each row of stitches.

No liner at this time. Too hot to install one, will put one in during the fall.

Looks great! Dig the stitching and bow work.

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

O Boy Kevin ! Man you've been learning the tricks ! Congratulations FANTASTIC Hat !!! Nice Colors too !

Thanks Michael, I appreciate your opinion.

Impressive, esp the brim stitching.

Very much appreciated Bob! Worked very hard on that brim stitching.

Very, very nice Vito! Love the dimensions of this one. That brim is a show stopper. Impressive.

Redfokker thank you! After I completed this hat the thread color reminded me of Beaver Orange. I am a fellow Pac-12er (Washington).

Looks great! Dig the stitching and bow work.

Moe, very much appreciated.

 

[Redfokker]

Thanks Michael, I appreciate your opinion.



Very much appreciated Bob! Worked very hard on that brim stitching.



Redfokker thank you! After I completed this hat the thread color reminded me of Beaver Orange. I am a fellow Pac-12er (Washington).



Moe, very much appreciated.

You need a purple and yellow hat now. Go Dawgs.

 

[mayserwegener]

J. Hückel ´s Söhne "Flexible Seal Velour", French Point 7 / 60cm, Crown Open 6 inches, Brim 2 1/4 inches, probably later 1930s. I haven't come across a "Flexible Seal Velour" before and this one is really fantastic. As usual the JHS Velour is amazing / unmatched (color, density, pliability, finish).

Open Crown

 

[FedOregon]

Gorgeous!

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks!

 

[Michael R.]

WHAT A FINISH STEVE !!! WOW !!!

 

[mayserwegener]

Michael, Thank you. It's difficult to photograph. I will eventually take outside photos.

 

[hatophile]

Just completed my new hat...well nearly completed. Missing the liner but the weather in my area changed and is hot now so I am holding off on the liner until the fall. Decided to put my camera to use and try to learn how to shoot with it. All photos taken in doors, at midnight, all interior lights off expect for a positionable table lamp.

Specs:
Block Style: #221
Crown Height: 6 inch
Rake: Front 4 6/8 to Back 4 3/8
Brim: 2 3/4 inch
Brim Edge: Raw
Brim Embellishment: Triple stitched contrasting thread with the felt but matching ribbon
Ribbon: 1 1/2 inch
Ribbon Color: Golden Brown
Ribbon Age: 1930s vintage stock
Ribbon Finish: Frayed edges
Felt: Winchester 2nd (Has coloration problems); Western Weight
Felt Color: Dark Brown
Quality: Blend

I didn't photogram the coloration problems but they kept me from pouncing as thin as I would have liked to. Again this is a western weight felt. I am just about through all my Winchester 2nds, from now on will only order their firsts.

The brim flange is modeled after the Connecticut State Police. The sides have more flange than the front and back. Brim is also stiff.

Frayed bow work

Tripe stitching edge treatment. Three individual passes on the sewing machine. Used precision ruler and magnetic guide to maintain the distance between each row of stitches.

No liner at this time. Too hot to install one, will put one in during the fall.

That's amazing.

 

[mayserwegener]

Hückel (Weilheim) Chevreau, 57 cm, probably mid to late 1950s. Great felt color / finish and easily dry creases. As usual very fine dressing work.

Natural Light

 

[Jhoff_1979]

Hey all!
More of this French piece sold by Maximes in the French Hats and Makers thread!

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Very nice!!

 

[Jhoff_1979]

J. Hückel ´s Söhne "Flexible Seal Velour", French Point 7 / 60cm, Crown Open 6 inches, Brim 2 1/4 inches, probably later 1930s. I haven't come across a "Flexible Seal Velour" before and this one is really fantastic. As usual the JHS Velour is amazing / unmatched (color, density, pliability, finish).

Open Crown

WOW!!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Stetson 3X Open Road. More pics to be posted in the Open Road Guild thread.

 

[dh66]

J. Hückel ´s Söhne "Flexible Seal Velour".....

Fantastic find!! That finish is amazing.

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[dh66]

Stetson 3X Open Road. More pics to be posted in the Open Road Guild thread.

Perfection!

Folks might not get the impression from the stingy brims I normally prefer to wear, but a cattleman creased Open Road, in my mind, is about the coolest thing ever.

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