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[Sanford Goldstein]

About to take the plunge in a resistol “fedora” however I don’t have a block tag to prove its a black gold line (20x) I’ve neve heard of a black gold fedora

I have these images but not the block tag in the sweatband

mist kinda cheap but I don’t want to buy it if it’s been redone up to look like a black gold

 

[drmaxtejeda]

A fifteen-year-old Optimo Chicago.

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[Héctor Fernández]

A little challenging to get the pic since it’s wrapped half way around the bottle, but I tried a pano so hopefully you can read it

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Thanks! That will do.[emoji106]

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[Héctor Fernández]

A fifteen-year-old Optimo Chicago.

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No way, you can't wear that hat unless you shot -6[emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji106]

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[drmaxtejeda]

Lion Hats from Will Moul. It had several moth tracks and it was discolored near the break by being stored with another hat stacked over it, I suspect.
I spent some time sanding, steaming and brushing, and I the moth tracks and discoloration are gone, or close enough that makes no matter.
Before and after pics.

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[Héctor Fernández]

Lion Hats from Will Moul. It had several moth tracks and it was discolored near the break by being stored with another hat stacked over it, I suspect.
I spent some time sanding, steaming and brushing, and I the moth tracks and discoloration are gone, or close enough that makes no matter.
Before and after pics.

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I don't know if this hat is considered vintage, but one thing I love of owning vintage hats, they don't have to be perfect.

For perfect hats, I have Gannon to quench my thirst[emoji1]

Very nice job[emoji106][emoji106]

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[drmaxtejeda]

I don't know if this hat is considered vintage, but one thing I love of owning vintage hats, they don't have to be perfect.

For perfect hats, I have Gannon to quench my thirst[emoji1]

Very nice job[emoji106][emoji106]

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Oh, it is from Will Moul's 1930s find. He found a whole bunch of hats in an old hat store. Don't let the Bavarian ribbon mislead you.[emoji4]

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[drmaxtejeda]

The pre-1934 oatmeal heathered hat I bought from Garrett.

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[Bill Hughes]

The pre-1934 oatmeal heathered hat I bought from Garrett.

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The tones are superb.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

The pre-1934 oatmeal heathered hat I bought from Garrett.

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Wonderful texture and colors, but since when do you wear a size 7?


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[drmaxtejeda]

Wonderful texture and colors, but since when do you wear a size 7?


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I put it in one of my band blocks for a couple of days. It sits high on my head, but it doesn't feel tight, it just doesn't go down all the way. [emoji4]

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[drmaxtejeda]

The tones are superb.

Yes, they are beautiful. I wish I knew the maker.

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[drmaxtejeda]

No way, you can't wear that hat unless you shot -6[emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji106]

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I shot 73 twice. Both times the last putt was short by a centimeter.[emoji33]

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[steur]

Got this really pretty and great condition Knox Custom, but unfortunately not the size the seller said it was and too big for me at 7-3/8.

It was a dirty mangled mess, but I went ahead and sanitized, cleaned, steamed and shaped it hoping I could find a good home for it on the lounge. Very pretty chocolate brown color with black ribbon. No moth bites.

1-7/8 brim
4” at the center dent
5” at the side




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Good catch. Pity about the size. Not exactly a mystery size too. You'd expect a seller to have noticed that!

 

[steur]

A fifteen-year-old Optimo Chicago.

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I'd be inclined to shape it more like a fedora, but it's a good looking hat, Max.

 

[steur]

The pre-1934 oatmeal heathered hat I bought from Garrett.

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Both very nice hats: this one and the Lion Hats one. The hat police would like a word about you wearing a size 7 hat though.

 

[steur]

Brummel's hat in a size 57 (and true to size, so too wide for me). Bound brim at 6cm and crown 10cm at the center dent. Brummel's is a Belgian brand with links to Borsalino, either for their felts or for their finishing (or even both). Well made hats and this one is no exception. Only the liner could do with a washing.
Hats seem to appear in groups: this is one of several of this brand I've seen in a short while. Before that I think I only ever saw three of them. Do they migrate? Anyway.

 

[steur]

Another new one. Joseph Wilson&Sons of Denton, England, "the Wilson Hat" homburg in black. Size 57, but fits me perfectly. Bound brim at a generous 6,5cm and crown 11cm at the center dent. Quite large proportions for a homburg, but it doesn't look it. It still appears a fairly sleek looking hat. Late forties or early fifties, but could even be pre-war.

 

[Frunobulax]

View attachment 201917 View attachment 201918 View attachment 201919 About to take the plunge in a resistol “fedora” however I don’t have a block tag to prove its a black gold line (20x) I’ve neve heard of a black gold fedora

I have these images but not the block tag in the sweatband

mist kinda cheap but I don’t want to buy it if it’s been redone up to look like a black gold

A post Byer-Rolnick dress hat is a rare bird, and that's not one of those little stingies, either. Could be a conversion.

 

[Frunobulax]

Exclusive Hats of Chicago, IL. "Custom Made Hats for the Elite." A very fortuitous eBay find. This one has some mothing problems, mostly brim grazing; however, one real good chomp, but it's on the back of the crown, so...IDGAF.

Mainly because it's just such a nice hat. Dense felt with a deep, rich dark brown color and velvety feel. Shapes easily and has great lines. The deep plum/eggplant color of the ribbon just subtly sets it off, too. I have a feeling this one is in for some head time.

2715 W. 63rd Street appears to now be a place that can help you with your Hat Acquisition Syndrome.