What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Frunobulax]

Another favorite out of its summer slumber. I lucked into this one about a year ago and couldn't believe my good fortune. Exclusive Hats of Chicago. Soft, pettable, malleable, and a nice color combo.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

40s Dobbs long hair refurb.
Had a few moth divots, but I covered them by pulling up new hair with a wire brush. An idea that worked!
Also, it was a size seven with a ripped and cracked sweat and replaced it with a vintage sweat that I was going to use in a different refurb. Looks best in this hat, though I wish I had an old Dobbs sweat. Got this one tacked in just in case one comes along.
This was another blocked hat that magically made the stretch to 7 1/4 without losing any height or brim width. Getting more successful at that. Takes a lot of careful effort.
The now two tone green ribbon came from a 50s brown porkpie that had a back bow. I turned the back bow into a shark bow. Didn’t have enough material to make 7 pleats, so it has 6.
Seems most pleated bows have an odd number of pleats. 5,7,9,11. I don’t know why.
I made the shark gills having to use the unfaded side of the back bow and in a last second decision used the sun faded side of the ribbon giving an added flair, in my opinion.
Not usually a fan of long hairs, I’m pretty sure this hat will stay one of my favorites for a long time.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

View attachment 271411 40s Dobbs long hair refurb.
Had a few moth divots, but I covered them by pulling up new hair with a wire brush. An idea that worked!
Also, it was a size seven with a ripped and cracked sweat and replaced it with a vintage sweat that I was going to use in a different refurb. Looks best in this hat, though I wish I had an old Dobbs sweat. Got this one tacked in just in case one comes along.
This was another blocked hat that magically made the stretch to 7 1/4 without losing any height or brim width. Getting more successful at that. Takes a lot of careful effort.
The now two tone green ribbon came from a 50s brown porkpie that had a back bow. I turned the back bow into a shark bow. Didn’t have enough material to make 7 pleats, so it has 6.
Seems most pleated bows have an odd number of gills. 5,7,9,11. Why, I don’t know.
In a last second decision I turned the darker side of the ribbon outwards for the gills, but used the sun faded side on the band giving it extra flair, in my opinion.
Not usually a fan of long hairs, I’m pretty sure this refurb will stand as one of my favorite hats for a long time.
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Beautiful!

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Beautiful!

Thanks, Doctor Max!

 

[Steve1857]

A great colour combo indeed, Jim. Nice bash, too.

Another favorite out of its summer slumber. I lucked into this one about a year ago and couldn't believe my good fortune. Exclusive Hats of Chicago. Soft, pettable, malleable, and a nice color combo.

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[Steve1857]

Great re-mix, Randall

View attachment 271411 40s Dobbs long hair refurb.
Had a few moth divots, but I covered them by pulling up new hair with a wire brush. An idea that worked!
Also, it was a size seven with a ripped and cracked sweat and replaced it with a vintage sweat that I was going to use in a different refurb. Looks best in this hat, though I wish I had an old Dobbs sweat. Got this one tacked in just in case one comes along.
This was another blocked hat that magically made the stretch to 7 1/4 without losing any height or brim width. Getting more successful at that. Takes a lot of careful effort.
The now two tone green ribbon came from a 50s brown porkpie that had a back bow. I turned the back bow into a shark bow. Didn’t have enough material to make 7 pleats, so it has 6.
Seems most pleated bows have an odd number of pleats. 5,7,9,11. I don’t know why.
I made the shark gills having to use the unfaded side of the back bow and in a last second decision used the sun faded side of the ribbon giving an added flair, in my opinion.
Not usually a fan of long hairs, I’m pretty sure this hat will stay one of my favorites for a long time. View attachment 271409 View attachment 271410 View attachment 271407 View attachment 271412 View attachment 271405

 

[Dlaniger]

View attachment 271411 40s Dobbs long hair refurb.
Had a few moth divots, but I covered them by pulling up new hair with a wire brush. An idea that worked!
Also, it was a size seven with a ripped and cracked sweat and replaced it with a vintage sweat that I was going to use in a different refurb. Looks best in this hat, though I wish I had an old Dobbs sweat. Got this one tacked in just in case one comes along.
This was another blocked hat that magically made the stretch to 7 1/4 without losing any height or brim width. Getting more successful at that. Takes a lot of careful effort.
The now two tone green ribbon came from a 50s brown porkpie that had a back bow. I turned the back bow into a shark bow. Didn’t have enough material to make 7 pleats, so it has 6.
Seems most pleated bows have an odd number of pleats. 5,7,9,11. I don’t know why.
I made the shark gills having to use the unfaded side of the back bow and in a last second decision used the sun faded side of the ribbon giving an added flair, in my opinion.
Not usually a fan of long hairs, I’m pretty sure this hat will stay one of my favorites for a long time. View attachment 271409 View attachment 271410 View attachment 271407 View attachment 271412 View attachment 271405

Outstanding, Randall.

 

[Frunobulax]

A great colour combo indeed, Jim. Nice bash, too.

Thanks, Steve.

 

[Rumad]

Fed IV this morning.
No idea why, but for the last couple days half of my pics on the Lounge are rotated 90° View attachment 271296 View attachment 271297

 

[Rumad]

View attachment 271384 View attachment 271385 View attachment 271386 Greetings All:
Today...revisiting the 40’s Stratoliner.
It seems to fit better then i remembered. Either my head shrank or i’m forgetful...or both.
Be well and safe.
Bowen

Ps: if i don’t say it often enough, thank you all for the always kind words.

The hat is fantastic but dude, the jacket. Beeyootiful

 

[Rumad]

Another favorite out of its summer slumber. I lucked into this one about a year ago and couldn't believe my good fortune. Exclusive Hats of Chicago. Soft, pettable, malleable, and a nice color combo.

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I’m really digging that one Jim

 

[Rumad]

View attachment 271411 40s Dobbs long hair refurb.
Had a few moth divots, but I covered them by pulling up new hair with a wire brush. An idea that worked!
Also, it was a size seven with a ripped and cracked sweat and replaced it with a vintage sweat that I was going to use in a different refurb. Looks best in this hat, though I wish I had an old Dobbs sweat. Got this one tacked in just in case one comes along.
This was another blocked hat that magically made the stretch to 7 1/4 without losing any height or brim width. Getting more successful at that. Takes a lot of careful effort.
The now two tone green ribbon came from a 50s brown porkpie that had a back bow. I turned the back bow into a shark bow. Didn’t have enough material to make 7 pleats, so it has 6.
Seems most pleated bows have an odd number of pleats. 5,7,9,11. I don’t know why.
I made the shark gills having to use the unfaded side of the back bow and in a last second decision used the sun faded side of the ribbon giving an added flair, in my opinion.
Not usually a fan of long hairs, I’m pretty sure this hat will stay one of my favorites for a long time. View attachment 271409 View attachment 271410 View attachment 271407 View attachment 271412 View attachment 271405

Looks great man, perfect match for that shirt too

 

[Yahoody]

With little moisture the Fall colors are getting spectacular here right now. Trees are beautiful. Bunch grass as well.

Just down the road it's the last cut of alfalfa for the year

 

[Short Balding Guy]

After getting home I went on a walkabout in a vintage Stetson Whippet.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Looks great man, perfect match for that shirt too

Thanks, Rumad and @Steve1857 and @Dlaniger.
When ya can’t be a sharp dressed man like you, Steve and Reggie one can at least match his shirt, right?
Forgot to sew on the matching wind trolley till a moment ago.

 

[Frunobulax]

I’m really digging that one Jim

Thank you, sir.

 

[Blare]

Resistol Kitten Finish.

 

[bowlerman]

Greeley Hat Works western homburg, and Baron Hats moss bowler for my past few days.

 

[DaveProc]

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Thank you! Lol

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

View attachment 271411 40s Dobbs long hair refurb.
Had a few moth divots, but I covered them by pulling up new hair with a wire brush. An idea that worked!
Also, it was a size seven with a ripped and cracked sweat and replaced it with a vintage sweat that I was going to use in a different refurb. Looks best in this hat, though I wish I had an old Dobbs sweat. Got this one tacked in just in case one comes along.
This was another blocked hat that magically made the stretch to 7 1/4 without losing any height or brim width. Getting more successful at that. Takes a lot of careful effort.
The now two tone green ribbon came from a 50s brown porkpie that had a back bow. I turned the back bow into a shark bow. Didn’t have enough material to make 7 pleats, so it has 6.
Seems most pleated bows have an odd number of pleats. 5,7,9,11. I don’t know why.
I made the shark gills having to use the unfaded side of the back bow and in a last second decision used the sun faded side of the ribbon giving an added flair, in my opinion.
Not usually a fan of long hairs, I’m pretty sure this hat will stay one of my favorites for a long time. View attachment 271409 View attachment 271410 View attachment 271407 View attachment 271412 View attachment 271405

Well Randall:
I gotta call this one re-markable!!
Not just blowing kisses, Sir.
Instead of refurb’d i’d go with re-styled and re-deemed because your resurrection is quite the save.
Beautiful and unusual specimen.
Great job.
B