What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[carouselvic]

Resistol Beaver “125”

 

[Daniele Tanto]

It's cold in Veneto. Max temperature 3/4 to -3/5 Celsius.

Today, the sun was very pale, and then the sky became cloudy, perfect for photographing "shiny" hats.

Charles Hatter, aka Borsalino under another name, or a Vanzina product with brand marketing for export.

The hat has a Talpa - Taupe felt finish and "Coffee" is the color.
The felt is medium-weight, with a certain firmness, yet easy to handle.

This one is 58 centimeters wide, like all hats from this brand, which leads me to believe they were intended for export. I made some adjustments to widen it, and I succeeded, especially since it's one of my favorite hats.

Thanks for your likes, and I hope you've started 2026 off right with new hats and happiness.

 

[mayserwegener]

Echter Borsalino "Lama" "Fico", 6 inch Open Crown, 2 1/2 inch Brim, Point 6, date stamped May 18, 1929. The felt is very soft / light weight with a unique very wide ribbon and bow design. It has an fantastic over welt that doesn't allow snapping. The sweatband and silk liner (unique color) are of the highest quality. The Form is very much of the time and place. Overall condition of the hat is excellent. The Berlin store / hat company (Max Eckard) that sold it did not survive WWII. This Soft Felt Hat is one of a three Echter Borsalino - Max Eckard Berlin Soft Felt Hat find I made back in 2015.

Over Welt with Semi Hidden Stitch. The Stitch is visible on the top side of the Brim and creates a Sawtooth like pattern from a distance.

 

[VoodooSan]

It's cold in Veneto. Max temperature 3/4 to -3/5 Celsius.
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Today, the sun was very pale, and then the sky became cloudy, perfect for photographing "shiny" hats.
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Charles Hatter, aka Borsalino under another name, or a Vanzina product with brand marketing for export.
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The hat has a Talpa - Taupe felt finish and "Coffee" is the color.
The felt is medium-weight, with a certain firmness, yet easy to handle.
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This one is 58 centimeters wide, like all hats from this brand, which leads me to believe they were intended for export. I made some adjustments to widen it, and I succeeded, especially since it's one of my favorite hats.
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Thanks for your likes, and I hope you've started 2026 off right with new hats and happiness.

Yowza!!!! What a beauty, Daniele!!

 

[VoodooSan]

Echter Borsalino "Lama" "Fico", 6 inch Open Crown, 2 1/2 inch Brim, Point 6, date stamped May 18, 1929. The felt is very soft / light weight with a unique very wide ribbon and bow design. It has an fantastic over welt that doesn't allow snapping. The sweatband and silk liner (unique color) are of the highest quality. The Form is very much of the time and place. Overall condition of the hat is excellent. The Berlin store / hat company (Max Eckard) that sold it did not survive WWII. This Soft Felt Hat is one of a three Echter Borsalino - Max Eckard Berlin Soft Felt Hat find I made back in 2015.

Over Welt with Semi Hidden Stitch. The Stitch is visible on the top side of the Brim and creates a Sawtooth like pattern from a distance.

That is one AMAZING hat, Steve!!!!!!

 

[mayserwegener]

That is one AMAZING hat, Steve!!!!!!

Mark, Thank you! I have to agree! Have to say, that three hat Echter Borsalino - Max Eckard Berlin find was one for the books.

 

[Ent]

Summer has finally arrived in Tassie so sporting a new unlined lightweight jacket and Akubra trilby.

Hope everyone’s new year is starting well.

 

[Good Lukes]

Between my YouTube channel, travel to Salt Lake City and London, and holidays with family and friends, it has been a while since I posted some hat photos. On my trip to London, I acquired 4 vintage hats from my good friend, Paul John Murphy, of PJ Murphy & Son British Bespoke Hatters. Lock & Co. Hatters (formally James Lock and Co. Ltd) is the world's oldest hat shop and the world's 34th oldest family-owned business. I wore this brown Lock & Co Peatwood during the "Hat Tuesday #17" episode on my YouTube channel. I was able to take it to Lock & Co located at 6 St James's Street where Master Hatter Jayesh was able to provide a rough date of manufacture of 1970's to mid-1980's.

 

[jeffgarf]

Between my YouTube channel, travel to Salt Lake City and London, and holidays with family and friends, it has been a while since I posted some hat photos. On my trip to London, I acquired 4 vintage hats from my good friend, Paul John Murphy, of PJ Murphy & Son British Bespoke Hatters. Lock & Co. Hatters (formally James Lock and Co. Ltd) is the world's oldest hat shop and the world's 34th oldest family-owned business. I wore this brown Lock & Co Peatwood during the "Hat Tuesday #17" episode on my YouTube channel. I was able to take it to Lock & Co located at 6 St James's Street where Master Hatter Jayesh was able to provide a rough date of manufacture of 1970's to mid-1980's.
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If I recall correctly, you can see Jayesh on episodes of The Repair Shop from the BBC.

 

[Good Lukes]

If I recall correctly, you can see Jayesh on episodes of The Repair Shop from the BBC.

Today, I learned ... thanks for sharing this, Jeff!

 

[Good Lukes]

Join us live today at 11am EST for a timely and important episode of Hat Tuesday #18 as we take an honest look at the lack of clear standards in modern hat making. For hatters, collectors, and enthusiasts alike, this conversation goes to the heart of quality, transparency, and trust. What do terms like “beaver,” “custom,” or “handmade” truly mean today? How do we distinguish genuine craftsmanship from clever marketing? And why does the absence of shared standards matter for the future of the trade? This episode is not about gatekeeping. It is about education, accountability, and respect for the craft. If you care about how hats are made, how they are represented, and how the craft can be protected and strengthened, this discussion is essential viewing.

 

[jeffgarf]

A Disney Fifteen, received with original box.

 

[RickP]

Heading out under a Heritage felt Akubra Banjo Paterson this morning

 

[hambone71]

A Disney Fifteen, received with original box.

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That's a good looking hat, Jeff! Classic design and proportions! One of the shapes that brought me here years ago.

 

[jeffgarf]

Classic design and proportions! One of the shapes that brought me here years ago.

It's my second Disney, both in gray (2 different shades). These fifteens are something special and I cannot resist when I see a good deal on them.

 

[steur]

Woot!!!! New year, new snow, and some new hats!! MOST awesome! For me, #1 is a tie between the two newbies, the Peschel and the Portis. I'll be honest, both of them took that slot on the basis of their INCREDIBLE hatbands! Second place goes to the Borsalino, and third to the Tirard. Looking forward to an incredible 2026 with you, Stefan!

Thank you very much, Mark.

Hello Stefan, Thank you! I am still working with Flickr regarding the problem but at least I know how to work around it now. Fantastic series of hats from you today! Various Styles, Finishes, Colors and Brands! They are all beauties!

Thank you, Steve.

Sunday, Northwest Hat Co.
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Fantastic in every way, Reggie.

 

[steur]

It's cold in Veneto. Max temperature 3/4 to -3/5 Celsius.
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Today, the sun was very pale, and then the sky became cloudy, perfect for photographing "shiny" hats.
View attachment 759798
Charles Hatter, aka Borsalino under another name, or a Vanzina product with brand marketing for export.
View attachment 759799
The hat has a Talpa - Taupe felt finish and "Coffee" is the color.
The felt is medium-weight, with a certain firmness, yet easy to handle.
View attachment 759801
This one is 58 centimeters wide, like all hats from this brand, which leads me to believe they were intended for export. I made some adjustments to widen it, and I succeeded, especially since it's one of my favorite hats.
View attachment 759803
Thanks for your likes, and I hope you've started 2026 off right with new hats and happiness.

Whatever the brand, it's a great hat!

Echter Borsalino "Lama" "Fico", 6 inch Open Crown, 2 1/2 inch Brim, Point 6, date stamped May 18, 1929. The felt is very soft / light weight with a unique very wide ribbon and bow design. It has an fantastic over welt that doesn't allow snapping. The sweatband and silk liner (unique color) are of the highest quality. The Form is very much of the time and place. Overall condition of the hat is excellent. The Berlin store / hat company (Max Eckard) that sold it did not survive WWII. This Soft Felt Hat is one of a three Echter Borsalino - Max Eckard Berlin Soft Felt Hat find I made back in 2015.

Over Welt with Semi Hidden Stitch. The Stitch is visible on the top side of the Brim and creates a Sawtooth like pattern from a distance.

A Borsalino of the highest quality. Fabulous!

 

[VoodooSan]

A Disney Fifteen, received with original box.

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Yowza!! Terrific score, Jeff!

 

[carouselvic]

A 40’s Stetson ThreeWay in Vita-Felt

 

[mayserwegener]

Whatever the brand, it's a great hat!


A Borsalino of the highest quality. Fabulous!

Stefan, Thank you!