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[mayserwegener]

Fantastic find, Steve. Lots of toppers on sale on the German auction sites for some reason, but Habig rarely shows up.

Stefan, Thank you! I just couldn't pass this one up. Super series of finds from you! I commented on the A.P.N. Velour on the German and Austrian page.

 

[bowlerman]

Here are some I did not take pictures of due to weather condition being awful.

Barbisio Misto F a g g i o (beech). Ruvido (rough) finish. Size 56 with the overwelt brim at 5,5cm and the crown at 10,5cm at the center dent. Nobody and I do mean nobody does shark gills like Barbisio does. It's enough to make me buy a green hat; go figure!

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Stefan, what a great haul, or portion thereof! This Barbisio is wonderful. Reminds me of my heather green Borsalino Renna I had long ago. The heather green felt and felted edge look nearly identical, but no gills on mine. I sold it quite awhile back because it was a size too big, but I wish I hadn’t! Most excellent, sir!

 

[bowlerman]

Typically I’ve only ever had a small smattering of straw hats, but here’s a third one I bought recently. Just a Stetson Milan. I must be feeling delusionally optimistic about the weather in March this year.

 

[steur]

Stefan, what a great haul, or portion thereof! This Barbisio is wonderful. Reminds me of my heather green Borsalino Renna I had long ago. The heather green felt and felted edge look nearly identical, but no gills on mine. I sold it quite awhile back because it was a size too big, but I wish I hadn’t! Most excellent, sir!

Thank you, Jeff. These Barbisio hats are worth picking up if you spot one. That Stetson milan is a cool find btw; should force out the good weather now.

 

[The Lost kansan]

New hat has finally arrived in London. Another gray Strat. My second one. I think early to mid 50s? Will do some shaping on this soon.

 

[Bamaboots]

New hat has finally arrived in London. Another gray Strat. My second one. I think early to mid 50s? Will do some shaping on this soon.
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O. P. S. era was 1951-1953.

 

[The Lost kansan]

O. P. S. era was 1951-1953.

Sorry I’m still figuring out all the terminology what is “o.p.s” meaning? Is something to do with the liner?

 

[hatsRme]

Sorry I’m still figuring out all the terminology what is “o.p.s” meaning? Is something to do with the liner?

Office of Price Stabilization, a federal entity.

 

[The Lost kansan]

Office of Price Stabilization, a federal entity.

Ahh gotcha thanks understood. So definitely early 50s then. It has a totally different feel than my late 50s Strat

 

[Bamaboots]

Sorry I’m still figuring out all the terminology what is “o.p.s” meaning? Is something to do with the liner?

Office of Price Stabilisation. It was a wartime act created during the Korean Conflict to control prices. WWII had something similar.

 

[The Lost kansan]

Office of Price Stabilisation. It was a wartime act created during the Korean Conflict to control prices. WWII had something similar.

Thanks for confirming I was thinking by the liner and sweatband it was early 50s but wasn’t certain but that time window makes sense

 

[Stu K 323]

Sharing a recent custom piece made by Ivan Stankov of Feltera, based in Prague. He runs his shop through Etsy ( I apologise to any mods if this violates forum guidelines around adverts).

Great experience all round and really pleased with the result.

This is my second hat from Ivan, my first being slightly more… Time Lord-ish.

I’ve gone for an open crown this time, as I’m currently on a bit of a Billy Gibbons kick. Keeping it open for now, but there’s enough wiggle room if I decide to shape it differently down the line.

Specs:

Black rabbit fur felt (turns out I didn’t actually own a black hat)

2cm tan ribbon

Head size: 63cm

Crown height (open): 14cm

Brim width: 7cm

The proportions work well for me, and it’s handy having the flexibility with three weddings lined up this year, which is my idea of absolute torture.

Big shout out to Ivan at Feltera on Etsy for the craftsmanship and communication. Highly recommended if you’re considering a custom build.

 

[Blare]

Mossant fedora in a grey called "mine"

Well. There you have it.

 

[Pellie]

Laubin black homburg from France.
Don't know the exact age, but i guess it's pre-war.

 

[SnowyViking]

I'm not sure if it's the right place to post but here is all my hats now that I finally got a couple of hat racks.They are sorted after quality

 

[RickP]

I'm not sure if it's the right place to post but here is all my hats now that I finally got a couple of hat racks.They are sorted after quality
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Ive got a couple of those racks..... not horrible expensive but very usable indeed..... A good start to a hat room.... Post pictures when you fill a couple more up! lol

 

[SnowyViking]

Ive got a couple of those racks..... not horrible expensive but very usable indeed..... A good start to a hat room.... Post pictures when you fill a couple more up! lol

Thanks! I''m not done collecting quiet yet so I will

 

[RickP]

Thanks! I''m not done collecting quiet yet so I will

Its not an addiction... just a serious hobby lol

 

[Pellie]

Morreton "Prélude" "softline imperméable".
Yes i have a weak for French hats!!

 

[BobHufford]

As arrived. A lot of three men’s hats (and six ladies hats I asked them not to ship). All have some issues and need cleaning / shaping.

1940s Stetson ******* Vita-Felt. Size 7-1/4. Couple of moth nips.

A similarly aged (?) Joseph E. Ward. Size 7-1/4. Reedless sweat coming loose.