Good discussion, and interesting perspective and illustrative examples, Josh, Nik, Brad and Steve. At the risk of carrying this discussion further off topic and incurring the wrath of our esteemed moderators, I would like to suggest that the names which are commonly used to refer to hat styles...
The Lord's Hat is a loosely defined term, at best, referring to an "unbound" brim hat with Homburg lines, most consistently worn with side pinches, and meant to convey a more informal appearance than a proper Homburg. I am not certain that the degree of curl is necessarily a defining...
Lovely Twenty, Nik, and outstanding effort in restoring it to its original state. These Dobbs Twenty fedoras are a paragon and among my favorites. On first glance I thought your example was a dark blue color, like mine from earlier in this thread. Congratulations!
Jeff: You always look great in black...and white. My regrets for your newly diagnosed affliction with the paja toquilla!
David: Very nice Cavanagh, but then again, what Cavanagh isn't? Appears to have green undertones?
Mallory Nokabout, ca.1946
Mid-Late 1940s Mallory Nokabout. Post '46 Stetson takeover but retaining the old Mallory cloth size tag in 7-5/8. Likely produced immediately after the Stetson appropriation, utilizing remaining stocks of the Mallory cloth tags. Mellow, lightweight felt, with...
Jeff: Thank you! Beauty surrounds ALL of us, and I am constantly reminded of Anne Frank's poignant admonition to "Think of all the beauty still left around you and be happy".
I see your new lid has not as yet Wormsered its way into your heart. lol The Wellington is pretty darned nice...
Thanks for the excellent pictorial, Rusty! What a great trip you and the Major had. Most of us constantly search for that next great hat, the effort often in vain, but the journey and adventure shared with good friends is enduring and unforgettable.
Thank You
Thanks very much as always for your very kind comments, fellas!
Tom: Very nice! This Nostalgia seems to be the best fitting lid you have sported to date, with proportions which better compliment your facial features, though if I may suggest, try to take photos of yourself without...
The unusually dry late Summer in Minnesota resulted in Minnehaha Falls being reduced to the Minnehaha Trickle. An idyllic spot nonetheless.
Summer's last flowers and the first colors of Autumn, at the Minneapolis Institute Of Arts in the early afternoon. OPTIMO Montecristi. Likely the last...
A compendium of photos and musings from this past weekend:
Got up before dawn on a cool Saturday morning to drive over to Macalester College in St. Paul for Ryan's PSAT/NMSQT practice test. 1940s Stetson Three Way, Vita-Felt Process.
While Ryan toiled away at this four hour test, Lydia...
casehopper: Heartwarming photos. Brings back fond memories for me. Those are precious times, enjoy each moment!
Perry: Very nice! I believe the cooler weather is here to stay this week.
David: I enjoy the photos of your nocturnal ramblings in Philly, and that Zephyr Weight is tops!
Alan: Nice to see those museum specimens out for some fresh air.
Mike: Great to see you posting again. Beautiful Whippet bookends for the weekend!
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