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[rclark]

Stetsonian Vita-Felt. My first Vita-Felt and boy have I been missing out! This thing is a work of art!

 

[40Cal]

Stetsonian Vita-Felt. My first Vita-Felt and boy have I been missing out! This thing is a work of art!

That is a great hat! Wow.

 

[hatsRme]

That one should stay on top of your rotation for a while, Rick. Man, oh, MAN!!

 

[moontheloon]

Wow Rick!!!
Congrats !
Just a fantastic snag my friend ... Fantastic


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[moontheloon]

I had a little bit of luck at an estate sale I popped into on my way home from work

Found a very nice suuuuuper light weight Borsalino

and a velour Berg that made me think of moe... So if you want it my man it is yours ... My gift to you .

The entire haul cost me $10
$5 Borsalino
$2 Berg
$3 Dobbs box that the hats are pictured on

Moe the Berg is somewhere between a 7 1/8 and 7 1/4
I'm a true 7 1/4 and it is just slightly snug ... Let me know

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[rclark]

I had a little bit of luck at an estate sale I popped into on my way home from work

Found a very nice suuuuuper light weight Borsalino

and a velour Berg that made me think of moe... So if you want it my man it is yours ... My gift to you .

The entire haul cost me $10
$5 Borsalino
$2 Berg
$3 Dobbs box that the hats are pictured on

Moe the Berg is somewhere between a 7 1/8 and 7 1/4
I'm a true 7 1/4 and it is just slightly snug ... Let me know

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Score!!!

 

[Bob Roberts]

I knew you'd go back on the street...

 

[moontheloon]

I knew you'd go back on the street...

could not pass up a $5 Borsalino ... nor would any of you

 

[Bob Roberts]

could not pass up a $5 Borsalino ... nor would any of you

Junkies always know where to score.

 

[Rogera]

Man, you guys scored BIG!! Congrats on the hats!

 

[Zombie_61]

Here's my "new to me" Winston Fedora, which I bought from Matt "Historyteach24":

It doesn't look much like a fedora any more because Matt re-shaped the crown from what was probably a factory creased Center Dent into a Telescope crease to give the hat a Pork Pie look. I'm glad he did, because if he hadn't I probably wouldn't have given the hat a second thought. Porkers seem to have a limited appeal even here on The Lounge, but I've always liked them so this one not only caught my eye, but grabbed me by the collar, pulled me in close, and whispered "Buy me" in my ear.

This is my first previously owned hat, my first hat with a brim under 2-1/2" in width, first hat with a shark gill ribbon, first Pork Pie, and first hat with a tapered crown. In addition to the usual signs of wear, moths have feasted on the brim. The damage isn't too obvious unless you look really close, but it's the reason Matt dropped his asking price so drastically. It's obviously not perfect, but it's far from being a "beater".

And now, the obligatory head shots; brim up on the left, brim down on the right:

I don't think this is a particularly good hat style for me, but I really like the hat so I'm going to enjoy wearing it anyway. And even if I only wear it to casual parties and/or family gatherings, it's sure to annoy all of the right people.

And here's the liner and logo:

If anyone has any information about the manufacturer and/or a guess at the hat's age, I'd be very interested in hearing it.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Here's my "new to me" Winston Fedora, which I bought from Matt "Historyteach24":

It doesn't look much like a fedora any more because Matt re-shaped the crown from what was probably a factory creased Center Dent into a Telescope crease to give the hat a Pork Pie look. I'm glad he did, because if he hadn't I probably wouldn't have given the hat a second thought. Porkers seem to have a limited appeal even here on The Lounge, but I've always liked them so this one not only caught my eye, but grabbed me by the collar, pulled me in close, and whispered "Buy me" in my ear.

This is my first previously owned hat, my first hat with a brim under 2-1/2" in width, first hat with a shark gill ribbon, first Pork Pie, and first hat with a tapered crown. In addition to the usual signs of wear, moths have feasted on the brim. The damage isn't too obvious unless you look really close, but it's the reason Matt dropped his asking price so drastically.

And now, the obligatory head shots; brim up on the left, brim down on the right:

I don't think this is a particularly good hat style for me, but I really like the hat so I'm going to enjoy wearing it anyway. And even if I only wear it to casual parties and/or family gatherings, it's sure to annoy all of the right people.

And here's the liner and logo:

If anyone has any information about the manufacturer and/or a guess at the hat's age, I'd be very interested in hearing it.

Looks good on you. Kick it back a little, wear it with attitude and annoy all the right people even more.

 

[Zombie_61]

Looks good on you. Kick it back a little, wear it with attitude and annoy all the right people even more.

Thank you Sir! I pulled the front lower than I usually wear 'em for the photos so I could show off the hat instead of my fivehead.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Thank you Sir! I pulled the front lower than I usually wear 'em for the photos so I could show off the hat instead of my fivehead.

Lol. Wlcm.

 

[stetsonofagun]

If I could find a 4+" brim with a 5" open crown I would make a replica of a Planters hat to wear to living history events. Maybe the Bushman is something to look for?

http://www.riverjunction.com/Mens-Hat--Wild-Bill--10X-Felt_p_3780.html

- Andrew

 

[Bamaboots]

Zombie, good snag. Occasionally, one has to step outside their comfort zone. I did that by joining here. That hat looks good on you. Wear it.

 

[Zombie_61]

Zombie, good snag. Occasionally, one has to step outside their comfort zone. I did that by joining here. That hat looks good on you. Wear it.

Thank you Sir! Wearing it is the plan.

 

[stetsonofagun]

Here's my "new to me" Winston Fedora, which I bought from Matt "Historyteach24":

It doesn't look much like a fedora any more because Matt re-shaped the crown from what was probably a factory creased Center Dent into a Telescope crease to give the hat a Pork Pie look. I'm glad he did, because if he hadn't I probably wouldn't have given the hat a second thought. Porkers seem to have a limited appeal even here on The Lounge, but I've always liked them so this one not only caught my eye, but grabbed me by the collar, pulled me in close, and whispered "Buy me" in my ear.

This is my first previously owned hat, my first hat with a brim under 2-1/2" in width, first hat with a shark gill ribbon, first Pork Pie, and first hat with a tapered crown. In addition to the usual signs of wear, moths have feasted on the brim. The damage isn't too obvious unless you look really close, but it's the reason Matt dropped his asking price so drastically. It's obviously not perfect, but it's far from being a "beater".

And now, the obligatory head shots; brim up on the left, brim down on the right:

I don't think this is a particularly good hat style for me, but I really like the hat so I'm going to enjoy wearing it anyway. And even if I only wear it to casual parties and/or family gatherings, it's sure to annoy all of the right people.

And here's the liner and logo:

If anyone has any information about the manufacturer and/or a guess at the hat's age, I'd be very interested in hearing it.

They are from Israel. I bought all three that I have straight from the source, so I know that much. They definitely have a "Jewish shop keeper" vibe about them in their original form. Good luck turning the brim down on these bad boys. They are STIFF.

- Andrew

 

[BobHufford]

Gosh ... even Moon's $2.00 hats are better than my good ones. This is what I find for $2.00. Even so I couldn't leave it behind. It will be another cleaning experiment. Assuming it is a Resistol or Byer-Rolnick with the Melorol stamp. Lining long gone. It will fit my wife, but may end up a farm hat. Harris Bros. was around from 1896 until the 1990s so that doesn't narrow down the date much.

 

[stetsonofagun]

Gosh ... even Moon's $2.00 hats are better than my good ones. This is what I find for $2.00. Even so I couldn't leave it behind. It will be another cleaning experiment. Assuming it is a Resistol or Byer-Rolnick with the Melorol stamp. Lining long gone. It will fit my wife, but may end up a farm hat. Harris Bros. was around from 1896 until the 1990s so that doesn't narrow down the date much.

Love me or hate me. I love the grime. If it was a 7 1/4, I'd want it.

- Andrew