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Benzadmiral

Call Me a Cab
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Cross-posted from the "Northwest Hats" thread:

The beast from Mike Miller's Northwest Hats has arrived! I've given it a preliminary bash:

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And here is the liner-less interior:

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The colors of the felt and the belt-band are remarkably like that of its model, the ancient "Casablanca," and it fits perfectly as well.

I was thinking of naming it "The Colfax," after the main street of Denver -- Western and yet urban. Whaddaya think?
 
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Cross-posted from the "Northwest Hats" thread:

The beast from Mike Miller's Northwest Hats has arrived! I've given it a preliminary bash:

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And here is the liner-less interior:

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The colors of the felt and the belt-band are remarkably like that of its model, the ancient "Casablanca," and it fits perfectly as well.

I was thinking of naming it "The Colfax," after the main street of Denver -- Western and yet urban. Whaddaya think?
This is another work of art from Mike! I like the name. The belt band is cool looking.
 
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Black Hat, measures 58cm, Crown Open 6 inches, Brim 2 1/4 inches, 84 grams probably later 1930s. This is the fourth hat from my recent find. It doesn't have any labels or company marks. Not sure if it's Wool or Fur Felt (or blend). The felt is extremely light in weight with a very soft hand. It also has a very nice distressed leather sweatband which has buckled. The construction is primitive but the results are not.

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Daniele Tanto

I'll Lock Up
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Black Hat, measures 58cm, Crown Open 6 inches, Brim 2 1/4 inches, 84 grams probably later 1930s. This is the fourth hat from my recent find. It doesn't have any labels or company marks. Not sure if it's Wool or Fur Felt (or blend). The felt is extremely light in weight with a very soft hand. It also has a very nice distressed leather sweatband which has buckled. The construction is primitive but the results are not.

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Now I'm undecided........
What I like most between the Orion and Black Hat?
Make no mistake I take them both
Steve your find is delicious
 

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