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[Blare]

Picked this up from @Jesse John around the first of the year. Life's circumstances and lack of motivation have kept me from posting it. Fine hat. 3 X 5 3/4. It will be left OC


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Beautiful hat Greg!

 

[quikrick]

Picked this up from @Jesse John around the first of the year. Life's circumstances and lack of motivation have kept me from posting it. Fine hat. 3 X 5 3/4. It will be left OC


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Excellent Greg. Sweet man, really sweet.

 

[mayserwegener]

J. Hückel´s Söhne "Flexible", FP 5, 116 grams, possibly later 1920s. Interesting unique Box Bow. Post WWI JHS Stiff Felt Paper Label Type 1a.

 

[Blare]

Willoughby Hatter Paris - Consul I
Black Medium Hair - Satin Finish
5 1/2 open crown - Just under 5 as shaped
1 1/4 mid ribbon
1 7/8 brim with rolled overwelt

Came across this Willoughby Consul I and quickly threw in an offer that was accepted by the seller. My first experience with Willoughby… but I had heard great things. This one a dark black velour like medium hair felt which is very soft to the touch and extremely malleable. The black is deep.. but there does seem to be a tiny bit of lighter fibers heathered in here and there. The finish is referred to on the liner as Satin Finish. As soft as it is though it seems to hold shape very well. With its short brim it does seem to prefer this the up brim shape.. but certainly works either way. The size is indicated at 7 1/8 on the manufacturing sticker.. but also has a hand written 7. I’d say it fits closer to 7. The sweat is stitched directly to the felt and has a oil skin liner behind it. Haven’t really any idea on age as there is my first Willoughby hat. Been wearing it the last couple days and enjoying the feel of it.

 

[Steve1857]

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Willoughby Hatter Paris - Consul I
Black Medium Hair - Satin Finish
5 1/2 open crown - Just under 5 as shaped
1 1/4 mid ribbon
1 7/8 brim with rolled overwelt

Came across this Willoughby Consul I and quickly threw in an offer that was accepted by the seller. My first experience with Willoughby… but I had heard great things. This one a dark black velour like medium hair felt which is very soft to the touch and extremely malleable. The black is deep.. but there does seem to be a tiny bit of lighter fibers heathered in here and there. The finish is referred to on the liner as Satin Finish. As soft as it is though it seems to hold shape very well. With its short brim it does seem to prefer this the up brim shape.. but certainly works either way. The size is indicated at 7 1/8 on the manufacturing sticker.. but also has a hand written 7. I’d say it fits closer to 7. The sweat is stitched directly to the felt and has a oil skin liner behind it. Haven’t really any idea on age as there is my first Willoughby hat. Been wearing it the last couple days and enjoying the feel of it.

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Nice catch, Joe.

 

[Blare]

Nice catch, Joe.

Thanks Steve!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

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Willoughby Hatter Paris - Consul I
Black Medium Hair - Satin Finish
5 1/2 open crown - Just under 5 as shaped
1 1/4 mid ribbon
1 7/8 brim with rolled overwelt

Came across this Willoughby Consul I and quickly threw in an offer that was accepted by the seller. My first experience with Willoughby… but I had heard great things. This one a dark black velour like medium hair felt which is very soft to the touch and extremely malleable. The black is deep.. but there does seem to be a tiny bit of lighter fibers heathered in here and there. The finish is referred to on the liner as Satin Finish. As soft as it is though it seems to hold shape very well. With its short brim it does seem to prefer this the up brim shape.. but certainly works either way. The size is indicated at 7 1/8 on the manufacturing sticker.. but also has a hand written 7. I’d say it fits closer to 7. The sweat is stitched directly to the felt and has a oil skin liner behind it. Haven’t really any idea on age as there is my first Willoughby hat. Been wearing it the last couple days and enjoying the feel of it.

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Way to go, Joe! That long hair finish has some nice sparkle to it.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Picked this up from @Jesse John around the first of the year. Life's circumstances and lack of motivation have kept me from posting it. Fine hat. 3 X 5 3/4. It will be left OC


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Black, a Nutria & looks great open crown. The only thing not to like is it’s not my size! Such a rare hat. Enjoy!

 

[ScionPI2005]

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Willoughby Hatter Paris - Consul I
Black Medium Hair - Satin Finish
5 1/2 open crown - Just under 5 as shaped
1 1/4 mid ribbon
1 7/8 brim with rolled overwelt

Came across this Willoughby Consul I and quickly threw in an offer that was accepted by the seller. My first experience with Willoughby… but I had heard great things. This one a dark black velour like medium hair felt which is very soft to the touch and extremely malleable. The black is deep.. but there does seem to be a tiny bit of lighter fibers heathered in here and there. The finish is referred to on the liner as Satin Finish. As soft as it is though it seems to hold shape very well. With its short brim it does seem to prefer this the up brim shape.. but certainly works either way. The size is indicated at 7 1/8 on the manufacturing sticker.. but also has a hand written 7. I’d say it fits closer to 7. The sweat is stitched directly to the felt and has a oil skin liner behind it. Haven’t really any idea on age as there is my first Willoughby hat. Been wearing it the last couple days and enjoying the feel of it.

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That's a great looking hat Joe!

 

[Blare]

Way to go, Joe! That long hair finish has some nice sparkle to it.

Thank you Brent. It really is an easy wear hat.

 

[Blare]

That's a great looking hat Joe!

Thank you!

 

[Zombie_61]

Willoughby Hatter Paris - Consul I
Black Medium Hair - Satin Finish
5 1/2 open crown - Just under 5 as shaped
1 1/4 mid ribbon
1 7/8 brim with rolled overwelt

Came across this Willoughby Consul I and quickly threw in an offer that was accepted by the seller...

Really nice hat Joe! I can't decide if it looks better on you with the brim up or down, so I guess the correct answer is "both".

 

[Blare]

Really nice hat Joe! I can't decide if it looks better on you with the brim up or down, so I guess the correct answer is "both".

Thank you Al… I was thinking up all the way… until I saw the down photos. believe your answer is correct

 

[Blare]

My “No. 1 project“ at the moment.

 

[BobHufford]

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Looks like a great start!

 

[Blare]

It’s starting to unpack itself. Came in about an 8 x 12 box. Brushed out nicely…. Have to work on shaping though... wheels are turning.

 

[steur]

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Willoughby Hatter Paris - Consul I
Black Medium Hair - Satin Finish
5 1/2 open crown - Just under 5 as shaped
1 1/4 mid ribbon
1 7/8 brim with rolled overwelt

Came across this Willoughby Consul I and quickly threw in an offer that was accepted by the seller. My first experience with Willoughby… but I had heard great things. This one a dark black velour like medium hair felt which is very soft to the touch and extremely malleable. The black is deep.. but there does seem to be a tiny bit of lighter fibers heathered in here and there. The finish is referred to on the liner as Satin Finish. As soft as it is though it seems to hold shape very well. With its short brim it does seem to prefer this the up brim shape.. but certainly works either way. The size is indicated at 7 1/8 on the manufacturing sticker.. but also has a hand written 7. I’d say it fits closer to 7. The sweat is stitched directly to the felt and has a oil skin liner behind it. Haven’t really any idea on age as there is my first Willoughby hat. Been wearing it the last couple days and enjoying the feel of it.

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Fabulous hat, Joe. And a very nice find; they're not all that common. The description of the felt is spot on.

 

[Steve1857]

Thank you Al… I was thinking up all the way… until I saw the down photos. believe your answer is correct

A hat that works brim up or down is always a hat with lots of mileage. Your new Willoughby has got what it takes, Joe .

 

[Steve1857]

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Now that looks like a Nr.1 that should be top of the list of projects, Joe. Looking forward to seeing more of that Stetson.

 

[Mighty44]

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Great color!