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[ScionPI2005]

That's a cool straw, Troy. And you wear it well!

 

[Slim Portly]

Well, the catteman's crease didn't last long. Ghosting of the old bash remains but it ought to be fine.

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That was a nice transition there, mister. Turned that into a fine looking city hat.

 

[AlanC]

^Thank you, sir.

Alan, Shudde Bros. is one of the more famous hatters in the 40s-50s out of houston. I once owned a hat that had "Gene Autry" stamped in it as the name and I had doubts so I researched it through Shudde. I was able to talk to the "old man Shudde", and with his help was able to positively identify the hat as indeed belonging to Mr. Autry. It turns out that Shudde Bros did all of the renovation work for him as well as made his hats. No matter where he was playing in the country, he always sent his hats to Houston. This was in the mid '90s and would be surprised if Mr. Shudde was still with us but was a very interesting and entertaining gent.

Good to know, Art. I've gone back and edited the name to reflect 'Shudde' as I clearly wanted to add the 'l'. Mine is a white hat, so maybe I can be a 'good guy' just like Gene Autry. Mine has the initials 'DWA' stamped into the sweatband, so maybe it was owned by Gene's little known brother 'Don'.

 

[BobC]

Well, the catteman's crease didn't last long. Ghosting of the old bash remains but it ought to be fine.

That looks good, Alan. I love the diamond. You just can't beat those diamonds.

 

[mayserwegener]

Hutmacher Zapf

New poster that is really into German - Austrian traditional hut styles.

Here is new one I got from Hutmacher Zapf, Werfen - Salzburger Land, Austria.

Collection Habsburg - Hofmarschall

I am also going to post a separate thread with some of my collection.

 

[troy]

The Ribbon on that Straw is absolutely Gorgeous. :eusa_clap

Lefty - Yes that is one Beautiful straw. I can imagine snapping the brim up and sitting that directly onto my head with pride!

 

[troy]

err sorry about the delayed post!

Lefty - Yes that is one Beautiful straw. I can imagine snapping the brim up and sitting that directly onto my head with pride!

Err... ok, I realize now, I was replying to a post ten pages or more old - sorry folks. But lefty, I still love that hat of yours!

 

[Hoss & da Posse]

New lid, Better (long) story...

There is a western store not too far from home in Jasper, Georgia that I frequent for pants, shirts and boots. I have noticed some "Gus" hats during my visits and said hello to an older gentlemen that runs the hat department. Although our conversation was centered on the western hat, I also noticed some fedoras on display...didn't think too much about it at the time, though. Popped one on my head and gave my wife a "Yo, Adreinne!" shout in my best Rocky impersonation and put it back...Fast forward a couple years and I get bit by the dress hat bug. Buy a Bailey wool stingy brim on vacation and love the whole effect; on me, on my wife, even on strangers we passed on the streets of British Columbia. Get home and plug into this board, start searching faithfully on OFAS, hitting the thrift, antique, Burlington Coat Factory circuit but to no avail. Stopped by the western store on Saturday and asked the man behind the hat counter if the older gentleman still worked there. "Well", he replied, "I'm 82 years old...how much older did you need?" Turns out he started working in the hat business when he was 12 years old, apprenticing under a German hatter in Texas. While he was serving in WWII, the hatter passed away and had no known family. This man inherited all of his equipment and began to dabble in the trade when he returned home from the war. His work was noticed by another Texas hatter named Manny (maybe of Texas Hatters, but I didn't ask) and he began contracting his hats to him. Soon enough, he was supplying Hollywood some of the movie hats and made a career of his work. His name is Dave S. (didn't catch all of his last name), he is semi-retired, sold all of his equipment to an outfit in New Haven, MO (yes, it is Beaver Brand) and plys his trade as he wishes in lil' ol' Jasper, Georgia. Truly fascinating to talk to, tells stories of old movie stars and their hats and really longs for the days when most men wore a hat.
I bought my first "real" fedora from him...he called it a 1936 Stetson model with the 2 3/4" brims turned down in kangaroo. Sweatband says 10x Beaver and the liner is his own custom...no brand name, though.
As for me, I'm lovin' it...

 

[bolthead]

Great hat.....

.....even better story. :eusa_clap

 

[ScionPI2005]

That's a very nice hat. Enjoy it!

 

[BobC]

Good looking hat. Cool story.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

New poster that is really into German - Austrian traditional hut styles.

Here is new one I got from Hutmacher Zapf, Werfen - Salzburger Land, Austria.

Collection Habsburg - Hofmarschall

I am also going to post a separate thread with some of my collection.

Very interesting hat. Welcome to The Fedora Lounge. Looking forward to seeing more of your hats.

 

[mayserwegener]

Very interesting hat. Welcome to The Fedora Lounge. Looking forward to seeing more of your hats.

Thanks!

Posted more at:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=33795

 

[Torpedo]

I decided I needed one more straw to get me through the rest of the season. I decided on this Fifth Avenue Milan by Pinzano. And, it's always nice to see Richard at The Brim And Crown.

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Nothing beats new hat day!

Hi Troy,

That porkpie looks tremendous. I was contemplating a ribbed one myself. The one thing I do not seem to be able to reconcile with is the all-around upturned brim (I snap down mine at front) but it looks very well on you. Maybe it is a question of getting used to it?

 

[Lefty]

Thanks. I'm violating all rules of decorum by wearing that very hat today - the day after Labor Day. After all, 85 degrees knows no holiday.

I am, however, constantly looking over my shoulder for the fashion police.

Err... ok, I realize now, I was replying to a post ten pages or more old - sorry folks. But lefty, I still love that hat of yours!

 

[RBH]

There is a western store not too far from home in Jasper, Georgia that I frequent for pants, shirts and boots. I have noticed some "Gus" hats during my visits and said hello to an older gentlemen that runs the hat department. Although our conversation was centered on the western hat, I also noticed some fedoras on display...didn't think too much about it at the time, though. Popped one on my head and gave my wife a "Yo, Adreinne!" shout in my best Rocky impersonation and put it back...Fast forward a couple years and I get bit by the dress hat bug. Buy a Bailey wool stingy brim on vacation and love the whole effect; on me, on my wife, even on strangers we passed on the streets of British Columbia. Get home and plug into this board, start searching faithfully on OFAS, hitting the thrift, antique, Burlington Coat Factory circuit but to no avail. Stopped by the western store on Saturday and asked the man behind the hat counter if the older gentleman still worked there. "Well", he replied, "I'm 82 years old...how much older did you need?" Turns out he started working in the hat business when he was 12 years old, apprenticing under a German hatter in Texas. While he was serving in WWII, the hatter passed away and had no known family. This man inherited all of his equipment and began to dabble in the trade when he returned home from the war. His work was noticed by another Texas hatter named Manny (maybe of Texas Hatters, but I didn't ask) and he began contracting his hats to him. Soon enough, he was supplying Hollywood some of the movie hats and made a career of his work. His name is Dave S. (didn't catch all of his last name), he is semi-retired, sold all of his equipment to an outfit in New Haven, MO (yes, it is Beaver Brand) and plys his trade as he wishes in lil' ol' Jasper, Georgia. Truly fascinating to talk to, tells stories of old movie stars and their hats and really longs for the days when most men wore a hat.
I bought my first "real" fedora from him...he called it a 1936 Stetson model with the 2 3/4" brims turned down in kangaroo. Sweatband says 10x Beaver and the liner is his own custom...no brand name, though.
As for me, I'm lovin' it...

Love the hat... LOVE the story even more!!!
The hat looks great on you.
Thanks for sharing with us!!!

 

[troy]

Hi Troy,

That porkpie looks tremendous. I was contemplating a ribbed one myself. The one thing I do not seem to be able to reconcile with is the all-around upturned brim (I snap down mine at front) but it looks very well on you. Maybe it is a question of getting used to it?

Torpedo - thanks for the compliment. I'm definitely very happy with the new lid.

I think you should give it A try - snap the brim up, and hit the street like you own that darn thing - before you know it - you will!

 

[Hoss & da Posse]

Thanks for the comments...when I meet someone like Mr. Dave, I am reminded of the vast amounts of knowledge that pass on quietly as the years go by. Especially the skilled trades that are no longer essential or rewarded monetarily by the world in which we live. My grandfather was a butcher who owned his own shop in Cherry Valley, CA back in the day when folks bought meats from a butcher and wanted one they could trust. As I talked to him and thought of my now deceased grandfather, I found myself wishing I could do a data transfer and gain their knowledge if only for posterity's sake (whoever that is?)...in the meantime, I will make sure I visit as opportunity allows and enjoy his company while I can...whoa, gettin' deep; I'm heading back into the shallow end where I normally splash around...Thanks again for the kind comments on the hat; it's not what I had in my mind's eye when I walked into his shop, but I liked it enough to buy it and it has really grown on me over the last few days. I work in a construction company office environment and it has just enough "casual" about it that I can wear it w/o being overdressed, but still feel that zing you feel wearing a fedora.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Hoss, I am looking for replacement sweatbands like that! Any idea where to get them or where your hatter acquaintance gets them?

G

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Hey Hoss, one more thing:

Between last photo in your post and your Avatar, I'm beginning to think you've got a small blond head growing out of your shoulder. You could wear two hats at once you lucky dog!