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[Mr. Paladin]

More in the Hall of Fame Thread.

Robert, I was amazed at how well that raspberry ribbon went with the Mojave felt. If it had been described, I would have thought it flashy but in person at FFIII, it was gorgeous! What a great hat!

 

[ejbhats]

Thanks for the hat links. You may be right about the wider ribbon. Just don't want to make the crown look any taller. And you are right about the pencil roll too, it does add character. Feels like it needs a downspout!

 

[alanfgag]

More in the Hall of Fame Thread.

That's an excellent portrait of a beautiful hat. I have yet to see any of the contemporary offerings from VS or Optimo in person. This photo piques my interest for a closer look.

 

[Joshbru3]

That's an excellent portrait of a beautiful hat. I have yet to see any of the contemporary offerings from VS or Optimo in person. This photo piques my interest for a closer look.

I hadn't seen Art's hats in person before FedoraFest 3, and I have to say, when I saw Robert's and Bill's hats, they completely blew my mind. Art's craftsmanship and attention to detail is unlike anything I have seen before. His hats are truly a work of Art.

 

[Neophyte]

That was my experience also. As soon as I entered the clubroom I was struck dumb by Art's own oxblood (w/ teal ribbon), Wade's oxblood, and RLK and Buler's Mojaves. In addition to that, I think I overheard GTDean talking about his Artlite.

 

[rlk]

HaBIG American Style

Full 2-3/4" brim with American style finish and bow. Probably a late one '70's-'80's.

 

[Poseidone]

Full 2-3/4" brim with American style finish and bow. Probably a late one '70's-'80's.

Nice

 

[danofarlington]

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Full 2-3/4" brim with American style finish and bow. Probably a late one '70's-'80's.

That's a cool one. I'd get one myself if I saw it for sale in my size.

 

[Fedora Jay]

Got this the other day from a fellow lounger. I absolutely love the color! It's a bit washed out in the first pic; the second one is much closer to the actual color.

I wish I was a bit better at creasing, as I didn't quite get it exactly as I wanted, but it's close enough for now. I worry a little about the brim being a bit too short for my face, but I'm not letting that stop me from wearing it!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

I'm not letting that stop me from wearing it!

Thats the way to think You would look better with a wider brim though. A good git of teeth would help when you where this size brim.

 

[mayserwegener]

HaBIG

Full 2-3/4" brim with American style finish and bow. Probably a late one '70's-'80's.

Cool! It looks NOS condition.

 

[fluteplayer07]

I've been a little busy lately, but sometime this weekend I have some pictures of a great 50's Knox to post. Aureliano did a great refurb on the hat; a new crown block, reflanged, cleaned, and sized up from a 6 7/8 to a 7 1/8. Details to follow soon...

 

[alanfgag]

Light Gray Knox Twenty

Look forward to seeing that new Knox, Flute. While we wait, here is a Knox 20 I just received. I now have two 20's and two 40's to compare. These are both very nicely made hats and in many details, quite similar. The 20 felt is softer, the 40, denser and firmer. The 20 wants steam to form, the 40 is very easy to mold dry and holds a sharp crease well. I haven't worked on this hat yet. The liner has some hair product staining and the sweatband is a little dry. Of the four, this is the only one with a horizontal Knox brand stamp on the sweatband.

 

[scooter]

New Borsalino Allessandrio fished from the Bay. Seller says was his father's from the 40's or 50's, I guess it would be considered a homburg as the brim doesn't want to be snapped without distorting the hat. What say you, gentlemen?

 

[scooter]

I'm not sure why, but my pics don't want to post larger than this, so sorry for the limited detail.

 

[carouselvic]

nice

 

[mayserwegener]

Alan, Fantastic Knox 20. I really like the light gray felt with black ribbon!

Scooter, Super Borsalino Nutria Homburg. That is a very unique find and a large size!

 

[danofarlington]

New Borsalino Allessandrio fished from the Bay. Seller says was his father's from the 40's or 50's, I guess it would be considered a homburg as the brim doesn't want to be snapped without distorting the hat. What say you, gentlemen?

Sounds about right. I love that color--have one of same color. It's a choice one.

 

[hatophile]

Alan, another great find! That Knox reminds me of delectan's Snow Mallory, just beautiful.

Nice brown Hommie, Scooter.

 

[mayserwegener]

Sounds about right. I love that color--have one of same color. It's a choice one.

It doesn't have the Borsalino logo (from what I can see) on the paper label so I would guess mid to late 50s maybe later.