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[bowlerman]

Easier to see in the added photo-- thanks! Super neat.

 

[Alive'n'Amplified]

Been pretty busy again lately. My mother sold her house and I've been helping her pack up and move. She's having an estate sale this weekend, so I'm working security. :spy:

As I was emptying out drawers and shelves, I came across this great chef's hat! Who knows how long she's had it in there. It's a perfect fit; can't wait to use it!!

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Been pretty busy again lately. My mother sold her house and I've been helping her pack up and move. She's having an estate sale this weekend, so I'm working security. :spy:

As I was emptying out drawers and shelves, I came across this great chef's hat! Who knows how long she's had it in there. It's a perfect fit; can't wait to use it!!

When you are tossing my PorterHouse make it a bit rare, please! LOL

 

[howardeye]

One of my latest a 3X Beaver Stetson Toronado

 

[seabass]

Fished a Whippet outa the Bay.
****** needs some brim training curled like a Homburg almost.
You guys know i like Brim snapped or flanged up.... But this is toooooo much for the Che flip brim look.

Specs, Brim 2 1/2, Crown open 5 1/4 to 5 3/8'', Bashed front 43/4, rear 4 1/4'' side 5 1/8'' simple center crease & short dart's

Pics are (FOB) fresh outa box, with a quick brushing

I have too much of a fold when i snap it down & the rear stands & curls too much making the brim look stingy. Its actually 2 1/2'' Which is not too wide.
A tinkle more width would flaten out easy & curl less. but i have to work with 2 1/2''

looks better from the front but you can see the sharp fold, i started the snap at the ear but it moves forward on it's own.

Any Whippet pros have a idea of it's vintage, probably a end of era model (newer) huh?

Numbers seem to match the sticker & sweat stamp

Sweat measures 1 7/8 to the bead, nothing special on the leather seams like embossed grain texture

Felt is ok but nothing fantastic,,,well its a Royal Stetson. it is lite but not feather weight but i can wear this felt, Im spoiled from the Borso feathers or older Lite,non lining hats & of course VS Art-Lites,,,
Ill fire up the Jiffy 4000 steamer & use better brushes & try to flatten the brim some Maybe a Towel & a Iron full steam.

Any Way, Please give feedback & fun-Facts on this 2 1/2'' brim Whippet.
che
oh um Mod's if you need to or can copy too the Whippet thread please do so
But i just got it so just want to stir up some intrest.
Thank's

 

[Chepstow]

Che, nice find, looks good after your work! you'll rock this hat I am sure.

Howard, nice stingy Stetson! looks good and Welcome to the Lounge!

 

[mikespens]

Nice one Che, looks like a keeper and I like that particular snap down look. My size too. You sure that fits you? Can't tell if the ribbon and brim are black or brown. Judging by the size tag it's a solid 50's hat I'd guess. Show us more after you "whip it" into your shape.

 

[seabass]

Mike , Chepstow Thanks !
the ribbon is brown & yes dark with a hint of green.. I need a real camera Android pics...
heck im gonna[video=youtube;IIEVqFB4WUo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIEVqFB4WUo&feature=player_detailpage[/video]into shape.

 

[fedoralover]

Seabass. I have a knox like that, almost identical to your Whippet. Very heavy brim curl. I couldn't get it lay down even after steaming and ironing it. I wonder if the bound edge helps to keep the curl in. I've been thinking of taking it off and trying it again and see if it makes a difference. Your whippet is still a great hat though, I'd guess one of the later models.

fedoralover

 

[The Good]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tan-Akubra-...3fujylwI8Vhe2niLGTnguSE=&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

I recently won a Snowy River Akubra hat, possibly an older one, a couple days ago. The hat actually arrived this afternoon, although I don't have any actual pictures of it yet. I will say that it is a shade darker tan (basically the sandtone fawn color) than the pictures up on eBay show, but I'm not disappointed at all with it. The size needs to shrink a little bit, though.

This is my first felt hat purchase in about two years.

 

[seabass]

Seabass. I have a knox like that, almost identical to your Whippet. Very heavy brim curl. I couldn't get it lay down even after steaming and ironing it. I wonder if the bound edge helps to keep the curl in. I've been thinking of taking it off and trying it again and see if it makes a difference. Your whippet is still a great hat though, I'd guess one of the later models.

fedoralover

F L Thanks !
yea i was thinking about the bound edge like you ....hmmmmmm haven done it yet oh well if i cant ill send it to Art Fawcett for a massage

 

[Chepstow]

Today I was on a flea market in Düsseldorf. Nothing for me, only for big heads! [huh]

Mayser Alpine hat, Size 60-61

Borsalino black Qualita Speciale Size 60

Stetson produced in germany Size 61

 

[mikespens]

Your a sick man Manfred.

 

[Chepstow]

Mike, I know! I hope I can get, professional help.

 

[Rodkins]

Gray Borsalino - more shots in the Borsalino Brotherhood thread

 

[bowlerman]

What a haul, Manfred!

Mike, that's some serious class.

 

[Chepstow]

Jeff, thanks! I could not see away. It is to pity to let them there.

Mike, great find, looks very good!

 

[scottyrocks]

I received a new hat during the Hurricane cleanup that I couldn;t post because we had no power from 10/29 until 11/9. I took some pictures of it with its original crease, and then I recreased it today so I'm posting before and after pictures. It's a carbon gray Fed IV, a hat I've been wanting for a long time, and the right one came along.

The way I got it:

Recreased:

 

[scottyrocks]

I received this hat during the early days of the Hurricane cleanup. I had no power from 10/29 until 11/9 so I'm posting today when I could finally find enough time to recrease, shoot, and post these images.

The hat is a carbon gray Fed IV, a hat I have wanted for a long time. I got it in like-new condition from a fellow lounger, and am very happy with it.

Here it is the way I got it:

The pinch was off-center, so recreasing it would be necessary even if I didn't change the look.

Recreased:

It's the same hat. Time of day makes a big difference with the color. The before photo is closer to the real color, as it was shot with natural light from the bathroom window.

 

[Chepstow]

Scotty, looks good, nice job! Congrats to the new one!