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[BobHufford]

More in the 3X thread.

I want to see more! You weren't banned from the 3X thread were you?

 

[Michael A]

Sounds like it was meant to be, Michael. Super colour. That is definitely a candidate for St. Patrick's Day.

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Thanks Steve. I do rather like the color. I may cast about for alternate ribbons and maybe flatten out the flange a bit. I'll see how bored I get in the next couple of weeks. Ha ha.

Michael

 

[Bamaboots]

I want to see more! You weren't banned from the 3X thread were you?

Why, would you expect me to be?

 

[BobHufford]

Why, would you expect me to be?

Of course not ... (I need to move these up a post or two: )

 

[Héctor Fernández]

Héctor, you seem to have a magician's topper that you just keep on pulling wonderful hats out of. That Navy Gannon with blue metal ribbon is fantastic.
The photos in the background are really cool, too.

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You are too kind Steve. Just good planning and timing, no tricks.

 

[Bamaboots]

I’m 0 for 2 in my latest attempts for hats outside or inside of my size range. My latest attempt, thanks to some MO enablers, one Setter, the other Retriever. I thank them both for their time and especially the effort of the Retriever to secure the hat. Probably the cleanest 3X OR I’ve seen and certainly the nicest one under my roof. The great thing about this one is the felt. Thin and dense with a fine finish. My only other 3X OR is likely a 40’s Model with an oilcloth protected LD liner and the same dimensions as this one. 2 7/8 x 5 1/2.

This hat appears to be a much more recent rendition. Most notably there are no mfg labels underside and the LD liner is spot glued. The surprising thing about this hat is the felt. It is much more dense and thin than one I would have expected from this era. Every bit the equal of my 40’s hat and perhaps better and it does have a better finish. Makes me think of a new hat made with an old blank. Just my thoughts, not a claim. A really soft dress weight OR that can be shaped with a swipe.

The 0 for 2 part is that it doesn’t fit, a bit off. Thought she wanted it but no.

 

[BobHufford]

I’m 0 for 2 in my latest attempts for hats outside or inside of my size range. ... The 0 for 2 part is that it doesn’t fit, a bit off.

That's a shame. Such a nice looking (and feeling apparently) hat.

 

[Bamaboots]

That's a shame. Such a nice looking (and feeling apparently) hat.

It’s a great one. Thanks.

 

[Bill Hughes]

I Received a package today from fellow lounger... artist... and all around swell guy who rocks a fedora like few others can (and homburgs for that matter) Bill Hughes @Bill Hughes with this lovely Hobart Hats Brown Heather short brim.

Thank you so much Bill! Very kind and generous of you sir.


Hobart Hats - Brown Heather

Medium brown heathered 100 % wool.

Size 7.. probably on the big side of 7

1.5 inch overwelt brim

3.75 inch crown.

1 5/8 inch grosgrain ribbon with single sided bow

The bow is somewhat unusual single sided bow which creates a sleek one piece look

The sweat is getting a bit brittle... so I was unable to dig too deep under the liner and didn’t come across the manufacturing tag.

Overall.. a very nice little light weight wool hat with a really unique coloring and style to it.

Thanks again to Bill for this very cool piece.. it is very much appreciated.






Best,
Joe


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Enjoy

 

[Héctor Fernández]

I’m 0 for 2 in my latest attempts for hats outside or inside of my size range. My latest attempt, thanks to some MO enablers, one Setter, the other Retriever. I thank them both for their time and especially the effort of the Retriever to secure the hat. Probably the cleanest 3X OR I’ve seen and certainly the nicest one under my roof. The great thing about this one is the felt. Thin and dense with a fine finish. My only other 3X OR is likely a 40’s Model with an oilcloth protected LD liner and the same dimensions as this one. 2 7/8 x 5 1/2.

This hat appears to be a much more recent rendition. Most notably there are no mfg labels underside and the LD liner is spot glued. The surprising thing about this hat is the felt. It is much more dense and thin than one I would have expected from this era. Every bit the equal of my 40’s hat and perhaps better and it does have a better finish. Makes me think of a new hat made with an old blank. Just my thoughts, not a claim. A really soft dress weight OR that can be shaped with a swipe.

The 0 for 2 part is that it doesn’t fit, a bit off. Thought she wanted it but no.
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That's a beauty and at 7 1/4 is the perfect size, wink, wink, lol.....

 

[carouselvic]

Received this Ebay Royal Stetson. The hat is beautiful and in amazing shape. A quick reshaping and this is ready for the road. The dual ribbon is pretty neat and the triple spiral stitching on the bring just adds more cool factor to it.

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I believe your Stetson is the Buccaneer mode.

 

[Blare]

Enjoy

Thanks again Bill

 

[Frunobulax]

I believe your Stetson is the Buccaneer mode.

I'm not so certain. The brim stitching is there, but not the edge binding and two-tone ribbon.

 

[Tukwila]

I'm not so certain. The brim stitching is there, but not the edge binding and two-tone ribbon.

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Perhaps the lesser known Swashbuckler???

 

[steur]

There is no doubt that this type of finish has a particular charm and it is increasingly rare to find specimens in good condition. Steve has the best collection seen so far.
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Huckel "Prima" size 5 or 57 cm.
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In excellent condition and ready to be worn by those who have a head of this size
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The velour is magnificent, thick and very well preserved, and the hat has an unimaginable lightness.
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Built in Czechoslovakia and imported into France in Poitiers exactly some time after the Second World War
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For exact dating Steve will be kind enough to provide it
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These are the measures: the brim are 6.5 cm, the crown 13 and the ribbon is 5 cm high.
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I know I promised to let hats not of my size be avoided, but beautiful ones are hard to let go of

It is fantastic and these velours are so hard to resist even if they are not your size. I know what that felt must feel like and petting it would be great (must resist though). Great find, Daniele.

 

[steur]

I let myself be seduced by a magnificent Borsalino owned by Bowen color M. Agata and when I found a similar one on the Italian market I bought it
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Borsalino size 5 or 57 cm.
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The Borsalino has lost its lining over the course of its life and needs to be remodeled mainly because it "keeps the imprint" of the previous shape. Some problems also in the sweatband
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The color of the felt is "M. Agata" the color of the ribbon "Coffee" and the type "Ecosca"
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These are the measures: the brim are at 6 cm, the crown at 12 and the ribbon is 3 cm high.
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Made in Italy and sold in Sardinia, a magnificent island in the Mediterranean, in the 1950s
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Also for this purchase the love for the hats that I like is worth, I hope it will make some loungers happy

Oooh, that is a very attractive hat, Daniele. Even if it does need a little TLC, it tciks all the boxes.

 

[steur]

Better, thanks! Drs. finally released me to go back to work on Monday.

That's very good news, Doug. Glad to hear you're doing better!

 

[steur]

Received this Ebay Royal Stetson. The hat is beautiful and in amazing shape. A quick reshaping and this is ready for the road. The dual ribbon is pretty neat and the triple spiral stitching on the bring just adds more cool factor to it.

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Fantastic find, Héctor. Love the look of that one.

 

[steur]

I Received a package today from fellow lounger... artist... and all around swell guy who rocks a fedora like few others can (and homburgs for that matter) Bill Hughes @Bill Hughes with this lovely Hobart Hats Brown Heather short brim.

Thank you so much Bill! Very kind and generous of you sir.


Hobart Hats - Brown Heather

Medium brown heathered 100 % wool.

Size 7.. probably on the big side of 7

1.5 inch overwelt brim

3.75 inch crown.

1 5/8 inch grosgrain ribbon with single sided bow

The bow is somewhat unusual single sided bow which creates a sleek one piece look

The sweat is getting a bit brittle... so I was unable to dig too deep under the liner and didn’t come across the manufacturing tag.

Overall.. a very nice little light weight wool hat with a really unique coloring and style to it.

Thanks again to Bill for this very cool piece.. it is very much appreciated.






Best,
Joe


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Cool find, Joe. I like the look of that felt; sometimes the old hatters could do wonders with wool.

 

[steur]

Gannon in Navy and Blue Metal.[emoji275][emoji106][emoji106]

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Great choice, Héctor. Love the shape and colours.