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[GuitarGuy99]

Black Stratoliner Premier. I wasn't prepared for the black dye on my fingers after I steamed and shaped it. Godzilla in the background doesn't seem to care one way or the other.

 

[Blare]

Great Mallory.... it looks brand new!!!

Thank you Marcel! It is fairly crisp. Only needed a little brushing to remove a bit of dust upon arrival

 

[Blare]

Black Stratoliner Premier. I wasn't prepared for the black dye on my fingers after I steamed and shaped it. Godzilla in the background doesn't seem to care one way or the other.

Nice addition. I can see where that might be a bit startling. I guess that does tend to happen with newer felts/powder dyes.

 

[steur]

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Mallory Coast to Coast - Dark Grey Brown
4 3/4 - 3 7/8 rakish crown
1 5/8 pewter grosgrain ribbon
2 3/8 brim with 3/8 bound edge

Thanks go out to @DaveProc for the tip on this Mallory Coast to Coast and a fairly dark grey brown felt. Having seen Jim’s @Frunobulax C2C I knew I wouldn’t go wrong with this buy. This I believe would be later 50s considering the card stock size tag and slightly shorter brim at 2 3/8. The dark taupe felt is offset ever so slightly with a pewter grosgrain ribbon and brim binding. The crown still sports what appears to be its factory tear drop and rakish crease. Mallory are among my favorites and I do have a few with similar (Whippet-ish) styling but none with the C2C designation or this coloring so this will fit in nicely.

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Very nice. Good catch.

 

[steur]

Windsor in grey. Suits very well with yellow View attachment 468968 View attachment 468969 View attachment 468970 View attachment 468971 View attachment 468972 View attachment 468973 View attachment 468974 View attachment 468975

Interesting! So not German, but French. Can't say what MMC stands for out of the top of my head. Nice hat though.

 

[Pellie]

Interesting! So not German, but French. Can't say what MMC stands for out of the top of my head. Nice hat though.

Thanks Stefan.

 

[Blare]

Very nice. Good catch.

Thank you Stefan

 

[mayserwegener]

Alois Pichler Wien, 55 cm, possibly late 1930s or a bit later. This is Wool or Wool / Fur mix. The Felt is very pliable and easily dry creases .

Open Crown

 

[Steve1857]

Alois Pichler Wien, 55 cm, possibly late 1930s or a bit later. This is Wool or Wool / Fur mix. The Felt is very pliable and easily dry creases .

Open Crown

Another great find, Steve. Love the classic ribbon and bow treatment along with the indented sweatband logo.

 

[mayserwegener]

Another great find, Steve. Love the classic ribbon and bow treatment along with the indented sweatband logo.

Steve, Thank you!

 

[mayserwegener]

Alois Pichler Wien "Flexa", 55 cm, possibly late 1930s or a bit later. This could be a Fur - Wool mix. The Felt is very pliable and easily dry creases. Great overall look.

Open Crown

 

[GuitarGuy99]

Nice addition. I can see where that might be a bit startling. I guess that does tend to happen with newer felts/powder dyes.

It's not a hat to wear in the rain or snow right away. Maybe later it will. Have you heard if the powder/dye stops coming off?

 

[Blare]

It's not a hat to wear in the rain or snow right away. Maybe later it will. Have you heard if the powder/dye stops coming off?

I have heard of it on occasion. I have not experienced it myself as I mostly only handle vintage hats. I have however been surprised by the large plume of dust released from an old hat while brushing. And once or twice found my hands covered in black silt afterwards

 

[M Hatman]

I have heard of it on occasion. I have not experienced it myself as I mostly only handle vintage hats. I have however been surprised by the large plume of dust released from an old hat while brushing. And once or twice found my hands covered in black silt afterwards

Felt is a dust magnet...........(and keeper/holder)....ESPECIALLY Hat Felt (grabs pet hair too). The original "Sham Wow" (grabs beer too, but does NOT like to give it back)!!!!

 

[GuitarGuy99]

I have heard of it on occasion. I have not experienced it myself as I mostly only handle vintage hats. I have however been surprised by the large plume of dust released from an old hat while brushing. And once or twice found my hands covered in black silt afterwards

Thanks. I don't have much experience with vintage hats. I do like the felt on this black Stratoliner. It's thick and soft for a new hat.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Brown Portis “******” Royal quality homburg with Swansback Finish. Size 7 US with a wonderfully supple thin and wide leather sweatband with a rolled edge. I’ve always loved their “Typically American” slogan.

 

[steur]

Brown Portis “******” Royal quality homburg with Swansback Finish. Size 7 US with a wonderfully supple thin and wide leather sweatband with a rolled edge. I’ve always loved their “Typically American” slogan.

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Very nice, Brent. The Portis hats I have are always well finished and trimmed.

 

[Pellie]

Mossant Bayard in grey.

 

[Mighty44]

Mossant Bayard in grey.
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That’s a great one!

 

[Pellie]

That’s a great one!

Thank you. It is great felt and i think an oldie.