What hat are you waiting for today?

[Joao Encarnado]

Beaver 125? Tell us more!

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

I am waiting on this to dry out. I put this on the block today. 100% Rabbit in White, this is a Winchester 2nd Hat Body (has a slight discoloration in the crown).

Crown Height: 5.5 inches
Block: Has a slight tapper
Size: 7 1/8

Just going through my Hat Bodies to use up all the 2nd's that I have left. Not sure yet how I want to bash this one. I will do an under welt edge for sure as I developed my own process for doing this without the need for a flange with the additional "lip" to turn fold the felt onto itself.


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[1mach1]

Wellema Hat Co 50/50 Rabbit/Beaver blend bone felt with 2" espresso brown ribbon . 6" crown and 2 3/8" brim.

Cody is a fantastic guy to deal with, on the phone, and in email.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Wellema Hat Co 50/50 Rabbit/Beaver blend bone felt with 2" espresso brown ribbon . 6" crown and 2 3/8" brim.

Cody is a fantastic guy to deal with, on the phone, and in email.

That looks real nice Mach.

 

[1mach1]

That looks real nice Mach.

Thank you Bob.
We will see. I will post a review once it arrives.

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

Thank you Bob.
We will see. I will post a review once it arrives.

Harv, I will be interested in hearing what you think of your Wellema Hat once you have it in hand.

 

[NewJack]

Specialty hat collecting is an art for sure. As a novice collector and member of this esteemed collection thread, my collection knowledge has expanded more than I could have ever imagined thanks to the plethora of knowledge and opinions associated herein. Although I don’t frequent The Lounge often, when I do, I can always find conversation that is engaging despite the varying opinions. As an educator, I appreciate that because I love the diverse opinions and the specialty knowledge many of the member’s possess. Each of you brings your own personality and opinions, which makes The Lounge quite diverse!

Having said that, I found a piece that was manufactured in Germany and is called Anton Peschel. Now, since I am a novice, I like many others who 'lovingly' chase information on vintage hats, looked to the net and found some background information on this particular company. Low and behold, I found this site that rendered enough information for me to seize the opportunity of going after this piece. I’m awaiting its arrival with baited breath as I, like many of you who decided to embark upon this quest for collecting vintage pieces in particular, am anxious to be able to simply hold this piece in my hands! And it’s all in part to the overall conversations about this and other vintage pieces. Keep teaching, gents!!

I’ve said a bunch I know. But every now and then in spite of what others may think, feel, or even say, I must give my props to all who participate in the conversation of hat collecting! Every input from each of you keeps this novice collector on the edge of his seat! I could say more. But I wanted to share this piece from Anton Peschel. I’ve seen the diversity in this brand and thought this one could be shared! Here is a link to the site (which I know is a belongs to an astute lounge member!) I found as a result of my research...
http://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/8-peschel-hutfabrik/page-3

Appears to be in great condition. What strikes me as interesting about this peace besides the name and its origin, is the fact the ribbon work is similar to a Royal Stetson (Porkpie style) piece I own with an apparent softer hand...

 

[Joao Encarnado]

My "new" Resistol Stagecoach hat should arrive tomorrow!!
It's already in Portugal.

 

[Bob Roberts]

My "new" Resistol Stagecoach hat should arrive tomorrow!!
It's already in Portugal.

Im really liking that hat.

 

[1mach1]

Can't wait, Joao!

 

[Bigger Don]

Wellema Hat Co 50/50 Rabbit/Beaver blend bone felt with 2" espresso brown ribbon . 6" crown and 2 3/8" brim.

Cody is a fantastic guy to deal with, on the phone, and in email.

Oh, sure! Another custom hatmaker to include in my list!

 

[Bob Roberts]

From fellow lounger Aureliano. My first "Borsa." Alessandria from the 90's. Im a sucker for Navy Blue and a sweet deal...

 

[Bob Roberts]

Ps. He also has some other beauties listed in the classifieds.

 

[DJH]

Bob, that's fantastic. Ale is a great guy and very much missed around here (Hint hint if you read this, @Aureliano!)
I've done one or two deals with him myself and, as far as I know, he still owns the only 30's Whippet I've seen.

Oh, that blue Borsalino is a brilliant looking hat!

 

[1mach1]

Great purchase, Bob. That blue felt on a thin ribbon is fantastic. Congrats!

 

[Bob Roberts]

Thanks Bros. Im very excited. Always wanted a Borsalino Alessandria.

 

[moontheloon]

sweet lid Bobbito

that one's going to look killer with your silk smoking jacket and your Brooks Brothers crocodile slippers

 

[Bob Roberts]

Great purchase, Bob. That blue felt on a thin ribbon is fantastic. Congrats!

Yer right abt the TAR n Navy Blue. Remember this Wormser with the TAR? Loved that hat but couldn't afford it. I believe that beauty sold upwards to $300. The Borsa is sorta the same idea but costs alot less.

 

[Bob Roberts]

sweet lid Bobbito

that one's going to look killer with your silk smoking jacket and your Brooks Brothers crocodile slippers

Thx. Gonna get mugged when I hit the street.

 

[Michael R.]

Thx. Gonna get mugged when I hit the street.

That's why you get a Dirty Harry , and CCP , after taking a Class . Then you , too , can say , Do you feel lucky ? Go ahead , make my day .

Congratulations on the Borsalino Bob ! Has a ring to it .