I almost sent that to Joe and Alan to see if either of them wanted it. Looks like it's an earlier one for sure, nice catch! Can't wait to see better pics when it shows up.
Also I, I'd bet anything it's not a bowler.
Last edited:
-
The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.
What hat are you waiting for today?
- Thread starter Jazzcat
- Start date
Also I, I'd bet anything it's not a bowler.
- Messages
- 13,673
Well thank you for thinking of me. I’d be inclined to agree with you… Looking homburg like. Though would be interesting if we’ve unearthed another soft bowler.
- Messages
- 15,852
I’m with you on that one. Thanks!
Judgmentalist
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,111
Saw @Short Balding Guy (I think it was) post one of these a while back and I’ve been wanting one of my own ever since. Incoming 
jeffgarf
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,726
- Location
- Jerusalem, Israel
Congratulations on that score. These are great felts.Saw @Short Balding Guy (I think it was) post one of these a while back and I’ve been wanting one of my own ever since. Incoming
View attachment 815125
EL-Jimenez74
One of the Regulars
- Messages
- 200
- Location
- Fort Mill, SC
You and me both, however I haven't found one in my size yet... Congrats!!Saw @Short Balding Guy (I think it was) post one of these a while back and I’ve been wanting one of my own ever since. Incoming
View attachment 815125
- Messages
- 15,852
The lines of this hat caught my eye so I went deep with a $26 bid. A Tardan Sombreros (since 1847) of Mexico City “D’Orsay”. It appears to be from the 1950s maybe.
No luck finding anything on the D’Osay branding, but did find a pic of the hat store from that era.
No luck finding anything on the D’Osay branding, but did find a pic of the hat store from that era.
Last edited:
- Messages
- 15,852
I think they buried the lead.
I was thinking “Hey — a nice coconut straw hat in my size”.
Wait … what?
From the 1970s (maybe earlier?).
Snead wore / endorsed Mallory hats in the 1960s.
I was thinking “Hey — a nice coconut straw hat in my size”.
Wait … what?
From the 1970s (maybe earlier?).
Snead wore / endorsed Mallory hats in the 1960s.
EL-Jimenez74
One of the Regulars
- Messages
- 200
- Location
- Fort Mill, SC
Still waiting on a Akubra Stylemaster from Hats by the Hundred. Almost at the 60 day mark…. I guess this is the drawback ordering from them… But their prices are so cheap!! 
Indeed! Although that seller at least provided an interior shot of the hat and included a readable picture of the size tag.
It's really kind of astonishing to me how much money these auction houses must leave on the table due to not bothering to attempt to show what they're selling. Sometimes I'll get lucky and get them to provide additional pictures, but sometimes all you have to go on is a hunch.
I guess I understand because they have hundreds of items to list, but it seems like if your business is online auctions you should take enough pictures to let buyers feel like they saw it "in person."
Nice catch, I know how rare those larger sizes are! Also, coconut straw hats are just fun. I have a modern Stetson madrigal and love wearing it.
Featured products
-
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather. -
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. -
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style.
Onomea
New in Town
- Messages
- 26
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
Picked up my reshaped Penman yesterday. I asked John to put a taper in the crown, like my Optimos.. Top left is how it initially was, as shown earlier, with the straight up crown of the ‘30s and ‘40s. Bottom left is with the new taper, reminiscent of the ‘50s and ‘60s. One of my Optimos to the right.
I am happier with the taper. Unsurprisingly, when pressed, John continued to feel that the original looked better on me, and that the taper makies my face look more elongated. I thought the original dwarfed, overwhelmed, my face. It is probably simply what one’s eye is used to, but I will be wearing the reshaped hat with greater comfort and confidence, which, John agreed, in the end is what matters.
I think to choose to wear a fedora in today’s world is in itself a bit eccentric, so it makes sense to be eccentric in our individual crown shape tastes as well.
I am happier with the taper. Unsurprisingly, when pressed, John continued to feel that the original looked better on me, and that the taper makies my face look more elongated. I thought the original dwarfed, overwhelmed, my face. It is probably simply what one’s eye is used to, but I will be wearing the reshaped hat with greater comfort and confidence, which, John agreed, in the end is what matters.
I think to choose to wear a fedora in today’s world is in itself a bit eccentric, so it makes sense to be eccentric in our individual crown shape tastes as well.
Judgmentalist
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,111
Judgmentalist
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,111
@jeffgarf sigh…. Thanks
I honestly thought I was happy with the hats I currently have from Mr. Fawcett, but this one checks several boxes.
I have a hard time resisting anything from his storefront era in my size, it is an interesting color, and I only recently started looking for a hat with this crown. I can stop whenever I want lol.
VS Art Fawcett Incoming WOOT!
I honestly thought I was happy with the hats I currently have from Mr. Fawcett, but this one checks several boxes.
I have a hard time resisting anything from his storefront era in my size, it is an interesting color, and I only recently started looking for a hat with this crown. I can stop whenever I want lol.
VS Art Fawcett Incoming WOOT!
AHP91
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,483
Pellie
Call Me a Cab
- Messages
- 2,925
- Location
- Enschede, Netherlands
The hats i am waiting for and which are on there way to the netherlands. All pics from the sellers.
part 1
part 1
Pellie
Call Me a Cab
- Messages
- 2,925
- Location
- Enschede, Netherlands
Part 2:
Pellie
Call Me a Cab
- Messages
- 2,925
- Location
- Enschede, Netherlands
Now i need more money..........
jeffgarf
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,726
- Location
- Jerusalem, Israel
Fantastic lineup! I need to do a similar post. I have a couple great ones coming to me for when I get back to the States next week.
Pellie
Call Me a Cab
- Messages
- 2,925
- Location
- Enschede, Netherlands
Thanks Jeff. Can't wait to see yours too!
jeffgarf
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,726
- Location
- Jerusalem, Israel
First up, a Mossant, coming in from France, photos from Seller
.
.
