What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[blueAZNmonkey]

Brüder Böhm "Luxor" probably late 1930s. This one is made of wool which was common for the time and place. I have only come across two B.B. Soft Felts in my size after looking for years. This one is from my May 2016 Czech find.

The hat was not stretched. I believe the sweatband is made of a coated canvas.

B.B. Hat Holder with original B.B. paper Size Tag for this hat.

Awesome find! Looks beautiful.

 

[Bamaboots]

Sweet hat Greg. Another one I would wear.

I love it when a hat is that soft. I have one I can crease while wearing it if needed.

Thank you, Esther. You're only contributing to my addiction.

Looks perfect on you, bud!!

Thanks, Harv. That Wellema you're sporting today is one fine looking hat. Great proportions and the colors look outstanding on you. If you're like me, good luck keeping it clean.

 

[1mach1]

Thank you, Esther. You're only contributing to my addiction.



Thanks, Harv. That Wellema you're sporting today is one fine looking hat. Great proportions and the colors look outstanding on you. If you're like me, good luck keeping it clean.

Yeah, cleanliness is going to be an issue. Dirt and grime is what gives a hat character, right?

 

[Frunobulax]

happens to all of us

I'd like to personally blame
Alan
Eric
Perry
Harv
Rick
Jim
Charlie
Tommy
etc for my addictions escalation upon joining

Wait a minute! I've been blaming you!!

 

[Redfokker]

Oh I see... Well, her wool quality may be a sub-fino sort of quality as well, though I haven't personally ordered one. It certainly is more inexpensive! You save ten bucks on the hat. Either way, if you order from her again -- whether fur or wool -- I would recommend asking her to leave the crown un-stiffened. It's likely that the stiffening they add to their dress hats contributes to the costumey feel of the product. I personally love the gray hommie I got from her -- might be time to order one in another color! Oh shoot -- now when I want a new hat, I have to ask my wife's permission first =)

You had better get used to that!

 

[Redfokker]

I would prefer if ebayers and etsiers just ignored the size marking on their vintage hats altogether. Much better for both parties if selelrs just took a seamstress tape to the inside of the crown and listed that measurement instead =P

I have learned to not to trust that either!

 

[moontheloon]

Wait a minute! I've been blaming you!!

love's a two way street big dog

 

[Motorcyclist]

View attachment 58854 View attachment 58855 View attachment 58854 Akubra Adventurer again. Finally got the bash to where I like it.

Is that the adventurer from David Morgan or down under?

 

[EstherWeis]

Thank you, Esther. You're only contributing to my addiction.

By trying to steal your hats?
Of all the outstanding examples here I feel like yours are the one I'd like to "steal" the most.

Well, Alan's... I think my heart would skip a few beats if I'd ever get a peek at his collection.
Bows are all on the wrong side though


I'm sorry to be so boring but this hat ain't leaving my head.
It fits like a glove and so light I forget I'm actually wearing it.

Esther, really? I'm so elegant...

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Third day of rain and fog, perfect for a homburg!

Diplomatique Tirard (France) from the forty of fifties

High and fat crown with large brim with matching ribbon and bow

The shade of blue and grey is well done under a grey day

One of my beloved homburg from my reserve

Thanks for the likes on the G.B. Borsalino fu Lazzaro....the story goes on with others "surprises"

 

[1mach1]

By trying to steal your hats?
Of all the outstanding examples here I feel like yours are the one I'd like to "steal" the most.

Well, Alan's... I think my heart would skip a few beats if I'd ever get a peek at his collection.
Bows are all on the wrong side though


I'm sorry to be so boring but this hat ain't leaving my head.
It fits like a glove and so light I forget I'm actually wearing it.

Esther, really? I'm so elegant...

That is a beautiful hat. Looks great on you, E.
Well, lipstick adds flavor. Its the new craze, don't ya know.

 

[Bamaboots]

I'm sorry to be so boring but this hat ain't leaving my head.

Boring? Ain't no way.

 

[hatsRme]

glad you dissected the street lingo

You should visit my town, Moon, where my kids grew up and graduated from high school. The demography keeps me somewhat in tune.

Brüder Böhm "Luxor" probably late 1930s. This one is made of wool which was common for the time and place. I have only come across two B.B. Soft Felts in my size after looking for years. This one is from my May 2016 Czech find.

The hat was not stretched. I believe the sweatband is made of a coated canvas.

B.B. Hat Holder with original B.B. paper Size Tag for this hat.

How FANTASTIC is this? Better than a lot of my fur felts, as Fruno once said!!! Steve, Steve, STEVE!!

 

[hatsRme]

By trying to steal your hats?
Of all the outstanding examples here I feel like yours are the one I'd like to "steal" the most.

Well, Alan's... I think my heart would skip a few beats if I'd ever get a peek at his collection.
Bows are all on the wrong side though


I'm sorry to be so boring but this hat ain't leaving my head.
It fits like a glove and so light I forget I'm actually wearing it.

Esther, really? I'm so elegant...

You have completely OUTDONE yourself, Esther! My, oh, MY!! Super!

 

[hatsRme]

Third day of rain and fog, perfect for a homburg!

Diplomatique Tirard (France) from the forty of fifties

High and fat crown with large brim with matching ribbon and bow

The shade of blue and grey is well done under a grey day

One of my beloved homburg from my reserve

Thanks for the likes on the G.B. Borsalino fu Lazzaro....the story goes on with others "surprises"

Another Totally Terrific Tirard, Daniele!! You have been fired up lately, my friend!

 

[hatsRme]

Throwing my hat into the ring (I've actually never used that expression here before!) with one that was NEVER CONNECTED IN ANY WAY, a Stephen L. Stetson.

 

[1mach1]

View attachment 58884 View attachment 58885 View attachment 58886 View attachment 58887 View attachment 58888 Throwing my hat into the ring (I've actually never used that expression here before!) with one that was NEVER CONNECTED IN ANY WAY, a Stephen L. Stetson.

Very, VERY nice Chas!
Love the shark gill.

 

[hatsRme]

Very, VERY nice Chas!
Love the shark gill.

Thanks, Harv!

P.S. I say keep the Cav.

 

[1mach1]

Borsalino

 

[Redfokker]

View attachment 58884 View attachment 58885 View attachment 58886 View attachment 58887 View attachment 58888 Throwing my hat into the ring (I've actually never used that expression here before!) with one that was NEVER CONNECTED IN ANY WAY, a Stephen L. Stetson.

Nice wide sweat, looks early! Love the color and the lines of this one.