What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[KarlCrow]

BSHW. The color changes a bit with room lighting.

'the fully dressed'

I have a crimson belly conure and a turquoise green cheek (archive shot after a morning walk in the travel pack):

With two adults, two birds and two rabbits, the house is fairly cramped -- but we'll have to make room for one more soon!

Today I'm wearing #6 again =)

congrats and best of luck for february.

 

[Bamaboots]

97 and high humidity call for flow-thru ventilation. Gomez semi colado.

 

[hatsRme]

1920-ish genuine Mikado straw that landed in Roswell, New Mexico. Details are sketchy...

SUCH a hat!! Stunning, Alan!
I think it's important to remember (if I do remember correctly) that you originally came to The Lounge looking to find a replacement "boonie-type" hat. Look at you now, my friend!!

 

[hatophile]

BSHW. The color changes a bit with room lighting.

WOW

 

[Michael A]

Thanks for the closeups, Michael. Such a beautiful felt. Hopefully I'll find one like it someday!

No problem. I like hat pictures.

BSHW. The color changes a bit with room lighting.

That's a beauty HJ. The felt looks very similar and the block is great. And the edge, and the bash.

Michael

 

[FedOregon]

Is the bow blue? If so I like it even more. Regardless, that hat is just right. Easy on the eyes

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Yes, a dark navy blue. I love it. Just right for a sunny day!

 

[Frunobulax]

97 and high humidity call for flow-thru ventilation. Gomez semi colado.
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Maybe my favorite of your high quality collection.


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[FedOregon]

So, @Redfokker / Mike and I met up for lunch today. A little Mexican food, enchiladas en salsa verde, a lot of hat talk and a very enjoyable time. Mike is a great guy and into hats like all good men should be. We could have talked for hours and hours. As it was, lunch lasted about ~2 hours, give or take. I showed Mike some of my toquilla treasures from Ecuador and I got to handle the exquisite "Slats" Playboy Red commissioned with Mike Miller at NW Hat Co. A total jewel, pounced inside and out for a relatively thin, velvety felt. Another home run by Mike Miller and another wonderful feather in the cap of history that Red keeps alive through hats.

A couple pics, having fun and then the obligatory "tough guy" look, just for all 'o y'all!

Brisa/Slats

 

[Bamaboots]

Maybe my favorite of your high quality collection.


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Thanks a bunch, Jim. My favorite straw, for sure.

 

[FedOregon]

With two adults, two birds and two rabbits, the house is fairly cramped -- but we'll have to make room for one more soon!

Wow, congratulations on the new one!!!!!!

 

[FedOregon]

Thanks Doug. That kind of humidity gets old pretty quickly, with me at least. It's 91 feels like 102 here now. I've decided staying in the house sounds good so it's a Dr Who marathon this afternoon.
Did the crease iron out well? I've not done much work on any kind of straws.

Thanks all,
Michael

Yes, it took care of it pretty well. Makes me want to get some real blocks to work with, though!

 

[FedOregon]

It's too wide for you.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

It as been...
Resistol Panda

Resistol Stagecoach

Another Resistol Stagecoach

Old Stetson

And today a even older Stetson

 

[FedOregon]

Hey folks!
This entry-level Borsalino Panama has coarse straw, but a fine name stamped on the band!

Have a great day!

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It's a great straw nonetheless! Keep in mind that even the most basic hand woven straw takes an expert 2 - 3 days to make. That doesn't include prep work to get the straw ready, or finishing work on the brim, crease, sweat and ribbon...

 

[FedOregon]

It as been...
Resistol Panda

Resistol Stagecoach

Another Resistol Stagecoach

Old Stetson

And today a even older Stetson

Fabulous line-up, Joao!

 

[FedOregon]

BSHW. The color changes a bit with room lighting.

Sakes alive, I love that hat!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Fabulous line-up, Joao!

Thank you

 

[FedOregon]

97 and high humidity call for flow-thru ventilation. Gomez semi colado.
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I have a new-found appreciation for these semi-calado hats from Ecuador. My basic Cuenca is like A/C on my head! They really work well... and they're gorgeous to boot!

 

[blueAZNmonkey]

Congratulations! The holiday shopping list will be easy this yr but a long couple of months after.

congrats and best of luck for february.

Wow, congratulations on the new one!!!!!!

Thanks, guys!

 

[BobHufford]

I have a crimson belly conure and a turquoise green cheek (archive shot after a morning walk in the travel pack):

With two adults, two birds and two rabbits, the house is fairly cramped -- but we'll have to make room for one more soon!

Today I'm wearing #6 again =)

Love the pics of the family and especially the growing part of the family! Congrats to you and Mrs. Blue. Also, your self-made hats just keep getting better and better.