What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[steur]

Enjoying a wonderful gift from former member Garrett Wonder.

Wow. Wouldn't have much use for a western, but this one I would happily add to the collection. What a brim curl!

 

[steur]

Ventured out for some short errands yesterday and this morning. More to just see some daylight than anything. Finally got around to dealing with the images.
Yesterday: Dobbs Twenty. Boy do I look scruffy.
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Good to see you're up and about again, Mike.

 

[steur]

And today, to get a tire fixed. Barbisio Nutria Homburg (kind of a stingyburg, diminutive dimensions) The liner calls the Nutria "Rat Gondin". They sure get the "rat" part of these animals right.

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Still feel like a baby treats a diaper, but surviving.

Barbisio and a nutria. Now I'm all jealous! Like to see more of that one, Mike.

 

[steur]

Hey all!
This G. B. Borsalino fu Lazzaro & C. from around 1930 gets out in the fresh air today.

Have a great day!

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Great hat and excellent combination, John!

 

[moehawk]

John, thanks. It's a great tip. Gotta try it sometime. I am very interested in the art of luring hats; it's not something I can find much information about, but seems to have been a vital part of hatmaking.

I had to look up the term, hadn't heard it before. I found a general description of the process. Sounds like a technique I tried (wirhout much success) years ago after reading from a book posted online all about hat renovation. It involved coconut oil as well. All I ended up doing then was making a thrift store hat greasy. This info was more detailed, and mentioned special equipment not in the book I saw before. I'd be interested in any progress you make in your research into the matter.
Fortunately, the straw heading your way shouldn't be in need of treatment for a long time!

 

[steur]

early dunlap austrian velour soft felt

Another great one, Justin. That ticks all the boxes.

 

[steur]

Rehfus Hutfabriken "Olympia Extra Qualität" probably mid to later 1950s.

Like the others have said, Steve: superb colour on that hat. A real find!

 

[moehawk]

Frankenburg?

It wasn't up until I got hold of it!

 

[steur]

Thank you Eric. Sometimes I worry about being a "compulsive poster" (Bob's comment from a while back), but this is my only outlet for conversation about my passion. My wife tolerates my obsession, and the general public rarely engages. The "Church Ladies" on Sundays regularly asks about hats. I just can't keep my comments to myself when I see a hat in front of me.

The Church ladies may have other motives, Mike!

 

[moontheloon]

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[moehawk]

Great hat and excellent combination, John!

Thank you!
I must say, I get more compliments on this beat up old jacket than on any other one I wear. Both online and in person!

 

[steur]

Long day at work coming home in a mid 50s Cavanagh. Sorry for poor light quality.
Cheers

Really like the classic look of that one. Nice shape!

 

[steur]

Very busy at work, but I managed to snap a few shots yesterday and Monday.

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Good to see you're taking the Weisz hats for a spin, Sergej. Nice combinations.

 

[steur]

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Cool hat, Anthony and great looking crease in that one. Lovely!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Sorry to hear that Joao.

prayers for you and yours, Joao

Sorry for your loss Joao.

Sorry to hear that, Joao.

Well I haven't seen him since my father passed away.
Thank you.

 

[Bamaboots]

Stetson Nutria as I head out into the afternoon.

 

[steur]

SVEN HOMBURG by HUFVUD

A fun project to make. Takes time but it turns out pretty vintage. This one is 12 cm high (4 3/4 inch), dimensional cut brim at 6.0 cm (2 3/8 inch) and 5.5 cm (2 3/16 inch).

Camel color Rabbit & Hare mix felt with cobber crown ribbon and camel brim binding. This one was custom made for a vintage collector in Stockholm, Sweden.

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That's a nice looking homburg in an unusual colour. Great job. I suppose you got more appreciation for homburgs after you found out how difficult they are to make. Just an observation: the brim curl could be even more pronounced inward facing.

 

[steur]

Bright sun for the stroll

Borsalino Qualità Extra Extra Superiore

Color "Crilon" type "Gulaela"

This is a lobbia with a more sharp and less rounded profile compared to other Borsalino of the same type

The proportions are: 6 cm. brim and 10.5 cm. the crown
Contrasting ribbon in black and silver for the brim

Have a nice day
Thanks for the likes on the Charles Hatter

How can I not love this hat? I can't and I don't want to!

 

[steur]

Today, the Sombreros De Luca fedora
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Excellent on all counts, Fabio!

 

[steur]

I declare today to be Sharksgill Wednesday. With all that entails, including parades, raucous parties, fireworks, and of course, feats of strength.

Mallory Premier.

If there was a Hat Channel on cable, we'd all be looking forward to Sharksgill Week.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

If I had only known. Love a good sharkgill, Great hat, Jim.