What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[hatsRme]

my Elosegui


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Excellent Elosegui, Bro. You rock the look, Sir!

I used to work in a slaughterhouse (or abattoir) years ago... that's quite a selection of meathooks on the wall behind you!

 

[Mantis]

Florence lake hat- Goorin Bros

 

[Joao Encarnado]

The 4 inch brim of the Black Cherry Cattleman makes my Stratoliner this morning feel positively stingy.

I keep telling y'all that

 

[Frunobulax]

From winter to summer, so the Milan Strat it is...

Hey Dave, can you give me some advice on reshaping the brim on that hat? I received one from Del Monico a couple of weeks ago and would like to tame the swoop a bit. Yours looks about right, but I've never worked with this type of "Milan" before (or any type, really). Do I just wet it and reshape it until it dries? Any advice would be appreciated.

Oh, and Dandy, that Strat looks cool.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Terrific day of hats from all!

I kept wearing my newfound surprise; a Levine Special, private label Cavanagh that I had no idea was my size (or that it was a Cav.) Purchased from an online auction as a gift for a (now disappointed) friend; the measurement by the seller was waaaaay off. :laugh:

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I really shouldn't look this sad. This was a huge surprise!!

Guilt...?

 

[javadave61]

Hey Dave, can you give me some advice on reshaping the brim on that hat? I received one from Del Monico a couple of weeks ago and would like to tame the swoop a bit....

The challenge of this hat is that it's truly difficult to reshape into something other than the stock bash and brim without taking it to a professional hatter to get it reblocked and reflanged (see Milan Strat thread for some examples). I've only used steam and lots of it. I've successfully expanded the side dents a few times, but within a week, it's back to its original shape. I've given up on that.

The brim is more workable than the crown. Regarding the brim (those purists with real hat shaping tools may want to turn their eyes at this point), dust off those old Encyclopedia Britannicas. Four to be exact. I steamed the heck out of the brim and flattened it all the way around by laying the heavy books on each side overnight. That was actually pretty successful. But again, over time, it reverts back to its original shape. Every time I do it though, it lasts longer.

Another thing that works is to stretch the brim. The Milan gives. Steaming and gently stretching helps the brim to do what you want it to do. Besides, the brim was quite short on mine. Stretching got it to the 2 1/2" it's supposed to be.

I finally decided I like this hat best with a slight "brim up" look with the front close to flat. That's pretty easy to achieve.

To others considering the Milan Strat, buy it only if you like the stock look or are willing to get it professionally reworked.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I started with my 7XCB

And later switched to this Stetson 4XB Tom Mix

 

[Mantis]

Joao Encarnado that Stetson looks great, Is it hot in the summer?

 

[DJH]

On the way to dinner in Sundance Square Plaza - loving the BSHW western

 

[javadave61]

Very fitting David, as you are where the West begins.

 

[g.durand]

Joao, another beauty.

Looking good, David.

Moonstone Akubra Campdraft this afternoon.

 

[tommyK]

Ahh, the Moonstone Campdraft, don't see many of those. Looks great, G! It seems people have them but just don't show them. Glad you did

 

[tommyK]

p.s. If I remember correctly Casechopper shows a wide ribbon one.

 

[tommyK]

p.p.s. G. glad you got that Stratoliner, great color on that and a great price

 

[Raider]

CS Train 100% Beaver by Peters Brothers

 

[tropicalbob]

Beautiful hat. I'm looking forward to seeing their straws when they get their website revamped.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Joao Encarnado that Stetson looks great, Is it hot in the summer?

Are you asking if the summer in Portugal is hot or if the heat turns a felt hat unwearable?
Summers here usually break the 40ºC barrier. Even with that weather I wear felt hats. If my head becomes too hot, I just remove it, swipe the sweatband to remove sweat and vent it a bit.

On the way to dinner in Sundance Square Plaza - loving the BSHW western

Perfect choice! You wear it well! I'm going to ask if FEPSA makes felts in that color

Joao, another beauty.

It does looks nice

 

[stratcat]

Ahh, the Moonstone Campdraft, don't see many of those. Looks great, G! It seems people have them but just don't show them. Glad you did

I wore mine yesterday too.
Hmmm, note to self.......must take photos

CS Train 100% Beaver by Peters Brothers

Looks great Raider.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Borsalino Piuma

It is a real feather: less than 60 grams!

Unlined, more than pliable

 

[Strapped-4-Cache]

Brown Caxton today.