What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[tommyK]

It has the leaf, so post '53?

I'll post a complete set in Stetson Surplus.

I think one of those crest or logo threads posited that the switch from stars to leaf was around '52 or so, but there are numerous exceptions.
For example;

 

[mikespens]

Everybody's looking good as usual but Alan's baku is today's winner in my book, NICE! Joining Daniele today representing the stingy faction, Champ "Cool & COMFORTABLE" milan

 

[1mach1]

Harv, I almost didn't recognize you in that JC cap!!

lol

 

[moontheloon]

I think one of those crest or logo threads posited that the switch from stars to leaf was around '52 or so, but there are numerous exceptions.
For example;
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I've noticed this a lot as well
we know when they changed the crest but that doesn't mean the hat makers didn't have a surplus of bands with the old crest for years

another example of this... i also collect vintage Gretsch drums and the badge of the drum is what everyone dates the drum by for the most part .... Gretsch used a round badge from 1930 to 1970 .... those are highly sought after drums .
but into the 70s when they started using what is called the "stop sign" badge #1 you would sometimes find a round badge on those drums into the early 70s because the manufacturer had round badges left over .
so someone less educated could think they have one of the early 60s gems when they really have a 1973 kit

I have Stetsons from the mid 50s that have the star crest ... this is really pretty common and I am learning that there is really no definitive way to pinpoint dating a hat .... you can ballpark it but that is pretty much it for the most part by the stickers under the sweat... the thickness and quality of the sweat material , size tags, liner logos, reorder numbers, verdigris etc etc .... but there is a ton of gray area in the 40s and 50s I am finding

but I am absolutely loving every second of it

 

[javadave61]

Well, lookie what Little Davie got from his mommy during his visit to Hatco Outlet in Garland today. Royal Deluxe Stetson with no name on the sweat and no tag inside the hat, though the paper tag attached to the hat said "Sovereign Special." Whippet-like, but with a smaller 1 1/8th inch ribbon. The brim is 2 5/8" with a crown at almost 6" when open. The customer service lady pulled it out of the back when I asked if they had any Whippet styled hats.

Also picked up a Panama Open Road at a nice discount. I'll post photos in the new hats thread.

Had to pass up a few gems, like the Stetson Roadster. Have you seen this lovely hat? An oh so soft felt. And left a tawny Stratoliner on the shelf [sniff sniff]. Maybe next time!

 

[moontheloon]

Well, lookie what Little Davie got from his mommy during his visit to Hatco Outlet in Garland today. Royal Deluxe Stetson with no name on the sweat and no tag inside the hat, though the paper tag attached to the hat said "Sovereign Special." Whippet-like, but with a smaller 1 1/8th inch ribbon. The brim is 2 5/8" with a crown at almost 6" when open. The customer service lady pulled it out of the back when I asked if they had any Whippet styled hats.

Also picked up a Panama Open Road at a nice discount. I'll post photos in the new hats thread.

Had to pass up a few gems, like the Stetson Roadster. Have you seen this lovely hat? An oh so soft felt. And left a tawny Stratoliner on the shelf [sniff sniff]. Maybe next time!

gotta love mom

sweet slice Dave ... looks great on you

leaving that strat tugged your heart strings I'm sure.... next time

 

[Bob Roberts]

Beauties. Mission Accomplished L'il Davie.

 

[javadave61]

leaving that strat tugged your heart strings I'm sure.... next time

I was plagued by darn logic. I've got quite a few thin ribbons and was committed to a mid-ribbon hat. I am here for a few more days though. That's enough time to come up with a new line of logic.

 

[hatsRme]

Talk it over with Mom, Dave. She'll know what to do...

You already did quite nicely, though. Man!!

 

[GregNYC]

Retro sport 8-dart today.

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[1mach1]

Very nice, Greg!

 

[JerseyDevil]

Retro sport 8-dart today.

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Great 8-dart cap Greg! Who makes it?

 

[GregNYC]

From what I've heard, it's a line of inexpensive but quality repros by a French maker. Sold on French eBay. I got this one from Johnny, who did some detailing, added a leather sweat, etc.


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[Mystic]

Another nice 8-dart , Greg.

I still kinda partial to the Linen 8-dart you wore a couple of days ago.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

The Encarnado custom again

And later this black 3XB Resistol

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Thanks Mike for the support of the stingy faction.
Today another stingy in this morning of uncertain sun

Borsalino Savona grey. Light felt perfect for the day.

The garden is in its almost summer full bloom.... even mosquitoes particularly angry

Very beautiful hats yesterday and today. Bravi!

 

[Frunobulax]

Great find, Dave! Moms always love their boys, eh?

Today, Royal Stetson, charcoal.

 

[GregNYC]

Today, a light wool 8/4 from Damian.

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[hatophile]

Newer OR


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[moontheloon]

Today, a light wool 8/4 from Damian.

great pic Greg

what street are you standing in the middle of ?