What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[1967Cougar390]

I'll throw in with the lot, too. I'm not impressed at all with any of the new Stetsons. I have an open crown Premier Whippet that a fellow lounger gave me because he was sorely disappointed with it. I could see why once I received it. I had to take it apart and rework it. For the money he spent buying it he could have had one custom made by some of the hatters on the Lounge. That would be your best route, to go custom. That way you'll have a better quality hat the way you want it. Check out a few of the hatters here and see which one can make you up a hat at a price you're willing to pay.

Thanks for your input. I’ll definitely keep this in mind.
Steven

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Wellalrightythen, THIN ribbon Thursday it IS!
Formerly "TAR" Tuesday, our terminology continues to evolve...

My Stetson VitaFelt thin ribbon, from a long time ago! (1940s)
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Greetings All:
Charlie, that’s probably the “Ultimate” in thin ribbon hats imho. One in a million!! The liner logo is incomparable, the color a “Royal” purple hue. Beyond outstanding!! And i know the felt is devine. I look forward to seeing it often. Thanks
Be well. Bowen

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Strat clone by Knox. My favorite thin ribbon. New overcoat, cashmere/wool blend made in Italy.

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Greetings Red et al:
That hat, that coat, they look like they were cut from the same cloth. Perfect!! Nothing, i mean nothing feels like a cashmere long coat! Almost makes you want winter to stay. Well, kinda almost. Sweet getup!
Be well. Bowen

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

View attachment 105078 Stetson No.1 quality I bought new in Galveston back in '67. Seen a lot of weather and still works. View attachment 105078 View attachment 105078

Greetings Kiowa et al:
Sweet 67 No.1. An old friend for sure. Lovin the levers in the background!! No 911 there.
Be well. Bowen

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Last time the blue Dobbs Fifteen made an appearance, it was suggested that I give it more rake.

Done.

Me likes it.
Alot.

Speaking of Blue... I missed yesterday's fun because of undertheweatherness. I've been trying to go back and review yesterday's hats, etc... Tapatalk keeps crashing on me. It's very hurtful...

My point: do we know if Blue is a dad now? If so, do we know if Baby Blue is a boy or girl?

Thanks & have fun.

Greetings MM et al:
I’ve heard of blue so dark it looks black and black so dark it looks blue...but blue so dark it looks purple?? I have now!! Kewl. I know the 15 likes your head. Sweet hat.
Be well. Bowen

 

[Zombie_61]

Greetings Z:
Breaking a toe is one thing which not much can be done. But messing up the tarsals and metatarsals, bones above the toes, can be another story altogether. A week ago?? Just sayin...

You could be right, and I appreciate the information. But as I mentioned upthread I've done this before and it does appear to be healing as expected, so for now I'll let it. Besides, I'm stubborn and don't like seeing doctors unless I absolutely have to. That might come back to bite me on the backside one of these days, but I'll deal with it when/if the time comes.

...Oh yeah... nice hat whatever you’re wearing.
Be well. Bowen

Oh, right. To bring this back to the main topic, today was a two-hat day for me. While running errands earlier I wore "Cane's Creations #36", made by Tim Mahovich before he adopted the name Alley Kat Hat Co.. I haven't taken any new photos of this one for a while, so these photos are from 2014:

Rabbit felt in Whiskey with a 1940s-era 1-1/2" Grosgrain ribbon in a color called "Dark Coffee" (according to Tim's vendor). Crown height is 4-3/8" at the pinch and 4" at the rear; brim width is 2-3/4". By far it's my best and most favorite hat; I look forward to the day when I can afford to have Tim make me another hat.

Later in the early evening when I took our dog for his nightly walk I wore my Akubra Campdraft in Taupe Fawn. These photos were taken a couple of weeks ago:

We now return to our regular thread topic, already in progress.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Greetings Joao:
Ha. Brim’s only 3 1/2”!! That’d kinda be like you wearin a hat liner wouldn’t it? You’d get a sun burn!
Be well. Bowen

ah ah Almost there but not that much .
I'll refrase.... Why can't I have a #1 with a 4" brim...
The same for a Nutria.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I like that one Joao, fine shape and colors

The color isn't this dark, more of cordova color.
Original model from the 60's. You can "find" it on the western catalogs of the period.

 

[T Jones]

Thanks for your input. I’ll definitely keep this in mind.
Steven

If I can offer anything else I would advise that nobody be in a rush to buy a box store hat. Hang out on the Lounge a bit longer and see what everyone else is wearing and read what they're saying about their hats.

 

[Frunobulax]

Happy Groundhog Day.

Stetson Royal DeLuxe Racine.

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[mmbarnes]

It appears he is! Unless he stole a baby and started taking Instagram pictures with it...

Thanks Wess. That's great news. Of course... I guess he could have stolen or leased a children.

That beautiful Dobbs is just perfect now Matt. I have not seen a post from Blue on Facebook yet. He is probably kind of busy right now.

Thanks Mike.

Greetings MM et al:
I’ve heard of blue so dark it looks black and black so dark it looks blue...but blue so dark it looks purple?? I have now!! Kewl. I know the 15 likes your head. Sweet hat.
Be well. Bowen

Thanks Bowen.

 

[mmbarnes]

Ye ol' trusty Premier Vita-Felt for the rainy fry dee.

Have a swell, hullaboorific day, everyone.

 

[daddy0d0]

FEDIV in Moonstone this sunny Friday morning.

 

[Rockwater]

Keyhole tag Royal Stetson, one of seven hats with me on the road. My only wide ribbon and a 2.25” brim. Nice deep charcoal.

 

[Lean'n'mean]

 

[M Hatman]

Today my Stetson Gun Club. It is a Royal Deluxe really nice grey heathered short hair.......
One of the few I wear with a feather.....seems right for this sporting hat. Wish I had the rifle pin that would originally have come with it......
M

 

[Redfokker]

Greetings Red et al:
That hat, that coat, they look like they were cut from the same cloth. Perfect!! Nothing, i mean nothing feels like a cashmere long coat! Almost makes you want winter to stay. Well, kinda almost. Sweet getup!
Be well. Bowen

Yes, and we are having an unseasonably warm winter this year. So this heavy warm coat is not getting it's due.

 

[Richard Morgan]

Homburg Hullabaloo Royal Stetson DeLuxe

Have yourselves a Fantastic Friday


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[mmbarnes]

Wellalrightythen, THIN ribbon Thursday it IS!
Formerly "TAR" Tuesday, our terminology continues to evolve...

My Stetson VitaFelt thin ribbon, from a long time ago! (1940s)
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That's just a crazy pretty hat. I'm very impressed that you found a Vita-Felt that is that perfect in your size.

 

[mmbarnes]

Today is a dang good day.1st time I was able to wear a hat when I left the house since the shingles happened.1st time I put on the western weight Resistol 5X fedora.

Congratulations on the return to good health and comfortable hat wearing. Darned long time to struggle with that nastiness...