What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[1mach1]

Another early soft hat from the century club - with a Stetson mark that I have not seen on another survivor from the era. The early silver foil store imprint is very nice on this hat - I've found it flaked off in other old hats.

Mullen & Bluett in 1911, the era when this hat was sold.

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A beautiful survivor Alan. I really like that one. It suits you well.

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[Rockwater]

I like the Stetsonian and I’m bummed that it has been discontinued. The felt is stiffer than my Premier Stratoliners, but it is in no way cardboard in feel like some of my Akubras. The felt is substantial and best for cooler temperatures; this is not a lightweight hat. The hat does has great proportions and I wish I could have one in the Excellent grade.

Additional photos as requested:

They’re getting hard to find so if you want one you had better get one now. I got mine a JJ’s when they had a 25% off sale.

I like the tawny color, but the nap of the felt causes it to look discolored in certain light and from certain angles.

I’m always glad to answer questions if you have additional.

Brent


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Thanks for the detailed description and photos. Indeed the proportions are impressive, and maybe I’ll get a chance to handle one someday. I have a Premier Stratoliner that kinda fills this heavyweight slot for me. So, I’ll still be waiting for that elusive Excellent Stratoliner in sage to magically materialize.
You show great hats and posts, very informative. Keep them coming, I like spending your $$$!
Living vicariously.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Thanks for the detailed description and photos. Indeed the proportions are impressive, and maybe I’ll get a chance to handle one someday. I have a Premier Stratoliner that kinda fills this heavyweight slot for me. So, I’ll still be waiting for that elusive Excellent Stratoliner in sage to magically materialize.
You show great hats and posts, very informative. Keep them coming, I like spending your $$$!
Living vicariously.

Keep me in mind if you come across a 7 5/8 Excellent Stratoliner, or a formula to turn lead into gold as they are equally common.

 

[Redfokker]

Thanks, Michael. You know it made me wonder there for a second if I have a heather homburg. And I do (thank goodness). Here they are:

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borsalino lobbia


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Wilson homburg

Incredible hats Stefan. I think they are both worthy examples.

 

[Redfokker]

Hey everyone!
This thoroughly beaten (and partially eaten) Royal Stetson DeLuxe Vita-Felt Process Wafer Edge. With gills.

Have a great day!

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I hope the little buggers enjoyed their meal. I wonder if Vita-Felt tastes better. Sure is a nice hat John.

 

[moehawk]

It may be partially eaten, but it still has presence in spades!

Thanks Stefan!
It does have a nice profile. The moths couldn't eat that!

 

[moehawk]

I hope the little buggers enjoyed their meal. I wonder if Vita-Felt tastes better. Sure is a nice hat John.

Thanks Mike!
I don't know how much better flavor it had with all the nicotine colored funk that came out in the naptha, but it wouldn't surprise me if the little bastards died of cancer.

 

[scottyrocks]

Hey everyone!
This thoroughly beaten (and partially eaten) Royal Stetson DeLuxe Vita-Felt Process Wafer Edge. With gills.

Great hat. I love beaters.

 

[Michael A]

The top shot shows the great proportions of this hat well. The outfit is outstanding, Michael.

Thanks Stefan. It was a good outfit for the day. I had a nice time bicycling around town.

Thanks,
Michael

 

[Redfokker]

Time to break out the straws on this balmy Pennsylvania spring morning.

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This is just crazy. Kind of cool on the brim though. Nice hat?

 

[javadave61]

This is just crazy. Kind of cool on the brim though. Nice hat?

The Fed IV is just the right tool for the job.

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[BobHufford]

You know it made me wonder there for a second if I have a heather homburg. And I do (thank goodness).

I had no doubt. Those are simply amazing.

I'll keep an eye out, Bob. Long ovals are not something I have ever found over here in any size, but a 7 5/8 is not unheard of (but rare).

Thanks Stefan!

 

[moehawk]

Great hat. I love beaters.

Thanks scotty!

 

[Redfokker]

I'm not wearing a hat today. I'm in my home office, watching the 5"-8" of Spring we're getting today.

And I've always believed it was impolite and improper to wear a hat indoors.

Yeah, but who will see you enjoying such a guilty pleasure?

 

[Redfokker]

Mallory
Have a wonderful day
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Very nice color and cool liner.

Going with a stingy-ish vintage Pilgrim today.
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Not so stingy, just right for the late 50s look.

New acquisition is starting to shape up... Knox Premier.
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Looks great, how is the liner? Sweat? Pictures please.

Adam.

I really like this one Bob. Nice detail on the brim binding. Cool hat.

Intermittent rain called for an Akubra. Campdraft in Silverbelly:

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Looks Bullet proof.

 

[Redfokker]

Good for you for finishing the paper, Mike. And good to see the Battersby in action.

Thanks Stefan.

 

[BobHufford]

I really like this one Bob. Nice detail on the brim binding. Cool hat.

Thanks Mike!

 

[Bill Hughes]

Very nice! Are there more photos of this hat posted somewhere?

In the conversion corral and in this thread.

Nice Number 1 Bill, but more, closer pics


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This was a conversion hat by @bond. When I bought it I had it shipped directly to him to change the ribbon. Here are the additional pictures requested.

 

[Cornshucker77]

I like the Stetsonian and I’m bummed that it has been discontinued. The felt is stiffer than my Premier Stratoliners, but it is in no way cardboard in feel like some of my Akubras. The felt is substantial and best for cooler temperatures; this is not a lightweight hat. The hat does has great proportions and I wish I could have one in the Excellent grade.

Additional photos as requested:

They’re getting hard to find so if you want one you had better get one now. I got mine a JJ’s when they had a 25% off sale.

I like the tawny color, but the nap of the felt causes it to look discolored in certain light and from certain angles.

I’m always glad to answer questions if you have additional.

Brent


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I like it. Very nice hat Brent.

 

[Bill Hughes]

For work tonight I’m giving my new to me vintage Borsalino a text drive. I’m crazy about this color. More pictures are posted in the Borsalino Brotherhood thread.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-borsalino-brotherhood.13133/page-308#post-2389744