What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Randall Renshaw]

My first 40s era Dobbs. Maybe even late 30s? idk. I know this: the flimsy felt makes for a super thin summer weight homburg.
It’s very nice. Near mint.
It arrived today misshapen, but shaped very easily with a just a bit of steam as if it couldn’t wait to be brought back to its former glory.

I read it long ago, but I’m off to the Dobbs dating thread again to see if I can nail down a closer guess on its build date.

 

[Rmccamey]

All is well covered, Steve. Loving that Tonak color, too!

Ha-Ha! Glad you didn't show the middle bit, Randy ;-)

Tonak Antelope on this yet again very sunny but cold day in Elsinore. View attachment 222648 View attachment 222649

 

[Rmccamey]

Looks like a nice old homburg!

View attachment 222663 My first 40s era Dobbs. Maybe even late 30s? idk. I know this: the flimsy felt makes for a super thin summer weight homburg.
It’s very nice. Near mint.
It arrived today misshapen, but shaped very easily with a just a bit of steam as if it couldn’t wait to be brought back to its former glory. View attachment 222662 View attachment 222664 View attachment 222665 View attachment 222666
I read it long ago, but I’m off to the Dobbs dating thread again to see if I can nail down a closer guess on its build date.

 

[Rumad]

View attachment 222663 My first 40s era Dobbs. Maybe even late 30s? idk. I know this: the flimsy felt makes for a super thin summer weight homburg.
It’s very nice. Near mint.
It arrived today misshapen, but shaped very easily with a just a bit of steam as if it couldn’t wait to be brought back to its former glory. View attachment 222662 View attachment 222664 View attachment 222665 View attachment 222666
I read it long ago, but I’m off to the Dobbs dating thread again to see if I can nail down a closer guess on its build date.

Love it

 

[Steve1857]

View attachment 222663 My first 40s era Dobbs. Maybe even late 30s? idk. I know this: the flimsy felt makes for a super thin summer weight homburg.
It’s very nice. Near mint.
It arrived today misshapen, but shaped very easily with a just a bit of steam as if it couldn’t wait to be brought back to its former glory. View attachment 222662 View attachment 222664 View attachment 222665 View attachment 222666
I read it long ago, but I’m off to the Dobbs dating thread again to see if I can nail down a closer guess on its build date.

That is one great looking Dobbs' Homburg, Randall. You sure wear it well, my friend.

 

[Steve1857]

All is well covered, Steve. Loving that Tonak color, too!

Thank you, Randy. Loving your new Homburgs, especially the ribbons and bows.

 

[Blare]

View attachment 222663 My first 40s era Dobbs. Maybe even late 30s? idk. I know this: the flimsy felt makes for a super thin summer weight homburg.
It’s very nice. Near mint.
It arrived today misshapen, but shaped very easily with a just a bit of steam as if it couldn’t wait to be brought back to its former glory. View attachment 222662 View attachment 222664 View attachment 222665 View attachment 222666
I read it long ago, but I’m off to the Dobbs dating thread again to see if I can nail down a closer guess on its build date.

Very dapper Randall

 

[Blare]

Lee Fifth Avenue - ‘Panda Felt’

 

[Frunobulax]

View attachment 222663 My first 40s era Dobbs. Maybe even late 30s? idk. I know this: the flimsy felt makes for a super thin summer weight homburg.
It’s very nice. Near mint.
It arrived today misshapen, but shaped very easily with a just a bit of steam as if it couldn’t wait to be brought back to its former glory. View attachment 222662 View attachment 222664 View attachment 222665 View attachment 222666
I read it long ago, but I’m off to the Dobbs dating thread again to see if I can nail down a closer guess on its build date.

Good get, Randall. You might check the Hatted Professor to date that. His pages are Gospel.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Out for a walk wearing an unlined Stetson Stratoliner in cadet blue.

Be safe, be strong and see you on the streets soon, Eric -

That is such an awesome color.

 

[T Jones]

Tonak Antelope on this yet again very sunny but cold day in Elsinore. View attachment 222648 View attachment 222649

That's a nice one!

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Good get, Randall. You might check the Hatted Professor to date that. His pages are Gospel.

I had already read what was offered by him in FL thread, but after you gave me the name of his link I looked there and found more. Thanks! Looks to me it dates between 40 and 45. Close enough for me, anyway.
Question: when the HCA consolidation came about did all the hat companies buy all their felt bodies from the same maker? And if they did, I imagine they were made to order in differing specifications for each company?

 

[Rogera]

Out for a walk wearing an unlined Stetson Stratoliner in cadet blue.

Be safe, be strong and see you on the streets soon, Eric -

One of my favorite hats of all time!

 

[Hagwood]

View attachment 222663 My first 40s era Dobbs. Maybe even late 30s? idk. I know this: the flimsy felt makes for a super thin summer weight homburg.
It’s very nice. Near mint.
It arrived today misshapen, but shaped very easily with a just a bit of steam as if it couldn’t wait to be brought back to its former glory. View attachment 222662 View attachment 222664 View attachment 222665 View attachment 222666
I read it long ago, but I’m off to the Dobbs dating thread again to see if I can nail down a closer guess on its build date.

Great looking Homburg Randall. Looks great on you.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Yep. Hard to beat both gills and dog ears!

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P. & C. Habig Wien "Export Qualität" probably 1953.

P. & C. Habig Wien - Wilhelm Slama Salzburg Hat Holder probably early 1930s.

Wow Steve! Thanks for continuing to share your hat collection. I love reading and viewing your offerings.

I'm certain they were talking amongst themselves Eric.

Let them talk I say. As to people, I waved to some folks today. My Scandinavian heritage residing in Minnesota prepares me easily for the current need for social distancing.

Then it's a good job you have your virtual friends on the FL to share yet another great hat with Eric, and that you're keeping a very safe social distance.

Stay well, sir.

Thanks Steve. Good to see your posts. I hope you and your family continue to stay healthy and safe.

Greetings All:
Today...got to spend some time out today with my best friend. Lolo wanted in on the pics so she’s sporting the Uncle Bob 3X LD Sandhiller and me in my lightweight VF Strat. Wish i could say it had some blue in it but that might be a lie.
Be well and safe.
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A vita-felt Stratoliner is a rare hat. You and Lolo are looking sharp.

That is such an awesome color.

Thanks Bill. Good to see your post and I hope your cough abates soon.

One of my favorite hats of all time!

Thanks sir. Good to see your post. I hope your newer daughter, family and extended family are safe and healthy. I do miss your thin ribbon contributions.

Thanks to the many views, likes and responses to my hat posts of late. I read them and appreciate.

Be safe, be strong, and see you on the streets soon, Eric -

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Great looking Homburg Randall. Looks great on you.

Thanks, Tim and @Blareand @Rumad

 

[Scooterz]

Out for a walk wearing an unlined Stetson Stratoliner in cadet blue.

Be safe, be strong and see you on the streets soon, Eric -

Is there a modern felt that is close in color to the cadet blue?

 

[J Williams]

Hello Everyone,

The Nutria Quality refurb was the choice for today. Also a picture of a cute baby to distract everyone. This is my boy Henry Wyatt Williams - he sure has been keeping me busy and makes coming home after braving the outside world extra special.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Is there a modern felt that is close in color to the cadet blue?

Not really in the Winchester beaver stuff that I am familiar with. The weight, light weight, of felt is not available.

VS had a blue mist that was an in between navy and powder blues. I do recall no felt bodies are still available.

Gannon navy.

Easier to distinguish the details in comparison pics -Gannon navy-top, Moss Green -right and Gray-left.

Below is Blue - left, granite - top, gray - right.

Deadlyhandsome, Brent and others may be able to bring more knowledge
of other felt offerings particularly in rabbit.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Hello Everyone,

The Nutria Quality refurb was the choice for today. Also a picture of a cute baby to distract everyone. This is my boy Henry Wyatt Williams - he sure has been keeping me busy and makes coming home after braving the outside world extra special.

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Yay for the baby!!
H. Wyatt Williams is an outstanding name!!
I’m very happy for you and that is a fine, fine first Dad hat baby pic!!
Thanks for sharing your Son.
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