What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[hatophile]

Borsa

 

[quikrick]

Great looking OR! Looks like it's in great shape. Really great shape.

That's funny Terry! I didn't even see the hat (sorry David, not sorry).

 

[steur]

Super looking Mayser Spezial, Stefan. Man, you look good in green my friend.

Thanks, Steve. There are always exceptions to any rule I guess

You guys have really got me digging out my Bowlers and digging wearing them again.
After seeing @TheOldFashioned in his wonderful Woodrow Amylyte, I was inspired to wear this one this evening. I picked it up from @steur a couple of years ago.
Originally a riding hat that had apparently been in the wars, it was renovated by Fleur at Penumbra Hats. Along with Stefan's input I think both he and Fleur brought this one back to life in a very stylish way. View attachment 257621 View attachment 257622

Good to see that one out and about again. Fleur did a fabulous job on that hat.

 

[steur]

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Miller Western Hats - Black
5 1/2 open crown 4 7/8 as shaped
3/8 Black tri cord thin ribbon
2 7/8 brim with matching 3/16 bound edge

To say I am very pleased with today’s latest arrival is quite an understatement. I’ve been hankering for a black soft top western in a somewhat Stratoliner/Open Road style for quite a bit now. This one definitely is checking that box for me! The only downside is the sweat’s rear stitching is removed and it’s is cracked clean through on the side. However it still feels fine on the head. Think I’ll live with it for now and replace if/when needed. The felt on the crown is fairly thick and super soft... Possibly a tiny bit too soft as it’s not holding side dents on a quick hand crease so well. But that may come with steam or time. Just a fantastic casual wear Hat I could wear just about any time.

Don’t know the age on this one... but I’m assuming this came from the old Miller Stockman catalogs. Thanks again to @BobHufford for pointing me in the right direction on this one.

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Nice catch, Joe and it looks good. Sweatbands can always be replaced.

Been building stands for my new block and flanger. Not finished, so I’ll post pics later.
But here’s a hat stretcher I built recently. View attachment 257686
Couldn’t find a large size on eBay, so I built one that features a TempleForm pattern for an egg shaped head like mine.
Works great!!
The one I had was too small and wonked up the brim from making the head opening oval too slim.
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That Barlesoni really is a great looking felt.

 

[steur]

Yes, we do and thank you...but my name is Gary.
I do have a brother called Alan, but he is not a hat person!
No offense taken.

Gary

oops, how could I get that wrong?! Sorry, Gary.

 

[Blare]

Nice catch, Joe and it looks good. Sweatbands can always be replaced.

That Barlesoni really is a great looking felt.

Indeed. Thanks Stefan

 

[Steve1857]

Thanks, Steve. There are always exceptions to any rule I guess


Good to see that one out and about again. Fleur did a fabulous job on that hat.

She sure did

 

[Shadow1948]

My late 1950’s Resistol.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

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Great looking OR! Looks like it's in great shape. Really great shape.

That's funny Terry! I didn't even see the hat (sorry David, not sorry).

Jonesy definitely knows how to capture those beautiful beach backgrounds:

 

[TheGuitarFairy]

This could be my favorite hat. Super light, Borsa.

 

[steur]

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That's a beauty! Love the contrast between felt and ribbon.

Jonesy definitely knows how to capture those beautiful beach backgrounds:
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Maybe he hires them to walk in the frame? Good thinking!

This could be my favorite hat. Super light, Borsa.
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Spectacular, Mike. They should all be like that one!

 

[TheOldFashioned]

This could be my favorite hat. Super light, Borsa.
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That Ghiaccio Ecospo is mighty fine indeed!

 

[Blare]

This could be my favorite hat. Super light, Borsa.
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Excellent

 

[BobHufford]

Rand’s.

 

[hatophile]

Rand’s.

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Nice color coordination there, Bob.

 

[Wyldkarma]

I missed out on a Stetson Vintage 3X Beaver Open Road Size 7 1/2 Long Oval by $2.76, and 46 seconds the other night, but this Portis OR clone was plenty nice to wear to my local beach today. The felt is a beaver blend, and is light enough to take a dry bash, and wasn't too hot even though a fur hat on a tropical beach is a bit idiosyncratic.
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Excellent Portis. Awesome beach too, which one you on today? It looks very "un-crowded"

 

[Wyldkarma]

Rand’s.

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Great looking hat, mask, jacket combo Bob! Impressive as always.

 

[BobHufford]

Nice color coordination there, Bob.

Great looking hat, mask, jacket combo Bob! Impressive as always.

Thanks guys. Much better than the other day I think ... I need to get a variety of masks in order to pull any of this off. And maybe a couple more hats.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Jonesy definitely knows how to capture those beautiful beach backgrounds:
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Lots better hats than Gilligan
Lots better Ginger and Mary Ann shots.
Yay
B

 

[Blare]

Thanks guys. Much better than the other day I think ... I need to get a variety of masks in order to pull any of this off. And maybe a couple more hats.

Always need more masks