Thanks, Joe. Good fun to run by all of them again.
A good heather will pull you in alright!
Very nice, Daniele. A very enjoyable hat to wear (even if mine doesn't get much head-time).
Excellent, Fabio.
The lounge is one big family, Max!
Not gonna argue: it looks marvelous. Love the shallow flange.Fedora creased the 5x Stetson today, the density of this felt takes every bash I’ve tried easily. It also lends to the best snap brim that I own, a marvelous hat.
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Ohh yeah, when I lived on Maui we had some great breaks that collected those northern storm fronts that winter delivers. Miss that water, SoCal is slightly colder and murkier
Equally as marvelous, or even moreso.A bit of vitality for Tuesday... just what the doctor ordered.
Someone has to!
Very nice, Steve. Always good to a homburg in action.Wegener "Extra" Haarhut possibly early 1950s.
Nice save, Randall. Lovely colour on that ribbon.View attachment 268163 Here’s a new hat I made from an old “jobber” western hat from Shudde Bros. It was a size 7 1/8 in bad shape and was near death, but instead got a new lease on life. Has a cavanagh edge and well made fur felt.
Not perfect, but looks good despite felt stains and imperfections that wouldn’t come out. I figure to just call it, character.
I gassed this one for 2 1/2 days, but it did nothing. Very disappointed. Was expecting the naphtha to do magical things, but for me, on two hats, it did nothing. Don’t know what I’m doing wrong, if I am.
Dish soap got the stains out, but after adding bickmore stiffener it discolored the front crown area with splotches.
Never had that happen before. Oh well. Adds more character?
It Shaped and proportioned well. I lost an 1/8 inch of brim width to end up with 2 3/4. I love this hat and the vintage ribbon color I found on Etsy. Kind of a peach/gold/tan.
Was going to dye it a copper color, but ended up liking it as is.
I added a 40s sweat in great shape that I took out of an old 7 5/8 Stetson Gay Prince clone. The felt was completely ate up by moths. Been saving it for many years to use on the right hat. I cut the sweat to fit my 1/4 head and re-sewed the rear seam. (Sorry, Brent and other big headed FLers, but this sweatband has waited a long time for my head.
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Looks good on you, Reggie.
Nice catch, Gary. Slowly but surely the collection is growing...
Maybe not as pristine as your other hats, Alan, but certainly a prime example of fine hatting.Pair' a dimes... that's what a fine quality Borsalino cost on the American market when this hat was made, though I suspect this one did not cost that much and it was sold in Italy... but it does represent a paradigm to me in what a hat should be and do on my head. It is one of my first vintage hat purchases - from a former lounge member I believe who sold it on eBay. The late 1950s profile with its narrow brim, mid-ribbon and ample crown is a look I love. The felt on this feather-weight is remarkable for its razor thin profile and tight structure. Unlike some light hats, it takes a shape very well and holds it. American makers of this era were off doing something completely different with their offerings. If I had traveled to Europe at that time I would certainly be one of those who visited Salvatore Balbi's popular shop in Naples to bring home a dress hat in a little coffin box. This hat has been well worn by its previous owners, in fine shape but not pristine. I seem to remember it cost me seven dimes, with shipping included. Alas, when I stepped outside today I realized that a featheweight was not a wise choice for today's winds. Quickly switched to a basque beret for my morning walk.
Lovely brim curve on that one, Brent.
Thanks, Steve. The brown Cavanagh I got off Ebay; it was sold as a bowler for $40 . The grey Cavanagh I traded with Mike @Redfokker. The Lee I found (much to my surprise) in a vintage shop here in Amsterdam. The Adam I found on Ebay as well; nobody wanted it; I paid $30 for it.
Prices don't seem the same anymore. I was sure I could land one of those blue Borsalino homburgs at a decent price, but no luck!
All great but that Lee is spectacular.
Thanks guys. The Lee has some serious dimensions: the brim is 6,5cm and the crown 11,5cm at the pinch. Substantial compared to other homburgs.
Great looking hat! Maybe someday I will get up the courage to try a rehab.View attachment 268163 Here’s a new hat I made from an old “jobber” western hat from Shudde Bros. It was a size 7 1/8 in bad shape and was near death, but instead got a new lease on life. Has a cavanagh edge and well made fur felt.
Not perfect, but looks good despite felt stains and imperfections that wouldn’t come out. I figure to just call it, character.
I gassed this one for 2 1/2 days, but it did nothing. Very disappointed. Was expecting the naphtha to do magical things, but for me, on two hats, it did nothing. Don’t know what I’m doing wrong, if I am.
Dish soap got the stains out, but after adding bickmore stiffener it discolored the front crown area with splotches.
Never had that happen before. Oh well. Adds more character?
It Shaped and proportioned well. I lost an 1/8 inch of brim width to end up with 2 3/4. I love this hat and the vintage ribbon color I found on Etsy. Kind of a peach/gold/tan.
Was going to dye it a copper color, but ended up liking it as is.
I added a 40s sweat in great shape that I took out of an old 7 5/8 Stetson Gay Prince clone. The felt was completely ate up by moths. Been saving it for many years to use on the right hat. I cut the sweat to fit my 1/4 head and re-sewed the rear seam. (Sorry, Brent and other big headed FLers, but this sweatband has waited a long time for my head.
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Interesting color. I’m partial to Stetsons.
Definitely can’t go wrong with a Cavanagh... especially a park ave and 47th liner. That is a special Lee for sure... and the Adam too for that matter. And what did I say about Cavanagh again.
Really love that Lee!
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