What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Steve1857]

Thanks Bob

Hope it's a negative test Steve. The hat is a positive!

 

[DaveProc]

Brent today.

 

[moehawk]

Fantastic!

Thanks Joe!

 

[Sexy Rexy]

My velour finish 40's Dobbs. Love this hat.

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Very nice!

 

[fabiovenhorst]

Tress & Co.

 

[Blare]

Tress & Co.
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Nice bowler Fabio

 

[Rmccamey]

And great proportions, too.

Tress & Co.
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[fabiovenhorst]

Borsalino Feather Weight

 

[hatophile]

Mallory

 

[Bamaboots]

Fantastic Greg

Daaaaaaaaamn Cuz......That's as fine of one as I've seen.

Hope Easter was good up at your end.

Perfect hat!
Perfect little guy to ride the ribbon!
B

Thank you, all.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Good morning. Wore my still damp Sunbody palm leaf hat that I worked on yesterday for a dog soirée. After the long walk it has nearly dried out. Not a normal hat for 50'f weather, but it did the trick.

Sipping coffee enjoying the appearance of some green after last nights rain storms. We need more rain. A Stetson Playboy with the 2 7/8" brim is my hat choice for some deck and yard observations. This is what it is like to have a morning off? Cool!

Cheers, Eric -

 

[ETBass]

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Yes sir!!! That is styling!

 

[Bill Hughes]

Nice overcast day in North Texas. Wearing a Tonak beaver blend. The color is "coffee." I had Mike do a spiral stitch on the brim and fray the bow. Does anybody else do a spiral stitch on a custom?

 

[Steve1857]

Nice looking Tonak, Bill. Love the spiral stitching and bow treatment.

Nice overcast day in North Texas. Wearing a Tonak beaver blend. The color is "coffee." I had Mike do a spiral stitch on the brim and fray the bow. Does anybody else do a spiral stitch on a custom?

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[Blare]

Nice overcast day in North Texas. Wearing a Tonak beaver blend. The color is "coffee." I had Mike do a spiral stitch on the brim and fray the bow. Does anybody else do a spiral stitch on a custom?

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Nice treatments Bill!

 

[Blare]

Mallory Century Derby/Bowler
5 inch crown
1 1/8 grosgrain ribbon
2 1/8 front 1 7/8 side bound brim to curl
140 grams

This may be about the most well spent $3.95 I have made. This Mallory Century Derby I am estimating to be from about 1929 to 1934 based on its logo design and United Hatters of North America tag. If anyone has any more insight let me know. The sellers photos clear showed it a bit worse the wear, being quite dirty and it’s sweat band half way torn out and frayed brim binding... so as expected... that was how it arrived. A very heavy brushing, tape patting, finger nail scratching and serious lint rollering cleaned the felt up nicely. For now I reattached the sweatband using some gorilla tape and it seems to be working nicely. It actually fits like a glove... as long as it’s perfectly straight. Which I imagine is the case with most firm felts like these. I was surprised to see it weighs in at 140 grams... as when it came out of the box... the first thing I noticed is it felt light as air in my hands. So I guess it’s a fit trim 140 grams. In comparison my other bowler is a Cavanagh equestrian bowler which tips the scales at about 280g twice the weight of this one. I really love the shape and profile as well as it’s nice tight brim curl. The frayed brim binding to me gives it some character and I’m keen to leave it as is. I believe I’ll be wearing this as a casual grab a beer derby in honor @Hurricane Jack style... if he doesn’t mind.

 

[Steve1857]

Cleaned up nicely, Joe. It's one of those hats you just can't not buy, especially at that price.

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Mallory Century Derby/Bowler
5 inch crown
1 1/8 grosgrain ribbon
2 1/8 front 1 7/8 side bound brim to curl
140 grams

This may be about the most well spent $3.95 I have made. This Mallory Century Derby I am estimating to be from about 1929 to 1934 based on its logo design and United Hatters of North America tag. If anyone has any more insight let me know. The sellers photos clear showed it a bit worse the wear, being quite dirty and it’s sweat band half way torn out and frayed brim binding... so as expected... that was how it arrived. A very heavy brushing, tape patting, finger nail scratching and serious lint rollering cleaned the felt up nicely. For now I reattached the sweatband using some gorilla tape and it seems to be working nicely. It actually fits like a glove... as long as it’s perfectly straight. Which I imagine is the case with most firm felts like these. I was surprised to see it weighs in at 140 grams... as when it came out of the box... the first thing I noticed is it felt light as air in my hands. So I guess it’s a fit trim 140 grams. In comparison my other bowler is a Cavanagh equestrian bowler which tips the scales at about 280g twice the weight of this one. I really love the shape and profile as well as it’s nice tight brim curl. The frayed brim binding to me gives it some character and I’m keen to leave it as is. I believe I’ll be wearing this as a casual grab a beer derby in honor @Hurricane Jack style... if he doesn’t mind.

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[Steve1857]

Borsalino Qualità Extra Superiore, colour amiata. It's been a while since I've worn this one.

 

[Blare]

Cleaned up nicely, Joe. It's one of those hats you just can't not buy, especially at that price.

Thanks Steve. Agreed

 

[Blare]

Greta

Borsalino Qualità Extra Superiore, colour amiata. It's been a while since I've worn this one. View attachment 324777 View attachment 324778

Great looking Borsalino Steve.