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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

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I hate how political this issue has become. No, science isn’t perfect and we’ll never know everything, but vaccines have a huge amount of evidence for over 200 years behind them. Then I work for a generally very smart man who honestly believes we faked the moon landings and he pities me as a gullible fool.

The story is that NASA hired Stanley Kubrick to fake the moon landing. Once they got his estimate on what it would cost to produce the spectacle, they figured it would be cheaper to really do it.

Wanna see the aliens in Hangar 18? I know a guy...

That is one beautiful Mallory Jim. It gives me similar vibes to my Resistol kitten finish. Which might wait till I go for Cavanagh edge week part Deux to make its appearance

Thanks, Joe. With all due respect to the Kitten Finishes (I have a couple), this is a cut above those. It really is one of my nicest vintage hats.

Still love the Resistols, though.
 

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Willoughby today.
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Wow! Great ribbon treatment.
Really? Nutria? How come I didn't get the memo

I thought I would join the stingy brim club today! This one is for Charlie, Joe and Rick.
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Stetson Benchley in mink
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I endorse this lid as well

Here I am on the first day a felt hat can be worn
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The summer was long and hot, without interruptions, so I waited to be able to be on the track again.
I was lucky because after my arrival, after a week in the mountains, I found a full-bodied package waiting for me
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Part of my plan to use old felts or unfinished new ones for new hats was there waiting for me
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Recently produced Tonak lovingly curated by Fleur of Penumbra Hats who made it wearable.
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It arrived unlined and with a very banal shape. It has been "combed" and made to be shaped as desired.
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With it came other "experiments" that you will soon find in some thread dedicated to the new hats.
Buona giornata
Wow! what a color!

Interesting.
 
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From deep in the bowels of 50s-era Cleveland (117th St, to be exact), I join Joe's parade of felted edge hats. Mallory refers to this as a Duplex Edge, and this one was a formidable fifteen simoleans when first purchased.

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Another great Mallory! I haven't had my XV out for a spin in a while. You are inspiring!

View attachment 365742 New customized 50s RDL going out to a hopefully happy and satisfied customer today. Since I don’t have one this color, sure won’t mind if he sends it back!
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This one was a complete tear down, clean, re-block, reshape using all original parts except for the campaign bow and ribbon.
Insides aren’t mint, but cleaner than it was and the customer stated he wanted the hat in semi-beater condition so he can wear every day without fear of ruining it. View attachment 365752
Love that crease and brim work. Great color.

Love the finish on this one Max. Interesting brand.

Wore this Tonak Antelope on a little jaunt to Copenhagen today. Wonderful chocolate brown colour with a wonderful feel to the felt finish. Most of all, I love the brim shape.

Have a great weekend, folks.
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Gorgeous Steve! Yes the brim is definitely on point.
 
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Thanks, Joe. With all due respect to the Kitten Finishes (I have a couple), this is a cut above those. It really is one of my nicest vintage hats.

Still love the Resistols, though.
Oh I love my Mallorys for sure… and your 15 is a real beauty. Would we guess pre ‘46? I was referring more to the profile and overall appearance including the welt as a similar look to my Resistol.
 
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Nah, pretty sure this is post-Stetson. The only pre-Stetson Mallory I (may) have is the Commander. I'm almost 100% sure it is.
Gotcha. I only knew of the 1817/1823 liner date thing as being an indicator. Wasn’t sure if the XV liners were older.

Anyway.. love almost all pre 60s Mallory for the most part… Stetson or not. Mid 60s early 70s. Mmm ok. After. Thbbbbt. :p Mallory by Stetson :eek:
 

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