What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Capt. Biff]

Looks good on you. And I agree with your assessment

Thanks, Joe. You never know what you will get in one of those auctions, but you have to try. This is my first Knox.

 

[Frunobulax]

Very nice. Love those Worlds Finest. What exactly is a “controlled edge” appears in the photos like a rolled overwelt with blind stitching making a sorta Cavanagh edge effect

From what I've been able to glean, it's an overwelt with a rubber tube encapulated into the overwelt, to give it more structure.

Here is the listing for when I scored the hat: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/going-atomic-with-dalton.57089/page-7#post-2729969

There's a link in there to the patent.

 

[Steve1857]

Green Royal Stetson Stratoliner today.
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Super looking Strat, Dave. Particularly like the colour, shape, bash, and the very nice matching ribbon and brim binding treatment. The gold colour highlights the green felt and vice/versa very nicely.

 

[Redfokker]

Stetson Metropolis in mink
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Such a classy hat for a classy look. Great looking sweat logos.

I wore an un-lined Bon Vivant fedora this morning.

If you are a fan of the Stetson Playboy, check out the Playboys on Parade thread, https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/playboys-on-parade.9386/page-30#post-2854150 . The pic below should give you an idea of the post contents.

Cheers, Eric -

Excellent! Pile o' Playboys - oh boy!

Out and about this morning wearing a Dalton "Beaver Suede Finish" with the "Controlled Brim."

Felt Ribbon Friday?
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That edge treatment is the coolest! Love your Daltons.

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Got this Knox from an online auction without high hopes. Love it! Great shape and fits like a dream. Can anyone help me date it from the pics? My guess mid 60's?

Mid to early 60s probably. They were still making nice hats at this time. This one is a classic look. Embrace the Stingy!

Dobbs Cross Country next to the
Elevated. Hard to tell but it is a beautiful sage green and was originally purchased in Patsy Cline’s hometown of Winchester Va.
Hope the weather is as nice wherever you are.
David
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That is a great looking old Dobbs.
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Wow, such a great looking old Stetson.

Two hat day today. First, ca. late 60s Borsalino with a beautiful heather felt for a trip around town. Then, my 1920s Stetson Bowler while pottering about the garden.
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Have a great weekend, folks!

Nothing more pretty than Borsalino's heather finishes. That old Stetson Derby is in fine shape. Very nice.

Green Royal Stetson Stratoliner today.
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This is the grand pappy to my Excellent Sage modern Strat. It is an interesting comparison. It would be cool to have both felts side by side to see the evolution.

 

[Blare]

Green Royal Stetson Stratoliner today.
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Great unusual color.. looks good Dave.

 

[Blare]

From what I've been able to glean, it's an overwelt with a rubber tube encapulated into the overwelt, to give it more structure.

Here is the listing for when I scored the hat: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/going-atomic-with-dalton.57089/page-7#post-2729969

There's a link in there to the patent.

Interesting. I have a Mallory and that Lee from yesterday that try to get a similar effect with a rolled underwelt that creates that smooth ridge on the top. I always theorized they wrapped around a thin strip of felt to get the effect. A piece of rubber would work similar.

 

[Steve1857]

Nothing more pretty than Borsalino's heather finishes. That old Stetson Derby is in fine shape. Very nice.

Thanks, Mike.

 

[Capt. Biff]

Such a classy hat for a classy look. Great looking sweat logos.


Excellent! Pile o' Playboys - oh boy!


That edge treatment is the coolest! Love your Daltons.


Mid to early 60s probably. They were still making nice hats at this time. This one is a classic look. Embrace the Stingy!





Wow, such a great looking old Stetson.


Nothing more pretty than Borsalino's heather finishes. That old Stetson Derby is in fine shape. Very nice.


This is the grand pappy to my Excellent Sage modern Strat. It is an interesting comparison. It would be cool to have both felts side by side to see the evolution.

Thanks, Mike.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Miller Bros.:

 

[belfastboy]

Miller Bros.:

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In the pic it looks like really nice felt. Great colour too.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

In the pic it looks like really nice felt. Great colour too.

Thanks, Robert. The felt isn’t anything special…much the same as most 1970s and newer 3-5X felt.

 

[Blare]

Stetson 3X Beaver Quality with box pleat gills ribbon

I call this one the Mugsy

this is my Mugsy.. btw…

 

[belfastboy]

Thanks, Robert. The felt isn’t anything special…much the same as most 1970s and newer 3-5X felt.

Maybe just the way the sun is hitting it.....it looks great.

 

[BobHufford]

It got hot again. Straw hat rules don’t apply on private property.

Bailey U-Rollit.

 

[Rumad]

Stetson 3X Beaver Quality with box pleat gills ribbon

I call this one the Mugsy

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Alright rabbit; what do ya know

 

[Blare]

Alright rabbit; what do ya know

 

[jlee562]

Pardon my un intentional aggressive-stare eyes...

Just put a new sweatband in this 7xCB. I didn't even have time to tack the 2ply band, but was so pleased with the 5min crease I got this morning that I had to wear it. More details to come when the hat is finished finished. It's older than I thought, the sweatband I removed was stamped "RENSH," which thanks to the Lounge I know means renovated by Shudde Bros. No other original tags, so unfortunately no way to solve the age question. Gotta tack the ribbon and sew a liner still.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Pardon my un intentional aggressive-stare eyes...

Just put a new sweatband in this 7xCB. I didn't even have time to tack the 2ply band, but was so pleased with the 5min crease I got this morning that I had to wear it. More details to come when the hat is finished finished. It's older than I thought, the sweatband I removed was stamped "RENSH," which thanks to the Lounge I know means renovated by Shudde Bros. No other original tags, so unfortunately no way to solve the age question. Gotta tack the ribbon and sew a liner still.

Great job, Jared. I agree: that crease is perfect!

 

[Blare]

Pardon my un intentional aggressive-stare eyes...

Just put a new sweatband in this 7xCB. I didn't even have time to tack the 2ply band, but was so pleased with the 5min crease I got this morning that I had to wear it. More details to come when the hat is finished finished. It's older than I thought, the sweatband I removed was stamped "RENSH," which thanks to the Lounge I know means renovated by Shudde Bros. No other original tags, so unfortunately no way to solve the age question. Gotta tack the ribbon and sew a liner still.

Woweeee

 

[Steve1857]

Akubra Fed IV on yet another lovely autumn day.