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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

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I've been wearing this 3X Beaver Quality Stetson Western that I converted some time back. The generous Lounger who gave it to me said it had a story to tell. It was really rough and dirty when I first got it. It was definitely a hat that someone used for work. I cleaned it up just enough to preserve some of its history. Naturally aged and distressed, I reused the original brim binding and 3 ply ribbon. To me the hat has tons of character. I took my inspiration for this hat from an earlier 1940s version of an Open Road that had a 3 ply thin ribbon with tails and a keeper. An even earlier OR version was a wide ribbon fedora.

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Fantastic, Terry.
 

The Shoe

Call Me a Cab
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Wakayama, Japan
Very late posting, but here we go…
Cherry blossoms in full bloom over here, but the weather wasn’t playing its part as we went to a rugby game the other day.
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I wore my Campdraft and Etsuko a Leisure Time, as we both got drenched.
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The hats were fine after a night drying in the hotel room.
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Steve1857

I'll Lock Up
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Denmark
I've been wearing this 3X Beaver Quality Stetson Western that I converted some time back. The generous Lounger who gave it to me said it had a story to tell. It was really rough and dirty when I first got it. It was definitely a hat that someone used for work. I cleaned it up just enough to preserve some of its history. Naturally aged and distressed, I reused the original brim binding and 3 ply ribbon. To me the hat has tons of character. I took my inspiration for this hat from an earlier 1940s version of an Open Road that had a 3 ply thin ribbon with tails and a keeper. An even earlier OR version was a wide ribbon fedora.

Before and after pics
Another great job, Terry. I'm always amazed at how you resurrect those seemingly gone hats.
 
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Stetson Whippet - Caramel
5 inch crown as shaped
1 1/2 chocolate brown grosgrain ribbon
2 5/8 brim with 3/8 bound edge

Thanks go out to @BobHufford for the heads up on this newest addition to my whippet pack. Love this light brown caramel color and ribbon combo. A few shades lighter than my “milk chocolate” whippet.

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Mighty44

One Too Many
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StoryPNW

One Too Many
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1,136
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Pacific Northwest
Two hat day for me today, Mallory for this morning's activities.
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This afternoon, I wore my Gannon Highwayman for walking the dog in a little bit of drizzle. I just got this hat back from Mr Gannon, he reblocked just slightly larger and put a quick crease in it for me. It fits and looks better than ever.
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Art Hat1

One of the Regulars
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225
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Winter Garden, Fl
Just posted this in the “Show Us Your Stingy Brims” thread but since I am wearing this today…a vintage trilby on the way into work!
 

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Short Balding Guy

I'll Lock Up
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Minnesota, USA
Good morning from a snowy Minnesota. No April Fools joke - Last night, this morning we got another 9" of snow.

Snow removal this morning found me in a cap and then hand shoveling under the brim of an Akubra Camp Draft. It was a treat to sip coffee and appreciate my efforts.

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I needed to head out and pick-up more fuel for the snowblower and I wore a Gannon Playboy.

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I cut some trails in snowshoes and sport'd an un-lined Playboy.

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I have started a beef brisket on the grill. I have been enjoying wearing my Gannon Beachcomer.

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Cheers to all on this 1st day of April, Eric -
 
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hambone71

Practically Family
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Roll Tide
Good morning from a snowy Minnesota. No April Fools joke - Last night, this morning we got another 9" of snow.

Snow removal this morning found me in a cap and then hand shoveling under the brim of an Akubra Camp Draft. It was a treat to sip coffee and appreciate my efforts.

i-nN49BZw-M.jpg


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I needed to head out and pick-up more fuel for the snowblower and I wore a Gannon Playboy.

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I cut some trails in snowshoes and sport'd an un-lined Playboy.

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I have started a beef brisket on the grill. I have been enjoying wearing my Gannon Beachcomer.

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Cheers to all on this 1st day of April, Eric -
Just awesome!
 

hambone71

Practically Family
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690
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Roll Tide
Very late posting, but here we go…
Cherry blossoms in full bloom over here, but the weather wasn’t playing its part as we went to a rugby game the other day. View attachment 503298
I wore my Campdraft and Etsuko a Leisure Time, as we both got drenched.
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The hats were fine after a night drying in the hotel room.
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The Camp Draft continues to be one of my favorites in my small collection. Looks great on you. The Leisure Time looks good too! I may have to add one in the future.
 

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