What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Frunobulax]

This afternoon I'm piddling around the house in this Courtney Five Star fedora with controlled brim. The felt is soft and dense yet molds easily by hand.
With a 2-1/2 inch brim with wide brim binding and 1-3/4 inch grosgrain ribbon hatband this hat has that Whippet look to it in my opinion. View attachment 681650 View attachment 681651 View attachment 681652 View attachment 681653

Interesting. The "Controlled Brim" is a Dalton patent. They put a little rubber tube in the brim edge. The ones I have look sort of look like a Cavanagh edge treatment. I've never seen one with a bound brim. Not that I've seen many at all.

 

[The Shoe]

I posted this on the Akubra page, but it might get more views from interested people here.

Akubra have a deal going on their homepage right now. Buy two hats and apply the code VDAY_SHIPPING at checkout to get free shipping. I chucked a couple of hats in my cart, applied the code to confirm that yes, it does apply to international shipping. Etsuko and I have hats on order from Robert at Wolfbrae, so, once again I’ve come across a great deal that I won’t be able to take advantage of, but I’m sure some of you will enjoy it. It lasts until midnight of Sunday the 16th (Australian time).

https://akubra.com.au/

 

[TimmyV]

Interesting. The "Controlled Brim" is a Dalton patent. They put a little rubber tube in the brim edge. The ones I have look sort of look like a Cavanagh edge treatment. I've never seen one with a bound brim. Not that I've seen many at all.

I was just going by the stamp on the sweatband. It appears to give a Patent # but I can't make it out, even with a magnifying glass.

 

[TimmyV]

Another absolute winner, Timmy, as well as another brand I wasn't familiar with.

Thank ya sir. I'm always on the lookout for these lesser known hatmakers with quality hats.

 

[Blare]

I grabbed the first hat out of a box today for lunch with family. It ended up being my best one: the 7XCB. Perfect for a reunion with loved ones.

Greetings to all from Alabama!

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Welcome home

 

[Blare]

Stevens 3X Beaver California Weight - Hares Fur. Very contradictory
it’s labeling

 

[livelyjames]

Stevens 3X Beaver California Weight - Hares Fur. Very contradictory
it’s labeling


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Cool band in that hat!

 

[Mighty44]

Stevens 3X Beaver California Weight - Hares Fur. Very contradictory
it’s labeling


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That’s a cool hat!

 

[wsmontana]

I grabbed the first hat out of a box today for lunch with family. It ended up being my best one: the 7XCB. Perfect for a reunion with loved ones.

Greetings to all from Alabama!

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Welcome back! That’s a great hat to come home to!

 

[Dlaniger]

Blustery Thursday here in the City of Brotherly Love!
VS

Late post for this past Sunday’s hat.

 

[VoodooSan]

Stevens 3X Beaver California Weight - Hares Fur. Very contradictory
it’s labeling


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Nice one, Joe. Love that ribbon!

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Today is my Royal Deluxe Stetson Kashmir finish.

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Wow, I always associate that moniker with Champ! Great hat!

 

[Blare]

Cool band in that hat!

That’s a cool hat!

Nice one, Joe. Love that ribbon!

Thanks guys. The ribbon was definitely one of the things that drew me to the hat.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Jeez—and I want to know more about that leather jacket! Looks like an amazing trip, Nathan. Give a shout if you’re passing through NYC on the way home.

Thanks David! I flew Tokyo to Atlanta, but I'd love to meet up next time I'm in your area. Which borough are you? I definitely want to get back to Manhattan sooner rather than later.

The jacket in the photos is a vintage Schott made exclusively for the Japanese market. Model number T101. I believe the leather is their naked cowhide (feels similar to my 184sm). It is very supple with a nice drape, but also feels sturdy - though I have yet to test it under adverse conditions (and might not do so for some time since I am finally home with my small but beloved Lost Worlds collection...)

Etsuko and I got Samurai jeans for each other for Christmas last year. I was wearing mine today, but they don’t appear in the photos. Hornskov Rancher. Still wearing the Schott cross zip at every opportunity. Since I can only wear it on weekends, it’s taking some time to wear it in. View attachment 681365 View attachment 681366

I am absolutely loving my Samurai jeans. Glad I got two pair! Wear yours in good health Gary!

 

[Frunobulax]

I was just going by the stamp on the sweatband. It appears to give a Patent # but I can't make it out, even with a magnifying glass.
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Maybe Dalton made Courtneys? I dunno.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/going-atomic-with-dalton.57089/post-2729969

 

[The Lost kansan]

Stetson Whippet this morning
(And triple denim)

 

[Mighty44]

Thanks David! I flew Tokyo to Atlanta, but I'd love to meet up next time I'm in your area. Which borough are you? I definitely want to get back to Manhattan sooner rather than later.

The jacket in the photos is a vintage Schott made exclusively for the Japanese market. Model number T101. I believe the leather is their naked cowhide (feels similar to my 184sm). It is very supple with a nice drape, but also feels sturdy - though I have yet to test it under adverse conditions (and might not do so for some time since I am finally home with my small but beloved Lost Worlds collection...)




I am absolutely loving my Samurai jeans. Glad I got two pair! Wear yours in good health Gary!

I'm in Queens but work in Manhattan. Definitely let me know if you're going to be in town--can meet you wherever. That jacket looks great. I admire a lot of the jackets I see on the other side of the lounge but haven't taken the plunge--probably just want to avoid any "Indy" associations. Cheers

 

[Mighty44]

Stetson Whippet this morning
(And triple denim)
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Nice! Pretty sure I have the same color combo Whippet. And used to have that jacket, as well!

 

[carouselvic]

Borsalino Misto w/back bow

 

[The Shoe]

Same getup as last week, but with my Strat this time.

We went back to the Taiwanese place for lunch. There are so many things on the menu we want to try. As per last week, the size of this lunch meant neither Etsuko, nor I required dinner tonight.
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