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From last year or so. I'm making some changes to this Melton. When I first converted this hat I had the open crown height at 5 1/4 inches tall with the brim cut to 2 3/4. Though it had a nice profile, I just wasn't completely satisfied with the 5 1/4 open crown height and the lower crease. So, I reblocked it on my RA and got a full 5 3/4 inches on my open crown. For a cheaper quality felt I was surprised at how easily this Melton stretched over the block, and, I still had plenty of brim to get 2 3/4 inches if I want to go that wide again, which I'll probably go with my preferred 2 5/8 on the brim width instead. For a cheapie it's been pretty easy to work with so far. I'll have more on this hat later when I finish it....

On the block:
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Before:
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Sweet one Terry! I love the color and you have turned it into a classic looking fedora. Good on you!
 
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The pandemic will not get in the way of our annual Federweisser and Zwiebelkuchen feast at Springhill Winery. We have been attending this festival for almost 20 years so, 'Rona be damned! We will be getting tipsy at home this year with curbside pick up of a bottle and a supply of onion pie and German sausages. Wearing a true German homburg in honor of the tradition. This 1959 "Lord's Hat" (a homburg without brim edge binding) originally purchased at the famous Lodenfrey men's store in Munich will make me feel more teutonic while eating German fare!

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Michael A

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Perfect match, Michael.
Thanks Stefan. I couldn't resist the loden again today for some bike riding. Different hat.

That one is always a winner, Michael.
If only I could fin a blue one. Thanks.

I owe you this week's supply of Italians (well, the week so far that is). Avanti!
Barbisio Titan Atlantico Chamois
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Borsalino Gulaela Rutenio
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Barbisio Ratiné
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Another superb collection, Stefan.

Thanks,
Michael
 
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A shameless plug, sorry. I listed a brown Mallory Homburg on the classified page this morning. The leather fetish page needed a hat to tone it down. Sure wish there was a dedicated classified page for us to use. Just to make this notice legal, I have been wearing this one all morning before we venture out into the Covid wasteland for German food later. Thank you for your indulgence folks!

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T Jones

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Sweet one Terry! I love the color and you have turned it into a classic looking fedora. Good on you!
Thank you buddy. I'm reworking it, though. I'm giving it a taller open crown than before and will opt for my preferred 2 5/8 brim width. It should still look similar, (but better), to the way I had it before, except for the changes I made.
 

T Jones

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The pandemic will not get in the way of our annual Federweisser and Zwiebelkuchen feast at Springhill Winery. We have been attending this festival for almost 20 years so, 'Rona be damned! We will be getting tipsy at home this year with curbside pick up of a bottle and a supply of onion pie and German sausages. Wearing a true German homburg in honor of the tradition. This 1959 "Lord's Hat" (a homburg without brim edge binding) originally purchased at the famous Lodenfrey men's store in Munich will make me feel more teutonic while eating German fare!

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I love German Sausages, but what's onion pie?
 

Short Balding Guy

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Early morning walkabout in a Cordova Cap. The sunrise was spectacular on this brisk November morning in Minnesota, USA.

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Home and filling bird feeders, cleaning up detris in the yard and on the shoreline wearing a Stetson Turf Club. Staying warm with a cup of Rwanda single source coffee.

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Grilling some breakfast eats while wearing a Stetson Whippet (powder blue).

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Cheers, Eric -
 
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The pandemic will not get in the way of our annual Federweisser and Zwiebelkuchen feast at Springhill Winery. We have been attending this festival for almost 20 years so, 'Rona be damned! We will be getting tipsy at home this year with curbside pick up of a bottle and a supply of onion pie and German sausages. Wearing a true German homburg in honor of the tradition. This 1959 "Lord's Hat" (a homburg without brim edge binding) originally purchased at the famous Lodenfrey men's store in Munich will make me feel more teutonic while eating German fare!

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Looks like good fun even if it has to under different and difficult circumstances. Just don't let anyone know that it was the Austrians that made that fine hat.

Thanks Stefan. I couldn't resist the loden again today for some bike riding. Different hat.

If only I could fin a blue one. Thanks.

Another superb collection, Stefan.

Thanks,
Michael
Thanks, Michael.

A no name on a sunny but frosty morning
IMG_7751 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_7749 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
The weather is supposed to take a decided turn toward winter tomorrow. So a little bike riding is in order today while it's around 50.
11-28-2020 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good Saturday,
Michael
I really like the colours on that one and the double stitched brim binding.
 

Dlaniger

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Philadelphia PA
From last year or so. I'm making some changes to this Melton. When I first converted this hat I had the open crown height at 5 1/4 inches tall with the brim cut to 2 3/4. Though it had a nice profile, I just wasn't completely satisfied with the 5 1/4 open crown height and the lower crease. So, I reblocked it on my RA and got a full 5 3/4 inches on my open crown. For a cheaper quality felt I was surprised at how easily this Melton stretched over the block, and, I still had plenty of brim to get 2 3/4 inches if I want to go that wide again, which I'll probably go with my preferred 2 5/8 on the brim width instead. For a cheapie it's been pretty easy to work with so far. I'll have more on this hat later when I finish it....

On the block:
IMG-20201128-075126651.jpg


IMG-20201128-075151994.jpg


Before:
Melton-4-A.jpg
Can't wait to see it, T. I always enjoy seeing your creations.
 

DaveProc

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Rhode Island

DaveProc

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Early morning walkabout in a Cordova Cap. The sunrise was spectacular on this brisk November morning in Minnesota, USA.

5AE18064-63B5-4336-8438-64657C2F7B60-M.jpg


Home and filling bird feeders, cleaning up detris in the yard and on the shoreline wearing a Stetson Turf Club. Staying warm with a cup of Rwanda single source coffee.

8660081E-5982-4D9F-A85C-59E3C45FB276-M.jpg


Grilling some breakfast eats while wearing a Stetson Whippet (powder blue).

93BA3862-6010-45FE-ACCC-7CED277A6949-M.jpg


DSC04094-M.jpg


Cheers, Eric -
All beauties Eric, but the Cordova is fantastic!!
 

Randall Renshaw

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