What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Frunobulax]

Thanks! Off-the-shelf - I didn't ask, but I've heard Gus has stopped doing customs. I should have asked, though the price may have scared me. Gus did reshape the brim for me and we had a nice chat, which I enjoyed greatly.

A conversation with Mr. Miller is truly one of life's pleasures. Yeah, I phoned him a couple of weeks ago and he said he wasn't building hats anymore, but at his age, I can't blame him. Must be hell on the hands!

My first fur felt was a Selentino Sterling from Batsakes. After that, all hell broke loose, LOL.

Welcome (back) to the Lounge. Good to have another local in the group.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

It is for sale in the Classified, but it doesn't seem to interestno one, so today I put it on and I kindly make the model for me and for those who want to see this hat.

Borsalino Qualità Extra Extra Superiore size 6 or 59 and 7 3/8 in the States.

Sold in my town Verona has arrived in excellent condition until now.

The color and type of felt is "M. Volga" which stands for mixed, a mixture of fur and wool, and the Volga is a Russian river.

The color of the hatband is "Joe 24", but it is written in italics and the first letter could be another, because the Italian italics are difficult to decipher as the way of writing has changed over the years.

The heather felt is with shades of gray and a short p which makes it fantastic to the touch and very malleable.
That's all for Verona - Italy. Have a nice day

 

[Steve1857]

Pretty as a picture in my Kami (Karl Misik)

 

[steur]

Mid 50’s Stetson Imperial
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Oooh, that's a pretty looking hat. Stylish.

Thanks Stefan…. Possible…. Seems it spent most it’s life inside this Lee Pan Am box. View attachment 397335

Nice one, Joe. They take up tons of space, but they're hard to resist.

 

[steur]

Some wonderful hats this week. Potassium… interesting choice in a name for a hat. Certainly we can all use more in our diet or on our head

If I want a hat in every colour Borsalino has ever made I would have even less space I have now!

Borsalino Lobbia on this grey, misty Sunday.

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A touch of class on a dreary day, Steve.

A two hat Sunday…Borsalino

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Approved!

@steur, I'm fortunate enough to have found two of these 3X's with the felted edge. They're fantastic hats.

Your lineup is great, as usual, this week.

Today, I was getting ready to grab a Mallory, but was distracted by this Knox Westlite.

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Thanks, Jim. The Westlite is another fine hat (if only I can find where mine is hiding I could wear it).

Been wearing this Wolfbrae a lot since it arrived. It just fits perfectly.


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Suits you well, Brent. Nice colour as well.

Late 40s/ Early 50s Stratoliner with shortened brim…. StingyLiner?

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Super Borsalino beater from Sools for yard work

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Mallory The Dallas watching Rams vs Bucs game.

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Nice line-up, Joe. Each with its own quirks, but the quality shines through.

Guilty I left a group of French hats inactive for two consecutive years.
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Yesterday I decided it was time to get some fresh air.

View attachment 397586 It was difficult to wear a hat in the cold that has been constant in northern Italy for three weeks.
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The first to appear is a Flechet size 60 or 7 1/2 in the USA.
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I think it was made in the 1950s for the "lord hat" shape category which is often found in French hats.
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Flechet Pilote, felt color is "Meuse" a medium-dark grey with some blue reflections
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Have a nice Monday e a huge to everyone for the hats you showed in 2022

Good to see you, Daniele. A very popular hat model in France back in the day it seems and a very nice example it is too. For a moment there I feared you would only be back after your rebel hair had grown back

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Excellent hat, Perry.

Stetson Royal Deluxe Open Road.

Lovely hat, Rick. And sunshine: I remember that!

Finally a blast of cold air us here in Florida had me reach for some of my fuzzies. First one in honor of the LA Rams advancing and eliminating Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from the NFL Playoffs. This dark brown Templeform “Genuine Italian Velour” that came sporting this cool Ram pin.

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Then was the velvety smooth “Panda Felt” Lee Fifth Avenue

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Panda felt: surely that must be illegal! Makes for a nice hat though.

The wardrobe department where I keep the French hats is also occupied by a few Tonaks and a few Italian hats.
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Borsalino Qualità Extra Superiore size 6 or 59 cm. or 7 3/8 across the Atlantic.
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It is a hat that I have worn very few times because it is a tight 59 and only now that I have very, very short hair can I put it on and it fits perfectly.
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I already have some other Borsalino in the same shape and finish Three stitches on the brim and pleated ribbon), this one is in a gray "Illio", of the Borsalino boast, quite rare to find.
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The hatband color is "Asfalto - Asphalt" with shark gill bow.
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The felt is medium-light and not very suitable for a cold and windy day like today, but in the central hours of the day it can go.
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Classic. Wonderful.

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Stetsonian

A hat with presence; super.

 

[Blare]

Pretty as a picture in my Kami (Karl Misik)

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Quite so

 

[Blare]

Nice line-up, Joe. Each with its own quirks, but the quality shines through.

Panda felt: surely that must be illegal! Makes for a nice hat though.

Thanks Stefan. I always assumed no pandas were harmed in the making of this felt. Though when we are talking 40s and 50s one never can be so sure.

 

[Blare]

Stetson Twenty Five

 

[steur]

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1930s No.1

You pull it off with ease. Nice one.

Stetson No. 1 rebuild by VS:

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Perfect hat for you, Brent.

J. Hückel´s Söhne "Jota" "Seal Velour" made for the French Market, possibly late 1920s to mid 1930s. Stefan was beyond gracious in making this really fantastic Velour available to me. He brokered a deal with the French seller and packaged + sent the hat to me. I owe him a boat load of gratitude. I wasn't satisfied with the inside photos I took so those will come later. JHS Black Velour Hats are very difficult to photograph properly.

It's a more than gorgeous hat and I was happy to get it to the best possible home for it. Looking great, Steve.

Today I picked up my Derby from Gus at Batsakes, so that was obviously today's choice
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Looks great on you.

Over about a week’s time:
Blue in Green
With a black cherry on top
Stetson powder blue mode edge
VS Bobby Blue
Optimo Manhattan in bottle green
Lee dusty sage silver label homburg
D Bar J moss fedora
Falcon Park Laird
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Wonderful parade of hats, Jeff. Impossible to choose between them (glad I don't have to).

 

[steur]

It is for sale in the Classified, but it doesn't seem to interestno one, so today I put it on and I kindly make the model for me and for those who want to see this hat.
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Borsalino Qualità Extra Extra Superiore size 6 or 59 and 7 3/8 in the States.
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Sold in my town Verona has arrived in excellent condition until now.
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The color and type of felt is "M. Volga" which stands for mixed, a mixture of fur and wool, and the Volga is a Russian river.
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The color of the hatband is "Joe 24", but it is written in italics and the first letter could be another, because the Italian italics are difficult to decipher as the way of writing has changed over the years.
View attachment 398089 The heather felt is with shades of gray and a short p which makes it fantastic to the touch and very malleable.
That's all for Verona - Italy. Have a nice day

How can anybody not like that hat? Philistines!

Pretty as a picture in my Kami (Karl Misik)

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It's a good picture, Steve.

Stetson Twenty Five

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Quality on display, Joe.

 

[jonesy86]

Wolfbrae Custom Hatters Ukranian rabbit felt hat today. Love that 6 inch crown.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

VS:

 

[Mighty44]

Joe—I think I’m unlikely to ever experience a 25 up-close in real life. It looks beautiful—is the quality difference obvious?

David

Stetson Twenty Five

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[1967Cougar390]

Modern Stratoliner this past Saturday for our grandsons first snow.

Have a safe and blessed evening.
Steven

 

[mayserwegener]

It's a more than gorgeous hat and I was happy to get it to the best possible home for it. Looking great, Steve.

Stefan, Thank you!

 

[Blare]

Wolfbrae Custom Hatters Ukranian rabbit felt hat today. Love that 6 inch crown.
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What a hat! It wants to compete with those mountains behind you. Beautiful

 

[Blare]

VS:

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Perfection

 

[Pkyoakum]

One of my newest hats from Miamibruno:1950s BORSALINO SUPERIORE
2 1/8 brim with Cavanaugh edge, size 7 3/8

 

[Blare]

Joe—I think I’m unlikely to ever experience a 25 up-close in real life. It looks beautiful—is the quality difference obvious?

David

Thanks David… truth is this one could use some work. It hides some of its imperfections in the photos. The brim has a little bit of a mind of its own.. I’m sure some steam might calm it down. I do need to compare some of my OR and OR style hats.. Stetson and others. The only thing I can say without hesitation is the 7XCB stands head and shoulders over the rest.

Date of manufacturing definitely plays a role in quality of Twenty Fives. Older ones generally better. This one managed to spark some debate on age. Some folks estimating anywhere from 50s to 70s.

 

[bowlerman]

And whip out the Churchwarden. I think I'm about to add one of those to the pipe collection myself.

Always loved the aesthetic so I’ve picked up a few over the years, but I found they weren’t as fun to puff as I had hoped. It will be interesting to hear your experience if you should indulge!