What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Big James]

Does anyone have a 58 or 60cm head?

 

[The Shoe]

Does anyone have a 58 or 60cm head?

Fairly common sizes. I’m 59 or 60.

 

[The Shoe]

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Knox Milan Weave - Montale
4 3/4 Crown with open ventilation
2 inch brown/multi tone grosgrain ribbon
1 7/8 brim
Ventilated sweatband

My first new addition in a while is this… Knox Montale a Milan weave straw in Hickory.. a light to medium brown color. The Montale model features this open ventilation weave on the crown above it’s beautiful earth tones grosgrain ribbon. The sweatband also is perforated for ventilation. All the added ventilation may come in handy here in Florida. This hat has a bit more shellac than my very similar Crofut and Knapp Milan’s of approximately same vintage… As those hats have an almost “Slinky” feel to the straw when you pick them up by the crown. This one a bit more stiff holds it’s shape slightly better and has a bit of a sheen to it. The brim has a bit of its own mind.. that might calm with a bit of steam… but I kinda like the sorta Hollywood brim persona it’s got going on for now. Was very happy to add it to the collection for a couple bucks less than its original $11.95 “Sticker Price.

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So funny story for the day.. I took my son to his orthopedic appointment today. The doctor a gentleman who appears to be in his 80s.. says.. “I see dad is happy over here looking like movie star…. Yes…. You look like Marlon Brando on vacation“.

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I’m not sure what that would even mean… but I’ll take it

One of the teachers I worked with a few years back left to have kids. Recently, she told me that I have a fan club amongst the kindergarten mothers. Apparently, they drive by the school around the time I take the kids to and from the train station. Amused and somewhat taken aback, I pointed out that between the mask and the hats, they can’t see my face and that it is, in fact, my hats that have a fan club!

 

[Steve1857]

One of the teachers I worked with a few years back left to have kids. Recently, she told me that I have a fan club amongst the kindergarten mothers. Apparently, they drive by the school around the time I take the kids to and from the train station. Amused and somewhat taken aback, I pointed out that between the mask and the hats, they can’t see my face and that it is, in fact, my hats that have a fan club!

But it's the elegant way you wear them, Gary.

 

[Shadow1948]

My newest addition, a charcoal gray German Stetson.

 

[GHT]

I can almost never wear a hat during the summer months. Even a straw makes my head sweat.

However, I did manage to wear this velour Panizza Castorino for a stroll back home in Elsinore this evening. The cool off shore breeze helped keep the temperature down. I'm sure the two vent holes on either side of the hat helped too.

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[Who?]

Seriously, sometimes people say the strangest things when they see a man wearing something on his head that’s not a ball cap. I think they may feel the need to say something complimentary or cute, just trying to be nice - but it comes out awkward as can be. Sometimes I can’t help laughing.

We simply have to face up to the fact that some folks just aren’t very smart.

Life gets easier after you figure that out.

 

[dkstott]

Threw a couple a shrimps on the barbie this evening while wearing my Banjo Paterson. Can't resist wearing my hat even though it's still 85 degrees tonight.
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I love my Banjo Patterson.

 

[Gary in NC]

Does anyone have a 58 or 60cm head?

I’m generally happiest with size 7 3/8 - 59.

 

[johnnycanuck]

VS work of Art in blue Smoke

 

[fabiovenhorst]

Ramenzoni

 

[Shadow1948]

The marine blue Lounger from Agnoulita Hats.

 

[Frunobulax]

Yesterday, a Disney Milan.

Today, a Resistol San Antonio.

 

[steur]

I can almost never wear a hat during the summer months. Even a straw makes my head sweat.

However, I did manage to wear this velour Panizza Castorino for a stroll back home in Elsinore this evening. The cool off shore breeze helped keep the temperature down. I'm sure the two vent holes on either side of the hat helped too.

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A velour in july? Whatever will be next? Wear it whenever you can, Steve: looks great!

 

[steur]

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Knox Milan Weave - Montale
4 3/4 Crown with open ventilation
2 inch brown/multi tone grosgrain ribbon
1 7/8 brim
Ventilated sweatband

My first new addition in a while is this… Knox Montale a Milan weave straw in Hickory.. a light to medium brown color. The Montale model features this open ventilation weave on the crown above it’s beautiful earth tones grosgrain ribbon. The sweatband also is perforated for ventilation. All the added ventilation may come in handy here in Florida. This hat has a bit more shellac than my very similar Crofut and Knapp Milan’s of approximately same vintage… As those hats have an almost “Slinky” feel to the straw when you pick them up by the crown. This one a bit more stiff holds it’s shape slightly better and has a bit of a sheen to it. The brim has a bit of its own mind.. that might calm with a bit of steam… but I kinda like the sorta Hollywood brim persona it’s got going on for now. Was very happy to add it to the collection for a couple bucks less than its original $11.95 “Sticker Price.

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So funny story for the day.. I took my son to his orthopedic appointment today. The doctor a gentleman who appears to be in his 80s.. says.. “I see dad is happy over here looking like movie star…. Yes…. You look like Marlon Brando on vacation“.

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I’m not sure what that would even mean… but I’ll take it

A neat little straw and a brim with attitude. Nice!

 

[steur]

One of the teachers I worked with a few years back left to have kids. Recently, she told me that I have a fan club amongst the kindergarten mothers. Apparently, they drive by the school around the time I take the kids to and from the train station. Amused and somewhat taken aback, I pointed out that between the mask and the hats, they can’t see my face and that it is, in fact, my hats that have a fan club!

I'd take that, Gary. Best not to ask questions you don't want an answer to
Reminds me of Mike (@Redfokker), who had a fanclub among the churchladies. They's swoon every time he'd make an appearance with any of his hats. Made him go all pious I think!

 

[steur]

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Today, a Resistol San Antonio.

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You look happier with the Resistol, Jim!

 

[Frunobulax]

You look happier with the Resistol, Jim!

Truly, I usually am.

 

[Steve1857]

A velour in july? Whatever will be next? Wear it whenever you can, Steve: looks great!

A velour in july? Whatever will be next? Wear it whenever you can, Steve: looks great!

I'm a rebel, what more can I say

 

[BobHufford]

New to me hemp Strat.