What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[VoodooSan]

A slightly special Borsalino.
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The quality denomination is rarely used "Borsalino Qualità Victoria" with a rather unusual coat of arms on the lining
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Marketing is always present in Borsalino production.
The hat was made during the 60s or early 70s.
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It is size 7 or 61 centimetres, quite wide for my head, but the color and finish kept it in Verona.
It comes from the Matthias Hutter field in Merano
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New and never used, it has a slightly thicker felt than usual.
What makes it interesting is the color of the "Aureola - Halo" felt with a "Bulgaria" ribbon and the ribbon edging the brims to match the halo.
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Good day to all you owners of wonderful hats

Oh, that's a STUNNER!!!!

 

[T Jones]

Resistol Stagecoach conversion in the Chestnut color. It sports a tall straight crown, 2 5/8 raw edge snap brim, and a dark brown 6 cord ribbon.

Hank Williams III, "Jambalaya"

Hank Williams Sr., "Jambalaya" with lyrics

George Jones, "White Lightning"

The original version of "White Lighting", written and performed by JP Richardson, (The Big Bopper)

 

[RickP]

Had to go out and kill some grass ( I have grass growing up through the street.... one of the perks of living in a laid back rural area!). One of my Grandfathers old Champs looked lonely... Took him outside for a little daylight

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Had to go out and kill some grass ( I have grass growing up through the street.... one of the perks of living in a laid back rural area!). One of my Grandfath View attachment 612020 ers old Champs looked lonely... Took him outside for a little daylight

Cool hat Rick.

 

[steur]

Borsalino Nutria dark brown today!
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O wow, that is a stunner, Marcel.

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It's a public holiday in The UK. Tina & I are taking the old MG to The Bransgore Rotary Fun Day. https://www.bransgorerotary.co.uk/events/ When invited we were asked to be there by ten. The public will start arriving at ten thirty and the organisers want to avoid pedestrians and cars from coming into contact.

The hat, by the way, has a tale to tell. It's bespoke and Tina asked for a swatch of the felt used. She took the swatch to her fabric store and matched it to the fabric with which she made my trousers. Am I a lucky lad, or what?

You sure are, Robert. Excellent look as always.

Stetson Custom V for a wine festival over the last couple of days as I do my best to get a little more wear from my favourites before the straw season really hits.. View attachment 611911 View attachment 611912
Etsuko went for a Palm Straw Tula.
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Enjoy that felt while it lasts, Gary. Good look for both of you.

Strat with a 2.5 brim.
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Very nice, David. Can't go wrong with a strat.

A slightly special Borsalino.
View attachment 611966
The quality denomination is rarely used "Borsalino Qualità Victoria" with a rather unusual coat of arms on the lining
View attachment 611968
Marketing is always present in Borsalino production.
The hat was made during the 60s or early 70s.
View attachment 611969
It is size 7 or 61 centimetres, quite wide for my head, but the color and finish kept it in Verona.
It comes from the Matthias Hutter field in Merano
View attachment 611970
New and never used, it has a slightly thicker felt than usual.
What makes it interesting is the color of the "Aureola - Halo" felt with a "Bulgaria" ribbon and the ribbon edging the brims to match the halo.
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Good day to all you owners of wonderful hats

Molto bello, Daniele. More than slightly special I'd say!

 

[steur]

Resistol Stagecoach conversion in the Chestnut color. It sports a tall straight crown, 2 5/8 raw edge snap brim, and a dark brown 6 cord ribbon.

Hank Williams III, "Jambalaya"

Hank Williams Sr., "Jambalaya" with lyrics

George Jones, "White Lightning"

The original version of "White Lighting", written and performed by JP Richardson, (The Big Bopper)

Fantastic, Terry. That six ply ribbon really makes it stand out.

 

[T Jones]

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Fantastic, Terry. That six ply ribbon really makes it stand out.

Thank you, steur! I'd love have more of that ribbon but you just can't find it anymore.

 

[Blare]

Resistol Stagecoach conversion in the Chestnut color. It sports a tall straight crown, 2 5/8 raw edge snap brim, and a dark brown 6 cord ribbon.

Hank Williams III, "Jambalaya"

Hank Williams Sr., "Jambalaya" with lyrics

George Jones, "White Lightning"

The original version of "White Lighting", written and performed by JP Richardson, (The Big Bopper)

Another cool creation, Terry.

 

[Mighty44]

Very nice, David. Clean and classic.

Great looking Strat

O wow, that is a stunner, Marcel.


You sure are, Robert. Excellent look as always.


Enjoy that felt while it lasts, Gary. Good look for both of you.


Very nice, David. Can't go wrong with a strat.

Thanks fellas!

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Late 40s (?) JBS 3X ME. Stars on the sweat, no plastic liner tip.

This guy has had a life - he’s even been all the way around the world once with me. He’s pretty much retired now, I take him out for sunlight periodically.

 

[T Jones]

Another cool creation, Terry.

Thank you Blare!

 

[GHT]

Fabulous.

I don't think "lucky" is quite descriptive enough. I would, I think, add "tremendously" or "phenomenally" in there!! Looking fabulous, sir, as always!

You sure are, Robert. Excellent look as always.

Such flattery gentlemen, but no more than the lady deserves. Thank you for your kind remarks.

 

[rogueclimber]

and a dark brown 6 cord ribbon

That adds a very nice touch

 

[VoodooSan]

Late 40s (?) JBS 3X ME. Stars on the sweat, no plastic liner tip.

This guy has had a life - he’s even been all the way around the world once with me. He’s pretty much retired now, I take him out for sunlight periodically.

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A beloved (and lovely) veteran.....

 

[VoodooSan]

Resistol Stagecoach conversion in the Chestnut color. It sports a tall straight crown, 2 5/8 raw edge snap brim, and a dark brown 6 cord ribbon.

Hank Williams III, "Jambalaya"

Hank Williams Sr., "Jambalaya" with lyrics

George Jones, "White Lightning"

The original version of "White Lighting", written and performed by JP Richardson, (The Big Bopper)

Oh, SNAP, Terry!!! That's killer!!!!!

 

[Steve1857]

Late 40s (?) JBS 3X ME. Stars on the sweat, no plastic liner tip.

This guy has had a life - he’s even been all the way around the world once with me. He’s pretty much retired now, I take him out for sunlight periodically.

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That veteran deserves to come out more, Nathan.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

A beloved (and lovely) veteran.....

That veteran deserves to come out more, Nathan.

Thanks gentlemen.

You’re right, Steve, but the sweat is just on the edge of complete deterioration. I wore him a lot when I first started collecting so he’s like an old friend I catch up with twice a year.

 

[M Hatman]

Been wearing these two a lot lately. Circa 1980 OR and a Stetsonian. Not sure how I end of lucky like this but the Stetsonian has just over a 2 3/4 brim!!
(I have a few modern Stetsons with a wider than advertised brim.)

And yesterday I wore this to a rendezvous event in Wisconsin. My R M Williams Thoroughbred.
(Horsehair Band)

 

[Blare]

Late 40s (?) JBS 3X ME. Stars on the sweat, no plastic liner tip.

This guy has had a life - he’s even been all the way around the world once with me. He’s pretty much retired now, I take him out for sunlight periodically.

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Retired or not. Sure looks like he‘s got some life left to live!

 

[T Jones]

Oh, SNAP, Terry!!! That's killer!!!!!

Thank you buddy!