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I didn't know it was Black Hat Day but they taught me in the Boy Scouts to "Be Prepared."
Basic, black, beguiling, and beautiful!I didn't know it was Black Hat Day but they taught me in the Boy Scouts to "Be Prepared."
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I was surprised to find spell check wanted to “fix” it for me. After all, it’s in the Oxford.Scungy... A new word for me
I always rush my selfies as I feel awkward, well at least in public.
Great looking hat and suit!
That's quite a run for just one day, Randy! I usually garner maybe 2 compliments a week, and that's only if I am out and about a lot. Of course, that Gannon IS a rather awesome hat!Doctors visit today. Four compliments in less than four hours; the doctor, the nurse, another patient, and, during lunch, my waitress who likened me to Walter White in Breaking Bad. A stretch, but I guess I'll take it
The Gannon Triple Deuce
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That's quite a run for just one day, Randy! I usually garner maybe 2 compliments a week, and that's only if I am out and about a lot. Of course, that Gannon IS a rather awesome hat!
Wow - What a stunner! I like the stitching!I've been posting a bunch of western style hats lately but I don't want anyone to think I've forgotten about fedoras. This morning I'm out and about in my Knox Tom 'n' Jerry . At first I wasn't sure about the stitching on the brim but it has grown on me. What I am most impressed with is the "feel" of the felt. It molds like clay and reminds me of both of my Mr. Disney hats from the 40's.
*just this ol hillbilly opinion, ymmv.lol.
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Beautiful bash on this one!Bradford XXX Deluxe Quality Open Road clone on this sunny and brisk New England day.
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A true Knox Tom N Jerry with the wide brim with spiral stitching is one that has eluded me. Beautiful example you have there!I've been posting a bunch of western style hats lately but I don't want anyone to think I've forgotten about fedoras. This morning I'm out and about in my Knox Tom 'n' Jerry . At first I wasn't sure about the stitching on the brim but it has grown on me. What I am most impressed with is the "feel" of the felt. It molds like clay and reminds me of both of my Mr. Disney hats from the 40's.
*just this ol hillbilly opinion, ymmv.lol.
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Beautiful felt, Daniele.A lucky find among a pile of hats sold in France.
All labeled as size 56, they intrigued me and I took the risk especially for two of them
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It is a hat that will end up among the "new hats" shortly, in the meantime you can see it after a bit of care
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Sold by Labolle in Angers - France it has no other distinctive signs under the sweatband, other than the indication of the size in 59 centimeters and in the French scale 6
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Beautiful velour with a satin finish and an excellent colour. I really like. The others soon
Ads a really nice contrast, Rick. Love the whole conversionGood excuse to pull out a black hat again today.....Thrilled to get a nice Concho hatband in from ebay. Handworked metal and turquoise is real, but Im pretty sure its nickle silver...(not real silver). Really nice southwestern hatband ...Definately not mass produced or stamped. Perfect fit with the Resistol Curled Brim project. I was going to whip up a black leather strap, but I kinda like the pizzaz the brown leather adds against the black. ( if anyone doesnt follow over there...more details on the conchos in the "What hat are you working on?" section)
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How could they not? My compliments as well, Randy.Doctors visit today. Four compliments in less than four hours; the doctor, the nurse, another patient, and, during lunch, my waitress who likened me to Walter White in Breaking Bad. A stretch, but I guess I'll take it
The Gannon Triple Deuce
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Looks great on you, Bill.
Wow - What a stunner! I like the stitching!
Thanks y'all !A true Knox Tom N Jerry with the wide brim with spiral stitching is one that has eluded me. Beautiful example you have there!
Curl looks good in a short brim too!I missed Black Hat day yesterday so I got some catching up to do. This little Black hat in grizzly finish from the Knox Americana collection should do the job nicely.
Hope y'all have a good 'un !
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Thanks Rick. Knox did the pencil curl on that one.lol.Curl looks good in a short brim too!