What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Mighty44]

I don't buy as many fedoras as westerns, but I do hunt daily for those from Portis. When this Lite-Wate appeared, with a ridiculously low BIN price, I immediately snatched it up.

It has their “sporty lining”, and the sweat is alternately marked “Tissue Lite.” It’s light grey, with a beautiful dark navy band, complete with wind trolley. The bound-edge brim is 2.5”, and the center-dent, front pinch, crown measures 5” all around. I can find no info at all on the original retailer (Huddik’s, Pontiac, MI), but the sporty liners are generally held to be from the late 50s to early 60s. And neither of the “Lite” appellations are misnomers: this baby weighs in at a marvelously airy 2.6 ounces!

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Nice one, Mark!

 

[VoodooSan]

Nice one, Mark!

Thanks, David!

 

[DonR]

Tonight was an OPS Royal Deluxe St Regis

 

[VoodooSan]

Tonight was an OPS Royal Deluxe St Regis

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Stunning, Don!!!

 

[rogueclimber]

Tonight was an OPS Royal Deluxe St Regis

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That hat looks great on you!

 

[The Shoe]

Tonight was an OPS Royal Deluxe St Regis

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I always admire the beautiful St. Regis hats I see on this thread, and yours is up there with the best.

 

[Forciori]

Ramenzoni hat, fur felt, made in Brazil.

 

[Forciori]

I'm sorry for taking so long... you are always very kind. Thanks.

Everything about that photograph is stunning. Thank you for sharing both the hat, and the information.

 

[Pellie]

Marca Sole (Barbisio)

 

[Forciori]

Marca Sole (Barbisio)
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I appreciate your signature. I was a pipe enthusiast for a time. I owned a modest collection of Dunhills and dedicated some of my time to understanding their historical significance. I have the impression that the pipe smokers I knew were missing fedoras... perhaps I should gift them some? Take care. Ah! Nice hat.

 

[RickP]

Chilly out there! (28) This mornings warmth provided by one of the Akubra Stylemasters (in Acorn)

 

[Mighty44]

Knox 15. This is a hat I’ve always liked but never worn much—I recreased it yesterday and am much happier with it now. Love when that happens.
David

 

[VoodooSan]

Ramenzoni hat, fur felt, made in Brazil.

Razor sharp!!!

 

[VoodooSan]

Marca Sole (Barbisio)
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Gorgeous!!! Inside and out!!

 

[VoodooSan]

Knox 15. This is a hat I’ve always liked but never worn much—I recreased it yesterday and am much happier with it now. Love when that happens.
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Woot!!!!! VERY sharp, David!!

 

[Pellie]

Gorgeous!!! Inside and out!!

Thank you Mark.

 

[Mighty44]

Woot!!!!! VERY sharp, David!!

Thanks, Mark!

 

[RickP]

Bright sunny afternoon. Popped out back with one of my favorite 2" brims... A nice Stetson 3x (60s?) . Fired up one of the Karl Erik pipes with some 4th Gen 1897 blend

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Twofer Stetson westerns on a crispy day.

 

[mayserwegener]

R. & M. Wegener "Start" possibly late 1920s early 1930s. The Felt is a fantastic mélange with a fine Rauh finish + soft hand. It has a hidden stitched over welt curled Brim with Back Bow. Old R. & M. Wenger hats are difficult to find, especially Soft Felts. I really like this one.

Wegener Postcards possibly mid to later 1930s.