What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Blare]

I tried both the Melton Ten and fhe JBS 25 with this outfit today. Finally went with the Stetson but it was a toss up.

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Couldn’t go wrong there Nathan. Looking good.

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

Thanks for posting this one Joe.
A while back I found a vintage hat at local antique shop that was labeled 100 percent wool and the quality was outstanding (I wish I could remember the name of the maker). The pouncing was so well done that I found it hard to believe it was wool. I didn't purchase it because it was too small, but I have been keeping an eye out for others since. My thought is, I'd be afraid to buy one online without actually putting my hands on it first. But if I can hold it and feel the craftsmanship, I'd like to have a few in my collection if only for times when I know it won't be exposed to rain.
Great hat!!!

It's been discussed many times, and people like @Daniele Tanto , @mayserwegener or @steur have repeatedly talked themselves hoarse: As Joe said as with fur felt, the experience with modern wool felt hats is in no way transferable to the old hats from before the 1950s and 60s. While they were generally cheaper than fur felt back then, they still didn't "lose their shape in the first rain." In Europe, there were large centers like Monza in Italy, Guben in Germany, or the Aude Valley in France that specialized in wool felt. There's even a specific thread for this:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-international-wool-felt-consortium.91613/page-27

 

[Pellie]

Borsalino homburg/lobbia

 

[The Shoe]

Been waiting on this one a while. New from Northwest Hats, and as worn by Seth Bullock in Deadwood

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Spectacular!

 

[RickP]

Looks like its going to turn into a wet wednesday...better break out one of the Akubras. Today Im heading out with the East Coast ( without a doubt my favorite green hat)

 

[Mighty44]

1930s Scott and Co—my only British hat.

 

[VoodooSan]

1930s Scott and Co—my only British hat.
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Oh, that is SHARP, David!!

 

[Mighty44]

Wonderful hat, David. Love the brim stitching.

Ohh love that one David.

Oh, that is SHARP, David!!

Thanks, fellas!

 

[RickP]

Im sure glad I dont wager on the weather around here! Dark Grey, breezy and really humid three hours ago.... now its sunny and nice. Mailman dropped off a box with a nice new-to-me Stanwell bent pipe. Pulled on the Thoroughbred to make the pipe look better. Got here a couple days early... guess I get to do some cleaning this afternoon and fire it up with a tall adult beverage

 

[steur]

Borsalino homburg/lobbia
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Gorgeous homburg, Marcel.

1930s Scott and Co—my only British hat.
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And what a hat it is! Fabolous.

 

[Pellie]

Gorgeous homburg, Marcel.

And what a hat it is! Fabolous.

Thank you!! I appreciate homburgs more and more.....

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Good choice and great look, Nathan.

Now that has some presence! Gorgeous, Rob.


Both of them cool, Nathan, but the wide ribbon Melton wins it for me.

That Melton is nice, but I think you make the wiser choice.

Couldn’t go wrong there Nathan. Looking good.

Thanks gentlemen. I went with the Melton today.

Also finally received my Florsheim penny loafers back from the cobbler with new heels. I hate going weeks without these guys - they have become a fashion essential for me.

Happy humpday friends.

 

[Mighty44]

Thanks gentlemen. I went with the Melton today.
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Also finally received my Florsheim penny loafers back from the cobbler with new heels. I hate going weeks without these guys - they have become a fashion essential for me.

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Happy humpday friends.

Love it

 

[Mighty44]

Gorgeous homburg, Marcel.

And what a hat it is! Fabolous.

Thanks, Stefan!

 

[Blare]

Borsalino homburg/lobbia
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Nice homburg!!

 

[Blare]

1930s Scott and Co—my only British hat.
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Looks great

 

[rogueclimber]

a wet wednesday...better break out one of the Akubras

Following your green lead

My Banjo Paterson as I walked the rainy marina

 

[RickP]

Following your green lead

My Banjo Paterson as I walked the rainy marina
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My Banjo is Charcoal, but my Lawson and Sidewinder are the same green as yours. Lovely rainy weather hats!