What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[RickP]

I get that… best not to make any whippet claims without proof. Might run afoul of the hat police. LOL. Well in my opinion… which don’t count for too much.. it appears to be a mid 1950s Stetson with blocking, styling and profile very reflective of the Whippet of that era. There is a good chance it may have once contained a Whippet liner inside. However I’ve also seen several similarly styled Stetsons of the same era with no such markings. So Whippet-ish is quite appropriate.… and certainly fits in on any Whippet Wednesday festivities as I believe that has been expanded be inclusive of both Whippet and Whippet-ish alike.

If I remember my hat physics…. Dr Max’s Third Law of Whippets. If a hat is listed on eBay. It is most definitely a “Whippet” @drmaxtejeda

Ive got what I feel is a practical outlook at hats... as much as Id love to have a wall full of Bosolinos, Whippetts and 25's, If its MINE, if its a decent felt, and if its one I really like the looks of.... its a great hat. Id rather have a nice modestly priced "great hat", than an overpriced worn out hat with a particular model name. I dont have enough money to pretend to impress anyone with a brand lol

I just enjoy older hats ....theres many a Towncraft, Resistol, Americn, Champ Or Royal Stetson on my wall

 

[DonR]

For the evening, it is an Excellent Quality Feather Weight Stetson bowler

 

[Jeff B.]

Akubra Squatter in Regency Fawn. My dad and I were building a deck at my place and got rained out!

 

[VoodooSan]

For some unknown reason or other I used to think that the colour black had a funereal image, but when Tina made a pair of period style trousers in black, the hand made black hat by The Susquehana Hat Company complimented my lady's work, perfectly. Black had more of an appeal than I had first thought.

John Perret at Fox Tailoring made the blazer and dear old friend, Colin Johnson, made the shoes. When it comes to made to measure my lady does spoil me, as the spearpoint collared shirt proves.

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Perfection, Robert.

 

[VoodooSan]

I think this is a good day for a fun straw hat. This Stetson Inwood hemp is one of my favorites.

In the background is our vintage restored 1987 motorhome, the "TikiBus".


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That is a MAGNIFICENT straw offering, Gary!!!!

 

[VoodooSan]

I have acquired a few hats over the years that were from small , lesser known hat makers but the quality of materials and construction of the hat is every bit as good as a similar Stetson from back in the day. My latest addition is another example that makes me smile every time I wear it. The felt is soft and molds easily by hand without steam. I tried using the search function here and didn't get a hit. Appears to be Ken Mearne DeLuxe Quality (could also be Ken Hearne. No search results there either). You know how those marketing guys are...they stamped the sweatband Premier Quality. Lol.
Anyhoo... enough blabbering from me. Here's the hat ! For $50.00 I couldn't resist !!
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That was an absolute STEAL at fifty smackers, Timmy!!!!

 

[VoodooSan]

For the evening, it is an Excellent Quality Feather Weight Stetson bowler

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Very dashing, Don, and a SPLENDID interior.

 

[CRH]

Sunbody

 

[Gary in NC]

For the evening, it is an Excellent Quality Feather Weight Stetson bowler

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Oh yeah, I love that!

 

[Gary in NC]

That is a MAGNIFICENT straw offering, Gary!!!!

Thanks, Mark - The Inwood is one of my favorite modern straw hats to wear. I have another one in a more natural straw color.

 

[steur]

Sunday and the hats of the week are here again.

Dunlap panama

Sools

Echter Mayser

Borsalino Gulaela Lupo

Mayser Wildleder

Sools (again)

Dalton

 

[TimmyV]

Here's a few pictures of my latest "going to town hat". Stetson Clear Nutria in a wonderful Golden hue long hair with Burgundy brim binding and matching grosgrain ribbon hatband.

* Once again I'm hoping y'all could educate me about this 'un. Research tells me that G. Henry Stetson was the 3rd son of John. B Stetson and that he ran the company after his father's death in 1906 until the company closed it's doors in 1971. Lots of these old hats have the previous owners initials stamped on the leather sweatband however this one is stamped G. Henry Stetson. While I would love to think that I happened to be lucky enough to find one of old Henry's personal hats I get the feeling this was stamped on hats produced during his time of leadership at the company. On another note, the person I bought this hat from says it was worn by Andria Lane in an episode of Rough Riders. As previously stated, any information about this beautiful hat will be appreciated. Hope y'all have a good 'un !

 

[DonR]

Sunday and the hats of the week are here again.

Dunlap panama
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Sools
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Echter Mayser
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Borsalino Gulaela Lupo
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Mayser Wildleder
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Sools (again)
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Dalton
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That Dalton is magnificent

 

[DonR]

Here's a few pictures of my latest "going to town hat". Stetson Clear Nutria in a wonderful Golden hue long hair with Burgundy brim binding and matching grosgrain ribbon hatband.

* Once again I'm hoping y'all could educate me about this 'un. Research tells me that G. Henry Stetson was the 3rd son of John. B Stetson and that he ran the company after his father's death in 1906 until the company closed it's doors in 1971. Lots of these old hats have the previous owners initials stamped on the leather sweatband however this one is stamped G. Henry Stetson. While I would love to think that I happened to be lucky enough to find one of old Henry's personal hats I get the feeling this was stamped on hats produced during his time of leadership at the company. On another note, the person I bought this hat from says it was worn by Andria Lane in an episode of Rough Riders. As previously stated, any information about this beautiful hat will be appreciated. Hope y'all have a good 'un !

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I don't have any info for you, but what s marvelous hat!

 

[DonR]

Very dashing, Don, and a SPLENDID interior.

Oh yeah, I love that!

Thank you gentlemen. I did get a few nice comments on it while out and about.

 

[TimmyV]

Thanks Timmy. With the way you are growing your collection , I'm sure you will. Very nice Dalton you posted.

Found it last night as a matter of fact ! Will post pix when it arrives...

 

[TimmyV]

That was an absolute STEAL at fifty smackers, Timmy!!!!

Thank ya sir !!

 

[TimmyV]

Sunday and the hats of the week are here again.

Dunlap panama
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Sools
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Echter Mayser
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Borsalino Gulaela Lupo
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Mayser Wildleder
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Sools (again)
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Dalton
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The Dunlap Panama does it for me !!

 

[RickP]

Akubra Squatter in Regency Fawn. My dad and I were building a deck at my place and got rained out! View attachment 699729 View attachment 699730

An Akubra showing why we appreciate them!

 

[RickP]

Little bit of fog and drizzle this morning. Felt like a good time for the little Stetson Roadster B. Ive always wondered if it a modern Stetson thang, but the sweatband says Royal, while the liner says Royal Deluxe