What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[VoodooSan]

I’ve been a sporadic visitor here of late, and when I get here I end up spending my time catching up rather than posting. I’ve got 30 pages to catch up on this thread alone.
Anyway, felt season has finally arrived in Japan. I celebrated its arrival today with one of my favourites. My Hornskov Emissary in black cherry beaver with a midnight blue ribbon. View attachment 821202
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Etsuko wore a Maxim.
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Both of you look wonderful, and that Honskov is amaaaaaaaazing! Nice to see you posting again, Gary!

 

[VoodooSan]

Sunday and time for the hats of the week.

Portis NewSlant View attachment 821250

Stetson 3X
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Lincoln Bennett
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Hückel Jota Seal
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Cavanagh
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Resistol
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Stevens
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A stunning array, as always, Stefan. That Portis definitely gets my #1 slot this week. #2 for me is the Cavanagh, with the Stevens placing third. Thanks for sharing!

 

[VoodooSan]

Sundays have always felt a little sad... in a nostalgic and wonderful kind of way.
Returning home from a gig in this early 50s Royal Deluxe Open Road.

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Great googly moogly! That beauty is in PHENOMENAL condition!!!

 

[VoodooSan]

Optimo underwelt fedora in "Oxblood"
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That is VERY striking, Josh!

 

[VoodooSan]

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Stetson Select Quality
Tan felt with brown trim
6 Inch Crown Open (approx 4 3/4 as shaped)
2 3/8 Raw Edge Brim
2 inch Brown Grosgrain Ribbon w/ Frayed Edge
1 7/8 Sweatband with taped rear seam.

This latest arrival came off a much appreciated tip from a friend to its Facebook marketplace place ad. Luckily the seller was willing to ship… so on its way it was. Sold originally at Ruby and Peters Company in Perth Amboy, NJ, it had made its way to only about two hours away in PA…. Now it has traveled down South to its new home in Florida. As I knew from the seller’s photos it was going to need a bit of work to return it to some of its former glory. It had long been settled into one of those very deep center creases that tend to collapse onto itself. So a very heavy brushing and steaming was in order. Considering the proportions of this hat with a 6 inch crown to a 2 3/8 brim, I like to use up some of that generous crown space with a diamond shape crease that reduces the height a bit and gives it a more boxy silhouette I prefer.

The sweatband while holding up fairly well is a bit stiff and brittle, but I took a little risk to try to find any evidence of age under the sweat. I did not find a LotXXX number, but I did find a red three cell hand written manufacturer tag an orange reorder tag along with some hand written notations. Luckily I believe I only managed to burst the taped seam in the process or possibly from stretching it a bit on to my head. Either way… It now fits pretty comfortably. The only issues with the felt are a few slightly larger than quarter sized spots, one on the brim and two on the crown where the felt is somewhat lighter in appearance. I had though maybe fungus a culprit and tried to see what I could get out with a heavier brushing, may have reduced it slightly but it is still there. Might try sanding at some point…. But really it’s nothing too bad for a hat with nearly a century (give or take) of existence.

I’ve got two other Stetson Select Quality… both incredible specimens in my mind. But as wonderful as they are neither of those is in a style I would consider a “Daily wear” kinda hat. This one however fits that bill perfectly…. Color, cut, shape and finish. Absolutely love this one!

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THAT is an absolutely show-stopping score, Joe! And it looks fantastic on you!

 

[VoodooSan]

Barbisio Aristocrat today!!
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Woot!!!! A beauty for sure, Marcel! And that ribbon treatment!!!!!!

 

[rogueclimber]

Borsalino time this morning

I had Borsalino time last night at our end of season Crew Party (hard to see my Borsalino Bogart — Gatsby Halloween Theme)

 

[Pellie]

Super Bantam today!!

 

[bowlerman]

Hey all, I took a hiatus for a short while because of the site not loading, and spending a lot of time unsuccessfully trying to view and upload photos. Looking forward to catching up a bit, crossing my fingers that I’ll have fewer technical difficulties! Here’s my recent smattering:

 

[jeffgarf]

Hey all, I took a hiatus for a short while because of the site not loading, and spending a lot of time unsuccessfully trying to view and upload photos. Looking forward to catching up a bit, crossing my fingers that I’ll have fewer technical difficulties! Here’s my recent smattering:
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Welcome back!

 

[jeffgarf]

Today is a bit of a mystery hat (which will be revealed in the final photo). Amazing felt, fantastic proportions, but no lining (it clearly had been removed) and only the word "Douglas" embossed on the sweatband. See last photo, however, for where the greatness is explained.

 

[RickP]

Nice little line of storms moving in this morning. It's Akubra time. Today a trimmed down Coolabah

 

[Blare]

THAT is an absolutely show-stopping score, Joe! And it looks fantastic on you!

Thanks so much, Mark. Very much appreciated.

 

[dapperdude]

Hello lads
Today's flavour is unusual, and Jeff inspired me to post a unique one.
This is made in france. It's size 57. It's suede outer, with s stiff buckram base to give structure. The punched initials, Echt Leder stamp, made in France stamp, and order of the garter crest make this white label hat quite the mystery.
Maybe Crambes, from the buckram backing style, and 4 panel stitched crown. But this is just a guess. Late 50s early 60s posdibly, as the sweatband is backed by synthetic. But stamped real leather.
The garter crest is confusing but not uncommon in white label. Germany had laws introduced around allowing the stamping of Echt Leder on synthetic backed leather bands late 50s, and it still has a buckram braced crown.
Outer band is also backed. But suede is amazing quality.
I really like these white label post war mystery hats.
Thanks for the beautiful hats as always gentlemen. As usual any input, corrections or additional information would be greatly appreciated
Ian