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German & Austrian Hutmachers
I need to practice shaping hats, so I picked up a Reich "Aspenvelour" at the flea market earlier today. I know nothing about it (other than the German name and label), but it was good practice, on an inexpensive hat. 2 inch snap brim, about a 4.5 inch finished crown. Attached are photos of... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Forest green "Reich Alpenvelour". Flea market find for 10 bucks, earlier today. I would guess from the 1960's, but I'm new at hats, so I am probably wrong! The felt was good, but the hat was badly bashed down. I converted it to an open crown, then reshaped it to a teardrop. Took me about 1.5... -
Hats on TV
I haven't read this entire thread, but the HBO show "Boardwalk Empire" is like stepping back into hat and vintage manly wear heaven. I started watching the show on Amazon Prime recently, and I am hooked, just looking at the awesome hats! The show is based in Atlantic City, during the Prohibition... -
What Did I Just Buy???
Well, I'm glad to be encouraged that I didn't screw up and bid on a total dog of a hat! I have a nice steamer that the wife used in the past for steaming wrinkles out of garments. So, I think that I will take the hat back to a full crown, then try my hand at a teardrop crease, and wear it as a... -
What Did I Just Buy???
Yeah, I just started looking at photos from that era, after being a surprise winner, nd couldn't find the exact hat, as it said nothing inside the heat to indicate what it might be. I figured it was some type of OR "cousin". -
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What Did I Just Buy???
I won an auction hat on a whim tonight. It looks looks like about a 3 inch brim Stetson, sold by the Morris Men's shop at the Chicago Stockyard Inn. There was no detail given by the seller, so I took a chance and put in a low bid. The rest is history, for good or bad! Does anybody know... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Sorry about the current weather up there! This is a good time to live in the sunny south! -
For Sale, 14 Hats sold as set, Barons, Bailey, Stetson - Beaver, Bunny, & Wool
I wish I had a bigger hat size! I wear a lowly 6 7/8....- Beardog
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Love today' s hats, guys! I 've worn one all day, but I posted a picture of it previously. -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Awesome hats today, gentlemen! I have a tremendous amount of catching up to do! The Flechet is breathtaking! -
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Yes sir, the track is much nicer to visit in March than in Jan/Feb. Too much rain and cold right now for my tastes! -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
I'm not much of a fighter..... Here is a new Bailey Perry, olive mix. It also just arrived today. A decent hat, but not even close to being in the same league, quality-wise, as the old Dobbs that also arrived today. Unless I decide on a new Akubra, I think that I will stick with vintage in... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
LOL! I'm sure that one is in my future! Can't buy too many hats too quickly, or the wife might start questioning my sanity (or what may be left of it!). -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Dobbs "Game Bird", in suede leather. I bought it mainly to see what size I need, before getting some "nicer" felt and straw hats . This particular 6 7/8 fits me nicely! -
Question about Adam Hats
Thanks for the kind replies. I think that I will hold off on this particular hat. There is always another one around the next bend in the road! -
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Question about Adam Hats
Do those of you who have tried on, or wear a vintage Adam hat(s) find that they are true to size, or do they run large/small? I am interested in a 50's Adam up for auction, but it is a 6 3/4, and I normally wear a 6 7/8. Thanks for any insight! -
A hat newbie, but not for long!
Thanks for all the replies and suggestions! I'm enjoying browsing the forums and gleaning hat info and history! -
A hat newbie, but not for long!
Yep. You need a wider brim. Point well taken! Thanks! -
A hat newbie, but not for long!
LOL. Compared to my sons, my brother, uncles, and cousins, I have always been the "little one". I never considered myself to be a "bigger guy"! In any event, I don't think that 2.5 inches is a "wide" brim. Anything over 2.75"-3" is wide, to my mind. -
A hat newbie, but not for long!
Why a larger brim? My old waxed cotton hat brim that I am wearing above is just 2 inches wide. How wide is the brim on your avatar hat? Thanks for the quick reply!
