Dobbs Twenty #3

[Johnnysan]

A tip of the lid to Feraud for the inspiration for this post and his similarly named threads showcasing this great line of hats. Here's mine:

I picked it up on eBay earlier in the year and shipped it off to Art for cleaning & blocking. Although the felt is very thick, it is also very soft. It's marked as a Dobbs Twenty with a Guild Edge. Originally blocked as a C crown, I reshaped it into a center dent with a reverse taper to lower the crown height a bit and fit my face a bit better. As a result of its weight, this one will see a lot of service on blustery winter days soon to come.

 

[besdor]

Your hat is vintage late 1930's. It is a great hat . 20 bucks back then was a lot of money for a hat. They don't get much better than that .



Steven
Bencraft Hats

 

[moustache]

Beautiful hat!!

Love the colour and style.Stunning!!!
Congratulations!!!!!

JD in Vancouver,Wa

 

[The Duke]

beautiful hat! you'll be in style this winter. Congratulations:eusa_clap

 

[Razzman]

A sweet looking hat. Very nice color combination. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

I'm getting to be more of a fan of Dobbs every day. Great lid!

 

[Johnnysan]

Thanks one and all, Gents! It's always a pleasure to receive compliments from fellow aficionados who appreciate a fine hat!

Steven...thanks for dating this one for me. I was curious as to the age of the Dobbs and was hoping that it was from that era.

At first, I was a bit intimidated by the high crown and wide brim, but the more I wear it, the more I like it. Here's a shot of it on (suitable for running crows out of cornfields!)

 

[spiridon]

That is one BEEeeeeeeutiful Hat!!!:eusa_clap

 

[Feraud]

:eusa_clap Nice hat Johnnysan. Hurrah for those Dobbs hats! I am becoming a fan of this brand!

 

[DOUGLAS]

It is a great look for you. Congrats:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[MattC]

Wide brims

Jonnysan--

I had a problem with high crown, wide brim hats as well. But like you, as time has gone by, I've gotten to like them better. Still, my custom hats have modest brims...

That Dobbs 20 is a gorgeous hat.

 

[John in Covina]

WOW Gorgeous Hat!

I am starting to run out of superlatives to describe the awesome hats this crew has been showing. I have 2 Dobbs A Westward (Open Road clone) and a Rouge in straw, perfect horse track bum hat. I really enjoy the both of them.

Sincere best wishes!