Fancy Ribbons and Vintage Hats

[Lefty]

Tango, I was thinking about that wild double bound brim when I started this thread. Very cool.

 

[jpbales]

And a Resistol:

Check out the thread for more photos and a description of how they were done.

Cheers,
Tom

that is sweet

 

[carouselvic]

Champ Featherweight



Not necessarily fancy, but different.

 

[bolthead]

Not necessarily fancy, but different.

That's a beautiful hat Vic.......:eusa_clap

 

[cookie]

I was drawn to the ribbon on this hat ...

.. when I first spotted it in the vintage shop. The hat doesn't fit me, but I bought it anyway, seeing how it's a fine lookin' lid in unused condition and its sweatband indicates that it was bought new at a long-defunct hat shop (Scott's, at Second and Seneca in Seattle). And the price was well within reason.

What is that a Baku or some rare straw?

 

[Ordinary Guy]

Don't know if this is vintage or not but it is sort of old,it is a Country Gentleman and I got it at an estate sale and it has a paisley ribbon... I am not a paisley kind of guy but don't want to change the ribbon and take away it's original value, if it even has any value, but a nice hat in excellent condition and a perfect fit for my noggin....

 

[tonyb]

What is that a Baku or some rare straw?

No, I think it's just ("just," he says) Ecuadorian toquilla. There's a United Hatters union label stuck to the inside of the crown, and the sweatband says it's a "Genuine Panama" and "Woven in Ecuador." No cartouche stamped inside the crown, though, but there are some pencil marks. It's not a super-tight, high-count weave, but it's truly in as-new condition. And it's a real sharp-lookin' lid, so it might make good barter material at some point. Not that I'm in a rush to be rid of it.

 

[Hatmakur]

Ribbon detail from my Stevens Pace Setter "The Royalist"

I think this is one of the prettiest ribbons I have ever seen. I believe Major Moore made one similar to this for Bob C ??? In a blue that if possible is even prettier than this one.

 

[just_me]

This is a great thread filled with terrific hats and some incredibly interesting ribbons. Thanks everyone for posting them.

 

[bolthead]

Wow....

You guys are giving me some amazing ideas for Ribbon Treatments......:eusa_clap


Like TonyB had stated about his panama......

I was attracted too this Mallory because of it's Ribbon. I couldn't say if it's Vintage though.....[huh]

It now has a front pinch in it.

 

[carouselvic]

Looks goods Bolt.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

You guys are giving me some amazing ideas for Ribbon Treatments......:eusa_clap


Like TonyB had stated about his panama......

I was attracted too this Mallory because of it's Ribbon. I couldn't say if it's Vintage though.....[huh]

It now has a front pinch in it.

That's just absolutely beautiful!!! Where can I get one in 7 1/8? :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[bolthead]

That's just absolutely beautiful!!! Where can I get one in 7 1/8? :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

lol ..........this is an 1/8, lol I have it padded.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

lol ..........this is an 1/8, lol I have it padded.

The "smileys" suggest you have ABSOLUTELY no intention of parting with it. lol

 

[Tango Yankee]

Hey, Bolt,
That's a GREAT hat/ribbon! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap I like it!

Cheers,
Tom

 

[Lefty]

This guy is fancy from top to bottom with his triple bow, fedora creased homburg and his button boots.

 

[St.Ignatz]

Nice lid Bolt. 6 7/8+, no wonder you have such a fine collection!

You guys are giving me some amazing ideas for Ribbon Treatments......:eusa_clap




Like TonyB had stated about his panama......

I was attracted too this Mallory because of it's Ribbon. I couldn't say if it's Vintage though.....[huh]

It now has a front pinch in it.

 

[CigarMan]

Thought this was a pretty interesting ribbon on this Dobbs. . .

As was this one on this JohnnyPhi Adam . . .

 

[St.Ignatz]

Cigar Man I'm really digging the ribbon on the JohnnyPhi Adam. Ssmmooooth transition.

 

[bolthead]

Art Fawcett makes a point that he only uses vintage ribbon.

I assume Optimo uses new ribbon? Where does it come from?

"IF" and when you find out this little nugget of information, please.....do share, inquiring minds.......