Hats In Movie "Laura"

[jbucklin]

I have a modern Alessandria that I bought from Bencraft as well. Although it is a very nice hat the felt is not on par with the felt on the Film.

 

[Bird Lives]

I have a modern Alessandria that I bought from Bencraft as well. Although it is a very nice hat the felt is not on par with the felt on the Film.

well that says it...the salesman you were talking to, told you the real deal....
Earlier today I checked out some pictures of the Borsalino Film...It's really a great looking hat...
BTW, how many post do I need to make before I can PM....
I'd like to PM you and ask your opinion on some hats that aren't related to this thread...

 

[mattface]

The hat in this photo here is clearly a very fine pliable felt with a cavanagh edge. I don't think you can get that look with the thicker rabbit felts found on akubra, or really most modern hats, and you certainly can't get a cavanagh edge in a modern hat.

I'm a big fan of the cav edge, and diamond bash. I find the diamond even moreso than a teardrop or C lends itself to a very nice rake. My Camp draft did take a nice diamond bash, but it's a very different look than the same crease done on a thin pliable felt. I like bound and welted edges, not really a fan of raw edges, but nothing else I've seen looks as nice as a cavanagh edge.

 

[jbucklin]

Bird, I'm not sure how many posts it takes to send a p.m. Perhaps someone else here who knows will tell you.

 

[EggHead]

A "fingered" diamond crease. I achieved a fingered c-crown with my campdraft. Just add water.

 

[winter_joe]

How do modern borsos fit in size wise anyways? True to size or a little bigger or smaller? And do they shrink like modern stetsons?

 

[Bird Lives]

The hat in this photo here is clearly a very fine pliable felt with a cavanagh edge. I don't think you can get that look with the thicker rabbit felts found on akubra, or really most modern hats, and you certainly can't get a cavanagh edge in a modern hat.

I'm a big fan of the cav edge, and diamond bash. I find the diamond even moreso than a teardrop or C lends itself to a very nice rake. My Camp draft did take a nice diamond bash, but it's a very different look than the same crease done on a thin pliable felt. I like bound and welted edges, not really a fan of raw edges, but nothing else I've seen looks as nice as a cavanagh edge.

Great shot! Thats one killer fedora!!

 

[EggHead]

Here is what I am talking about:

 

[jbucklin]

How do modern borsos fit in size wise anyways? True to size or a little bigger or smaller? And do they shrink like modern stetsons?

I don't find the modern Borsos to be as consistent in size (or fit) as Akubra, but the inconsistency is nothing extreme or anything to worry about.

 

[rlk]

The hat in this photo here is clearly a very fine pliable felt with a cavanagh edge. I don't think you can get that look with the thicker rabbit felts found on akubra, or really most modern hats, and you certainly can't get a cavanagh edge in a modern hat.

I'm a big fan of the cav edge, and diamond bash. I find the diamond even moreso than a teardrop or C lends itself to a very nice rake. My Camp draft did take a nice diamond bash, but it's a very different look than the same crease done on a thin pliable felt. I like bound and welted edges, not really a fan of raw edges, but nothing else I've seen looks as nice as a cavanagh edge.

Not quite as low in the back.

Saks Fifth Ave(HCA) substantial weight 2-5/16" brim.

 

[Bird Lives]

Not quite as low in the back.

Saks Fifth Ave(HCA) substantial weight 2-5/16" brim.

Great! Fantastic...I want it!! You have the Laura Hat...You've got the Holy Grail...Congratulations....
Which Saks hat is it? and how do I find one....or what else will look as good?
I might have to use your hat for my avatar...lol

 

[rlk]

Its a typical '42-'55 Hat Corporation of America(Dobbs,Cavanagh,Knox,Disney and some store branded like mine) of the $15-$25 class. Stetson 3X,15,20 or Sovereign w/ Mode Edge would be comparable models.

 

[Bird Lives]

Its a typical '42-'55 Hat Corporation of America(Dobbs,Cavanagh,Knox,Disney and some store branded like mine) of the $15-$25 class. Stetson 3X,15,20 or Sovereign w/ Mode Edge would be comparable models.

Coolness has been acheived...How tall is your crown unbashed? approximately?

Thats a perfect specimen....could we see a pic. of you wearing it?....preferably while kissing Gene Tierney...but thats not nessicary...the hat's the biggy...

 

[rlk]

Coolness has been acheived...How tall is your crown unbashed? approximately?

Its 5-1/2" on factory tag and measures that without poking up the top. Hats of the period would mostly be 5-1/2"-5-5/8" with some wider brims 5-3/4".

 

[rlk]

dimension comparison

2-1/2" brim Dobbs Fifteen mid 50's -slightly stiffer and darker gray

 

[Bird Lives]

I want it!! You killin' me man....two laura hats....This thread is cookin'...They're both beautiful...

 

[Tedquinton]

Check out the crease!!!
Also look at that edge....

Blows dust off old thread...

I've just watched the film and was really taken with both the hat and the lady. They sure don't make them like that anymore.

Great still.

 

[Blackthorn]

One of the best movies of all time, with one of the most beautiful women who ever lived.

 

[Tedquinton]

I think I've found my personal holy grail:



More images on the New Hat thread.

I'm over the moon!

 

[emigran]

BTW... talk to Art Fawcett... He can make that hat in his sleep...
I have four of them...!!!