Name that hat!

[menzies]

Hi this is my first post.. and I am just jumping into fedora culture. It all began with the attached fedora. Some of you will recognize this hat from my post at the fedora chronicles.. This hat is worn by Robert Downey jr. in The Soloist.
I am working hard at trying to match my first few hats to this one. I would highly appreciate you all educating me on this hat..any ideas what it is?

Thanks and glad to be on the team!

Jeff Menzies

 

[rrog]

Can't answer about the hat but welcome to the lounge. I'm sure someone will come along soon who has the answer you're looking for.

rrog

 

[Not-Bogart13]

Well, we've discussed this elsewhere. If you recognize my mug, you know my opinion.

(I won't say it, though, to avoid contaminating other possible ideas).

 

[duggap]

I have no idea what hat that is, but it is fairly close to the modern Borsolinas that Bencraft sells. Kinda like a Borsolina Como model.

 

[menzies]

Hahha yes I am curious to see myself Not-Bogart13. Art Fawcett also suggested a Como!

Jeff

 

[Richard Warren]

Looks a lot like the Borsalino "Film" model I got from JJ Hat in New York several years ago. My "Como" is stiffer (or maybe I haven't worn it in the rain as much) and has stitched edging.

 

[menzies]

Here its is http://www.jjhatcenter.com/index.php?productID=121

Phew that's nice!.. any chance you have some pics of it?

Thanks!

Jeff

 

[kaosharper1]

Here its is http://www.jjhatcenter.com/index.php?productID=121

Phew that's nice!.. any chance you have some pics of it?

Thanks!

Jeff

For that price it'd be better to have Art make a custom repro.

 

[menzies]

I think I might do that Yeah that's a chunk of $. Cheers!

Jeff

 

[duggap]

You guys need to check out Bencraft Hats in NYC. He sell a lot of Borsolinas and his prices are at least $100 less than that one. But I agree, for that price range, give Art a shout. I have seven of his beauties and can't decide which one is my favorite.

 

[Richard Warren]

Well, if you're lost in the snow in New York and its Christmastime too...you don't order a hat, you go into a store and buy a hat.

 

[menzies]

I cant resist,,Here is another image. I think probably gives some more info.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3865965848_cedd6a0dd9.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3865965848_cedda0dd9.jpg