NEW PORTIS

[Marc Chevalier]

Douglas,

You dog, you did it again.

"Again" is the key word here.

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[DOUGLAS]

BK, It is black maybe a real dark plum color, oval shaped with red bold lettering and red diamonds. The top rim of the box has a repeating motif of white shirt bodies and ties with alternating patterns.

 

[jamespowers]

Portis is another of my favorites as well. Finding them in my size is another matter though. :eusa_doh: [huh]
That is a very good example.
Vented and yet another example of how vintage hats made the claim and followed it up with actual water proofing. I don't think the vents are water proof though.

Regards,

J

 

[DOUGLAS]

The hat is super soft. I am really diggin the summer hats. I can't wait to get it in the rain.

 

[DOUGLAS]

Here is the box

and the hat again just cause its so damn cool

 

[jamespowers]

Wear it in good health knowing it won't likely shrink, leak like a sieve or have the color run all over.

Regards,

J

 

[DOUGLAS]

You bet JP. I think the proportions on this model are as close to perfection as a hat can get.

 

[Razzman]

That's a beauty Douglas. Good luck with it. :eusa_clap Although I'm sure you don't need any luck. You seem to have an uncanny instinct with hats. If you don't mind what are the dimensions of that hat and ribbon combo?

 

[DOUGLAS]

Razzman, The crown bashed is 4-1/2" at front and the brim is 2-1/4". The ribbon is 3/4" and the sweat is 1-3/4".

 

[DOUGLAS]

Was wearing this today

Very close to Steven's Bantam I think.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Looks smashing!!

 

[Dinerman]

the hat looks great.
as does the suit
and the tie
and the moustache

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Looks like a ghostassassin moment (or was it raining?)

bk

 

[jamespowers]

Was wearing this today

Very close to Steven's Bantam I think.

Proving the Swansback finish is still working after all these years. :eusa_clap New hat makers need to take notice. Hats are not toys we wear them---and you wear that one well. :eusa_clap

Regards,

J

 

[DOUGLAS]

Not rain BK, more of a melt. All over the city chunks of ice have been sliding off buildings. Where ever you walk drops of snow are falling.

Dinerman, I need a trim and a shave. The vest and jacket are J Crew but are not well fitting or well made. The tie was my uncles he had bought in Singapore back in the 50s made by the Harvey Co.

 

[DOUGLAS]

Very true James, most of the water drops just beaded on top of the hat.

 

[RBH]

W O W !

:eusa_clap