Post New Hats Here!

[NewJack]

Newjack - Funny you should say that about the bash, as the VS straw that I just got yesterday has, I think, pretty much the same bash. I asked Art Fawcett to model it on one I saw on Etsy. I'll post some pics soon. And that's a beautiful hat.

Thanks! I'm still a 'collector in training!' The great Art is working with me as well!

 

[NewJack]

New Jack, I really like that crown, and am going to create one.

Help yourself! I'm still getting used to it! I was thinking of adding an Optima crewe down the front and back...But...not right now, anyway!

 

[NewJack]

Newly transformed Resistol! I think the color is simply stunning! An "Oasis Green". Not too flashy. This lid screams "Western Fedora!!" Wrestled this one right out the other bidder's hand! :eusa_clap

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Now that's something I haven't seen! A green Resistol! Looks like it doesn't have the original sweatband...

 

[RJR]

Wow,nice!

 

[kingrat]

Outstanding oasis ,love the hatband and the fly. More than likely needed a new sweatband made from real leather. Love the pinup. Kingrat

 

[splintercellsz]

"New" one from John Galt! 1920s(?) Crofut & Knapp.

My initials (Thanks John)!

I like it both brim up and brim down.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Outstanding work from JG.

 

[John Galt]

Thanks Justin! Glad you like it! It suits you well. Hope it fits as well. Your postcard is in the mail.

Thanks to you also, Joao, hope you get your Resistol soon.

As for the green Resistol above, I have one in that shade, but I'm not converting it! Like Kingrat's work though. Looks a lot like a Rainbow.

 

[splintercellsz]

It fits like a dream! Definately a favorite lid!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

As for the green Resistol above, I have one in that shade, but I'm not converting it! Like Kingrat's work though. Looks a lot like a Rainbow.

So NewJack green Resistol was a western?

 

[NewJack]

So NewJack green Resistol was a western?

Joao. I trully believe it was. The weight and the stiffness leads me to believe it was. All the characteristics; taller crown, (once) larger brim, yada yada. The seller mentions where he is, western hats are in abundance (Idaho). So, he gets a few and (gulp!) transforms them! Much to your chagrin, of course! Since the color was rare (for this novice), I simply had to have it!

 

[NewJack]

Newjack - Funny you should say that about the bash, as the VS straw that I just got yesterday has, I think, pretty much the same bash. I asked Art Fawcett to model it on one I saw on Etsy. I'll post some pics soon. And that's a beautiful hat.

Indeed! Thanx! Sometimes it's good to leave well enough alone!

 

[T Jones]

NewJack, That's an excellent looking Resistol. I love the color on that one. That looks like one of Dazzerdog's hats from eBay. He did a real nice job on that conversion. I like that. I bought three nice ones from him and mostly what he sells are pretty high end stuff. He's one of the few good sellers on eBay that I would trust to buy from. The only issue I see with your hat though, is that the lady on the liner isn't showing enough!

Justin, Wow! That came out nice! John Galt did a really good job on that. I'm glad you like it. He's going to be making up one for me and send it Open Crown like yours.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Joao. I trully believe it was. The weight and the stiffness leads me to believe it was. All the characteristics; taller crown, (once) larger brim, yada yada. The seller mentions where he is, western hats are in abundance (Idaho). So, he gets a few and (gulp!) transforms them! Much to your chagrin, of course! Since the color was rare (for this novice), I simply had to have it!

That was what I though. I would only get it for the colour.

 

[kingrat]

Thanks Mr. Jones and call me when you get time. Kingrat

 

[T Jones]

Thanks Mr. Jones and call me when you get time. Kingrat

I sure will buddy.

 

[Kevlar]

New Lee for Me

Just got this Lee off Etsy -- a great deal. It is flat-out gorgeous and I only regret not buying it sooner. Condition is fine, especially the inside. Pics say it all.

I have to wait until much cooler weather to wear it, but I have some new straw hats, also from Etsy, that I can wear now that summer has officially begun.

The 2 inch back bow may be a repair/replacement, but it looks so good, I really don't care. Already gave it a good brushing and may steam the front of the brim to make it dip just a degree or two lower. Love the gray palette in hats. Blue, too.

 

[1mach1]

Nice looking Lee, Kevlar. Congrats!

 

[Brad Bowers]

New C&K Derbies

Two fairly recent additions to my Derby collection from Crofut & Knapp, the second one very special. More here in the Crofut & Knapp Tales thread.





Brad