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[stetsonofagun]

Gosh ... even Moon's $2.00 hats are better than my good ones. This is what I find for $2.00. Even so I couldn't leave it behind. It will be another cleaning experiment. Assuming it is a Resistol or Byer-Rolnick with the Melorol stamp. Lining long gone. It will fit my wife, but may end up a farm hat. Harris Bros. was around from 1896 until the 1990s so that doesn't narrow down the date much.

Love me or hate me. I love the grime. If it was a 7 1/4, I'd want it.

- Andrew

 

[moontheloon]

Love me or hate me. I love the grime. If it was a 7 1/4, I'd want it.

- Andrew

agreed

I love a character hat

 

[stetsonofagun]

agreed

I love a character hat

Do we have a character hat thread?

- Andrew

 

[moontheloon]

Do we have a character hat thread?

- Andrew

good question ... I'll do some searches

 

[Frunobulax]

Well, we're all characters in hats.


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[stetsonofagun]

good question ... I'll do some searches

I hope so. I've got some good character hats.

- Andrew

 

[moontheloon]

Junkies always know where to score.

What's funny is that all 5 Borsalinos that I own are shades of gray like heroin

... not that I know anything about heroin

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[moontheloon]

What's funny is that all 5 Borsalinos that I own are shades of gray like heroin

... not that I know anything about heroin

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peep the Buddy Rich trap case on the right

got it from Mannys Music when it closed down .. (tear) ... Buddy would regularly dump gear there after a tour much to the chagrin of Manny and his son Henry.
after a winter tour in 1971 Buddy dumped that case and a bunch of other stuff at Mannys and it sat there until Mannys grandson gave it to me the day they closed down.

RIP Mannys Music , W 48th between 6th and 7th

 

[Bob Roberts]

What's funny is that all 5 Borsalinos that I own are shades of gray like heroin

... not that I know anything about heroin

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Mexican brown. But Im sure you have lots of brown hats also.

 

[JackieMatra]

What's funny is that all 5 Borsalinos that I own are shades of gray like heroin

... not that I know anything about heroin

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For your information and edification, here is an actual statement that I heard from a self-described "life-long substance abuser" about heroin,
"Heroin, ... I just don't get. ... You throw up ... and then ... you fall asleep."

 

[Zombie_61]

They are from Israel. I bought all three that I have straight from the source, so I know that much. They definitely have a "Jewish shop keeper" vibe about them in their original form. Good luck turning the brim down on these bad boys. They are STIFF.
- Andrew

Thank you for the info. The brim on this one is actually pretty soft, but it still snaps down (and back up) easily. The crown, on the other hand, is really stiff and somewhat resistant to shaping, which is why I think the original crease was done by the hatter.

Speaking of whom, I had thought the embossed name "E. Shamir" on the sweatband was a personalization done for the original owner. Now that I see yours has the same marking, I'm thinking it's probably the hatter's name (and "Haifa" below that, the shop's location). Nice! This hat has probably seen more of the world than I have.

I love a character hat

Preach it loud, brother!

And, by the way, great hat Mr. Hufford! If it was a size larger...

 

[stetsonofagun]

agreed

I love a character hat

Character hat.

- Andrew

 

[dh66]

Hell of a day for new hats!!

Killer find Bob! And you can't beat the cost. I think I might be tempted to wear it pretty close to 'as-is' for awhile. You can always clean it up later.

It looks killer, Al! Brim up all the way. That hat has plenty of attitude. You definitely rock it. Annoy in good health my friend!

$5 Borsalino

As a fellow owner of a $5 Borsalino, I can attest that you absolutely would be hard pressed to find a better hat for the money.

Congrats on a knock down sweet score!

This thing is a work of art!

Agreed! Sublime. Congrats on that catch!

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[moontheloon]

For your information and edification, here is an actual statement that I heard from a self-described "life-long substance abuser" about heroin,
"Heroin, ... I just don't get. ... You throw up ... and then ... you fall asleep."

As someone who has watched many close friends fall into the trap and some even lose the "dinosaur" battle I can say that sure is what it looked like to me ... although they would describe it as a security blanket of warm gravy being poured all over them... while they were alive anyway

Way to bring the room down moonie...

Anyway ... How 'bout that Spurs / Warriors game ?

... who's got a new hat to share ?



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[Panadora]

Only a few weeks ago I bought something brown and addictive from Mexico

This Royal De Luxe with Stetson star-logo is a gift for my brother, his first hat (if it fits)!

 

[Bamaboots]

Only a few weeks ago I bought something brown and addictive in Mexico

This Royal De Luxe with Stetson star-logo is a gift for my brother, his first hat (if it fits)!

That's a beauty and a helluva first hat.

 

[Zombie_61]

It looks killer, Al! Brim up all the way. That hat has plenty of attitude. You definitely rock it. Annoy in good health my friend!

Thank you Sir! You wear "brim up Stingies" as well as anyone I can think of, so I shall take your comments as a compliment and an expert's opinion.

 

[RBH]

A very happy birthday thin ribbon from Major Moore and Rocky this weekend!

But before I came home I had Rocky block it in my favorite 'diamond' crease.
I will get a photo soon.

 

[RBH]

And two re blocked straw Stratoliners!!!

 

[RBH]

Here is before on the hemp.

and the other shot shows the after pretty well.