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[Redfokker]

It has some definite character, I like it a lot!

 

[FedOregon]

This just came in, a Penney's Marathon that was pretty dusty and punched down a bit more than I like. It's amazing what emerges with a few minutes from a hat brush.

 

[alanfgag]

Early generation Stetson Playboy c.1940 owned by Robert E. Elcock. Likely purchased from Moore's Berkeley location - he received a B.S. from UCB in 1941. Very lightweight (2.6 ounces) and soft with rooftop ventilation, the hat retains its original cellophane Stetson sticker in the crown. Overall pristine condition but with a rumpled ribbon from being stored for ages in its "original" Stratoliner box. Brim width is 2 3/8". More pictures to follow.

 

[Michael R.]

I bought a Hat from Historyteach24 , too , a Stetson No. 1 Quality . Nice Hat Al !

 

[Rogera]

Early generation Stetson Playboy c.1940 owned by Robert E. Elcock. Likely purchased from Moore's Berkeley location - he received a B.S. from UCB in 1941. Very lightweight (2.6 ounces) and soft with rooftop ventilation, the hat retains its original cellophane Stetson sticker in the crown. Overall pristine condition but with a rumpled ribbon from being stored for ages in its "original" Stratoliner box. Brim width is 2 3/8". More pictures to follow.

Holy moley, what a score! Beautiful

 

[RJR]

Holy moley, what a score! Beautiful

+1

 

[Frunobulax]

Gorgeous, Alan.

 

[mayserwegener]

Reiner Haarhut "Union-Hut", 59cm probably late 1950s. I need to do some background checking on Reiner Haarhut. The name does ring a bell.

 

[Zombie_61]

Thanks to all for the kind comments and likes!

It has some definite character, I like it a lot!

That, it does. Now it reminds me a little of the "working man's Porkpie" hats worn by Art Carney as Ed Norton and by Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker. My wife prefers it with the front of the brim snapped down. It doesn't look bad that way and it helps to hide my enormous forehead, but I think it makes it look a little too much like a "Hipster Trilby":

Judges?

 

[Michael A]

Thanks to all for the kind comments and likes!

That, it does. Now it reminds me a little of the "working man's Porkpie" hats worn by Art Carney as Ed Norton and by Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker. My wife prefers it with the front of the brim snapped down. It doesn't look bad that way and it helps to hide my enormous forehead, but I think it makes it look a little too much like a "Hipster Trilby":

Judges?

I"m kind of favoring brim down at the moment. I like the looks of it and for some reason it seems to fit with the crown shape better.

Michael

 

[Zombie_61]

I"m kind of favoring brim down at the moment. I like the looks of it and for some reason it seems to fit with the crown shape better.

Michael

Thank you Michael. Now that I've been able to see it from a "second person" perspective instead of only seeing it in a mirror, I agree with you; the squared-off Telescope crease it had previously didn't have the same effect with the brim snapped down. On the up side, now I can wear and enjoy it either way. On the down side, now I can't decide which I like better.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Cool factor.
Great Sharkgill.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Thanks to all for the kind comments and likes!

That, it does. Now it reminds me a little of the "working man's Porkpie" hats worn by Art Carney as Ed Norton and by Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker. My wife prefers it with the front of the brim snapped down. It doesn't look bad that way and it helps to hide my enormous forehead, but I think it makes it look a little too much like a "Hipster Trilby":

Judges?

Less rake.

 

[1mach1]

New wide tweed by Monsivais

 

[Zombie_61]

Less rake.

I'm not sure what you mean to say here. Are you saying it needs less rake, or that less rake is the reason it didn't look as good with the brim snapped down before?

 

[Bob Roberts]

Brims go up and down depending on how you like it and want to wear it. I believe the hat would look better with less crown drop from front to back. The back of the crown can be raised up a bit.

 

[Bigger Don]

I think it makes it look a little too much like a "Hipster Trilby"

The mature blonde in the beard will ensure no one confuses you with a hipster. OTOH, a variety of brims, crowns, and materials seem to be the mark of a man who knows it's the man who makes the hat.

Besides that, it looks good on you.

 

[Michael R.]

New wide tweed by Monsivais

Yaba Daba Doo , that Cap looks Fantastic on you Harv !

 

[1mach1]

Yaba Daba Doo , that Cap looks Fantastic on you Harv !

Thanks Mike!

 

[Michael A]

New wide tweed by Monsivais

That is a great huge herringbone Harv. Looks fantastic. I like the design of the hat too. Great stuff.

Michael