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You are all very kind ... thank you
This is an interesting one. Andrew who? Cool looking clone, great color and looks to be in great shape.
Sweet Mr. Disney! Nice find.
+1This is an interesting one. Andrew who? Cool looking clone, great color and looks to be in great shape.
+1Sweet Mr. Disney! Nice find.
Hückel Weilheim "Flexible", 58 cm, probably later 1950s. The felt on this one is fantastic with a very nice smooth finish. Unfortunately there was a pinch hole in the felt so I made a flat crown which was actually popular at the time.
Man it is the nicest felt on a Strat that I have ever handled bar none. And I have wanted a green Strat forever.
I can make most 7 1/8 vintage Stetsons work for me. I haven't given up on it but I haven't figured out how to shrink my noggin quite yet!
BTW - I LOVE that green Borsalino you just picked up! What a unique piece! Very nice my friend.
Charlie, Thanks! I agree about the flat top, it's a good change of pace.The first thing I noticed (and liked a LOT) was that flat crown shape, Steve. Super lid, well-crushed, fantastic style!!
This is an interesting one. Andrew who? Cool looking clone, great color and looks to be in great shape.
Aw thank you, that's really sweet The annoying cold turned into flu and an inability to get out of bed, down the stairs and out of the house. Today is the first day I've felt halfway human again and managed to get out, so that's good! I think I need a new hat to celebrate and post here!In any case, be well, Celia. Even a debilitated Celia is better than none at all.
One thing I consistently like about these European hats you present is the fine details of finish. The liners and logos, this Huckel emblem at the back of the sweat, and the overall finish are always just beautiful. They are one of this forums great treasures Steve, keep em coming!Hückel Weilheim "Flexible", 58 cm, probably later 1950s. The felt on this one is fantastic with a very nice smooth finish. Unfortunately there was a pinch hole in the felt so I made a flat crown which was actually popular at the time.
Thanks again! I will try my best.One thing I consistently like about these European hats you present is the fine details of finish. The liners and logos, this Huckel emblem at the back of the sweat, and the overall finish are always just beautiful. They are one of this forums great treasures Steve, keep em coming!
Take care of yourself, Cel! A splendid new hat is INDEED in order!!Aw thank you, that's really sweet The annoying cold turned into flu and an inability to get out of bed, down the stairs and out of the house. Today is the first day I've felt halfway human again and managed to get out, so that's good! I think I need a new hat to celebrate and post here!
that is beautiful !!!
it is always a wonderful privilege to be the first to dig your fingers into a crown this old.
congrats my friend
Now, as seen it in another thread, in a color I've craved for years (No life, I know...)
The Stetson Satellite, found NEW from the mid-1950s.
It's always a joy to post in this thread.