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[hatophile]

Wow, spectacular hat, BR.

 

[Rodkins]

Very sweet, BR

 

[delectans]

Superb hat, BR. Granite is such a versatile color, and I really like the understated but beautiful ribbon and edge.

 

[Chepstow]

Beautyfull Hat BR

 

[Bob Beecher]

Not so big on ME!

I had to share this with everyone. Erik (Lefty) sold me his enormous Resistol "Kitten Finish" hat. It's a size 7 7/8! But, it's not enormous on me. It's a nice snug fit on my big noggin. I now know for sure that a size 8 is the best size for me. This one fits, but it's really snug. Good thing for that "self-conforming" feature, too. After a while, I hardly notice it's there.

I pushed out the bash and just gave it a simple center dent for now. I'd like to try some other kind of bash; I'll have to experiment with it. Without the side dents, it has an older look. Don't ya think? Here's two shots of me at work:

 

[Brent Hutto]

I think with that wide ribbon it looks great un-pinched. The front 3/4 view look especially well proportioned.

 

[BR Gordon]

hatophile, Rodkins, delectans, and Chepstow, thank you for the nice comments. Granite is a great color; I believe that at the moment this is my favorate hat, at least until I get my next one.

 

[Lefty]

Very nice, Bob. It really suits you.

 

[scooter]

Wow, BR, that hat is just gorgeous! Congrats.

 

[RBH]

My new VS Granite.

Very nice BR!
It has a crease much like my Sportaire.

 

[Ordinary Guy]

Very Nice BR, I am beginning to fall in love with that crease also, seems my last two have had that.....

 

[BR Gordon]

Scooter, RBH, and Ordinary Guy, Thank you all for the comments. I like that cresae very much. I believe that it's going to be my fall back option, at least for a while.

BR

 

[DJH]

My new VS Granite.

Beautiful VS you have there, BR. I love the style and the colours!

 

[bowlerman]

+1! An absolutely stunning color combination on that VS.

 

[bowlerman]

Alright, here are the fruits of my recent less-conventional-than-usual Ebids. Not sure if I can predict how much noggin' time they will get, but they are kind of awesome. Both arrived at my door this morning.

First, a Bailey Panama derby with a nice golden-wheat-like patina (or dye?) and a sage green ribbon:

 

[bowlerman]

And second, an Amish hat made by Flying Cloud Hats in PA. It's an exceptionally well made heavy and stiff wool. Black with a charcoal ribbon and bound edge, I think. The leather sweatband and liner are particularly cool, IMHO. I snapped the front down, and initially like it that way, but I plan on messing with it and seeing what sticks.

Couldn't beat the price on these...

 

[Henry Gondorff]

These are really great hats, bowlerman! I just ordered myself a derby hat for the very first time ever. I hope it'll suit me :eeek:

 

[Chepstow]

Nice Hats Bowlerman
i have never seen a Derby Panama, absolutely great

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Nice Hats Bowlerman
i have never seen a Derby Panama, absolutely great

Oh yeah? Try a 19th century top hat made of straw: http://www.artfact.com/auction-lot/gent-s-straw-top-hat,-1825-1850-281-c-gvra83l7ex

 

[Chepstow]

Thanks Marc, its great to see something like this