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[DRB]

Got a second Fed IV today, Fawn to go with my Carbon Grey:

I've gone for a slightly different crease, tighter pinch at the front, than the grey. Rather liking it so far!

Dave, I love Fed IV's and that color on yours is very nice. That is one practical and masculine looking hat!

 

[Mario]

You gotta love that name. Makes me imagine ...

Which hat today?

lol lol lol lol

What a great idea! If done right, this would also take care of the dust issue...

 

[DRB]

More in Art's thread.

So Beautiful !

 

[Garrett]

Mario, well done :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[ScottF]

Got a second Fed IV today, Fawn to go with my Carbon Grey:

I've gone for a slightly different crease, tighter pinch at the front, than the grey. Rather liking it so far!

I also have the fawn Fed IV, but looking at yours, I forgot how great they look new - good choice!

 

[gtdean48]

Black Jack Strat...

Jack Walls, jwalls, made this with his 1941 Stratoliner flange for me. I will be posting a full review hopefully this weekend but here is a photo of it in the works. I received it in yesterday's mail but due to other stuff couldn't do more than look it over quickly, put it on my head & then back in the box. Known specs are Silver Belly, 2 5/8" brim, bound edge & matching 5/8" Antique Silver Belly ribbon. 7 5/8 LO, wind trolly (not present at this stage)...

 

[Spats McGee]

Jack Walls, jwalls, made this with his 1941 Stratoliner flange for me. I will be posting a full review hopefully this weekend but here is a photo of it in the works. I received it in yesterday's mail but due to other stuff couldn't do more than look it over quickly, put it on my head & then back in the box. Known specs are Silver Belly, 2 5/8" brim, bound edge & matching 5/8" Antique Silver Belly ribbon. 7 5/8 LO, wind trolly (not present at this stage)...

I'm looking forward to the review, gtd. That's a good-looking hat.

 

[rlk]

Borsalino Feather Weight Augusta

Color is Bismuto(Bismuth) from the Borsalino Periodic Table of Elemental Hat Colors. Grays all seem to be Heavy Metals.

 

[150719541]

Nice hat ¡¡¡¡

Color is Bismuto(Bismuth) from the Borsalino Periodic Table of Elemental Hat Colors. Grays all seem to be Heavy Metals.

Robert: one more beautiful, furthermore an authentic Napolitan, Congratulations ¡¡¡ I like it in S.L.P., Greetings from my small city.:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[ScottF]

I recently received an 'Amiata' Borsalino. 'Amiata' is a mountain in Southern Tuscany, which is actually a similar color to my hat:

 

[rlk]

I recently received an 'Amiata' Borsalino. 'Amiata' is a mountain in Southern Tuscany, which is actually a similar color to my hat:

or: A Miata that is similar in color to your hat.

Nice hat whats the inside look like?

 

[mayserwegener]

Robert & Scott, Super pair of Borsalinos! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[DRB]

Robert & Scott, Super pair of Borsalinos! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Nice!:eusa_clap

 

[Mario]

Two hours ago the latest addition to my collection arrived:

Another very old (probably late 20's/early 30's) velour hat from Austria or Germany. It's not so easy to give a name or origin for this hat as the tag says G.J.M. while the (hardly readable) logo on the liner and the gray, unreeded sweatband says 'Favorit'. [huh] In the future, I'll refer to it as the G.J.M.

The jet-black, velour-finished felt is pretty thick and dense and seems to hold about every crease you throw at it (I went with a simple center dent for now). The ribbon was slightly wrinkled but I was able to remedy this with a bit of steam. No stains or other kinds of dirt. A good brushing was all it took to make the felt shine like new.

The hat is a bit on the tight side so it's going to be what I call a high rider.

Crown (creased): 4 7/8"
Brim: 2 3/8"
Ribbon: 2"

Here we go:

 

[ScottF]

Two hours ago the latest addition to my collection arrived:

Another very old (probably late 20's/early 30's) velour hat from Austria or Germany. It's not so easy to give a name or origin for this hat as the tag says G.J.M. while the (hardly readable) logo on the liner and the gray, unreeded sweatband says 'Favorit'. [huh] In the future, I'll refer to it as the G.J.M.

The jet-black, velour-finished felt is pretty thick and dense and seems to hold about every crease you throw at it (I went with a simple center dent for now). The ribbon was slightly wrinkled but I was able to remedy this with a bit of steam. No stains or other kinds of dirt. A good brushing was all it took to make the felt shine like new.

The hat is a bit on the tight side so it's going to be what I call a high rider.

Crown (creased): 4 7/8"
Brim: 2 3/8"
Ribbon: 2"

Here we go:

Another beautiful hat.

 

[mayserwegener]

Two hours ago the latest addition to my collection arrived:

Another very old (probably late 20's/early 30's) velour hat from Austria or Germany. It's not so easy to give a name or origin for this hat as the tag says G.J.M. while the (hardly readable) logo on the liner and the gray, unreeded sweatband says 'Favorit'. [huh] In the future, I'll refer to it as the G.J.M.

The jet-black, velour-finished felt is pretty thick and dense and seems to hold about every crease you throw at it (I went with a simple center dent for now). The ribbon was slightly wrinkled but I was able to remedy this with a bit of steam. No stains or other kinds of dirt. A good brushing was all it took to make the felt shine like new.

The hat is a bit on the tight side so it's going to be what I call a high rider.

Crown (creased): 4 7/8"
Brim: 2 3/8"
Ribbon: 2"

Here we go:

Wow this one is even more fantastic! Two rare old rare German - Austrian Fedoras in one week! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Mario]

Another beautiful hat.

Wow this one is even more fantastic! Two rare old rare German - Austrian Fedoras in one week! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Thanks. Yeah, I guess I can consider myself very lucky to have scored those two gems for...what? Peanuts! Just a tad under 10 Euros for both of them. Doesn't happen every day...

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks. Yeah, I guess I can consider myself very lucky to have scored those two gems for...what? Peanuts! Just a tad under 10 Euros for both of them. Doesn't happen every day...

Yes what amazing deals -> steals! I haven't seen 4 old German - Austrian Fedoras (no matter the size) of that quality - condition become available all at the same time.

 

[Salty O'Rourke]

Light Golden Tan Stratoliner

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...078058&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1513wt_675

I fired what I considered to be a low snipe at this butter-colored Strat and won it. It arrived yesterday; will need a good cleaning but no major issues at all, and it fits! More pics soon in the Stratoliner Society thread.

 

[Mario]

What an amazing color - I'm sure Dick Tracy would love it!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Looking at your recent purchases, I think it's fair to say that your collection is becoming rather spicy, not just Salty...