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[alanfgag]

Looks pretty hip actually, as narrow brims tend to do.

thanks... a wisp under 2" - narrow, but not too stingy. 8^)

 

[DRB]

a little taper, a little crown, a nice color, what more do you need............nice.

 

[jimmy the lid]

thanks... a wisp under 2" - narrow, but not too stingy. 8^)

Suits you nicely, Alan.

 

[gtdean48]

:arated:

Suits you nicely, Alan.

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

A back bow is on my list. I like it Alan.

 

[monbla256]

This auction purchase plumped up nicely with a little steam and brushing. From other's research, it appears an American made hat with a French flavor... firm dense felt of modest quality, back bow, a nice warm walnut brown. Also in the picture is a 2 piece hat form I purchased recently.

Ya done GOOD When you showed that auction the other day I thought you hadGOOD ONE It looks good and at that price you've got a GREAT BEATER as we call 'em in the watch collecting WIS world

Onward thru the Fog

 

[alanfgag]

merci beaucoup mes amis...

 

[jimmy the lid]

merci beaucoup mes amis...

De rien. I do believe, however, that it rises above the level of "great beater"...lol

 

[buler]

Just a reminder, you can cut all or most of the pics out of a post when replying to it. Since the software change here, it takes less posts to "finish a page", plus it adds a lot of extra storage with all of the pics.

B

 

[Chinaski]

Z-man --

I think that we're all talkin' about the same thing. The difference is that I use the term "reeded sweat" to refer to something like this:

I tend not to refer to the sweat as being "reeded" where either reed tape or reed cloth are used. I only use the term to describe a treatment that involves a physical reed. This approach is based upon some of Art Fawcett's feedback in this thread where he describes a treatment using reed tape (pictured below) as "non-reeded."

So, that explains why I referred to the treatment in the Stetson Week-Ender as not having a reeded sweat. But, if I'm missing something here (and I may well be), I'm all ears!

Cheers,
JtL

Jimmy, thanks for reposting that link, as well as the illustrative pictures. It took me a while going over them to get what you were saying. Now that you've pointed out the difference, I find it really interesting that the Week-Ender has reed tape or cloth but no reed! I would have never noticed this, so thanks for the lesson.

 

[rlk]

There's a reed(of a sort)hidden from view- the stitching is what is different.

 

[Chinaski]

Ok, so I'm confused again, unless you are in disagreement with JtL's statement: "I tend not to refer to the sweat as being "reeded" where either reed -tape or reed cloth are used. I only use the term to describe a treatment that involves a physical reed." He was referring to the Week-Ender as not having a physical reed. You are saying it DOES have a reed?

 

[rlk]

Ok, so I'm confused again, unless you are in disagreement with JtL's statement: "I tend not to refer to the sweat as being "reeded" where either reed -tape or reed cloth are used. I only use the term to describe a treatment that involves a physical reed." He was referring to the Week-Ender as not having a physical reed. You are saying it DOES have a reed?

Can be cord, reed, metal, plastic--there is a continuous linear oval stiffener covered by the fabric. This is what I consider to define a reeded sweatband assembly. Its not just a piece of leather or a piece of leather with a piece of fabric next to the felt. Its a different assembly done by a different sewing machine than the more familiar visible reed tube.

 

[delectans]

Borsalino Qualita Speciale, in Rutenio, with Asfalto Ribbon














More photos and hat stats in the Borsalino Brotherhood thread.

 

[rlk]

Nice moderate size. Thats a Ruthenium felt with an Asphalt ribbon. Heavy colors.

 

[DRB]

AL: What a great look. That is a nice color of gray. Borsalino's are great hats. Did you fish that out of the bay?

 

[bolthead]

I got the German military Beret yesterday, I like it, although I don't know how it looks on me. lol

 

[Dreispitz]

...although I don't know how it looks on me. lol

Authentic

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

Looks good on you, bolthead. My only problem with wearing modern military-styled headgear is being confused with actual soldiers/veterans. I would never want to be thought of as pretending to be in something I am not in. Therefore, I do not wear military hats as casual wear.

 

[bolthead]

Looks good on you, bolthead. My only problem with wearing modern military-styled headgear is being confused with actual soldiers/veterans. I would never want to be thought of as pretending to be in something I am not in. Therefore, I do not wear military hats as casual wear.

Well, I did buy it because of my heritage, but you're right. I wouldn't want to give people the wrong impression either.