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johnnycanuck

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I got a couple of wool hats since my last post that, I think, qualify as Porkpie hats (because that's how they were sold :D). First, another inexpensive Diamond crease in a dark brown color:

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And how the top was shown on the website:

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Initially I thought I had received the hat in the wrong color, but I double-checked and that's the right color. o_O Took some time, but now I like it. Up next, a hat that's actually a lighter shade of brown with the traditional Telescope crease:

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And a better view of the top, again from the website:

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I got this one thinking "Popeye Doyle" from The French Connection, but with my facial hair I think it looks more "Heisenberg" from Breaking Bad. Except, y'know, that it's reddish brown instead of black. Sadly, generic sizing made it necessary to use weatherstripping behind the sweat, but it's not too uncomfortable.
Looking good. I must say, porkpie style suits you sir.
Wear them in good health
Johnny
 
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Looking good. I must say, porkpie style suits you sir.
Wear them in good health
Johnny
Thank you Sir! I've liked "low crease, brim up" style hats for as long as I can remember, probably because my mind associates them with "working class" people wearing them in movies and on TV--"Popeye" Doyle, Ed Norton, Archie Bunker, even Yogi Bear and Top Cat wore them. I'm hoping to eventually find one made from fur felt instead of wool without having to go custom because finances are tight for the foreseeable future; we'll see.
 

scottyrocks

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Thank you Sir! I've liked "low crease, brim up" style hats for as long as I can remember, probably because my mind associates them with "working class" people wearing them in movies and on TV--"Popeye" Doyle, Ed Norton, Archie Bunker, even Yogi Bear and Top Cat wore them. I'm hoping to eventually find one made from fur felt instead of wool without having to go custom because finances are tight for the foreseeable future; we'll see.

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Norman Zelnick

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Scala Porkpie by Dorfman Pacific, while not particularly high-end compared to many on this forum, it is in my budget and has what I want namely, satin lining, 2 inch brim, leather sweatband and looks classy all around.
I’ve been fairly dormant for a while as I’ve been experimenting with trying different hats to find my exact favorite types . I tend to favor center dent fedora hats, with at least 1.75 to 2 1/2 inch brim, and Porkpie style.
Any thoughts on this new one I am wearing would be appreciated. More to come as I have a few other favorites on the way. Thank you
 

johnnycanuck

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Scala Porkpie by Dorfman Pacific, while not particularly high-end compared to many on this forum, it is in my budget and has what I want namely, satin lining, 2 inch brim, leather sweatband and looks classy all around.
I’ve been fairly dormant for a while as I’ve been experimenting with trying different hats to find my exact favorite types . I tend to favor center dent fedora hats, with at least 1.75 to 2 1/2 inch brim, and Porkpie style.
Any thoughts on this new one I am wearing would be appreciated. More to come as I have a few other favorites on the way. Thank you
Looks good on you. Suits you. As for the quality, the industry is getting to the point “off the shelf” fit felt hats are getting to the same price point as custom made hats. So I think there will be more wool felt hats showing up. Not everyone can afford or wants to pay those prices.
A heads up. Wool can and does shrink in the rain. Give it a hit of Scotchguard every few months to help protect and preserve the hat.
As I say it looks good on you.
Johnny
 

Norman Zelnick

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Looks good on you. Suits you. As for the quality, the industry is getting to the point “off the shelf” fit felt hats are getting to the same price point as custom made hats. So I think there will be more wool felt hats showing up. Not everyone can afford or wants to pay those prices.
A heads up. Wool can and does shrink in the rain. Give it a hit of Scotchguard every few months to help protect and preserve the hat.
As I say it looks good on you.
Johnny
Great Comment thank you. This Scala I found runs small so I originally got a medium and had to exchange for a large. That being said I have a couple of spacers inside of it so even if I do hit a point where it shrinks a little bit I’ll be in good shape. Appreciate the comments and feedback.
 

Jimmy__patt

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Trying my hand at this pork pie thing. Imperial Stetson 15 from Canada. Not sure what decade it's from but I think its pretty old, maybe 50's? Hopefully someone can confirm
 

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