The Black Hat Brigade

[Lloyd]

Mario, that is a beautiful hat!

 

[Neophyte]

Damn! Discovering this thread is gonna make my next hat decision that much harder lol!

Hooray for necroposts!

 

[MarkD]

Ultra Black and even has a funeral band to cover the ribbon.
Has a dark brown sweatband, but I do have a 1930's Mossant with a black sweatband which has dark brown felt.[huh]

What is a funeral band?

 

[Mulceber]

New to me:

Another pretty old, velour-finished hat, probably from the late 20's or early 30's. I'm not really sure about the name of the manufacturer, but I'll just call it the G.J.M.

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

Darn Mario, I'm gonna have to buy a new keyboard now - your hat is making me drool! -M

 

[DRB]

Here is my favorite black hat. Hückel Sigma Velour as an open crown. It has a new ribbon by Optimo.

I think that would be my favorite too !! Beautiful

RLK, that Mossant DeLuxe is in a class of it's own. I so like it too.

 

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With my lovely Yohali going school, all black with a mexican fur felt ,

Just for picture another black mexican fedora,

A black Resistol little brim,

One of my favourites, Golden Coach by Dobbs,

 

[scottyrocks]

Black fedoras are generally too severe for me. They do look good on others, though.

 

[Lefty]

related thread - Black Hat Brigade

 

[scottyrocks]

Black fedoras are generally too severe for me. They do look good on others, though.

Black westerns, otoh, I am very fond of. Heres one of my favorites:

 

[HeyMoe]

I have done two cowboy hat conversions using a brown Justin XX an black Justin XXX wool felt hats that I picked up new at Tractor supply. My opinion is that the black looks, fits and feels much better than the brown one so I am wondering if it would be a "fashion no no" to wear it with my typical dress (A-2, khakis, dress shirt and brown shoes)?

 

[scottyrocks]

Black fedoras are a bit too severe for me. When I had facial hair, I was more than once mistaken for a more religious fellow than I am, and that was while wearing other-than-black fedoras.

Black westerns, otoh, I do like. Here are two of my favorites.

 

[scottyrocks]

I'd say no problem, but I just wear what I want as long I think it looks good.

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

Here is my favorite black 'un (purchased from a board member).
It's a Solferino long hair.

I have a couple other blacks ones, too. But this is my fav.

 

[zetwal]

Black hats? Yes! they can be very tasty ... :essen:

 

[The Good]

Scotty, I have to admit to liking the faded, dusty appearance on a black western hat (well any color for that matter). Somehow, it does not come off quite as severe or pretentious as otherwise, but comes across as a hat that has experienced the cowboy lifestyle and adventure. How long have you had that particular hat? Which brand and model is it?

 

[Widebrim]

With my lovely Yohali going school, all black with a mexican fur felt ,

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Que foto tan linda. (What a lovely photograph.)

 

[scottyrocks]

Scotty, I have to admit to liking the faded, dusty appearance on a black western hat (well any color for that matter). Somehow, it does not come off quite as severe or pretentious as otherwise, but comes across as a hat that has experienced the cowboy lifestyle and adventure. How long have you had that particular hat? Which brand and model is it?

All it says inside is Renegade, and on the sweat XX Fur Blend. Its very stiff.

I never seem to remember how long Ive had most things unless theres an important or stated date involved (like an automobile or an anniversary). I would estimate at least 10 years.

The hat came with a light dusting on and above the grosgrain ribbon. The rest has been added naturally with wear over the passage of time.

 

[Lloyd]

Optimo Long hair

 

[Feraud]

Black is classic. Here are a few..
Dobbs

Brill Bros.

Penny's Marthon

 

[mayserwegener]

Fritz Hückel Hutmacher Zephyr Seal Velour

Brüder Böhm Velour

Anton Peschel Velour (Optimo Restore)