The Dobbs Diner...

[rclark]

That's a beauty! Congrats!

 

[RJR]

My first Dobbs: A Hanley Hall model, in what might be called a light pecan, that I was lucky enough to acquire from Anthony during his recent blowout sale. I love everything about this hat: Its colors, its crown height and brim width, and, of course, its styling. And everyone take note: When Anthony tells you that a hat is in "mint" condition, he REALLY means it. This one looks like it was just taken off a hat shop self!
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Super acquisition,congrats!

 

[moontheloon]

My first Dobbs: A Hanley Hall model, in what might be called a light pecan, that I was lucky enough to acquire from Anthony during his recent blowout sale. I love everything about this hat: Its colors, its crown height and brim width, and, of course, its styling. And everyone take note: When Anthony tells you that a hat is in "mint" condition, he REALLY means it. This one looks like it was just taken off a hat shop self!
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boy am I glad that one went to you !!!!
it looks like it was made custom for you .... seriously

so glad you are enjoying it ... it is one superb hat !!!

 

[KY Crusader]

boy am I glad that one went to you !!!!
it looks like it was made custom for you .... seriously

so glad you are enjoying it ... it is one superb hat !!!

Thanks, Anthony! With a mug like mine, I need a fine hat for a distraction.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Top Shelf KY.

 

[Redfokker]

My first Dobbs: A Hanley Hall model, in what might be called a light pecan, that I was lucky enough to acquire from Anthony during his recent blowout sale. I love everything about this hat: Its colors, its crown height and brim width, and, of course, its styling. And everyone take note: When Anthony tells you that a hat is in "mint" condition, he REALLY means it. This one looks like it was just taken off a hat shop self!
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I sent Ant the scan of the Hanley Hall advert I found. If he didn't send it to you PM me and I'll get it to you. Hanley Hall is a famous building on one of the old colleges. I guess they were going for a younger crowd.

 

[Frunobulax]

Thanks, Anthony! With a mug like mine, I need a fine hat for a distraction.

That does look great on you, man. When you, BD and me meet up you'll have to wear that.

So hot! Want to touch the Hanley!

Top Shelf KY.

It come in different grades now?

 

[Bob Roberts]

That does look great on you, man. When you, BD and me meet up you'll have to wear that.

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So hot! Want to touch the Hanley!



It come in different grades now?

Yeh.
Like Stetson's do.

 

[KY Crusader]

That does look great on you, man. When you, BD and me meet up you'll have to wear that.

You got it! But on an auspicious occasion such as that, I'd probably need to bring more than one hat .

 

[M Hatman]

My first Dobbs: A Hanley Hall model, in what might be called a light pecan, that I was lucky enough to acquire from Anthony during his recent blowout sale. I love everything about this hat: Its colors, its crown height and brim width, and, of course, its styling. And everyone take note: When Anthony tells you that a hat is in "mint" condition, he REALLY means it. This one looks like it was just taken off a hat shop self!

Awesome HAT!!!!!! Simply stunning....looks great on you too!!!!! I so wished that it would fit my big noggin when I saw moon list it.....so...........I will have to keep searching for one that fits me...though I doubt I would ever find one as fine as that!!!

Congrats!!!!

M

 

[KY Crusader]

I sent Ant the scan of the Hanley Hall advert I found. If he didn't send it to you PM me and I'll get it to you. Hanley Hall is a famous building on one of the old colleges. I guess they were going for a younger crowd.

Hey, just knowing that the Hanely Hall was created for the college set makes me feel young again! Thanks for sending me the ad: it's about the coolest thing one could want to accompany a vintage hat.

 

[Ken David]

While looking at some vintage dobbs I came across a newer hat. I was wondering if anybody knew anything about a "Chelsea"...I don't know much info from the seller but crown is ~5", brim ~2", fur felt, ribbon band, color is dark sage (almost black). Sorry for the poor pic. Thanks.

 

[rclark]

Dobbs Westward.

Been looking forever for one with at least a 2.75" brim in good shape. Today, my ship finally came in!

And with a quick dry bash in terrible lighting. Nice, pliable felt.

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[moontheloon]

very nice Rick
I know you've been looking for a long time
she's a beauty

 

[rclark]

very nice Rick
I know you've been looking for a long time
she's a beauty

Thanks Anthony! I have indeed had a devil of a time finding one in good condition that works for me. They have all either sported too short of crown, too small of a brim or in poor condition. I wasn't exactly looking for one in SB, but that color always seems to work for me.

 

[RJR]

very nice Rick
I know you've been looking for a long time
she's a beauty

+1

 

[Miamibruno]

I asked this in "Ask A Question..." but I thought I'd try here as well.

Quick question, y'all. I just got a Dobbs with a doubled-over brim. The brim is literally doubled over - all poofy-like - and it is sewn in with the sweatband. Here is a picture of the hat. Ever see or hear of such a hat before?

 

[buler]

Search this thread for the Double Life. Dinerman and Brad both posted on that model. I have a Dobbs with a doubled brim, but can't recall the model name....

B

 

[Redfokker]

Just think of the brim width if it wasn't doubled over. It is a real conversation piece. Kind of thick looking?

 

[steur]

I asked this in "Ask A Question..." but I thought I'd try here as well.

Quick question, y'all. I just got a Dobbs with a doubled-over brim. The brim is literally doubled over - all poofy-like - and it is sewn in with the sweatband. Here is a picture of the hat. Ever see or hear of such a hat before?

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Ik knew I had seen a doubled over brim somewhere before and here it is. I posted this hat recently in the Great British Hatmakers thread (maybe wrongly so, because there is some doubt if it is actually an English made hat). It is called a Terry Hat and has the same feature. Apparently to hold the form of the brim. Look for all the pictures in the other thread.