The Dobbs Diner...

[Tony in Tarzana]

Currently, my only Dobbs.

That is one swell hat! I couldn't have just one Dobbs, though. lol

 

[Dinerman]

I've found that the older, wide brimmed ones are pretty hard to find. Lots of stingy ones out there, though.

 

[DanielJones]

Oh boy, my Dobbs collection is second only to my Stetson collection. Here are my two favorites, though. One is a brown Homburg that was sold by Higbee's in Cleveland, of "A Christmas Story fame:

A Higbee's Dobbs! Very cool Tony! Now that is a treasure to have.:eusa_clap

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DanielJones]

Dobbs Cross Country

Douglas: That Cross Country is fabulous! I like the touch of the air vents in the crown. I can picture that one being worn in Chicago on a warm day with a silk suit.:eusa_clap

Cheers!

Dan

 

[DOUGLAS]

Dinerman that is one of the finest hats I have seen.
Thanks Dan, It is very light and airy.
Alan, yes there is a vented crown

 

[bolthead]

Yeah....?

I've found that the older, wide brimmed ones are pretty hard to find. Lots of stingy ones out there, though.

Nothing wrong with that.......

Douglas that is 1 Magnificent hat man. I envy you.

 

[DanielJones]

There sure are some great looking models of Dobbs out there other than the usual brown & grey. Fantastic!:eusa_clap

Cheers!

Dan

 

[GoneSolo]

Dobbs Cross Country

If only, if only ::sigh::

 

[RBH]

Thanks for the kind words everyone. Dobbs do make a grand fedora!

Thanks once again Dan for starting this great thread.:eusa_clap

 

[jimmy the lid]

Here's a reprise of the Dobbs Gay Blade:

I really love this hat. Looks great with casual attire or more formal duds, and the felt feels smooth and substantial. I notice that Optimo has a model called the "Mitchum" fedora that is somewhat reminiscent of this style, as well. This is my only Dobbs lid, but judging by the lids posted on this thread, it's clear that Dobbs made great quality hats.

Cheers,
JtL

 

[Razzman]

Nice job, it looks great. I like the hats with a bound brim.

 

[bolthead]

Here's a reprise of the Dobbs Gay Blade:

I really love this hat. Looks great with casual attire or more formal duds, and the felt feels smooth and substantial. I notice that Optimo has a model called the "Mitchum" fedora that is somewhat reminiscent of this style, as well. This is my only Dobbs lid, but judging by the lids posted on this thread, it's clear that Dobbs made great quality hats.

Cheers,
JtL

Is that the true color? It's amazing, I love the bash/pinch as well.....very nice lid.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Is that the true color? It's amazing, I love the bash/pinch as well.....very nice lid.

Thanks, Razzman and Bolthead. And, yes, the photos do show the true color of this lid.

Cheers,
JtL

 

[GoneSolo]

Here is my submission. One of the two that I own. The felt is very smooth and quite light for being such a large hat. The brim is a bit too wide for my liking. This one will probably stay in my collection as a showpiece. The ribbon and bound edge are a lovely shade of light purple.

Dobbs Fifteen

 

[jimmy the lid]

Gorgeous lid, GoneSolo! You've got some nice ones! How wide is the brim on that Dobbs 15?

Cheers,
JtL

 

[GoneSolo]

Jimmy, the brim is 3 inches wide.

Oh and by the way, how in the heck do you bash your hats so perfectly????

 

[jimmy the lid]

Jimmy, the brim is 3 inches wide.

Oh and by the way, how in the heck do you bash your hats so perfectly????

Wow, that IS a pretty wide brim on that style of hat.

As far as the bashing goes, I do have a system that I use that seems to do the trick. Having plenty of patience also helps!

Cheers,
JtL

 

[duggap]

Jimmy the Lid

Man, I sure wish you would post a thread on how you bash your hats. That is some of the very best I have ever witnessed. Maybe, for a small fee, we can start sending our hats to you for bashing.

 

[DOUGLAS]

That Fifteen Is spectacular GoneSolo!!Very cool indeed.

 

[Dinerman]

That's really cool brim binding, is it as wide as it looks in the pictures?