The Untouchables - Hats You Won't Part With

[Rmccamey]

I am very interested to get feedback from all the Lounge members on those unique, one-of-a-kind, classy, classic or memorable hats that you love so much you will keep them forever. What is that one hat you will never give up? Pictures will be appreciated.

 

[31 Model A]

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Right off the bat i’ll go with this one.
Be well. Bowen

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Greetings All:
Then out of respect this Stetson Nutria.
Be well. Bowen

 

[31 Model A]

View attachment 140534 Greetings All:
Then out of respect this Stetson Nutria.
Be well. Bowen

I wore one of those in Army and I have one in a block but it's wasn't one I wore, it's from the 30s. Both the one in the photo and the one in the block are both Stetsons.

 

[Bamaboots]

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Be well. Bowen

Damn, I knew it!

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

I wore one of those in Army and I have one in a block but it's wasn't one I wore, it's from the 30s. Both the one in the photo and the one in the block are both Stetsons.

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Much respect!
B

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Damn, I knew it!

Ha ha Bama:
But in no way do i want anyone thinking i wore one of those in the Corps!!
Far from it. I felt totally unworthy just putting it on for pics yesterday.
I was just a s**tbird Marine that let em know i wasn’t breaking.
But by Gosh i could call in some hella artillery!! That they did appreciate!
B

 

[Musher]

 

[jlee562]

somebody on Instagram randomly offered me $300 for this one. I told him it's not for sale...unless I found one in black and better condition.* Not only have I wanted a real deal Boss Raw Edge for many years, the store imprint for this one gives me some reasonable certainly that this is 100+ years old. But if anybody has a lead on a black size 7, help a brother out!

*(Also, it looked like the dude was a vintage seller so I figured he was gonna turn around and sell it for more. Well heck, I could do that.)

 

[Zombie_61]

I have so few hats that I can't imagine many scenarios in which I'd have to narrow my meager collection to only one. However, if that were to happen the hat I'd probably keep would be Cane's Creations #36 made by fellow Lounger and hatter Tim Mahovich before he adopted the Alley Kat Hat Co. name:

Beautiful Whiskey rabbit felt with a 1-1/2" "Dark Coffee" Grosgrain ribbon. C-Crown crease with a height of 4-3/8" at the pinch, 4-1/2" at the peak, and 4" at the rear with a deeply flanged 2-3/4" brim. Soft felt that holds it's shape very well, it's probably the closest I'll get to owning a vintage hat for the foreseeable future.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

somebody on Instagram randomly offered me $300 for this one. I told him it's not for sale...unless I found one in black and better condition.* Not only have I wanted a real deal Boss Raw Edge for many years, the store imprint for this one gives me some reasonable certainly that this is 100+ years old. But if anybody has a lead on a black size 7, help a brother out!

*(Also, it looked like the dude was a vintage seller so I figured he was gonna turn around and sell it for more. Well heck, I could do that.)

Wow Jared, what a hat! I wouldn't sell it either, I would just look to add a black one too.

 

[Rmccamey]

A very special hat, 31, I completely understand why you would keep that one.

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[Rmccamey]

Abba, that is one awesome hat, very unique.

And to the military hats, great ideas. I respect all the veterans and their service and sacrifice and keeping a hat like that is a great way to show honor and respect. Thanks for sharing.

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Be well. Bowen

 

[Rmccamey]

Thanks, JLee, I was hoping some of you would bring out the old stuff. That one looks fantastic 100 years later.

somebody on Instagram randomly offered me $300 for this one. I told him it's not for sale...unless I found one in black and better condition.* Not only have I wanted a real deal Boss Raw Edge for many years, the store imprint for this one gives me some reasonable certainly that this is 100+ years old. But if anybody has a lead on a black size 7, help a brother out!

*(Also, it looked like the dude was a vintage seller so I figured he was gonna turn around and sell it for more. Well heck, I could do that.)

 

[Rmccamey]

That's about where I'm at Zombie, sleek, simple, stylish. Thanks for sharing.

I have so few hats that I can't imagine many scenarios in which I'd have to narrow my meager collection to only one. However, if that were to happen the hat I'd probably keep would be Cane's Creations #36 made by fellow Lounger and hatter Tim Mahovich before he adopted the Alley Kat Hat Co. name:

Beautiful Whiskey rabbit felt with a 1-1/2" "Dark Coffee" Grosgrain ribbon. C-Crown crease with a height of 4-3/8" at the pinch, 4-1/2" at the peak, and 4" at the rear with a deeply flanged 2-3/4" brim. Soft felt that holds it's shape very well, it's probably the closest I'll get to owning a vintage hat for the foreseeable future.

 

[scottyrocks]

I don't know that I could pick one.

But the three that come to mine first are my moss green Penman, my gray Adventurebilt 'travel' hat, and my sage green '40s John Cavanagh.

The ('40s) Cavangh is simply irreplaceable, especially its condition and color, and is my grail hat. ABs are almost not being made anymore, and I love everything about mine. The Penman is certainly replaceable, but I love everything about it, as well.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

But if anybody has a lead on a black size 7, help a brother out!

Will a 7-1/8 work? I'll be gone for a while this morning but PM me later.

Thanks, JLee, I was hoping some of you would bring out the old stuff.

 

[hatophile]

somebody on Instagram randomly offered me $300 for this one. I told him it's not for sale...unless I found one in black and better condition.* Not only have I wanted a real deal Boss Raw Edge for many years, the store imprint for this one gives me some reasonable certainly that this is 100+ years old. But if anybody has a lead on a black size 7, help a brother out!

*(Also, it looked like the dude was a vintage seller so I figured he was gonna turn around and sell it for more. Well heck, I could do that.)

That one is a treasure Jared.

 

[Redfokker]

Aside from my pile of custom hats, which are replaceable (with a great deal of effort), I would never give up my Borsalino Angora in Misto Grigio. To say this hat has a wonderful hand is a gross understatement.