What hat are you waiting for today?

[BobHufford]

I know that “because the liner…” is a dumb reason to buy a hat, but here you have it. I couldn’t resist.
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I fully understand the draw of a red liner! Looking forward to your thoughts on American Hat Co's 3X Clear Beaver. I've heard some doubt about it being 100% beaver. Maybe a blend with no dye, but I've seen it in dyed felts as well.

 

[Snowman]

I fully understand the draw of a red liner! Looking forward to your thoughts on American Hat Co's 3X Clear Beaver. I've heard some doubt about it being 100% beaver. Maybe a blend with no dye, but I've seen it in dyed felts as well.

I’ll definitely share pics and impressions when it arrives.

 

[Snowman]

I think it's a very acceptable answer! I just wish all hats came with a darker liner like this - they never end up looking yellowed and grubby the way a white liner can (as a head-shaver, this significantly affects me). I love the red liner. Here in England, Christys have long used a red liner in their hats. Including this Homburg which arrived at my office across town on Friday, and I will be able to collect tomorrow:

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These are the seller's images from eBay; I'm hoping the real thing is as nice, and a good fit...


I've been wanting a brown Homburg for quite some time. This one won't be especially vintage, but Christys didn't change their designs much (if at all) for decades. They still make the black one, but (as with their bowlers), they stopped doing any colour other than black as a production run a few years ago. I imagine this reflects the homburg being viewed now as a more formal hat, but I do love them. Eventually I will have a custon one made with midnight blue body and a copper ribbon and brim binding.... For now, very pleased to fin this on the Bay.

That one is a beauty, and the red stitching just adds an extra classy touch.

 

[Steve1857]

I know that “because the liner…” is a dumb reason to buy a hat, but here you have it. I couldn’t resist.
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I don't think many of us would have been able to resist the lure of that liner.

Like Bob, I'm looking forward to hearing and seeing more of the hat once it arrives.

 

[Edward]

That one is a beauty, and the red stitching just adds an extra classy touch.

It's a lovely detail. Shoild have the hat in hand tomorrow!

 

[Rmccamey]

I know that “because the liner…” is a dumb reason to buy a hat, but here you have it. I couldn’t resist.
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Do we have a Red Liner thread?

Stetson No. 1 Quality (sweat replaced)

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I know that “because the liner…” is a dumb reason to buy a hat, but here you have it. I couldn’t resist.
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I fully understand the draw of a red liner! Looking forward to your thoughts on American Hat Co's 3X Clear Beaver. I've heard some doubt about it being 100% beaver. Maybe a blend with no dye, but I've seen it in dyed felts as well.

I’ve had a couple of those American Hat Co. Clear Beaver hats too. It sure didn’t feel like any other 100% beaver felt I’ve handled. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another of the price was right, but it’s nothing at all like the Stetson version. I’d bet the AHC Clear Beaver was a blended fur felt that is predominantly rabbit…nothing wrong with that.

I’d be tempted by the liner too.

 

[BobHufford]

I’d bet the AHC Clear Beaver was a blended fur felt that is predominantly rabbit

Maybe they meant “clear of beaver”.

 

[BobHufford]

Do we have a Red Liner thread?

We could post a bunch to the Lovely Liners thread. It’s almost Valentine’s Day.

 

[Edward]

So I picked up the Christys Homburg this morning in the office. Pleased to say it's as nice as expected:

(Above image taken with a phone front cam, so it's reversed - I've not got the hat on backwards!)

That liner in natural light:

 

[The Shoe]

So I picked up the Christys Homburg this morning in the office. Pleased to say it's as nice as expected:

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(Above image taken with a phone front cam, so it's reversed - I've not got the hat on backwards!)

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That liner in natural light:

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I had a beautiful Christys’ hat with the same lining. Unfortunately it was just a bit small, so I ended up selling it cheaply to a friend.
Fortunately, one of my Hornskovs has this…

 

[Zombie_61]

I know that “because the liner…” is a dumb reason to buy a hat, but here you have it. I couldn’t resist.
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Maybe, but LOOK at that liner! And I'm sure it wasn't the only thing you liked about the hat.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

 

[Hurricane Jack]

A melusine, long hair beaver.

 

[BobHufford]

I've always wanted one of these:

It helps that it comes with this:

I'm tempted to use that Indiana Jones pin on something.

 

[steur]

A melusine, long hair beaver.

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O, Wow. That looks sweet, Jack!

 

[Snowman]

I've always wanted one of these:

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It helps that it comes with this:

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I'm tempted to use that Indiana Jones pin on something.

I’d take the No. 1 in a heartbeat. If the Indiana Jones comes with a bullwhip, I‘m in!

 

[BobHufford]

This keeps happening for some reason.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

This keeps happening for some reason.

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I placed the first bid on this, but I was afraid of the shipping cost since it had the box too. It’s a great looking hat.

 

[Steve1857]

This keeps happening for some reason.

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Looking forward to seeing more photos of that one when it arrives, Bob.