What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[zetwal]

[...] it's going to be a scorcher today.

Ain't that the truth. We just had the first Memorial Day weekend without any rain in twelve or so years. It's not even June and we've been nudging 100 every day for some time. The evenings stay warm too.

 

[Lefty]

That's an excellent selection of hats and photos. :eusa_clap

+1. They're all great, but I think my favorite is the one in the Panama at Optimo.

 

[Aureliano]

+1. They're all great, but I think my favorite is the one in the Panama at Optimo.

+2

 

[zetwal]

Standard Quality featherweight oxblood, 1930s.

 

[hatophile]

Verrry Nice, Zetwal!

 

[zetwal]

Thanks hatophile.

The way you wrote verrry makes me think you may be purring.

 

[hatophile]

Over that hat, yes. Would it be a "kitten" finish?

 

[zetwal]

No kitten finish on this featherweight. It's a Stetson (not a Resistol). But since you mention it, I did just put a very cool kitten finish Resistol in the Lounge Classified this morning.

 

[hatophile]

I'll check on it!

 

[zetwal]

It has sold already ...

 

[Aureliano]

That's a nice one, Zetwal. Man, every time you post you show us something so unique and beautiful.

I wore my wife's grandpa late 70s semi-calado montecristi. Got tons of compliments but I still feel strange while wearing it. To sell or not to sell is the dilemma... I think I much rather wear a regular straw than this. I don't know what to do! [huh]

 

[zetwal]

Thanks Aureliano! Yours is very nice too ...

 

[alanfgag]

Straw for me too, today... a Brooks Brothers panama.

 

[RBH]

That's a nice one, Zetwal. Man, every time you post you show us something so unique and beautiful.

I wore my wife's grandpa late 70s semi-calado montecristi. Got tons of compliments but I still feel strange while wearing it. To sell or not to sell is the dilemma... I think I much rather wear a regular straw than this. I don't know what to do! [huh]

I understand what you are talking about.
You did a great job and the hat is beautiful... but its not a hat I would wear.
Tough decision....

 

[Aureliano]

I understand what you are talking about.
You did a great job and the hat is beautiful... but its not a hat I would wear.
Tough decision....

Tough indeed, Rusty. I had it appraised at W&W, just in case. Thanks for the sympathizing words.

 

[zetwal]

Tough indeed [...]

I try not to keep hats that I don't wear. When in doubt do without works for me. I find that it can very satisfying to pass a hat on to someone who will actually derive satisfaction from it's use.

 

[Aureliano]

I try not to keep hats that I don't wear. When in doubt do without works for me. I find that it can very satisfying to pass a hat on to someone who will actually derive satisfaction from it's use.

Totally agree with you. That's why I decided to sell most of my hats and keep only those I wear. And not buy anymore... I might sell it but the quality and a bit of sentimental value is making me have the dilemma. Check out this zoom of the back-woven edge (in reality, of course, it's much thinner weave: the zoom makes it look huge), it's just perfect!

 

[monbla256]

Straw for me too, today... a Brooks Brothers panama.

Nice classic Alan. From the '60s ? Is that an Aurora 88 on your desk? If so it is one of my favorite pens to use.

 

[zetwal]

Check out this zoom of the back-woven edge (in reality, of course, it's much thinner weave: the zoom makes it look huge), it's just perfect!

That's a great shot. My camera can't focus that close.

 

[Aureliano]

That's a great shot. My camera can't focus that close.