What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, One word -> Fantastic!

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks! Definitely a low-crown hat, but surprisingly soft felt for what I assume was originally a lower-end hat.

No I don't believe it is lower end. It is just a late 50s early 60s style.

 

[tomb1013]

danofarlington, 5 1/2 open crown front 4 1/4 and back of crown 3 1/2 brim 2 7/8.

 

[dnjan]

No I don't believe it is lower end. It is just a late 50s early 60s style.

I was just guessing, based on it being an underwelt brim, while the better Dobbs hats were felted edge.

 

[gtdean48]

Nice caps Josh & Manfred!

 

[danofarlington]

danofarlington, 5 1/2 open crown front 4 1/4 and back of crown 3 1/2 brim 2 7/8.

Thanks. That's a wide brim, but it's not too much on you. I was thinking it was 2 3/4 or more like 2 5/8.

 

[randooch]

I see a definite resemblance there!

My thought exactly! You rock that cap, Josh.

Manfred, One word -> Fantastic!

Yep. I absolutely MUST get a cap from Johnny.

Bulldog, that work of Art suits you perfectly. (Do you have the impulse to hitch-hike while wearing it? Could be dangerous. )

 

[Rodkins]

My thought exactly! You rock that cap, Josh.

Yep. I absolutely MUST get a cap from Johnny.

I agree!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Took a pic just before heading out to the business for the afternoon/evening.

Temps still in the mid 40's F, with strong wind when this pic was taken. I tugged my hat low so it stayed on my head.

Best, Eric -


(Hatted in my VS - Whippet-esque, dark moss.)

 

[bond]

Lee that I converted from a stingy welted edge at 1 7/8, now at 2 3/8.
Probably 60s vintage , felt Is very nice .

 

[danofarlington]

How in the world can you make a wide-brim hat out of a stingy brim?

 

[gtdean48]

How in the world can you make a wide-brim hat out of a stingy brim?

Have a lot of crown to work with & a large welt to undo????

 

[gtdean48]

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Nice DOUGLAS too!

 

[randooch]

How in the world can you make a wide-brim hat out of a stingy brim?

I "released" an overwelt on a Borso of mine, but only gained about 1/4 of an inch. Nice job on that Lee, Bond.

 

[casechopper]

Thanks Hatophile and Chepstow.

Bowlerman, I'm not particularly tall (5'10"). I guess in early morning photos I look a bit rougher around the edges

And now for something completely different...

At the place I work we sell a few mens hats. I pulled one of these out of the warehouse to try on. Maybe next summer I'll buy one of these for myself. Anyone want to guess where this is from?

 

[seabass]

Africa ?, Tibet ?

 

[bulldog1935]

pole lamp?

 

[bond]

the overwealt on it was 1/2" the biggest I've ever come across and why I wanted to see if I could convert it.

 

[casechopper]

Africa is correct seabass. Not particularly specific but close enough. These are the hats worn by the Fulani who are a nomadic cowboy/shepherd tribe in the north west of Africa. They're completely handmade from straw and leather which breathes well and stays cool in desert conditions (where they are used the most). They're also extremely durable and block almost 100% of sunlight.

I would guess that many of our customers who buy these hats do so to hang them on their walls as decorations. They really are authentic usable hats though.

 

[hatophile]

Africa is correct seabass. Not particularly specific but close enough. These are the hats worn by the Fulani who are a nomadic cowboy/shepherd tribe in northern Africa. They're completely handmade from straw and leather which breathes well and stays cool in desert conditions (where they are used the most). They're also extremely durable and block almost 100% of sunlight.

I would guess that many of our customers who buy these hats do so to hang them on their walls as decorations. They really are authentic usable hats though.

The African "Cowboy Hat"! I would have guessed Indochina myself. Good job Che.