What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[jimmy the lid]

Stetson Playboy

Cheers,
JtL

 

[bolthead]

Nice Playboy Jimmy.....

I wore my Knox Forty today....

 

[RBH]

Bolt you and Jimmy just keep raising the bar!!!!
Both are great hats BUT Bolt, I have to SAY that is the best short brim I have seen you wear!!!!
:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap IT LOOKS GREAT !!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[bolthead]

Thanks Russ....

Bolt you and Jimmy just keep raising the bar!!!!
Both are great hats BUT Bolt, I have to SAY that is the best short brim I have seen you wear!!!!
:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap IT LOOKS GREAT !!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

That's because it used look like this --------->

.....but honestly, it was one pork pie bash that I didn't like the way it looked on me.

This was one of the very 1st vintage hats I purchased when I started my collection, but when I put it on I laughed my butt off because of the crown height and it sat so high on my head. I thought it looked rediculous and I'd never get used to it.
I always loved pork pies, so I thought I'd give a shot at bashing my own.

Anyway, I figured....what a waste of a beautiful hat not being worn, so I tried my best to steam that heavy crease out and just put a hand bashed Diamond crease in it. The felt on this hat is totally amazing.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Thanks, Bolt and RBH.

Bolt -- I gotta tell you, the Whippet you recently posted, along with the Knox Forty, are just beautiful. I've said it before, and I'll say it again -- I think that the combination of "mourning dove tan," a black ribbon, and gold edge binding is one of the most beautiful combos in vintage hatdom. That Knox 40 looks great. Well done! :eusa_clap

Cheers,
JtL

 

[bolthead]

Thanks Jimmy.....

I've said it before, and I'll say it again -- I think that the combination of "mourning dove tan," a black ribbon, and gold edge binding is one of the most beautiful combos in vintage hatdom.

I couldn't agree with you more my friend. :eusa_clap

 

[jimmy the lid]

I couldn't agree with you more my friend. :eusa_clap

I have one lid with that combo -- my Dobbs Gay Blade...

Cheers,
JtL

 

[bolthead]

I have one lid with that combo -- my Dobbs Gay Blade...

Cheers,
JtL

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[BobC]

Jimmy, the Stetson and the Dobbs both look great. That Dobbs is an absolute knockout. And Bolt, the Knox is looking very good...one of the best looking hats I've seen you wear, IMO.:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[handlebar bart]

You guys set the bar so high:rage: JtL and Bolthead, your lids look amazing.:eusa_clap

 

[GWD]

That's because it used look like this --------->

Anyway, I figured....what a waste of a beautiful hat not being worn, so I tried my best to steam that heavy crease out and just put a hand bashed Diamond crease in it. The felt on this hat is totally amazing.

That is a great looking hat Bolt! I agree with you, The Knox I have just wreaks of quality. Jimmy, I love those Playboys...one of these days I'magoin' to find me one!

 

[jimmy the lid]

Many thanks, Gents -- much appreciated.

GWD -- keep at it. You'll find one!

Cheers,
JtL

 

[tonyb]

Yes, Playboys are truly special hats. They're so light it's almost unbelievable. I've yet to find anything to compare, really. Even my lightweight Borsalino foldable seems heavy in comparison.

 

[JeffR]

We have a cool, misty morning here in Orange County; an opportunity to wear my Akubra Lawson.

 

[BobC]

We have a cool, misty morning here in Orange County; an opportunity to wear my Akubra Lawson.

Pictures, Jeff?

 

[RBH]

We have a cool, misty morning here in Orange County; an opportunity to wear my Akubra Lawson.

WELCOME!

And I 2nd! We need photos!

 

[JeffR]

Thanks for the warm welcome, fellas. I started out trying to add the photo, but I could only link to the small thumbnail on the hosting site. (I'm not sure if I can name the site; I don't want to offend the barkeep.) I'll replace the photo on my original post once I figure out how to get the larger one to show.

 

[Irish4]

what do ya think

I have read somewhere that a hat should mach your facial features. Is my little fedora look ok on my mug ?or should I try a different style?wider brim?

 

[John in Covina]

Style for Face?

I have read somewhere that a hat should mach your facial features. Is my little fedora look ok on my mug ?or should I try a different style?wider brim?

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http://www.millerhats.com/hatcare_index/hatfaces.html

 

[rikrdo]

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http://www.millerhats.com/hatcare_index/hatfaces.html

Thanks for the link, John...................now I know for sure none of my lids look good on me