What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[Joshbru3]

The Sword and Fleur de Lis Logo was filed in 1957 and registered in 1958 but it could have been in use.

Thanks! I've often wondered that point. Even though we can see when certain logo's were filed and registered for trademarks, I often wonder how long before that point do companies use a logo. I guess there's no way of knowing for sure, but I've had a couple hats that used the Fleur de Lis and sword logo that, at least stylistically, seemed to be more towards the early to mid 50's verses the later 50's. The open road styles are hard to tell because that style remained unchanged for a long time.

 

[alanfgag]

These days when I estimate how long ago something happened, I usually guess twice what I think, multiplied by 1.5.

For rough dating hats, I'm thinking the inverse of that equation might be a good benchmark.

For accurate results, I am glad we have Robert and Brad and Vic.

 

[jlee562]

Have kept a low profile because Photobucket STILL hasn't worked out the all the bugs and I can't easily resize my pictures, so apologies for the obnoxious size. But, joining in on the Fawcett Friday fun with my one and only (so far!) VS. High angle shot today; with the sun shining, you can see the decorative brim stitching.

TGIF, fellow loungers!

 

[rlk]

Thanks! I've often wondered that point. Even though we can see when certain logo's were filed and registered for trademarks, I often wonder how long before that point do companies use a logo. I guess there's no way of knowing for sure, but I've had a couple hats that used the Fleur de Lis and sword logo that, at least stylistically, seemed to be more towards the early to mid 50's verses the later 50's. The open road styles are hard to tell because that style remained unchanged for a long time.

Most Trademarks have a "First used in Commerce" date. Unfortunately the Resistol Logo referred back to the first use of the "Resistol Self-Conforming" text in '34.

 

[DJH]

Lookin' super cool with the shades and the VS, David!! That dark moss is really a great color.

Thanks, Josh. I agree, the Dark Moss is one of the nicest Winchester felts. Great buy with that Resistol, isn't great to get a "brand new" vintage hat?

David; Always apleasure to see the hat you showcase. Love the hat and the felt color. I need one like that! Hey, the beard trim is snazzy.

Thanks, Eric. Not sure how long the beard will be here, but so far so good.

Tom, Alan, Eric, David, winners all. Great hats, fellas.

Thanks a lot, Scooter. Hope you are ready for a great weekend!

Jeff - now there's a WAR!

Jared - fantastic VS, one of my favorites. The bright lighting brings out the red in the felt.

I tell ya, guys - after looking around the forum a little today and seeing the hating of modern life threads and the Aero PR hacks in full voice, it is nice to get back to the good people in the hat forum!

 

[Chepstow]

Jared, good profile shot of the VS, now you can see the great color!

Jeff, sharp new Resistol, congrats Jeff to that beauty.

Frank, nice photos and hat. You are in the hat heaven!

Josh, great deal and a jackpot find, sharp looking hat!

David, a cool Hat this Weston! You look very good with him.

Eric, sorry to hear about the snow. Your beauty VS and a coffee could help for the wait!

Alan, looks fantastic the Knox, great color too.

Sam, that is a fine Peschel Alpine Hat.

Tom, sharp Wanderer!

Perry, wonderful Deluxe! Great brim style

 

[jlee562]

Jared - fantastic VS, one of my favorites. The bright lighting brings out the red in the felt.

Thanks David, I'm really liking this one and get a lot of compliments around town with it. As best I can figure, even folks who don't know anything about hats can just tell that this is a nice one. I think that's the best testament to Art's work. With all of his hats you can tell that it's not an off the rack hat.

I tell ya, guys - after looking around the forum a little today and seeing the hating of modern life threads and the Aero PR hacks in full voice, it is nice to get back to the good people in the hat forum!

Oh yes, I empathize with this!

Jared, good profile shot of the VS, now you can see the great color!

Jeff, sharp new Resistol, congrats Jeff to that beauty.

Frank, nice photos and hat. You are in the hat heaven!

Josh, great deal and a jackpot find, sharp looking hat!

David, a cool Hat this Weston! You look very good with him.

Eric, sorry to hear about the snow. Your beauty VS and a coffee could help for the wait!

Alan, looks fantastic the Knox, great color too.

Sam, that is a fine Peschel Alpine Hat.

Tom, sharp Wanderer!

Perry, wonderful Deluxe! Great brim style

Thanks Manfred, and a definite +1 on all the other comments. I never tire of seeing the great array of headwear around here.

 

[mikespens]

I'll drink to that.

 

[DJH]

Shooting a wedding on the Cape today (promises to be interesting with the storm coming). Taking my Black Cherry Penman along although it might be a little windy for a fedora later on.

 

[Lotsahats]

I tell ya, guys - after looking around the forum a little today and seeing the hating of modern life threads and the Aero PR hacks in full voice, it is nice to get back to the good people in the hat forum!

Ha, ive noticed that, too. I make a point of sticking to Hats and Classifieds.

 

[hatophile]

You guys with the black cherry hats are fueling my fire for one!

 

[Ordinary Guy]

You guys with the black cherry hats are fueling my fire for one!

I don't know how that could happen......

Do it, you won't regret it...

Sorry I am a day late for Fawcett Friday

Nice hat DJH, the black ribbon offsets it nicely.......

 

[hatophile]

Wow, nice OG!

 

[seabass]

Black Cherry hats !
Gotta have at least 1 in the rotation !
Good examples OG, David, & Jared !

Nice Resistols & history from yesterdays Post.

yes indeed !

 

[gtdean48]

Resistol RGT

Barn duties later on today...
Akubra BotP

 

[casechopper]

New to me brown hairy Selentino (probably by Tonak).

 

[alanfgag]

Sweet photo... looks like a happy saturday. We have identical exotic architecture in Buffalo.

 

[alanfgag]

Borsalino Misto.

 

[mayserwegener]

Alan, Your Borsalino Misto is such a beauty! Hopefully it will help melt that snow away!

 

[alanfgag]

Thank you Steve. It's hot, but not that hot.