What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[moontheloon]

Borsalino XX Nutria Feather Weight

exquisite Alan !!!

can we get an inside shot when you get a chance ?

 

[Frunobulax]

exquisite Alan !!!

can we get an inside shot when you get a chance ?

And if you don't mind, what is the weight of that beauty?

 

[Michael A]

Sun, clouds, rain earlier and again later. Late spring in other words. Artisan made Fidepal today.
P1180429 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Venus Palm, whatever that is.
P1180426 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Considering that I've had this for about 30 years now I would say it's held up fairly well.
P1180430 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
P1180428 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

I'm enjoying today's show here. Some real masterworks of hatmaking.

Michael

 

[Bob Roberts]

NOS Stetson "Windham" Color is "Mink "

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[alanfgag]

exquisite Alan !!!

can we get an inside shot when you get a chance ?

Thanks for the appreciation... a small wonder from RLK's collection. It weighs 3.1 ounces... thin but very densely felted, not as light as some Borso feathers.

 

[moontheloon]

Thanks for the appreciation... a small wonder from RLK's collection. It weighs 3.1 ounces... thin but very densely felted, not as light as some Borso feathers.

just a superb example ... I would love to see RLK around here more ... or at all for that matter
that guys collection is bananas

 

[Frunobulax]

Thanks for the appreciation... a small wonder from RLK's collection. It weighs 3.1 ounces... thin but very densely felted, not as light as some Borso feathers.

Thanks Alan, my lightest hat - the Dalton I wore yesterday, is ~3.5 oz. 3.1 oz is amazing, and anything lighter is getting into "hummingbird fart" territory!

 

[javadave61]

Vintage Stetson today

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks Alan, my lightest hat - the Dalton I wore yesterday, is ~3.5 oz. 3.1 oz is amazing, and anything lighter is getting into "hummingbird fart" territory!

Hatters referenced a "two ounce" felt as the lightest available. The Borsalino featherweights are among the lightest hats I have handled, in my size they can be 2.5 - 3 ounces with sweatband and liner. The very lightest felt hat I've owned is the Borsalino Pocket hat which is just over two ounces with a grosgrain sweatband and silk lining. These very lightweight hats are lovely to hold but can be challenging to wear in a breeze.

 

[Trenchfriend]

All gents very elegant, today!

 

[Chamuco]

Borsalino XX Nutria Feather Weight

Nice Vest Alan !!!

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[BobHufford]

After getting caught in the rain in a straw yesterday I'm back to the fur felt. 3X OR.

 

[Michael R.]

Borsalino XX Nutria Feather Weight

Beautiful Alan ! Coypu undercoat fur (been reading), they're even here , often mistook for Beaver (huge)or Muskrats (small), but these are native and have flat tails (paddle on beaver , flattened on muskrat) , but round on Coypu . We called them Nutro Rats , red eyes , yellow teeth , huge , but Beaver here get even more huge . Great fur felt and Gorgous Hat Alan ! ... Another stunner ...

 

[buler]

Borsalino XX Nutria Feather Weight

Superb hat and great photograph. Is that taken with your iPhone? What is the secret to getting iPhone results like that?

B

 

[moontheloon]

After getting caught in the rain in a straw yesterday I'm back to the fur felt. 3X OR.

really great pinches Bob
and super shirt and tie combo
looking awesome my friend

 

[alanfgag]

Superb hat and great photograph. Is that taken with your iPhone? What is the secret to getting iPhone results like that?

B

Thanks B. Yes, iPhone. Working with natural light helps. Certain locations around my house and office are dependable for good light. I keep trying for diversity but tend to return to the same spots. Look at our friend Robert. ;^)

 

[Chamuco]

My new Gannon in Bone and Rust, it is 35 celsius but couldnt help to wear it.

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[Joao Encarnado]

Nice combo, Joao.

TY Greg

 

[Knotten]

In my '40s Champ today.

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[moehawk]

The lightest felt that I have is the Como I wore yesterday. 2.9 ounces with leather sweat and no liner, although I think it may have been lined originally. A dead calm day kind of hat for sure!