What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[Torpedo]

Hello again,

I have been unable to make any contribution for a couple of weeks, because of a problem with my Internet server. Here I am again (this is not intended to be taken as a threat... )

I have seen so many fine hats in this thread these past days, that I could not really single out just a few... so hats off to all of you!

I think this is a good occassion for a bowler... this is one of my few modern hats, a Beaver Brand in a brown color known as "Mink".

Note I have added a green and red feather, with some yellow accents. This goes well with the bowtie, and, I feel, de-formalizes the hat a little bit.

Regards!

 

[Not-Bogart13]

Torpedo, a threat? Only in a submarine.

Not a lot of guys can pull of a derby, but it really works for you. Great job matching up the tie and feather.

 

[RBH]

Black Flicker Straw. Cheap but very comfortable!

Looks good on you. I have looked at the flicker straws myself... what is the brim width?

 

[DOUGLAS]

Borsalino

 

[twilson66]

That is SHARP!

 

[Razzman]

Panamabob Straw!

This is a Panamabob Straw with a pugaree from the Fedorastore. 92 degrees here in Massachusetts yesterday. We don't get to break out the straws in April.

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[billyspew]

That is SHARP!

:arated:

Bill

 

[DOUGLAS]

Thanks gents.

 

[RBH]

Douglas.. now thats the way to wear a thin ribbon!!!:eusa_clap

 

[RBH]

I like the looks of that panama hat Razz.. can you give us a few specs on it?


Just noticed you are shaven... I have not noticed that till now... am I out of the loop or just loopy!

 

[billyspew]

Wearing this lil' ol' taupe colored Royal Stetson today:

Now that one looks like it's seen some service and still looks great.

 

[RBH]

Just went back to page 533... WOW thats some great hats you got there gents!!!! :eusa_clap

 

[carter]

Douglas, That is Outstanding! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap Alessandria? Can we see the liner and sweatband?

 

[Belegnole]

Torpedo, That hat really works for you....nice pose

 

[Not-Bogart13]

Looks good on you. I have looked at the flicker straws myself... what is the brim width?

2 1/2" on this one. I picked it up at Hats-Plus, who carry this one (a c-crown) and a center dent version if I recall correctly.

 

[Razzman]

Thanks RBH. The brim is about 3", crown is 4 1/2" in front, 5" on the side. The straw is a bronze color. The pugaree is a three pleat, 2" from the Fedorastore called Paradise Print.

 

[Mojave Jack]

My latest hat, in an attempt to find a good broad brimmed hat that will not fly off while driving the Willys, is a rescued Stratton, probably an F-42 in beige. It came with a black grosgrain, but I added the brown three fold pug just to see how I liked the color combination. I soaked it in denatured alcohol for about a day and a half to soften it up, and rebashed it with a diamond bash. I also ironed out the brim and turned it down for better sun protection. I like the grommets in the brim because I can easily take the chinstrap on and off, so it's not flopping around my ears when I don't need it. I just carry a piece of leather shoestring in my pocket and a cordlock, and instant chinstrap.

I found that I really like the color combination, and get more compliments on this hat than any other. I will replace the mock-puggaree with something a little better looking at some point, but for now it works pretty well, and doesn't look too bad.

I think I paid about $20 for this hat about 5 or 6 months ago, but it has been sitting around just waiting for the time to bloom. The felt is thick as hell, though, so I'm not sure how well it will work out when the temps starting hitting 110 around here. Still,it is just about bulletproof, and should be the perfect Willys hat.

 

[jazzncocktails]

Black Flicker Straw. Cheap but very comfortable!

Nice, NB--I like that ribbon!

 

[jazzncocktails]

Torpedo, That hat really works for you....nice pose

:arated: Not many people can pull that look off--I wish I could--but on you that lid looks fantastic, Torpedo.

 

[rrog]

I'm not wearing this today, but I did wear my Fed IV when my daughter had her dress up tea party for her seventh birthday party. Here's my pride and joy (I'm talking about my daughers, not the hat!):

Me and Tori:

Me and Marti:

Life doesn't get much better than two beautiful daughers and a nice Akubra Fed IV!

rrog