What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[Mario]

Today it's my latest win, a 7" Mayser Antilope from 1961. Incredibly light and floppy felt (the label calls it Superbe...). No liner, so it does pretty well on warmer days too.

 

[Garrett]

Nice one, Mario. Today is a Panama day

Still need help dating this one. Any ideas based on that Union Label?

 

[rlk]

Nice one, Mario. Today is a Panama day

Still need help dating this one. Any ideas based on that Union Label?

Pre-1934 when the union amalgamated with Cap and Milliners.

 

[Warbaby]

This is a well-worn Royal Stetson Open Road that I picked up at the thrift store a couple of weeks ago for 5 bucks. I was going to clean and rebash it, but it's got so much character that I've come to like it just the way it is.

Here's a photo as it was found and one with it cleaned up and rebanded. I really like the somewhat lumpy bash and the tight pinch. A good brushing removed most of the surface dirt and saddle soap cleaned up the heavy sweat stains on the sweatband. The original skinny band was too far gone to salvage so I made a new one, wide enough to cover the odd bulge. It's now my favorite everyday fedora.

 

[mcarthur]

Optimo panama montecristi

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Gene you have some fine hats!
I love the 'wear-a-bility' look that all your hats have.
They look as if someone loves them and loves to wear them !

Atsafact!

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Hey, mcarthur! We finally get to SEE you. Well, sort of.

Nice Panama!

 

[daizawaguy]

Tesi sisal

At the Igusa Hachimangu shrine

Igusa Hachimangu, a shrine said to have been established by Minamoto no Yoritomo, first shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate (1192-1333) in thanks for his military victories. The art of yabusame (horse- mounted archery) was promulgated by Yoritomo to hone the skills of his samurai, and exhibitions of the practice are held here once every five years.

 

[handlebar bart]

Wore my new VS to my wifes graduation from nursing school. Art finally won her over with this new one. She has me wear 'the new one from Art' exclusively now

 

[bolthead]

Perforated Biltmore.....

Well, I haven't posted in here for awhile, but as I see by checking out this thread every day, you guys are really tearin' down the house with all these great hat pics.

Well done everyone, keep 'em coming. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[RBH]

Well, I haven't posted in here for awhile, but as I see by checking out this thread every day, you guys are really tearin' down the house with all these great hat pics.

Well done everyone, keep 'em coming. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Bolt.. sure great to see ya!!!!
NOW THAT IS A NICE HAT!!!!

You are doing it Hollywood style!
OR IS IT Boltstyle!!!

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Wore my new VS to my wifes graduation from nursing school. Art finally won her over with this new one. She has me wear 'the new one from Art' exclusively now

You have a LOVELY family. And congrats to the wife. Oh, and the hat, nice.

 

[daizawaguy]

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Mr. Paladin]

I am quite happily wearing two today; both e-Bay wins and both of which I am very pleased with. Detail shots are posted on the "New Hats" thread, for anyone interested.

My new fedora style Open Road:

And my new Adam Executive:

 

[handlebar bart]

Well, I haven't posted in here for awhile, but as I see by checking out this thread every day, you guys are really tearin' down the house with all these great hat pics.

Well done everyone, keep 'em coming. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Now that is snazzy.:eusa_clap It seems to me that it is the only one of its kind on the Lounge.

 

[bolthead]

Thanks fellas....

Now that is snazzy.:eusa_clap It seems to me that it is the only one of its kind on the Lounge.

I think you may be right Bart.

I didn't know what to expect when I won this one, (last year). It was listed as NOS.

They weren't kidding either. Even with all the perforation, the felt is extremely soft and pliable, very light weight as well.

Definitely one of my all time favorites. I wish I had gotten the other one similar to it now. [huh]

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

That's one snazzy hat, Bolt. I remember it from last year. Looking good!

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Wore my new VS to my wifes graduation from nursing school. Art finally won her over with this new one. She has me wear 'the new one from Art' exclusively now

Congrats to your wife! And glad to learn she's getting into your hat wearing. She was a tough cookie to crumble but she obviously has good taste.

 

[Bantam Man]

Open Road

I am quite happily wearing two today; both e-Bay wins and both of which I am very pleased with. Detail shots are posted on the "New Hats" thread, for anyone interested.

My new fedora style Open Road:

Mr. Paladin, congrats with this great hat! It suits you very well! A wonderful look with a well-deserved smile.

 

[BobC]

First of all, congrats to your wife, Bart, on her graduation.

Nice hats everyone. Bart, the VS is excellent.

Nice, Bolt, good to see you around again.

Mr. P, both are fine looking.