What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[Cornshucker77]

Changed hats this afternoon when the wind died down some. Still no lack of help

Nice hat, and you know I love Appys Yahoody.

 

[jlee562]

Mayser "Hut Seidl München" date stamped December 27, 1958.

Wow, sublime felt/ribbon combo!

 

[Rogera]

Resistol today:

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That's some serious brim there!

Stetson 100
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Woooo, heart palpitations!

 

[Rogera]

In this swing of the weather that has snowed two days and then it rains uninterruptedly it is difficult to wear hats

I inaugurate March with the last Borsalino purchased

Sold in Turin in the late forties or early fifties it has arrived in excellent condition until now

Color is "Bronzo" and the type is "Faunosca" color of the ribbon is matching

Proportions are: brim at 7 cm. and low point of the crown at 11 cm.

Have anice Monday!

That is stunning Daniele. A great example of fine Italian craftsmanship

 

[Rogera]

By Matt's (@mmbarnes) request, my first vintage find. Picked this up at a Ft. Worth antique market on a business trip there. Disney Twenty with a Cavanagh edge, originally sold at Washer Brothers.

And because I know Red demands it, the back bow.

Happy Monday all.


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Do you remember which antique market?

 

[Zombie_61]

I think I am going to have to look for a Fed IV. I really like those. Nice DMan.

Oh, well allow me to point you in the right direction:

Imperial Quality
Heritage Quality

Don't bother looking anywhere else; they're a Hats Direct/The Hattery exclusive.

 

[Rogera]

Happy Monday! Starting my week with a Stetson Whippet.

Cheers!
David

Way to start the week David. I love that Whippet

 

[Cornshucker77]

Oh, well allow me to point you in the right direction:

Imperial Quality
Heritage Quality

Don't bother looking anywhere else; they're a Hats Direct/The Hattery exclusive.

Thanks Zombie. How much difference is there between the Imperial and the Heritage felt quality?

 

[Zombie_61]

Thanks Zombie. How much difference is there between the Imperial and the Heritage felt quality?

About $32. But seriously, the appearance and "finish" between the two is pretty much the same--same shape, same dimensions, visible tacks holding the ribbon to the crown. The sweatband on the Heritage Quality is a little softer and a little wider (about 1/8") than on the Imperial Quality, but unless someone is a real hat aficionado they probably wouldn't notice. Their Heritage Quality felt, while not thicker than the Imperial Quality, does feel more substantial/denser; not a quality that can be attributed to the amount of stiffener used (which, as anyone familiar with Akubra hats knows, can vary wildly from hat to hat). Otherwise, both felts feel pretty much the same to me. All things being equal, I'd guess a Heritage Quality hat would outlast an Imperial Quality hat; whether or not that's worth the extra $32 is up to the buyer/wearer.

That being said, I received my Heritage Quality hat by accident. I ordered an Imperial Quality hat, and they sent me a Heritage (I notified them of the error, and they told me to keep it with no additional charges). I mention this only because I was perfectly happy with my Imperial Quality hats and would probably have never ordered a Heritage Quality hat myself. Why spend the extra cash? But now that I've had the opportunity to compare them, I might consider it.

 

[Frunobulax]

Do you remember which antique market?

The Camp Bowie Mercantile and Exchange. Out by the Lockheed Plant.


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[Bamaboots]

That hat makes my eye twitch.

They make drugs for that. Oh wait, is that the problem?

That hat is such a treat when

Thanks, Michael.

Woooo, heart palpitations!

Thank you, sir.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Thanks?

My apology, I meant no offense.

 

[Frunobulax]

Happy Tuesday! Knox Superfine today. Dark chocolate with a hint of heathering.

Bonus Dogman liner.

Have a great one, y'all.


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[mmbarnes]

To celebrate my birthday, I'm wearing my present that arrived yesterday.

Knox Superfine from the 1940s.

The hat belonged to Brigadier General Jerome J. Waters, Jr. Waters served in World War I as a Captain in the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Division. During that service, he was awarded three Silver Stars for "gallantry in action" on July 21, 1918 near Villemontoire, France.

In World War II, Waters commanded an artillery training center in China to train nationalist Chinese (known as the Y Force) for defense against the Japanese.

After the war, Brig. Gen. Waters was warden at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in the early 1950s. There, he instituted significant reforms and was also taken hostage at knife point by inmates on one occasion.

He died in 1972. I was born in 1972. I can't help but feel that this has worked out nicely.

I also attach a few items related to Brig. Gen. Waters. In the group photo, he is front left.

Happy Tuesday.

 

[mmbarnes]

Happy Tuesday! Knox Superfine today. Dark chocolate with a hint of heathering.

Bonus Dogman liner.

Have a great one, y'all.


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Hahaha. I'm wearing a Superfine, too. Further proof that Superfine minds think alike (and not so Superfine minds like ours do, too).

Great hat, bow and liner, Jim.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

To celebrate my birthday, I'm wearing my present that arrived yesterday.

Happy Birthday, Matt, & what a nice gift!

 

[Bill Hughes]

To celebrate my birthday, I'm wearing my present that arrived yesterday.

Knox Superfine from the 1940s.

The hat belonged to Brigadier General Jerome J. Waters, Jr. Waters served in World War I as a Captain in 15th Field Artillery Regimane, 2nd Division. During that service, he was awarded three Silver Stars for "gallantry in action" on July 21, 1918 near Villemontoire, France.

In World War II, Waters commanded an artillery training center in China to train nationalist Chinese (known as the Y Force) for defense against the Japanese.

After the war, Brig. Gen. Waters was warden at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in the early 1950s. There, he instituted significant reforms and was also taken hostage at knife point by inmates on one occasion.

He died in 1972. I was born in 1972. I can't help but feel that this has worked out nicely.

I also attach a few items related to Brig. Gen. Waters. In the group photo, he is front left.

Happy Tuesday.

Bringing to of my favorite hobbies together - military history and hats. Great looking lid. Happy birthday.

 

[mmbarnes]

Happy Birthday, Matt, & what a nice gift!

Bringing to of my favorite hobbies together - military history and hats. Great looking lid. Happy birthday.

Thanks guys.

 

[Bamaboots]

To celebrate my birthday, I'm wearing my present that arrived yesterday.

Happy Birthday, Matt! Superfine indeed, hat and history.

 

[DOGMAN]

Congrats, Chuck!

Those cast iron baseboard heaters are amazing, aren't they!? Your place, like mine must be a 1950s vintage. Those baseboards today are around $50/ft, + installation... who can afford them?

Thanks,Yes house was built 1949.We do like our heat.Old Houses,Old Dogs,Old Cars,Old Hats.