What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[Frunobulax]

Hey all!
Going with this Hückel on a pleasant afternoon.

Have a great day!

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Nice tilt.


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[Frunobulax]

Wonderful hat!

Thank you, sir.


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[Frunobulax]

Didn't have time to post yesterday. It was the Borsalino albino.

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Today was the borsalino "petrol".

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I like the petrol color a lot. Rodolfo's is great, but yours looks a bit darker and more muted. Really rings my bells.


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[Frunobulax]

Stetson as I prepare to head out and see Willie tonight.
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Definitely a hat fit for Willie.


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[Frunobulax]

Almost quitting time, so I'm gonna head out and have myself an Insistent Brim Curl or two (on Jim, of course).

I sprung for some pretzels, too.


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[Bamaboots]

Regards to Willie, Greg! I hope you're wearing that lid, BECAUSE!!

Now I'm noticing the boots even more, you B#*%^*#d! Those are some sweet-lookers you have on today!! The all-black alligator belly beauties on the website you linked me to, at $7000, are my hands down favorites. I'd have to sell ALL my hats, (and probably loose my wife) though. We'll see...

Thanks, Charlie. The hat wil be with me and I hope someone tall is sitting behind. Thanks for the compliment on the boots. Some elephants I've had for quite awhile. Yeah, gator belly is one of the most expensive leathers makers offer due to the expense of the hides and depending on size, they may only get one pair out of a hide. In your case it might take a couple. Funny you mentioned Covington as I went to his site yesterday and he's moved to Elizabeth, Co.

As to the wife, you're on your own. I usually live by the beg for forgiveness later motto.

 

[Zombie_61]

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...

Boy, there's hat history, and then there's hat history. Thanks for sharing that information--interesting read, and a wonderful hat. And Happy Birthday!

Thanks for the review Zombie. I appreciate your input.

You're very welcome. I'm always willing to share what little knowledge I have.

Every once in a while there's a discussion about the "Imperial vs. Heritage" issue, so if/when you have the time you might want to read through some of the dedicated Akubra threads. Even among more experienced hat wearers opinions are somewhat mixed and it seems to boil down to personal preference, but those posts might contain information/opinions I've missed.

 

[alanfgag]

Tuesday twofer... Stetson and Lululemon. Two of my faves.

 

[mmbarnes]

I sprung for some pretzels, too.


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Huh... These pretzels are making me thirsty.

 

[Wyldkarma]

With a bit more sunshine that hat would steal the show, Daniele. The faunosca is a great model.

Awesome jacket too, what type is that?

 

[Wyldkarma]

If you're a 7 1/4 you can keep them at my house.


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See, there's the rub. Some of my hats are 5 1/4, some are 5 1/8, some are either 57, 58, or 59, some are medium some are large. The all fit great, why can't the sizing be more consistent among brands? What's the deal with sizing anyway?

 

[Yahoody]

Living in the Boston area, I have heard that twice, too. Dang city-slickers and flatlanders!

Took one of the youngsters out for a couple hour "pony" ride earlier this afternoon. Same 5" brimmed hat I wore to the sushi place last night. They have sushi in Boston?

 

[Dlaniger]

Winter Strikes Back Part 2: Electric Boogaloo.
Stetson Sovereign something on top on my way to a newspaper interview on my recent musical endeavors.
Happy birthday, dearly beloved Matt!
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Lokking good, Wes!!!

 

[Dlaniger]

Last night snowblowing in a Stormy Kromer. Wind gusts to upper 40 's mph.

Snowblowing in a Gannon (whiskey felt with charcoal trimmings).

Best, Eric -

Very unique ribbon and binding contrast to the hat body. I like it...a lot!

 

[Dlaniger]

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

Now that's a Hat! You bring your "A" game every post!

 

[Dlaniger]

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.

Happy Birthday, MM! Wahoo Wa!

 

[RBH]

Stetson as I prepare to head out and see Willie tonight.
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Great hat for a great entertainer!
I saw him last November in Tunica.... he put on a fantastic show.
I got this shot early on.

 

[moehawk]

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.

Happy Birthday!
The General's hat looks great on you.

 

[Desert dog]

Stetson as I prepare to head out and see Willie tonight.
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You lucky dog! Getting to wear a hat like that and see Willie. Have a great time and have one on me!

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[Rogera]

Stetson Sovereign Twenty, mid 50’s.
This brim curl is insistent, sold in Wyoming.
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Beautiful, don't change a thing!