What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[Dlaniger]

Agnoulita lords hat:

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That's a nice one, Deadly.

 

[Dlaniger]

A lovely cool and breezy morning to see what hat I wanted to wear today. Tried this Biltmore Milan 'burg
DSCN2721 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Then this Melvin Panama
DSCN2734 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Then this Dobbs Hanover Square
DSCN2744 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Before I finally settled, I think, on this Dobbs Lords Hat
DSCN2746 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN2747 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN2749 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a great Friday
Michael

 

[Dlaniger]

Now you know I like that Biltmore, Michael, but you're killing it in that Dobbs with the suit! That's how you are supposed to wear it!

 

[Dlaniger]

View attachment 125679 View attachment 125680 View attachment 125681 View attachment 125682 View attachment 125683 Greetings All:
Today it’s Borsalino, somewhat unusual with a back bow, 3 stitch overwelt in Cromo, a rich dark forrest green in 2 1/8” brim. I’m not much for back bows, stingy brims or green, but if you throw em all together you get a pretty ok hat.
Be well. Bowen

You can say that again! Pretty neat hat.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Wore my Sea Spray straw today. Whenever I wear it, i find my head sweats MUCH more than sans hat. Is it because the straw is bad? Doesn't seem to be doing much cooling! View attachment 125706 View attachment 125707 View attachment 125708

Sea Spray owner here.

The Sea Spray provides perfect protection from the suns rays and stays on in a sea breeze. The stiffer straw and tight weave as features. I wear mine through mid 80's. I do carry a cotton handkerchief that I use to wipe my brow and bald head. I do take t off when inside and use a napkin or tissue to wipe off any perspiration.

BTW: Somewhere in the archived threads is a disscusion had a few years ago about vents providing ventilation. No solid evidence was agreed upon. I like the look, so I vote have more vents. Does it work - not noticeable in my experience.

I agree with Scotty that hot and humid days ask for a lighter weave and lighter straw fibers with even some ventilation. No hat is perfect for all situations - thank goodness many folks on the forum are prepared for 100+ different occasions with hats!

Best, Eric -

 

[Michael A]

Now you know I like that Biltmore, Michael, but you're killing it in that Dobbs with the suit! That's how you are supposed to wear it!

Thanks D. Hard to beat a nice hat and a silk suit on a warm summer day. I don't know how Zegna did it, but that jacket feels like it has an air conditioner built into it.

Thanks,
Michael

 

[Dlaniger]

Thanks D. Hard to beat a nice hat and a silk suit on a warm summer day. I don't know how Zegna did it, but that jacket feels like it has an air conditioner built into it.

Thanks,
Michael

Yes, Indeed Zegna wears like butter any time of the year!

 

[Tukwila]

Pulled out one of my favorite felts today, my Gannon natural custom. It just says so much about what I really love about a fedora.

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[Bill Hughes]

Pulled out one of my favorite felts today, my Gannon natural custom. It just says so much about what I really love about a fedora.

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I think that is the best looking Gannon he has ever made.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Pulled out one of my favorite felts today, my Gannon natural custom. It just says so much about what I really love about a fedora.

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Absolutely perfect hat... that’s why I had Michael make me one almost exactly like it. In fact, there’s at least one more on the Lounge. You were an inspiration to us.

Oh yeah, I think FedOregon was the first to own such a hat


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[Tukwila]

I think that is the best looking Gannon he has ever made.

Absolutely perfect hat... that’s why I had Michael make me one almost exactly like it. In fact, there’s at least one more on the Lounge. You were an inspiration to us.

Oh yeah, I think FedOregon was the first to own such a hat

I know Michael has made at least 3 of these. He told me if he had enough of the vintage ribbon he used on these, he'd make it a regular offering on his website.

I'm just so thrilled how well it turned out. I saw something similar on the BSHW FB page only with a green crown ribbon. The natural felt is so incredibly versatile, has an incredible hand... it looks almost like a microscopic fiber heather to me. Just awesome. I was thinking of another natural made up with a lighter - to - medium blue ribbon.

 

[MondoFW]

Sea Spray owner here.

The Sea Spray provides perfect protection from the suns rays and stays on in a sea breeze. The stiffer straw and tight weave as features. I wear mine through mid 80's. I do carry a cotton handkerchief that I use to wipe my brow and bald head. I do take t off when inside and use a napkin or tissue to wipe off any perspiration.

BTW: Somewhere in the archived threads is a disscusion had a few years ago about vents providing ventilation. No solid evidence was agreed upon. I like the look, so I vote have more vents. Does it work - not noticeable in my experience.

I agree with Scotty that hot and humid days ask for a lighter weave and lighter straw fibers with even some ventilation. No hat is perfect for all situations - thank goodness many folks on the forum are prepared for 100+ different occasions with hats!

Best, Eric -

Have to agree with you on the ventilation thing. I love the design, but i fail to notice any effect. Was Sea Spray a well-known budget hat brand in its day? Have not seen any info on the maker.

I may have to opt for a straw lid with a looser weave, so I'm not sweating bullets in the horrible New England heat. Cheers to those who answered my inquiry.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I know Michael has made at least 3 of these. He told me if he had enough of the vintage ribbon he used on these, he'd make it a regular offering on his website.

I'm just so thrilled how well it turned out. I saw something similar on the BSHW FB page only with a green crown ribbon. The natural felt is so incredibly versatile, has an incredible hand... it looks almost like a microscopic fiber heather to me. Just awesome. I was thinking of another natural made up with a lighter - to - medium blue ribbon.

I’ll be looking for that hat with the blue ribbon...as you know, I’m not above stealing others’ hat ideas. I shamelessly copied another hat when I commissioned the Phoenix Hat Company @humanshoes to make another hat in Winchester’s natural beaver; it is a fabulous color.

 

[Redfokker]

Thanks Mike. And your Slant is stunning. By the way, do popcorns fart?

Very lightly...

 

[Redfokker]

My $5.95 Marathon today. I paid a bit more than that but it still has the price tag. I can't quite decide brim up or down but that may change by the day. I'm also not really sure about the thin band width and very tempted to put an 1-1/4"ish one on. It's lasted this way for a very long time and it seems almost wrong to change it. View attachment 125626 View attachment 125627

Brim down for this one I think. Just add to your collection with a hat with a wider ribbon, then you have the best of both worlds.

 

[Redfokker]

I continue to play around with hats and clothes this morning. A different Biltmore Milan homburg
DSCN2768 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN2767 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
And then my old Stetson derby
DSCN2778 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN2779 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Sadly, no top hat in my arsenal.
DSCN2776 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN2770 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN2772 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Now and early lunch and off for some fun.
Have a good one,
Michael

Well, if you are going all the way formal like this, at least the derby. It would look cool with a topper though.

 

[Redfokker]

View attachment 125679 View attachment 125680 View attachment 125681 View attachment 125682 View attachment 125683 Greetings All:
Today it’s Borsalino, somewhat unusual with a back bow, 3 stitch overwelt in Cromo, a rich dark forrest green in 2 1/8” brim. I’m not much for back bows, stingy brims or green, but if you throw em all together you get a pretty ok hat.
Be well. Bowen

I'm a sucker for a back bow hat, add to this one that killer brim stitching and color. Trifecta! And...um Borsalino, Duh!

 

[Redfokker]

Wore my Sea Spray straw today. Whenever I wear it, i find my head sweats MUCH more than sans hat. Is it because the straw is bad? Doesn't seem to be doing much cooling! View attachment 125706 View attachment 125707 View attachment 125708

Not all straws are cooling. This is a perfect choice for a sunny spring day, it is so beautiful and tightly woven. Look up some more open weaves like a Semi-Colado style, you will see how they let your head breathe. This is one killer straw my young friend! Don't give up on it yet.

 

[Redfokker]

Pulled out one of my favorite felts today, my Gannon natural custom. It just says so much about what I really love about a fedora.

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Damn I love that Gannon Doug. Mr. Natural rules!

 

[Bill Hughes]

I know Michael has made at least 3 of these. He told me if he had enough of the vintage ribbon he used on these, he'd make it a regular offering on his website.

I'm just so thrilled how well it turned out. I saw something similar on the BSHW FB page only with a green crown ribbon. The natural felt is so incredibly versatile, has an incredible hand... it looks almost like a microscopic fiber heather to me. Just awesome. I was thinking of another natural made up with a lighter - to - medium blue ribbon.

Yes Doug and I have one of them. I had tried to contact you to see if you minded me copying yours. I hope you don’t mind but I totally ripped off your design.

Mine has a 6” crown and 3” brim.