What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Thanks Bowen. I had an alternate jacket lined up in case the rain picked up.
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Loved the Carlos hat. I did not know such a thing existed.

Thanks,
Michael

Nice alternate! I’d wear the heck outta that one!
B

 

[Winston Carter]

2 1/2" Brim Panama.

 

[Redfokker]

Already did. I copied Anthony's. I have been brushing, cleaning, and steaming hats and saddle-soaping leather sweats for three hours, and have only finished three hats.
I bought this to condition the sweats. Think it will work?

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I haven't tried this Honey. I use a Pecard's preparation. For dirty old sweats I have been using the same conditioner that I use on the Mercedes, Girots 3 in 1. Cleans and conditions, nice product. I think there is a dedicated thread (go figure...) for this kind of stuff. I know some folks have had issues with any kind of conditioner on some sweats. Not my experience.

 

[Redfokker]

Anthony's Diamond Crease video

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Vintage Ant!

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Greetings All:
Today it’s me and Willow chillin with a Strat Vita-Felt. Unlined, unreeded.
Willow is ready for a nap. Takes after GramPops!
Be well. Bowen

 

[Redfokker]

The last few raindrops are coming down now. Gordon Feature Felt keeping my head dry
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Supposed to get very windy today. Will have to go with a tight fitting cap for my bike ride.
7-20-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a great Friday,
Michael

Rocking the black and red look Michael. The old Gordon is one of my favorites.

Thanks Bowen. I had an alternate jacket lined up in case the rain picked up.
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DSCN3270 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN3274 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN3269 by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Loved the Carlos hat. I did not know such a thing existed.

Thanks,
Michael

How very studly of you!

Many thanks for your likes, quotes and so on.
Compliments to you all, I exploit the moment of popularity by showing you the creation of Fleur - Penumbra hat
Michael A Dicianna
5925 Ponderosa Dr SW
Albany, OR 97321
It seems these are the last hours of sun then it will rain, so the weatherman said
Agua woven in Perù and finished in Europe

A friend of mine called me "Paron" that means "Land lord" and we smiled ten minutes. There are many meanings of this venetian word

Have a good day and thanks again

Such a beautiful straw Daniele. Love that pug color.

Now that's how you spend a summer afternoon. Under an Esther Weis Milan.
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Perfect picture Serge!

 

[mayserwegener]

Inky Steve. Here's a weird question...how do you rate the German makers in a heirarchy? Wegener in the middle, towards the top of a quality scale? How does Hückel rate? Maybe stick with 1950s offerings... Inquiring pea brains want to know.

Mike, Thanks! I am not sure how to rate them because workmanship could be equal but not the components (felt, sweatband, ribbon, liner). Mayser Ulm was the major German brand so they used more expensive components at their highest qualities because customers were willing to pay extra. I would say Mayser Ulm, R. & M. Wegener, Hückel Weilheim, and A. Peschel had the finest quality workmanship. To be fair most German Hat Companies had high quality workmanship. You also had companies like Rockel & Co. that made great Felts but used lower price sweatbands, liners, bands to keep the price down. They were very successful with this approach.

 

[Redfokker]

View attachment 127701 View attachment 127702 View attachment 127703 View attachment 127704 Greetings All:
Today it’s me and Willow chillin with a Strat Vita-Felt. Unlined, unreeded.
Willow is ready for a nap. Takes after GramPops!
Be well. Bowen

Great old Strat Bowen. Put her down for a nap and you should follow.

 

[Redfokker]

Mike, Thanks! I am not sure how to rate them because workmanship could be equal but not the components (felt, sweatband, ribbon, liner). Mayser Ulm was the major German brand so they used more expensive components at their highest qualities because customers were willing to pay extra. I would say Mayser Ulm, R. & M. Wegener, Hückel Weilheim, and A. Peschel had the finest quality workmanship. To be fair most German Hat Companies had high quality workmanship. You also had companies like Rockel & Co. that had great Felts but used lower price other components to keep the price down. They were very successful with this approach.

Thanks for this Steve. Now I have to line up my European felts in a row and test this theory. I have a selection of 1950s and 1960s editions of these I still need a Peschel to round out my Continent collection. You are the Oracle.

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks for this Steve. Now I have to line up my European felts in a row and test this theory. I have a selection of 1950s and 1960s editions of these I still need a Peschel to round out my Continent collection. You are the Oracle.

Mike, I am looking at workmanship. How the hat is made and not just quality of the components.

 

[Richard Morgan]

Woven hemp OR

Y’all have a great Friday


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[deadlyhandsome]

No, none of those are.
But I bought some Meguiar G10916. Do you know it?

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Sorry, Max, I’ve never heard of it. I will say that with conditioners a little is better than a lot. If the leather gets saturated it can become weak and allow the thread to pull through and ruin the sweatband.

Somewhere here there is a thread(s) on sweatband care if you are interested.


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[RJR]

Pleasant this morning following last night's storms.Stetson shantung.

 

[sergejvandervreede]

Great pug!!

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Pleasant this morning following last night's storms.Stetson shantung.

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[Redfokker]

Another glorious felt day. 1950s Mallory XV with gills. Love this hat, did I say...Gills!

 

[Redfokker]

Woven hemp OR

Y’all have a great Friday


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Gotta Luv a Hemp Strat. Think I'll pop mine on this afternoon when it heats up. Nice one Richard.

 

[ThePhosterDad]

Slinging

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[AbbaDatDeHat]

Hey Red:
Gorgeous in and out!
It’s been a good week. Two gilled Mallorys is always a good week!
Did i say i like gills too!
B

 

[steur]

PHD Havana

It came from with piece of high density foam glued in to act as a pinch protector.


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Very nice, Brent. Lovely panama.

 

[steur]

How do you like this one? I brushed it, vacuumed it, air-blasted it with my office's oil-free compressed air, and steamed it. The felt looks brand new.

I still have to learn how to do a decent crease, though.

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We expect a full parade of hats, Max. Just keep mucking about with them and see what works for you. You'll get the hang of it soon enough. Needless to say that is a great hat.