What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[billyspew]

Man I have to get one of those Campdraft's. Does anyone have one the the Blue Green ones and if so do you like the color? It's the only one in stock in my size at EA.

I've had one for about 1-1 1/2 year.

Lovely colour, unlike anything you get these days.

Get one.

 

[MarkD]

I agree. I have a Glen Grey as well and eventually will have the BG. Outside of maybe a vintage Stetson 7x Clear Beaver or Borsalino Alessandria you just can't beat 'em. They are particularly appealing to me as an everyday hat because they are considerably cheaper and more readily available then the nice vintage OR clones.

 

[alanfgag]

Test drove my two new ebay purchases in the kitchen this morning... a no.1 Stetson and Vanzina fedora - both from the 1930s. I wore the Stetson all day... they both fit like a dream! Close-ups of the hats on this thread:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?52652-Black-Beauties

 

[DanielJones]

You know Alan, I'd have to say that the wide brim with a taller crown suits you the best. It is in good proportion to your face & build. Well done on those ebay finds. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap

Cheers!

Dan

 

[mayserwegener]

Mayser Homburg

This past evening I went with one of my gray Mayser Homburg. A slightly different look than the earlier Pallas.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Great greenie, Neo'!!

Alan, those are wonderful old hats. I think the more western one needs a little downward swoop to the brim in front and a slight rise on the sides. I'm sure that old felt will respond willingly to a little steam and some coaxing, if you agree.

Mayser', you really rock a homburg, man!

 

[Rodkins]

BGCD Today

 

[alanfgag]

You know Alan, I'd have to say that the wide brim with a taller crown suits you the best. It is in good proportion to your face & build. Well done on those ebay finds. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap

I think the more western one needs a little downward swoop to the brim in front and a slight rise on the sides. I'm sure that old felt will respond willingly to a little steam and some coaxing, if you agree.

Thanks for the feedback! These two hats have 25 years on me (and they've certainly aged better too)... I think I will let them sit on me for a bit while I ponder your advice. I didn't think I would like the western style hat so much, but it is really very comfortable and easy to wear.

 

[zetwal]

Super hats and nice photos too, alanfgag. What kind of camera are you using?

 

[gtdean48]

The Black Jack Strat...

Custom Silver Belly Stratoliner clone by Shelbys Fine Fedoras...

 

[Greyfox]

Great lid Tom!

 

[alanfgag]

Super hats and nice photos too, alanfgag. What kind of camera are you using?

Thanks - These pictures are taken with a Leica m8.

 

[Link]

Akubra Banjo Paterson that my girlfriend gave me last month.

 

[Neophyte]

Akubra Banjo Paterson that my girlfriend gave me last month.

It's photos like this that make me wish my head was more accomodating to tapered crowns. Bravo! :eusa_clap

 

[Link]

Thank you. I generally prefer less taper, but I really like this hat. I wear it almost every morning while out for work, then sometimes I change hats for the afternoon.

 

[zetwal]

Thanks - These pictures are taken with a Leica m8.

Interesting and not surprising. I thought that it looked and felt like a Leica image. Lucky man ...

 

[Black Jacques]

Howdy all, my first post as a newbie.

Cold weather gear topped with an old Country Gentleman. Still a favorite.

 

[gtdean48]

Howdy all, my first post as a newbie.

Cold weather gear topped with an old Country Gentleman. Still a favorite.

Welcome...

 

[danofarlington]

Howdy all, my first post as a newbie.

Cold weather gear topped with an old Country Gentleman. Still a favorite.

Welcome.

Can hardly see the hat though.

 

[zetwal]

Welcome aboard, Black Jacques.