What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[Chief000731]

Thank you BJ You have some beautiful hats I love them all...
Carl

 

[TipTop]

Thanks all for the kind comments about the Borsalino. The view was not particularly wide angle. The brim is really large and curvy, even the front.

Wow, nice perspective and even nicer to see the horsehair band...spose that's Italian? I see there is a bound/stitched edge too, interesting. What are those brim and crown measurements? I'd guess 4 and 6; you could stash a gallon of paint up there, after you emptied out the Chianti.

How do you think it compares to Stetsons, Resistols, etc. of the period and genre?

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Enjoying the evening out in the yard. Wearing a grey 50's Stetson Stratoliner. The lake is open and I had to keep calling the dogs back as they were excited to go out and swim after the local ducks. We are all anxious for the spring weather due us in another 45+ or - days.

I hope all you folks were able to enjoy your Sunday.

Best, Eric -

 

[rlk]

Wow, nice perspective and even nicer to see the horsehair band...spose that's Italian? I see there is a bound/stitched edge too, interesting. What are those brim and crown measurements? I'd guess 4 and 6; you could stash a gallon of paint up there, after you emptied out the Chianti.

How do you think it compares to Stetsons, Resistols, etc. of the period and genre?

Brim is 4-1/8" with whip-stitched edge, the crown is a little more than 6-1/4" with a fairly straight profile. Its every bit as stiff and heavy as a typical Stetson/Resistol of the time. A bit of rough, "scratch" finish rather than smooth. Probably made for the Latin American Market. Color is Banana(appropriate for Honduras).

The band does not originate with this hat--nice hitched horsehair very finely crafted, but probably recent.

 

[BR Gordon]

Eric, the Lee that you had on earlier was really nice, but your Stratoliner is something special.

BR

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Eric, the Lee that you had on earlier was really nice, but your Stratoliner is something special.

BR

Thanks sir. It is fun to wear. Eric -

 

[alanfgag]

Thanks for these wonderful photo essays... each is a treat.

AL, you did a fantastic job with what looks to be a very high quality high school musical. The yearbook editor is going to love you. Excellent costumes and lighting and the kids are clearly in the moment. Great stuff.

BR - I want one of those wide brim straws... they are the bomb.
Rusty, I wish I could have shared some oysters with you. Happy happy birthday, my friend.

 

[alanfgag]

I hope all you folks were able to enjoy your Sunday.

You bet, and enjoying everyone's Sunday hat pictures too. Thanks for sharing them.

 

[TipTop]

All great to know, thank you RLK. Do you have any places where you feel comfortable wearing it? I feel very self-conscious in my big hats, but will wear them if I'm headed for wide-open spaces...like Montana in May. Thx again.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

We are all anxious for the spring weather due us in another 45+ or - days.
I hope all you folks were able to enjoy your Sunday.

Best, Eric -

Had a high here of 70 today. Spring has already started trees are starting to bloom and our fur felt hats will have to rest soon for the summer.

 

[bowlerman]

Gosh, I really sincerely like all the hats posted today.
BJ-- nice work on that trim. looks very sleek, lots of attitude.
Lefty, I always look forward to your interesting and balanced photographic contributions. You (or your photographer) really have an eye for natural composition, IMO. cool hat in that picture today.

 

[Chepstow]

Carl, very nice Hat collection! The Optimo is my favorite on you!

B.J, looks good the new one!

Eric, great Lee today, one great Hat after the other! But the Strat is superb!

Lefty, very nice photos. How old is the pupp now?

 

[Chief000731]

Carl, very nice Hat collection! The Optimo is my favorite on you!

B.J, looks good the new one!

Eric, great Lee today, one great Hat after the other! But the Strat is superb!

Lefty, very nice photos. How old is the pupp now?

Thank you very much Manfred I love the Optimo myself, it's probably my favorite.
Carl

 

[99benzman]

Sunny and in the 70's today so time to bring out the summer hats. Todays theme is vintage so I am sporting this vintage Knox straw and barbershop combo...

 

[Rodkins]

My Stetson I just got from Rodkins

Looks great on you, Chief

 

[hatophile]

Chief, you've got some great hats, there. The Stetson looks great on ya and the Optimo is very nice as well.

Borso today.

 

[Aureliano]

Pocket Borsalino, courtesy of lounger Tonyb. Thanks, Tony. I love it and fits like a glove. Detailed pics and description tonight. (Color is pretty accurate)

 

[hatophile]

Hey Ale, don't keep that hat in your pocket man!

 

[Aureliano]

Hey Ale, don't keep that hat in your pocket man!

Although I could 'cause the sweat and felt are pristine, I'm not gonna

 

[randooch]

Right on, Ale! Looks great, especially with the GL450 as a backdrop.