What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[DJH]

Thanks for the comments on my Dualist today guys - much appreciated.

Great hats all around, I'd say. Alan, it was particularly cool to see one of the original Dualist models joining one of the newest.

My spring optimism was spoilt by the rain (thanks a bunch you Ohio Loungers!), but the day was saved with the arrival at my office of this nice Royal DeLuxe Stetson

Despite plenty of packaging, the USPS had tried hard to convert the box to a pizza box, but the hat popped right back into shape.

Thanks, Josh - this is a really interesting hat, I've not seen another like it, that's for sure!

 

[guitarmasta12]

Thanks for the comments on my Dualist today guys - much appreciated.

Great hats all around, I'd say. Alan, it was particularly cool to see one of the original Dualist models joining one of the newest.

My spring optimism was spoilt by the rain (thanks a bunch you Ohio Loungers!), but the day was saved with the arrival at my office of this nice Royal DeLuxe Stetson

Despite plenty of packaging, the USPS had tried hard to convert the box to a pizza box, but the hat popped right back into shape.

Thanks, Josh - this is a really interesting hat, I've not seen another like it, that's for sure!

Great looking hat! I feel you on the packaging. The Mallory hat I posted above came to me with the brim messed up I had to steam it.

 

[DJH]

Thanks, gm12. Yeah, felt hats are pretty tough and usually can be gotten right back into shape. Josh had packaged the hat fine, just those USPS guys seem to be on a mission of destruction sometimes.

My scariest one was a Brent Black Panama that arrived in a box that was really about 1 inch thick when I got it. Took a while to get it back (Will never be quite what Mr. Black intended) but was worth it and is a go to summer hat for me, the last few years.

 

[guitarmasta12]

Thanks, gm12. Yeah, felt hats are pretty tough and usually can be gotten right back into shape. Josh had packaged the hat fine, just those USPS guys seem to be on a mission of destruction sometimes.

My scariest one was a Brent Black Panama that arrived in a box that was really about 1 inch thick when I got it. Took a while to get it back (Will never be quite what Mr. Black intended) but was worth it and is a go to summer hat for me, the last few years.

I think my Mallory is made from rabbit fur felt. It's pretty flimsy and stuff. My Dobbs seems more stiff than that one and its made from wool felt.

 

[DJH]

Yes, it probably is rabbit felt. Same with my "new" Stetson and most vintage hats in that era. The only all beaver vintage hats you'll see are the more expensive ones (at that time) such as the Stetson 7X Clear Beaver and Stetson 100, etc.

Vintage Whippets and Stratoliners that people pay big $$ for are rabbit felt, as are some of the highest quality felt hats ever made (see some of the old European velours and vintage Borsalinos, for example).

 

[guitarmasta12]

Yes, it probably is rabbit felt. Same with my "new" Stetson and most vintage hats in that era. The only all beaver vintage hats you'll see are the more expensive ones (at that time) such as the Stetson 7X Clear Beaver and Stetson 100, etc.

Vintage Whippets and Stratoliners that people pay big $$ for are rabbit felt, as are some of the highest quality felt hats ever made (see some of the old European velours and vintage Borsalinos, for example).

I'm gonna look for 50s Knox twenty for my next hat. Maybe in grey.

 

[DJH]

Here's a little comparison I did on Knox 20, Dobbs 20 and Cavanagh.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...-Comparisons&p=1500492&viewfull=1#post1500492

I sold the Knox, but still have the other two.

 

[guitarmasta12]

Here's a little comparison I did on Knox 20, Dobbs 20 and Cavanagh.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...-Comparisons&p=1500492&viewfull=1#post1500492

I sold the Knox, but still have the other two.

They are very nice hats. I liked the Dobbs and the Cavanagh better because the bow on the Knox wasn't in my taste.

 

[job]

Very nice David.

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[splintercellsz]

David, beautiful dualist and Stetson!

Andy, very nice Borso!

Perry, great look you have there! I like that one!

Sam, wow, that CD is just flawless!

Charlie, *whispers* great shoes and hat!!

G, you sure wear that one well!

Daniele, beautiful hat my friend!

Joao, very very nice looking nutria!

Alan, that one is pure beauty!

T, may be a tad large but it still looks Grand!

Richard, great looking hat! Exquisite!

Guitar, very sharp Mallory!

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1920s/1930s Stetson 3x Beaver. I absolutely love this one. I can't decide on the front pinch or a telescope crease, but for today, the pinch it is.

 

[guitarmasta12]

David, beautiful dualist and Stetson!

Andy, very nice Borso!

Perry, great look you have there! I like that one!

Sam, wow, that CD is just flawless!

Charlie, *whispers* great shoes and hat!!

G, you sure wear that one well!

Daniele, beautiful hat my friend!

Joao, very very nice looking nutria!

Alan, that one is pure beauty!

T, may be a tad large but it still looks Grand!

Richard, great looking hat! Exquisite!

Guitar, very sharp Mallory!

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1920s/1930s Stetson 3x Beaver. I absolutely love this one. I can't decide on the front pinch or a telescope crease.

Well, great Stetson!

 

[ManofKent]

David -very nice Stetson

Justin - the crease looks good.

 

[g.durand]

Well, great Stetson!

Yes, indeed!

Thanks to everyone for the earlier comments.

Stetson Whippet this afternoon. I'm sure you guys are tired of seeing my scowling mug, so I posted a pic of me with the person who makes me smile.

 

[Rogera]

Great pic g.!

 

[Lefty]

7xCB 2Day-Old-Niece

 

[countryclubjoe]

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Nice Spring day therefore the Dobbs straw came out of winter hybenation.
Regards.
CCJ

 

[suitedcboy]

Great photo and that is an awesome Whippet. Rare color and it looks to be new.

 

[BobC]

I really like the colors of that whippet, gd. What size is it?

 

[Garrett]

Late night post:

Blacksheep 7X today

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Joao, awsome Nutria! I like that one!

Joao - nice Nutria.

Joao, very very nice looking nutria!

Thanks. Nutria is such a nice felt.

1920s/1930s Stetson 3x Beaver. I absolutely love this one. I can't decide on the front pinch or a telescope crease, but for today, the pinch it is.

Really nice. Isn't it a little too big in size? Looks like it is falling down your head and covering your ears.