What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[DJH]

So are the Texans.




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For sure, Jim [emoji3]

Thanks to the folks who commented on and liked my green wall post from this morning.

I worked in this office in NH for ten years and I've enjoyed being back this week. Could do without the ice on my car in the mornings though.


Cheers!
David

 

[Bigger Don]

What the hell gave you the idea I was wearing pants?

Oh, jeez, another one of those sheep-lovin', plaid skirt wearin', haggis eatin', Keats quotin' bagpipe players!

Funny thing is the political forum where I've been a regular for eons is a resident of Vancouver (not B.C.), Washington (not D.C.) ...like @MK our esteemed host... Scotsman always going on (in a fun way) about being just what I described above. Been tempted to delve into whether they've run into each other.

 

[Bigger Don]

in my opinion if your hat is creaking on the stretcher you need a different size hat

In my opinion, I'm having some fun with it.

 

[moontheloon]

In my opinion, I'm having some fun with it.

do your thing

 

[Bigger Don]

do your thing

It's what I wanta do!

Sing it, @Frunobulax!

 

[Dlaniger]

You NEVER miss, D!! Absolutely addascrampopulous, or better!! Man, oh MAN!!

Thanks, Hats!

 

[blueAZNmonkey]

From what I've read here, it's not uncommon for older hats. The one with which I have experience is about 30 years old. The sweat is in great shape but I hear creaking when I put in the stretcher. (It's slowly keeping its 7 5/8 size for longer periods now.) Also from what I've read here, that is the felt. The sweat band is in great shape.

In my opinion, I'm having some fun with it.

Can't find your original post on this issue -- did you buy a hat that has slowly started shrinking? Or did you buy a hat that appears to have already been shrunken?

I've definitely come across my fair share of shrunken fur hats but I don't have enough knowledge on the subject to say whether the tightening was from the sweatband or the felt. Either way -- you seem to be stabilizing the size of your hat so it seems like what you're doing is working!

 

[Redfokker]

Braved the rain this day with a Cavanagh stingy. The supple felt didn't miss a beat in the storm. I actually have two identical "Rat Pack" hats. If anyone is interested in a trade, 7 1/14 LO. Really a special 1960s era gem.

 

[Bigger Don]

Can't find your original post on this issue -- did you buy a hat that has slowly started shrinking? Or did you buy a hat that appears to have already been shrunken?

It was already shrunk when I got it from the Etsy seller. I figured it would be, looking at the pictures of the ribbon-crown gap. OTOH, I can't find much in my size (7 5/8) and thought that at the price I could try some of the things I had read about on this forum and elsewhere.

I've definitely come across my fair share of shrunken fur hats but I don't have enough knowledge on the subject to say whether the tightening was from the sweatband or the felt.

Once I got it I noticed there were also gaps between the sweatband and inside of the crown. The band was in good shape. That seemed to indicate it was the felt that had shrunk, pulling the stitches closer together. (Hey, I'm not expert. It's just what I figgered.)

Either way -- you seem to be stabilizing the size of your hat so it seems like what you're doing is working!

I like what's happened with it. However, it's a 2" brim, a little small for me to wear as a fedora. I'm thinking about curling the brim all around, telescoping the crown, add some stiffener and make it into a pork pie. I know how good they look on you, but here is my first inspiration for a pork pie.

Clark Johnson as Det Meldrick Taylor in Homicide: Life on the Streets.

 

[Xylophile]

Maiden Voyage for the Federation IV. It is supposed to be a cold and rainy day. We will put this hat to the test! Have a joyous and peaceful day everyone!

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Nice! Is that the Heritage Fawn?

 

[Bigger Don]

unless it shrunk to ridiculously unrecognizable proportions and caused the sweat to ripple

Which it did.

Steam and a hat jack are getting it straightened (or XLOed ) out.

 

[Chamuco]

Akubra Country Club

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[Chamuco]

I must say that I am sorry not to respond often to your comments.
I enjoy reading what you write about me or about the hats worn
I'm not shy, grumpy and lazy even, much less snooty
I have only one big problem: the language spoken on this forum is not my own and I often find myself in difficulty processing my answers.
I would like to do, but often stumble into the language and lost the right moment everything becomes less interesting, also because our reading times are staggered.
You get up out of bed and I go to lunch
I ask you to understand and do not think me lazy or uninterested.
It's just a matter of speed and appropriateness in the language ........
I will be doing my best to keep alive the flame of European headgear (you know I am in good company, but few are with me in my "crusade" in the Old Continent).
Before to go to bed I thank you and I will try to be more ......live on stage

Neither is mine Daniele, now I have a better idea why I come with crazy answers !!

Buenas noches !

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[Dlaniger]

Nice! Is that the Heritage Fawn?

Thanks! Yes, it is the Heritage Fawn. The hat is quite sturdy and held up well in the rain today.


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[Zombie_61]

Us? What about the people in his office?

I don't know his co-workers. Maybe they're into that sort of thing. It just might take "casual Fridays" to a whole new level!

 

[Joao Encarnado]

That's a nice one, right there. Awesome.

Thank you Harv.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

One of several hats that came my way from our sadly absent member Garrett. He has a keen eye for ancient hats. Though many of his finds are modified by Bob at Black Sheep to his signature style, some survive with their wide brims and western licks intact.

Gorgeous hat. Makes me want to wear my Stetson Tom Mix.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Boy THAT's a Gorgeous Hat Alan ! I need to find a friend , dealer , supplier , pusher man , or desperate , kind , considerate , compassionate guy to help a Bro out like that . The search goes on ... .

Likewise...

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I agree with Alan, Daniele - your English is excellent and I always value your contributions here, both your thoughts and the photos of your hat collection.

I'm good with languages myself; as my LinkedIn profile states, I speak English, American and Texan. Must confess, I'm still learning the Texan.

I find the Texan quite interesting.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

For yesterday this well known hat

And later this Navy Blue Stetson Billy the Kidd