What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[fabiovenhorst]

Vintage Mallory Ten Pliafelt today

 

[Michael A]

Hoocoodanode that my new coat from yesterday would find legitimate use already today with 40 degrees and wind gusting to 25 mph. Paired with a Champ
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Time to make some chili.

Have a fine Thursday,
Michael

 

[Michael A]

1910s Stetson with my new 1916-1922 Oviatt sport coat

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Super hat and coat pairing, Justin. Both are great finds.

This hat was made in Monza a few years ago by S.C.M. Let's say thirty, maybe more

Marked "Superiore" like others in my collection, it has the following indications in the inside sweatband "Qualità superiore pesco" "Colore :Blu" On the sweatband "Lepre Garantita"

The felt is of a deep blue and the surface has a "peachy" touch

The dimensions are generous with the crown of medium height

Finished in an exemplary manner is a product of the high quality Monza hats

I like blue hats and this one has a very "special shade of blue
Let's say many thanks for the likes and appreciation on the "Charles Hatters" in Talpa lustee short hair finish

Beautiful color and finish on this one, Daniele. Great outfit too. You are looking ready for the autumn season.

Michael

 

[deadlyhandsome]

This hat was made in Monza a few years ago by S.C.M. Let's say thirty, maybe more

Marked "Superiore" like others in my collection, it has the following indications in the inside sweatband "Qualità superiore pesco" "Colore :Blu" On the sweatband "Lepre Garantita"

The felt is of a deep blue and the surface has a "peachy" touch

The dimensions are generous with the crown of medium height

Finished in an exemplary manner is a product of the high quality Monza hats

I like blue hats and this one has a very "special shade of blue
Let's say many thanks for the likes and appreciation on the "Charles Hatters" in Talpa lustee short hair finish

That color is wonderful. It’s so rich and the texture of the felt is a perfect pairing. Very nice!


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[BobHufford]

Everyone should have a blue hat. Astor Hats...

 

[alanfgag]

Vintage Stetson Stratoliner to greet the arrival of cooler weather.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Hey, I've read that Pilgrims are a mix of hare and rabbit. I bought a hat with such a mix, and to me the felt was a little rough and did not want to obey instructions.
How is a Pilgrim's felt? I have been thinking of buying one, just to know I have one. Are they worth it? Wouldn't a hare/rabbit mix felt get wonky if it got wet?

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Steve can tell you at how excellent vintage European hats are are and beaver was rarely used in them. Hare and rabbit blend can be very soft and very compliant. Many of the great US made hats of yesteryear were also hare and/or rabbit. The problem, as I see it, is that hat bodies and felting just aren’t what they used to be. There’s been lots of conversations about why; the end of mercury in the process, the quality of raw materials, etc. I don’t know what the answer is, but modern felt is generally (I haven’t tried them all so???) a pale shadow of what it once was. The modern FEPSA rabbit/hare blend hat you are referring to (I think) shouldn’t dissuade you from vintage hats of that blend.


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[Tukwila]

Everyone should have a blue hat. Astor Hats...

My favorite of all your hats, Bob. Superb in every way.

 

[Frunobulax]

Good looking,Jim.

I'm assuming you mean the hat.


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[mmbarnes]

Hey, I've read that Pilgrims are a mix of hare and rabbit. I bought a hat with such a mix, and to me the felt was a little rough and did not want to obey instructions.
How is a Pilgrim's felt? I have been thinking of buying one, just to know I have one. Are they worth it? Wouldn't a hare/rabbit mix felt get wonky if it got wet?

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Max... My experience with this hat is that it stands up to the elements very well. I've gotten it soaked on a number of occasions.

As for putting a crease in, this particular model came out of the factory "pre-creased". My understanding is that Lee was doing that during the '50s."

While most of us in the felt addict gang today probably think of that as a horrid idea, I've seen ads that pushed the factory crease as a real selling point. From the marketing perspective, a permanent crease was suggested to be a convenience. I suspect that it was just one more gimmick to try to shore up the market as hat demand fell.

In his post, Greg pointed out that Lee made hats for Sears' Pilgrim branded lids. I also have a Lee Adventure that was factory creased. I've never tried to re-crease that one or the Pilgrim. I dig them just fine as is.

Both do seem to have a much higher amount of stiffener in them.

Happy hatting!

Matt

 

[mmbarnes]

Ah yes... The Bone Lord.

I love it, Mike.

Yesterday was a rare no hat day, waited around for estimates on painting. Today for campus I continue with my custom hat theme with the Bone Lord's Hat from NW Hats.

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[mmbarnes]

Keep an eye out, Matt. I hear that, after hitting Panama City, it's raining novelty t-shirts, tequila, and coeds along the east coast.


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Dude... I'm going to stand outside with nets to catch the goodies!

PAR TAY!

 

[mmbarnes]

Feeling bossy today. The first public sighting of the new-to-me Mallory Ten "Commander."

Y'all on the coast take care and check your sump pumps!


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That is marvelous, Jim. Great catch.

 

[Woodtroll]

Hoocoodanode that my new coat from yesterday would find legitimate use already today with 40 degrees and wind gusting to 25 mph. Paired with a Champ
DSCN5649 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5647 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5653 crop 2 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5650 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Time to make some chili.

Have a fine Thursday,
Michael

You look well-prepared for cooler weather, Michael!

 

[mmbarnes]

Out in the cool sunshine o' the mornin' in a Stetson Royal Deluxe Open Road. Wonderful hand on this felt.

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Damn...

Me likes very very much.

 

[mmbarnes]

Everyone should have a blue hat. Astor Hats...

Darned right.
I'll take that one. You have my address?

 

[mmbarnes]

Vintage Stetson Stratoliner to greet the arrival of cooler weather.

What a unique and lovely colored ribbon and binding.

A winner for the crisp weather.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Wore my Dobbs Fifty today. Couldn't resist.

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[T Jones]

Everyone should have a blue hat. Astor Hats...

Dang, Bob! Stop already! I'm envious!

 

[Frunobulax]

Darned right.
I'll take that one. You have my address?

You might need to ring up Ignacio if you do that. Bob has a generous cranial circumference.


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