What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[BobHufford]

Thanks, Doug. Everybody should get in touch with their inner Demon (Hanover). I consider myself quite lucky to have found this one (and the other one).

I've found that double-demons make hat buying decisions easy...

 

[BobHufford]

I’m working from home, so probably won’t wear a hat today, but my wife is headed to town in her O’Farrell.

 

[scottyrocks]

View attachment 139698 View attachment 139699 View attachment 139700 View attachment 139701 Catalina, swapped the funky ribbon for a horsehair. I think I need a beaded band but I hate to buy one I can’t see on the hat before I shell out $100 or more for it.

Dang, that's cool.

 

[Michael A]

You look well-prepared for cooler weather, Michael!

Thanks Woodtroll. Cooler weather is definitely here.

Great ensemble today, Michael (as always)!

Thanks Doug. Loved your OR yesterday. Inspired me to put one on today.
DSCN5659 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
A little bit of sleet hitting it.
DSCN5658 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Riding my bike to the library in a few minutes. Will have to dig out a scarf and gloves. What a difference a week makes.
10-12-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5666 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a great Friday,
Michael

 

[deadlyhandsome]

You should apologize to us all. Not about the hat, though. It's great.

+1!!!!


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[RJR]

FED IV

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Outside chores this morning in a VS Stratoliner inspired thin ribbon fedora.

The sage (cool minty green hue) beaver felt is luscious to the touch.

Best, Eric -

What a nice hat, Eric. Is sage the same color as the current willow that Winchester offers?


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[alanfgag]

A simple hat for today, interesting in its look back to an older era. This is an early 20th century western hat of modest dimensions (depth 6 1/4", brim 3", 2 1/2" curled) and modest price that came to me in very fine condition. No idea what techniques were used in the The Fray sweatband, but each example I have owned has a good century of life left in it. This hat is a 6 7/8. I don't wear it very often, but with a little careful coaxing, I've found it comfortable for a week after a close haircut.

 

[Eelephant]

Hauling in apples in the old pork pie, that has seen better days.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

A simple hat for today, interesting in its look back to an older era. This is an early 20th century western hat of modest dimensions (depth 6 1/4", brim 3", 2 1/2" curled) and modest price that came to me in very fine condition. No idea what techniques were used in the The Fray sweatband, but each example I have owned has a good century of life left in it. This hat is a 6 7/8. I don't wear it very often, but with a little careful coaxing, I've found it comfortable for a week after a close haircut.

Such a trim hat and is such wonderful condition. Thanks for sharing this, Alan.


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[Tukwila]

Outside chores this morning in a VS Stratoliner inspired thin ribbon fedora.

The sage (cool minty green hue) beaver felt is luscious to the touch.

Best, Eric -

Very cool VS!

Thanks Woodtroll. Cooler weather is definitely here.

Thanks Doug. Loved your OR yesterday. Inspired me to put one on today.
DSCN5659 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
A little bit of sleet hitting it.
DSCN5658 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Riding my bike to the library in a few minutes. Will have to dig out a scarf and gloves. What a difference a week makes.
10-12-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5666 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a great Friday,
Michael

Love the OR and the cold weather wear, Michael.

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FED IV

Love the leather band!

A simple hat for today, interesting in its look back to an older era. This is an early 20th century western hat of modest dimensions (depth 6 1/4", brim 3", 2 1/2" curled) and modest price that came to me in very fine condition. No idea what techniques were used in the The Fray sweatband, but each example I have owned has a good century of life left in it. This hat is a 6 7/8. I don't wear it very often, but with a little careful coaxing, I've found it comfortable for a week after a close haircut.

A killer Boss Raw Edge, Alan. An historic giant of a hat.

View attachment 139722 View attachment 139721 Hauling in apples in the old pork pie, that has seen better days.

Reminds me of Dad picking apples and pressing cider. The good old days.

 

[Bamaboots]

Loved your OR yesterday. Inspired me to put one on today.

Good looking Or, Michael. Usually not one to comment on another man's footwear, so I won't.

 

[Tukwila]

I thought I'd follow up yesterday's OR with a Strat/OR spec'd Royal Stetson that is marked as neither and has a 6-ply ribbon on the crown. A great find by @Wesslyn , and one of my favorite lids!

Wore a lightweight jacket to drop off an application packet at the courthouse/county offices for a position with the court. That would be a nice position to keep until retirement... lucky hat: Do your best!

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[Wyldkarma]

I thought I'd follow up yesterday's OR with a Strat/OR spec'd Royal Stetson that is marked as neither and has a 6-ply ribbon on the crown. A great find by @Wesslyn , and one of my favorite lids!

Wore a lightweight jacket to drop off an application packet at the courthouse/county offices for a position with the court. That would be a nice position to keep until retirement... lucky hat: Do your best!

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You're hired! ..how could you not be in that outfit. Excellent look and good luck. What color is the hat, looks like silver mist or light sage on my screen.

 

[hatophile]

A simple hat for today, interesting in its look back to an older era. This is an early 20th century western hat of modest dimensions (depth 6 1/4", brim 3", 2 1/2" curled) and modest price that came to me in very fine condition. No idea what techniques were used in the The Fray sweatband, but each example I have owned has a good century of life left in it. This hat is a 6 7/8. I don't wear it very often, but with a little careful coaxing, I've found it comfortable for a week after a close haircut.

I love those old hats...

 

[Tukwila]

You're hired! ..how could you not be in that outfit. Excellent look and good luck. What color is the hat, looks like silver mist or light sage on my screen.

It's kind of a blue smoke or bluish grey color. I love it.

 

[moehawk]

Handsome homburg, Moe.

Thanks D!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

What a nice hat, Eric. Is sage the same color as the current willow that Winchester offers?

Brent, the sage beaver hue is a VS offering. You would need to confirm with Art Fawcet about the origin of the name. This is a dress weight felt that Art worked (pounced/sanded) to have a nap, but yet be thinner than a standard Winchester dress weight. This hat was blown off my hat into the lake a couple times, been wacked by branches and dogs to have it end up on the ground. This lighter hued hat has come out with out a noticeable mark. Love this felt.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Brent, the sage beaver hue is a VS offering. You would need to confirm with Art Fawcet about the origin of the name. This is a dress weight felt that Art worked (pounced/sanded) to have a nap, but yet be thinner than a standard Winchester dress weight. This hat was blown off my hat into the lake a couple times, been wacked by branches and dogs to have it end up on the ground. This lighter hued hat has come out with out a noticeable mark. Love this felt.

Thank you, Eric. Art no longer has proprietary rights to his special colors but Winchester does have a 36 hat body minimum order for them that keeps smaller hatters from using them. Dove, limestone, and blue smoke are all in that camp and all on my list for future customs. I don’t know if Art still offers the lightweight option but I’ll ask when the time comes.

Your sage hat is beautiful and the inspiration for the willow Phoenix is making for me. Thanks again.


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[deadlyhandsome]

I thought I'd follow up yesterday's OR with a Strat/OR spec'd Royal Stetson that is marked as neither and has a 6-ply ribbon on the crown. A great find by @Wesslyn , and one of my favorite lids!

Wore a lightweight jacket to drop off an application packet at the courthouse/county offices for a position with the court. That would be a nice position to keep until retirement... lucky hat: Do your best!

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Civil servants are rarely so nicely turned out...I should know. Good luck with the job.


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