What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Dlaniger]

Friday evening Biltmore ”Golden Pheasant Velour”

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[T Jones]

Slapped some horsehair onto my Stagecoach and driving it to the grocery store.

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Lookin' good!

 

[Bill Hughes]

Light sage Knox Foxhound today.

 

[Wyldkarma]

Light sage Knox Foxhound today.

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Love that hat Bill.

 

[Wyldkarma]

Two two hat days in a row.
Champ
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Adam
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And after a bread trim:
Borsalino Thirty Sfinge
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Borsalino Gulaela Nero (I think it's going to stay)
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[Wyldkarma]

All magnificent Stefan. Bravo

 

[Wyldkarma]

Friday evening Biltmore ”Golden Pheasant Velour”

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Beautiful finish.

 

[Wyldkarma]

Herbert Johnson Trafalgar

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Fine looking HJ with a wide pinch. Perfect crease.

 

[Michael A]

Love the OR and the cold weather wear, Michael.

Thanks Doug. It was a good day for hats and cold weather gear here.

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

Ha ha. I didn't realize until I got outside that I hadn't put my Iron Rangers on. So it was the Emu sheepskin boots that are currently my designated winter house boot. And they are certainly in the running for most comfortable footwear made. If not exactly stylish.

Excellent combination, Michael. Well done.

Thanks Stefan. I think these big mouton collared coats were designed to go with fedoras.

The hat is fine, Michael. But that red peacoat steals the show!

Ha ha, thanks Stefan. That was the first time wear for the red coat.

Two two hat days in a row.
Champ
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Adam
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And after a bread trim:
Borsalino Thirty Sfinge
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Borsalino Gulaela Nero (I think it's going to stay)
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That Champ is amazing, Stefan. All of your choices are great, but that one is the winner.

Thanks all,
Michael

 

[jonesy86]

My main go-to when not in more formal work attire. Simple, black, semi-stingy, brim up. I have three of these type hats now (this one is a newer Stetson), and keep one at work, one in my black Caddy and one in the hat room.

I have a lot of hats - most more formal - and love ‘em all, but this by far is my most comforting. Like a favorite pair of jeans you could say. Guess it’s just my style. And that’s good enough for me!

Enjoy!

-Mike

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Black leather jacket looks cool too.


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[Redfokker]

Two two hat days in a row.
Champ
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Adam
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And after a bread trim:
Borsalino Thirty Sfinge
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Borsalino Gulaela Nero (I think it's going to stay)
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I love the ribbons on the Champ and Adam, they make a statement. That Gulaela is grand! Looks like excellent felt.

 

[Redfokker]

Stetson 7X CB. Tried my best to show the contrast between the ribbon and brim binding in the first two pics..
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It is subtle, but I see it. Beautiful hat all around!

My main go-to when not in more formal work attire. Simple, black, semi-stingy, brim up. I have three of these type hats now (this one is a newer Stetson), and keep one at work, one in my black Caddy and one in the hat room.

I have a lot of hats - most more formal - and love ‘em all, but this by far is my most comforting. Like a favorite pair of jeans you could say. Guess it’s just my style. And that’s good enough for me!

Enjoy!

-Mike

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Embrace the Stingy Mike! I like it. Looks like some pretty nice, supple felt for a modern Stetson.

Friday evening Biltmore ”Golden Pheasant Velour”

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That finish is just voluptuous!

Light sage Knox Foxhound today.

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Perfect shirt for that Sage Knox. Marines don't call it O.D. (Olive drab) do they, kind of an Army term?

 

[Redfokker]

Apologies to Juice Newton.

Just call me Demon of the morning, (Demon)
Just crease my crown before you wear me, baby
Just call me Demon of the morning, (Demon)...

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

You slay me Jim! Love the Demon!

 

[Redfokker]

Another mellow day of october
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Borsalino Qualità Extra Extra Superiore size 6 or 59 centimeters
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Color "Palladio" c. Nera (black ribbon) type Gulaela
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It is in excellent conditions, but the moths found the "Qualità Extra Extra Superiore" a special food
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Penumbra Hat in the Netherlands did an excellent job to minimize the small holes
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This is one of the "Lobbia" I found this summer on the market, 2018 was a lucky year for my homburgs collection.
Have a nice day and thanks a lot for the yesterday likes

Stunning Daniele, extra extra stunning!

 

[Bill Hughes]

Perfect shirt for that Sage Knox. Marines don't call it O.D. (Olive drab) do they, kind of an Army term?

Actually we did back in the 80s. Don’t know about nowadays.

 

[Redfokker]

OR
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Dandy looking OR Perry.

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Maybe you could "borrow" one from Bob for a look see. I really desire one of these swoopy old timey derbies. This one is sooooo cool!

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 -

So minty fresh looking Eric. Just a beautiful hat, easy on the eyes.

What hat would YOU be wearing if you lived in NYC 107 years ago in 1911? I'm leaning towards the Bowler. Cool historical video clip. Everyone wore hats then men, women, & children.
https://www.facebook.com/1006925765/posts/10214718586650758/

You are right on, in 1911 most often a Derby, everyone had one. And a boater for summer wear!

Thanks Woodtroll. Cooler weather is definitely here.
Thanks Doug. Loved your OR yesterday. Inspired me to put one on today.
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A little bit of sleet hitting it.
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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.
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Have a great Friday,
Michael

Super looking color on that OR Michael. I really dig that red coat!

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.

Incredible hat, modest only in the eyes of maybe Joao. I have often wondered the origins of Stetson's use of "the Fray"? Webster defines as " a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute Fighting there could easily draw neighboring nations into the fray." Could it be an "old West" reference? It keeps me up a night wondering...

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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Best of luck on this one Doug! I can only imagine how you impressed them with this beautiful Stetson.

My 7X CB today.
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Damn, that is such an impressive hat Max! Brim for miles and it just glows.

Happy Friday.
Cohn-Asher, ASCO Hats derby. Made in California some 100 years back.
And thanks for all of the kind words over the last couple days. I just don't seem to have enough time to reply or comment on all of the stuff that I'd like to.
My omnibus comment: marvelous hats, all.
And Doug... Good luck on getting that job. Any man with a hat that awesome should simply be handed any job that he desires.

One of my favorite derbies around here Matt. Cool vent grommet. Tight brim.

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Love that brim treatment Ken. Nice Borsalino, pity about the size debacle. I find that my Borsalinos all run a little small, but a 61!

Hey everyone!
Thanks for the appreciation of yesterday's Adam. I was going to wear another Homburg today, but it is just too nice of a day for felt. So, another Adam, this one I believe is late 30's.
The coconut oil treatment for the dry straw seems to be a long-term fix. The brim is as supple as can be, and the faint smell of stale coconut oil is now gone.
Have a great day!
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Nice tip about the oil treatment. Sure is a nice looking weave on this Adam, so cool about the old vintage.

Herbert Johnson Trafalgar
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Are these British HJs a quality hat? Sure looks nice and well made. Love the color Brent.

Standing outside Ignacio's shop with my fifth Playboy. It arrived with a torn-up sweat, no ribbon, full of moth nibbles, etc. I thougt of complaining to eBay, it was so bad.
Ignacio made it look quite nice. He eliminated almost all the nibbles, and the few that remain are imperceptible.
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Nice resurrection Max. Tell us, what techniques did Ignacio use on the moth nibbles? Nice looking tip logo, a bonus.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Dandy looking OR Perry.


Maybe you could "borrow" one from Bob for a look see. I really desire one of these swoopy old timey derbies. This one is sooooo cool!


So minty fresh looking Eric. Just a beautiful hat, easy on the eyes.


You are right on, in 1911 most often a Derby, everyone had one. And a boater for summer wear!


Super looking color on that OR Michael. I really dig that red coat!


Incredible hat, modest only in the eyes of maybe Joao. I have often wondered the origins of Stetson's use of "the Fray"? Webster defines as " a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute Fighting there could easily draw neighboring nations into the fray." Could it be an "old West" reference? It keeps me up a night wondering...


Best of luck on this one Doug! I can only imagine how you impressed them with this beautiful Stetson.


Damn, that is such an impressive hat Max! Brim for miles and it just glows.


One of my favorite derbies around here Matt. Cool vent grommet. Tight brim.


Love that brim treatment Ken. Nice Borsalino, pity about the size debacle. I find that my Borsalinos all run a little small, but a 61!


Nice tip about the oil treatment. Sure is a nice looking weave on this Adam, so cool about the old vintage.


Are these British HJs a quality hat? Sure looks nice and well made. Love the color Brent.


Nice resurrection Max. Tell us, what techniques did Ignacio use on the moth nibbles? Nice looking tip logo, a bonus.

Sandpaper, Mike. Progressively finer, until the nibble is gone or imperceptible. If they are so deep the felt would get too thin, he just sandpapers the felt until the nibble is shallower.

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[deadlyhandsome]

Dandy looking OR Perry.


Maybe you could "borrow" one from Bob for a look see. I really desire one of these swoopy old timey derbies. This one is sooooo cool!


So minty fresh looking Eric. Just a beautiful hat, easy on the eyes.


You are right on, in 1911 most often a Derby, everyone had one. And a boater for summer wear!


Super looking color on that OR Michael. I really dig that red coat!


Incredible hat, modest only in the eyes of maybe Joao. I have often wondered the origins of Stetson's use of "the Fray"? Webster defines as " a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute Fighting there could easily draw neighboring nations into the fray." Could it be an "old West" reference? It keeps me up a night wondering...


Best of luck on this one Doug! I can only imagine how you impressed them with this beautiful Stetson.


Damn, that is such an impressive hat Max! Brim for miles and it just glows.


One of my favorite derbies around here Matt. Cool vent grommet. Tight brim.


Love that brim treatment Ken. Nice Borsalino, pity about the size debacle. I find that my Borsalinos all run a little small, but a 61!


Nice tip about the oil treatment. Sure is a nice looking weave on this Adam, so cool about the old vintage.


Are these British HJs a quality hat? Sure looks nice and well made. Love the color Brent.


Thanks, Mike. This is my only Herbert Johnson. The felt is great, almost verging on being floppy. It’s thin and takes a shape easily. I’m always looking for another.


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[alanfgag]

Incredible hat, modest only in the eyes of maybe Joao. I have often wondered the origins of Stetson's use of "the Fray"? Webster defines as " a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute Fighting there could easily draw neighboring nations into the fray." Could it be an "old West" reference? It keeps me up a night wondering...

Get some sleep, Mike, and then enjoy the ride through this thread, where you’ll find your answer courtesy some great FL research.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/join-the-fray.47780/

 

[Redfokker]

Get some sleep, Mike, and then enjoy the ride through this thread, where you’ll find your answer courtesy some great FL research.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/join-the-fray.47780/

That's what I get for being lazy! You came through for me again Alan. I'm such a geek, I had to know!