What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Blare]

Yesterday’s hat: 2 3/4 brim, 4 11/16 crown ‘55 Cavanagh
Got it two days ago. Love it!
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Today’s arrival:
A sweet 2 3/4 brim, 4 5/8 crown, 1 3/4 ribbon, late ‘50s Dobbs in a style close enough to a Hanover Square that’ll fulfill my need for that name plate , or Whippet. Love it even more! Somehow. View attachment 214009 View attachment 214010 View attachment 214008

That Cav looks spectacular on you Randall. The Dobbs. Is pretty special too... but that Cav on you is about perfect.

 

[steur]

T&W lees eventide grey

Today I went kind of English banker conservative for church. My gray suit from the Natty Dresser (my Haberdasher) is from my more plump days before I lost 50 pounds. Some tailoring will be in order soon. The spectator shoes are Stacy Adams (a wonderful Christmas Present from the folks) and the classic homburg is a Robert Heath from England c.1950 via Stefan. Of course, my father's railroad pocket watch is my companion of late. My goal is to not just post "drive by" hats and to get back into the swing of living here on the louge...darn Facebook!

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I can hear the church ladies swoon all the way over here, Mike. The Roberth Heath homburg rounds off a perfect combo.

 

[steur]

Wearing this ‘Super Borsalino’ that arrived the other day to get some pictures today.

this hat arrived a dirty crumpled mess. After a very thorough brushing and a quick reshaping... it’s now a much less crumped slightly less dirty hat.

I’m very curious if anyone knows anything about this model. Super Borsalino. This one appears to be French or at least was sold at a French hat store. Sools Maitre Chapelier.

I’m not sure what is up with this felt. Which appears either a dark grey or brownish.. depending on light. It is somewhat stiff... which allows for it to keep a razor sharp natural edge.. but it also feels that way in the crown.. (almost like canvas that has become sun dried) however it molds easily into shape still. Can pop it open.. or put in a crease easily. The ribbon is falling off... and under the ribbon the felt is a much lighter colored grey that feels a bit more smooth. I wonder if maybe there was a treatment put on the felt after the ribbon was attached. I don’t think it is just from being extremely dirty as the darker color is fairly uniform on all the exposed parts. Except a small area right on the bottom front of the brim that is lighter... maybe from tipping the brim.

I did find the remnants of a manufacturer label.. but it is rather damaged. The sweat appears to be unreeded and is coming attached in a few spots as the edge of the leather seems sewn directly to the corner of the felt.

I think I see the remnants of either a cellophane or paper liner tip

any thoughts on it are appreciated

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Distressed as it is, it still looks good, Joe. Thoughts posted in the new hats thread.

 

[Blare]

Distressed as it is, it still looks good, Joe. Thoughts posted in the new hats thread.

Thank you sir!

 

[steur]

After a family lunch for the birthdays of the born in January
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The restaurant was choosen by my son Davide, it was lead by three young guys and it was excellent
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Tirard Ragondia, homburg or "diplomatique" made in France in the fifties
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One of my favourite of the bunch. I like the coordinations of the color, a monocolor
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The weight of the Tirard (the first of the famous brands hats to close in 1956) is less of many others homburgs I have. It is a glove
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Have a nice day!
Thanks for the likes!

Perfect colour for a homburg, Daniele.

 

[steur]

Yesterday’s hat: 2 3/4 brim, 4 11/16 crown ‘55 Cavanagh
Got it two days ago. Love it!
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Today’s arrival:
A sweet 2 3/4 brim, 4 5/8 crown, 1 3/4 ribbon, late ‘50s Dobbs in a style close enough to a Hanover Square that’ll fulfill my need for that name plate , or Whippet. Love it even more! Somehow. View attachment 214009 View attachment 214010 View attachment 214008

Two stellar hats, Randall. Great catches.

 

[steur]

My white MacLachlan today View attachment 214011 View attachment 214012 View attachment 214013 View attachment 214014 View attachment 214015 View attachment 214016 View attachment 214011 View attachment 214012 View attachment 214013 View attachment 214014 View attachment 214015 View attachment 214016

Certainly doesn't look to be 85 short, Max!

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Two stellar hats, Randall. Great catches.

Thanks, @Blare and Steur and everyone else for the likes and comments. I like that T&W.
I still need to do one of those one eyed jack shots.

 

[steur]

Resistol Beaver One Hundred:

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You look kind of happy with that one, Brent!

 

[Blare]

My white MacLachlan today View attachment 214011 View attachment 214012 View attachment 214013 View attachment 214014 View attachment 214015 View attachment 214016 View attachment 214011 View attachment 214012 View attachment 214013 View attachment 214014 View attachment 214015 View attachment 214016

Very Nice Max... Ribbon and liner matching your shirt too

 

[steur]

PH. Möckel Hutfabrik, Homburg vor der Höhe possibly WWI era. This is one of my favorite Stiff Felts. I like everything about it. Some fun! -> Can anyone tell me the historical significance of the company that made it?

Very cool, Steve. Didn't Möckel make the homburg for king Edward VII?

 

[Steve1857]

Super hat Steve with a great history behind it.

Weren't Möckel the original makers of what became known as the Homburg? The future Edward VII of England making them more known outside of Germany. The liner refers to that with it's reference to the royal families of Germany and England.

It's reference to the kaiser surely makes it around WWI and quite possibly before.

Its shape in your photos makes it look more like a Bowler than the "Homburg" style originally sported back in the 1880s.

It looks in excellent condition, too. A beautiful hat for any collection.

PH. Möckel Hutfabrik, Homburg vor der Höhe possibly WWI era. This is one of my favorite Stiff Felts. I like everything about it. Some fun! -> Can anyone tell me the historical significance of the company that made it?

 

[Steve1857]

Two seriously nice lids, Randall.

Yesterday’s hat: 2 3/4 brim, 4 11/16 crown ‘55 Cavanagh
Got it two days ago. Love it!
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Today’s arrival:
A sweet 2 3/4 brim, 4 5/8 crown, 1 3/4 ribbon, late ‘50s Dobbs in a style close enough to a Hanover Square that’ll fulfill my need for that name plate , or Whippet. Love it even more! Somehow. View attachment 214009 View attachment 214010 View attachment 214008

 

[Steve1857]

Dear sir
Can you please stop making my jaw drop?

Wonderful again, Alan. I've pushed my jaw back up, but my is off to you once again.

Coolidge era, likely...

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[Steve1857]

That is one dapper look, Mike. Owner of more than one bank I'd say

Today I went kind of English banker conservative for church. My gray suit from the Natty Dresser (my Haberdasher) is from my more plump days before I lost 50 pounds. Some tailoring will be in order soon. The spectator shoes are Stacy Adams (a wonderful Christmas Present from the folks) and the classic homburg is a Robert Heath from England c.1950 via Stefan. Of course, my father's railroad pocket watch is my companion of late. My goal is to not just post "drive by" hats and to get back into the swing of living here on the louge...darn Facebook!

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[Rmccamey]

Not just great hats, exceptional hats, all! Wonderful!

Resistol Beaver One Hundred:

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PH. Möckel Hutfabrik, Homburg vor der Höhe possibly WWI era. This is one of my favorite Stiff Felts. I like everything about it. Some fun! -> Can anyone tell me the historical significance of the company that made it?

 

[Steve1857]

Thanks, @Blare and Steur and everyone else for the likes and comments. I like that T&W.
I still need to do one of those one eyed jack shots.

They're all the rage in Europe, Randall ;-)

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Alright, Just can’t seem to pull it off.

 

[Steve1857]

View attachment 214064 Alright, Just can’t seem to pull it off.

Looks good to me, my friend. A touch of Lee Marvin about it.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Looks good to me, my friend. A touch of Lee Marvin about it.

He’s a great actor, but I was trying to do Robert Mitchum!