What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[steur]

Today, Da Boss.

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This is a rare occasion where I regret having to say "you're not the boss of me".

30 Days to 30 Hats - Day 23
Lee Water Bloc Silver Label - Panda Felt

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Lee Water Bloc Silver Label
Chocolate Brown “Panda Felt” fuzzy finish
5 inch crown front 3inch back as bashed - 5 1/2 open
1 5/8 Brown grosgrain ribbon
2 3/4 Brim with 3/8 matching grosgrain binding

A with the Mallory yesterday... This hat is second of two hats I have that belonged to a man who was a Police Chief in Poland during WWII. He was a holocaust survivor and hero who helped 100s escape occupied Poland.

This one I reshaped from what I think was his preferred pork pie style crown to a more traditional fedora style
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Excellent hat by Lee, Joe.

Thanks Perry. The jacket is Harris Tweed and the tie a Pendleton. Both served well on a long bike ride today. I did trade a union made herringbone cap for the Dobbs.

Thanks Stefan. I'll agree with the top 10 ranking. May be top two or three for felt quality.

Two more good ones. Are we going to have a bonus French week as well?

Thanks,
Michael

Thank you, Michael. No second week for the French hats I'm afraid. Just don't have enough of them.

View attachment 230183 #24 Gonna post early again because tomorrow I’ll be busy, busy, busy.
This is a super thick, heavy, dense felted hat by Flechet in the 50s. It was a burg with stained and tattered ribbon binding. Its cheap buy it now price made for a great candidate for remodeling. Unfortunately, the liner was wasted, but oddly, the leather sweat was in tip top condition. Flechet used fine materials and it was put together very well. Better than most. Not sure if it was built in the US, but it probably was considering the US sizing and writing on the single sticker inside. Sold in a store in Tampa: Joe Blare country, sorta. View attachment 230188

I’ve been wanting to find a hat that I could sew a 30s styled jaunty bow on and this one was perfect. The light green Petersham grosgrain just works.
I used a tan 7/8 ribbon for binding, but it was too bright so I subdued it just a little with grey Rit die.
Desired to do something different with the shape of this hat, yet keep a 30s vibe , so I went with two high side dents. View attachment 230189 View attachment 230190 View attachment 230191

Excellent job, Randall. If that what it takes to save a hat.

 

[steur]

Stefan, Thank you! I am in the process of posting today's entry.

Really fantastic Mossant "Tourbe"! Great form and the felt looks very light in weight.

Thank you, Steve. Well spotted on the Mossant: it is indeed a lightweight hat with just 91 grams on the scale.

J. Hückel´s Söhne were famous for Velour Soft Felt Hats but their Stiff Felt Hats were also very popular. This week I will feature J. Hückel´s Söhne Stiff Felt Hats.

J. Hückel´s Söhne "Eureka" "Plume", 117 grams, early 1900s. The felt is very dense with a
great smooth finish. The form of this Stiff Felt is really great. The black liner and gold embossing is especially striking. Same with the stylized "Eureka" on the sweatband. Also notice the 1/4 French French Point Size so 5 1/4 would equal 57.5 cm. J. Hückel´s Söhne French Point Sizing was in 1/4 intervals for Stiff Felts and Silk Top Hats.

J. Hückel´s Söhne Factory from the early 1900s.

Velour Stumps / Hoods

Fur Sorting

Velour Stumps / Hoods being Dyed.

Felt Capelines being packed for shipment to Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela

Wild Rabbit, Wild Hare, Nutria

Wow, that is on a different level. Superb, Steve.

Had to go to the bank this morning, figured a Homburg "banker's hat" was appropriate. This is a early 1950s Stetson St. Regis. I find that this is a duplicate in my collection, it too will be on the auction block in the next few days. I will offer it to you folks first. Best to keep these within the family!

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Fabulous outfit, Mike, and good to see you.

 

[Rmccamey]

Yep, I think you nailed it for a 30s look.

View attachment 230183 #24 Gonna post early again because tomorrow I’ll be busy, busy, busy.
This is a super thick, heavy, dense felted hat by Flechet in the 50s. It was a burg with stained and tattered ribbon binding. Its cheap buy it now price made for a great candidate for remodeling. Unfortunately, the liner was wasted, but oddly, the leather sweat was in tip top condition. Flechet used fine materials and it was put together very well. Better than most. Not sure if it was built in the US, but it probably was considering the US sizing and writing on the single sticker inside. Sold in a store in Tampa: Joe Blare country, sorta. View attachment 230188

I’ve been wanting to find a hat that I could sew a 30s styled jaunty bow on and this one was perfect. The light green Petersham grosgrain just works.
I used a tan 7/8 ribbon for binding, but it was too bright so I subdued it just a little with grey Rit die.
Desired to do something different with the shape of this hat, yet keep a 30s vibe , so I went with two high side dents. View attachment 230189 View attachment 230190 View attachment 230191

 

[Rmccamey]

That is a sticking liner and the hat looks pristine. Love the history as always.

J. Hückel´s Söhne were famous for Velour Soft Felt Hats but their Stiff Felt Hats were also very popular. This week I will feature J. Hückel´s Söhne Stiff Felt Hats.

J. Hückel´s Söhne "Eureka" "Plume", 117 grams, early 1900s. The felt is very dense with a
great smooth finish. The form of this Stiff Felt is really great. The black liner and gold embossing is especially striking. Same with the stylized "Eureka" on the sweatband. Also notice the 1/4 French French Point Size so 5 1/4 would equal 57.5 cm. J. Hückel´s Söhne French Point Sizing was in 1/4 intervals for Stiff Felts and Silk Top Hats.

J. Hückel´s Söhne Factory from the early 1900s.

Velour Stumps / Hoods

Fur Sorting

Velour Stumps / Hoods being Dyed.

Felt Capelines being packed for shipment to Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela

Wild Rabbit, Wild Hare, Nutria

 

[fabiovenhorst]

Stetson St. Regis again

 

[Steve1857]

Thanks, Randy

I'm fine. Thankfully, things aren't as bad here in Denmark as in other countries. We're able to go out everyday. Most shops are open, and for the most part people are good at social distancing.

Schools have opened up for the younger age groups. There are strict distancing rules etc.

Hope you're well my friend, and that you stay so.

Looking good, cowboy! How are things? You able to out much, Steve?

 

[1967Cougar390]

Ready for the NFL Draft. 3 first round picks for the Phins tonight! Here we go. #miamidolphins #finsup #BooTheCommish View attachment 230176

Blare it’s great to see another Dolphins fan. I grew up in Coral Gables. Bob Greise and his family lived in the same neighborhood as my family. I’ve been a fan for as long as I can remember. Your hat is awesome!

Steven

 

[hatophile]

Stetson 25

 

[steur]

Day five of French week is a two hat day.
Mossant homburg in black

Sools

 

[Blare]

Excellent hat by Lee, Joe.

Thank you Stefan

 

[Blare]

Blare it’s great to see another Dolphins fan. I grew up in Coral Gables. Bob Greise and his family lived in the same neighborhood as my family. I’ve been a fan for as long as I can remember. Your hat is awesome!

Steven

Thank you Steven. The Panama I found in a thrift store for a couple bucks and it had no band... so I put it together with a couple pugs and feathers from eBay Along with a pin a friend had given me.

very cool about Greise! I think we did very well last night... looking forward to tonight!

 

[Redfokker]

Great look all around, Mike. Hope you’re doing well in these crazy times.

Getting along fine. The wife is working from home and I'm her houseboy.

 

[hatophile]

Day five of French week is a two hat day.
Mossant homburg in black
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Sools
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Both are excellent Stefan. I particularly like the Sools.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Good morning. A morning dog soiree and walkabout I was capped in a Well Dressed Head cap. This vintage wool is my favorite of all time.

Home and fixing some eats (grilled chicken, peppers and onions to be added to some egg omlets). I picked a Stetson 3X Fifteen Beaver hat to wear. Inspired by the same hat in a different hue I picked them both up to make a couple of comparison pics. More in the Side By Side thread.

Cheers. Be safe, be strong and see you on the streets soon, Eric -

 

[1967Cougar390]

Modern Stratoliner for today. Have a blessed and safe day!

Steven

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Today, Da Boss.

Wow that hat is pristine in appearance. Da Boss! Hard time to be a boss - pandemic time. Glorious time to wear Da Boss!

30 Days to 30 Hats - Day 23
Lee Water Bloc Silver Label - Panda Felt

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Lee Water Bloc Silver Label
Chocolate Brown “Panda Felt” fuzzy finish
5 inch crown front 3inch back as bashed - 5 1/2 open
1 5/8 Brown grosgrain ribbon
2 3/4 Brim with 3/8 matching grosgrain binding

A with the Mallory yesterday... This hat is second of two hats I have that belonged to a man who was a Police Chief in Poland during WWII. He was a holocaust survivor and hero who helped 100s escape occupied Poland.

This one I reshaped from what I think was his preferred pork pie style crown to a more traditional fedora style
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Ready for the NFL Draft. 3 first round picks for the Phins tonight! Here we go. #miamidolphins #finsup #BooTheCommish View attachment 230176

Fandome complete when you are watching football draft picks! Here's hoping for a 2020-21 season. Great hat collage today!

View attachment 230183 #24 Gonna post early again because tomorrow I’ll be busy, busy, busy.
This is a super thick, heavy, dense felted hat by Flechet in the 50s. It was a burg with stained and tattered ribbon binding. Its cheap buy it now price made for a great candidate for remodeling. Unfortunately, the liner was wasted, but oddly, the leather sweat was in tip top condition. Flechet used fine materials and it was put together very well. Better than most. Not sure if it was built in the US, but it probably was considering the US sizing and writing on the single sticker inside. Sold in a store in Tampa: Joe Blare country, sorta. View attachment 230188

I’ve been wanting to find a hat that I could sew a 30s styled jaunty bow on and this one was perfect. The light green Petersham grosgrain just works.
I used a tan 7/8 ribbon for binding, but it was too bright so I subdued it just a little with grey Rit die.
Desired to do something different with the shape of this hat, yet keep a 30s vibe , so I went with two high side dents. View attachment 230189 View attachment 230190 View attachment 230191

Your Flechet is now a cool chapeau! The ribbon hue is a dynamite choice.

J. Hückel´s Söhne were famous for Velour Soft Felt Hats but their Stiff Felt Hats were also very popular. This week I will feature J. Hückel´s Söhne Stiff Felt Hats.

J. Hückel´s Söhne "Eureka" "Plume", 117 grams, early 1900s. The felt is very dense with a
great smooth finish. The form of this Stiff Felt is really great. The black liner and gold embossing is especially striking. Same with the stylized "Eureka" on the sweatband. Also notice the 1/4 French French Point Size so 5 1/4 would equal 57.5 cm. J. Hückel´s Söhne French Point Sizing was in 1/4 intervals for Stiff Felts and Silk Top Hats.

J. Hückel´s Söhne Factory from the early 1900s.

Velour Stumps / Hoods

Fur Sorting

Velour Stumps / Hoods being Dyed.

Felt Capelines being packed for shipment to Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela

Wild Rabbit, Wild Hare, Nutria

I really enjoy the side profile to see the shape and height of the stiff hat. Looks clean and sharp. That said, the accompanying pics are just cool. The 2 dozen+ women sitting sewing just goes to show they were making a bunch of hats. I imagine your posts take some effort. Thanks from my neighborhood for sharing.

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Wearing my Akubra Stylemaster in Moonstone

Welcome Dent. The Akubra is sharp and works with your attire.

Had to go to the bank this morning, figured a Homburg "banker's hat" was appropriate. This is a early 1950s Stetson St. Regis. I find that this is a duplicate in my collection, it too will be on the auction block in the next few days. I will offer it to you folks first. Best to keep these within the family!

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Wow, your bank better appreciate how you have upped the game in appearance. With a mask and gloves you would be the classiest client or robber of the day.

Akubra Range on my Corona Crawl. Breaking out the straw.
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Ah, Hawaii scenery. I am living the warmer weather through your posts. BTW, nice hat for the adventure.

Dressed up a bit for grocery shopping since in these times we can't get dressed up to go out.
Me in my Christys...
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Dress up- as well you should! Thanks for sharing your hatted adventure.

Stetson St. Regis again
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Sharp and clean today!

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Spring hued shirt today with your special hat.

Day five of French week is a two hat day.
Mossant homburg in black
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Sools
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French hats are growing on me. The side profiles show them to have been made with a different than the straighter sided block we see so often. Fun differences.

Modern Stratoliner for today. Have a blessed and safe day!

Steven

Stratoliners are a great hat for going places.

Be safe, be strong and see you on the streets soon, Eric -

 

[Hagwood]

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Today....was sitting around eating some hot dogs and looking at some fly rods when i noticed my hat looked pretty good on the pillow i laid it on.
Rods look lonely....hmm
Be well and safe
Bowen

Love that one Bowen. Better give those Rods some company....

 

[Hagwood]

RD OR inspired by Eric’s wonderful Cadet Blue Stratoliner this morning.

 

[Michael A]

This unknown maker Beaver Twenty on a damp morning
IMG_3176 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_3174 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_3171 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
The rain may be over for now, still chilly and damp
4-24-2020 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good Friday

Michael

 

[1967Cougar390]

This unknown maker Beaver Twenty on a damp morning
IMG_3176 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_3174 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_3171 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
The rain may be over for now, still chilly and damp
4-24-2020 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good Friday

Michael

Great looking hat Michael.

Steven