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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

Garrett

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This week I will feature J. Hückel´s Söhne Soft Felt Hats. J. Hückel´s Söhne was nationalized as Tonak after 1945.

J. Hückel´s Söhne "Alpha" "Seal Velour", French Point Size 5, Brim 2 1/4 inches, Crown Open 6 inches possibly mid 1930s. The gray "Alpha" "Seal Velour" is fantastic and easily dry creases. Really like the contrasting blue Zig-Zag stitching on the silk liner.

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J. Hückel´s Söhne, Display Cards, 10 cm x 4 cm, possibly mid to later 1920s.

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This series will be a treat! For those new to the lounge make sure to watch for Steve's posts. He has one of if not THE best collection of Pre-1940 hats on the lounge. Many of them are from JHS which gets my vote for the best velour maker Earth has produced.
 
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Early evening walk in a vintage Stetson Flagship. Crazy, hazy light has the hat coming out bluer than it is. It is blue, but not as brilliant as it shows.

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Sitting down and watching ths sun dissapear from the sky wearing an Adam Mainliner. Cheers!

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Eric -
Wow! That is showing as quite a blue! And the Adam.. earlier Brent has the sextuple cord ribbon... now you give us octuple cord!
 
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View attachment 231604 View attachment 231605 View attachment 231606 View attachment 231607 View attachment 231608 Greetings All:
Today...wishing health to all the Lounge family. I find it difficult to get hat happy much of the time during such upheaval we all are dealing with not knowing what tomorrow brings.
But today...it brought me to this Stetson Beaver 50 7X. A pretty nice hat and not all that often seen in my experience.
I’ve enjoyed the parade of fine hats and commentary of late and thank all of you.
Be well and safe.
Bowen
Stay safe and Hat Happy always Bowen. I think this can be a new description of our communal condition - HAT HAPPY!

This week I will feature J. Hückel´s Söhne Soft Felt Hats. J. Hückel´s Söhne was nationalized as Tonak after 1945.

J. Hückel´s Söhne "Alpha" "Seal Velour", French Point Size 5, Brim 2 1/4 inches, Crown Open 6 inches possibly mid 1930s. The gray "Alpha" "Seal Velour" is fantastic and easily dry creases. Really like the contrasting blue Zig-Zag stitching on the silk liner.

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J. Hückel´s Söhne, Display Cards, 10 cm x 4 cm, possibly mid to later 1920s.

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Incredible velour Steve! Love the Hückel display cards. You have the coolest toys on the Lounge!

Very impressive Homburg Randall. I especially like the patina on the innards of this one, such character! Perfect lines. Everyone needs a large and in charge black Homburg!

Early evening walk in a vintage Stetson Flagship. Crazy, hazy light has the hat coming out bluer than it is. It is blue, but not as brilliant as it shows.

i-DcGBvS6-M.jpg


Sitting down and watching ths sun dissapear from the sky wearing an Adam Mainliner. Cheers!

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Eric -
Two of your greatest hats in my opinion Eric. That blue Flagship is truly a center piece of your collection I'm sure.

Linen Newsboy for the Corona Crawl down the hill today just before sunset. Turned South into town for only the second time in many weeks, and was struck by how quiet things are. I didn't need the denim face mask because I ran into very few people.
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Always living vicariously through your images. Great cap too!

Very nice look Fabio. I need to start collecting some caps. Oh damn, I think I'm doomed for sure...
 

Short Balding Guy

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Good morning. Early morning dog soiree was taken wearing my Bailey Western inspired cord ribboned hat. Glorious hat that is showing it's age.

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This morning during my efforts, the leather sweat at the rear separated. My gentle wearing was accelerated the sweats demise. I will look at some repairs in the next few days. I have the original advertising materials that was boxed with the hat. At the same time of repairs I will save them in protective sleeves as they too are beginning to crumble. Can you imagine that after 70+ years? ;)

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Morning walk found me in my neighborhood with construction vehicles arriving. I turned my vest inside out to utilize the reflective material on the inside. Getting the dog home I reversed my vest and changed hats then headed back out for an brisk walk and picked up a gray Stetson Royal De Luxe Open Road. This is becoming all to easy to pick-up off the hat tree the past few months. Thin ribbon goodness!

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Cheers. Be safe, be strong and see you on the streets soon, Eric -
 
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I'm staying hunkered down in Casa Lockdown today doing some more yard chores. Dressing up for a trip out into the 'Rona Wasteland too a lot out of me yesterday. Didn't make it to Walmart yesterday, I was too under dressed not wearing a tie and a more formal Homburg, I would have felt out of place :). For working around the yard I will wear my Dobbs Milan early 1960s straw. The Hat Police be damned! I'm breaking all the rules. :p

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Short Balding Guy

I'll Lock Up
Messages
9,871
Location
Minnesota, USA
View attachment 231604 View attachment 231605 View attachment 231606 View attachment 231607 View attachment 231608 Greetings All:
Today...wishing health to all the Lounge family. I find it difficult to get hat happy much of the time during such upheaval we all are dealing with not knowing what tomorrow brings.
But today...it brought me to this Stetson Beaver 50 7X. A pretty nice hat and not all that often seen in my experience.I’ve enjoyed the parade of fine hats and commentary of late and thank all of you.
Be well and safe.Bowen

Bowen; I agree in that it takes some effort to see opportunity. For me the rainy, dreary past couple of days have been hard also. I had saved some podcasts from a couple of inspiring coaches and technicians for these moments. It pulled me into the moment. Serious aside, hats are a terrific happy side to the day. Wishing more "Moments" for you and your family.

Scored TP today at Costco. We are not hoarding, we just were getting low. Double breasted jacket and a 1950s Hückel Special fedora. Forgive me for not wearing a tie, its not like I had to dress up to go to Walmart ya know. Wearing a new pair of Italian Massimo Emporio cap toe oxfords that I rescued from Ebay.

Sir; You are a good influence for me. Tomorrow when I need to risk my life and do some required shopping I am dressing for downtown. Well played! Lovely shoes and hat.

You did waaaaaay better than I did for the walmart trip this afternoon.
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1970s Cavanagh. At least my hat had class.

I do not see anything out of place. You brushed your teeth, combed your hair and showered. Those are steps that I often see missed at our local Walmart. Your costume is grand sir.

Brunetto for the evening dog walk
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Cheers on your dog soirée. I bet you and your dog cut fine figures on the streets in your neighborhood.

This week I will feature J. Hückel´s Söhne Soft Felt Hats. J. Hückel´s Söhne was nationalized as Tonak after 1945.

J. Hückel´s Söhne "Alpha" "Seal Velour", French Point Size 5, Brim 2 1/4 inches, Crown Open 6 inches possibly mid 1930s. The gray "Alpha" "Seal Velour" is fantastic and easily dry creases. Really like the contrasting blue Zig-Zag stitching on the silk liner.

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49834885163_92146e0b84_b.jpg


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J. Hückel´s Söhne, Display Cards, 10 cm x 4 cm, possibly mid to later 1920s.

48449610662_1ae9f2e656_o.jpg

Steve; Fine addition to your daily wearers. I do look forward to your posts. You have to have one of the finest hat collections in the world. Today's hat is absolutely gorgeous. Gorgeous liner to felt - whole meal deal!

Regency Fawn Sydney today.
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Steve; You look happy and well topped. Cheers.

30 Days to 30 Hats - Day 29
Adam Hats - Executive Quality

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Adam Hats Executive Quality
Light grey felt
4 3/4 Crown as bashed
1 1/2 Matching grosgrain ribbon with very unique treatment
2 3/4 Brim with 1/2 bound edge top (3/16 bottom)
1 7/8 brown leather sweatband

For the penultimate entry into the 30 Days to 30 Hats... I present the Adam Executive Quality. This wide brimmed beauty was the second of two hats that came off that hot tip from fellow lounge member @DaveProc

This hat is a real head turner with is very cool and unique ribbon treatment. It the ribbon needs a name... how about the Corona?

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Adam "Corona" is dynamite. You have some unique ribboned hats on your hat rack. This wide brimmed on really makes my eye focus on the ribbon. IMO, the bigger brim is like the prairie leading up to the mountains. The expanse pulls my eyes to the mountains (ribbons).

30 days is done! Bummer. Now for creating themes of wearing. Themes have been going on of late. Thanks for your intriguing 30 days of showcasing your hatted lifestyle.


Randall; You sport a homburg well. Cheers.


Wow! That is showing as quite a blue! And the Adam.. earlier Brent has the sextuple cord ribbon... now you give us octuple cord!

Thanks sir.

Linen Newsboy for the Corona Crawl down the hill today just before sunset. Turned South into town for only the second time in many weeks, and was struck by how quiet things are. I didn't need the denim face mask because I ran into very few people.
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The cap looks perfectly up to the walk yesterday evening.

Cap or hat you are looking sharp.


Good morning Perry. Adam's hats, for being a lower price point are sharp. Today's is no exception.

I'm staying hunkered down in Casa Lockdown today doing some more yard chores. Dressing up for a trip out into the 'Rona Wasteland too a lot out of me yesterday. Didn't make it to Walmart yesterday, I was too under dressed not wearing a tie and a more formal Homburg, I would have felt out of place :). For working around the yard I will wear my Dobbs Milan early 1960s straw. The Hat Police be damned! I'm breaking all the rules. :p

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By gosh it is Sean Connery doppelganger. I think you are attired appropriately for some chores.

Filson Tin Cloth for a little mushroom hunt today.
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4-30-2020 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good day,
Michael

Michael; Good fortunes to you in your mushroom hunting. I hope you bag some quality "game." My mouth waters when your mushroom hunting posts are seen. Filson is a tough and durable companion for foraging. Cheers.

Be safe, be strong and see you on the street soon, Eric -
 
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Bowen; I agree in that it takes some effort to see opportunity. For me the rainy, dreary past couple of days have been hard also. I had saved some podcasts from a couple of inspiring coaches and technicians for these moments. It pulled me into the moment. Serious aside, hats are a terrific happy side to the day. Wishing more "Moments" for you and your family.



Sir; You are a good influence for me. Tomorrow when I need to risk my life and do some required shopping I am dressing for downtown. Well played! Lovely shoes and hat.



I do not see anything out of place. You brushed your teeth, combed your hair and showered. Those are steps that I often see missed at our local Walmart. Your costume is grand sir.



Cheers on your dog soirée. I bet you and your dog cut fine figures on the streets in your neighborhood.



Steve; Fine addition to your daily wearers. I do look forward to your posts. You have to have one of the finest hat collections in the world. Today's hat is absolutely gorgeous. Gorgeous liner to felt - whole meal deal!



Steve; You look happy and well topped. Cheers.



Adam "Corona" is dynamite. You have some unique ribboned hats on your hat rack. This wide brimmed on really makes my eye focus on the ribbon. IMO, the bigger brim is like the prairie leading up to the mountains. The expanse pulls my eyes to the mountains (ribbons).

30 days is done! Bummer. Now for creating themes of wearing. Themes have been going on of late. Thanks for your intriguing 30 days of showcasing your hatted lifestyle.



Randall; You sport a homburg well. Cheers.





Thanks sir.



The cap looks perfectly up to the walk yesterday evening.


Cap or hat you are looking sharp.



Good morning Perry. Adam's hats, for being a lower price point are sharp. Today's is no exception.



By gosh it is Sean Connery doppelganger. I think you are attired appropriately for some chores.



Michael; Good fortunes to you in your mushroom hunting. I hope you bag some quality "game." My mouth waters when your mushroom hunting posts are seen. Filson is a tough and durable companion for foraging. Cheers.

Be safe, be strong and see you on the street soon, Eric -
Thanks Eric. I'm liking your Western Style today, especially.
 
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Good morning. Early morning dog soiree was taken wearing my Bailey Western inspired cord ribboned hat. Glorious hat that is showing it's age.

i-DX8G585-M.jpg

This morning during my efforts, the leather sweat at the rear separated. My gentle wearing was accelerated the sweats demise. I will look at some repairs in the next few days. I have the original advertising materials that was boxed with the hat. At the same time of repairs I will save them in protective sleeves as they too are beginning to crumble. Can you imagine that after 70+ years? ;)

i-Rt2tmzW-M.jpg


Morning walk found me in my neighborhood with construction vehicles arriving. I turned my vest inside out to utilize the reflective material on the inside. Getting the dog home I reversed my vest and changed hats then headed back out for an brisk walk and picked up a gray Stetson Royal De Luxe Open Road. This is becoming all to easy to pick-up off the hat tree the past few months. Thin ribbon goodness!

i-LwnPggG-M.jpg


i-GvV7gMR-M.jpg


i-ZKbFhT3-M.jpg


Cheers. Be safe, be strong and see you on the streets soon, Eric -
How cool to have the instruction booklet. That Stetson is such a beauty
 
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Adam "Corona" is dynamite. You have some unique ribboned hats on your hat rack. This wide brimmed on really makes my eye focus on the ribbon. IMO, the bigger brim is like the prairie leading up to the mountains. The expanse pulls my eyes to the mountains (ribbons).

30 days is done! Bummer. Now for creating themes of wearing. Themes have been going on of late. Thanks for your intriguing 30 days of showcasing your hatted lifestyle.

Thanks Eric. As of late it seems things that are different but still elegant are what catch my eye. Hard to believe 30 days already. Reminds me I need to scurry and finish day 30 before the rains come.
 

Short Balding Guy

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That is an elegant crown crease. It really adds to the hat.

This morning it reminds of the terrific thread "Teardrop Workshop." https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/teardrop-workshop.38228/

I remember many years ago reading with interest and learning how to make the perfect crease. "Teardrop", "Arkansas crease," or whatever name they are very cool. I never really mastered the details. Perhaps that would make a good project.

FYI: The thread Diamond Authority is another excellent blast from the past. https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-diamond-authority.22275/ . Good to know my little gray cells have not deteriorated quickly over the pandemic.

Cheers, Eric -
 

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