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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

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Borsalino Mimosa

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I'm waiting for a bit of sunshine or at least lighter skies to be able to post some hats I recently acquired from Panos @PanosChris.
In the meantime, I'll post this fluffy, green giant of a Fléchet. It's definitely not a stingy. I'm sure I'll never dare to wear it outdoors. Well, maybe on St. Patrick's Day :)
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Wow that is some hat Steve!
 

Steve1857

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Thanks, Jim. I'll certainly try once I dare. I hope Joao will be proud of me ;-)

I should also mention that's a beautiful hat, Steve. Please tell me you'll wear it out at least once, and not just on March 17.
I should also mention that's a beautiful hat, Steve. Please tell me you'll wear it out at least once, and not just on March 17.
 

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On the fifth day of Stingymas, my true love gave to me (or more accurately, let me have, but I digress)... Five Stingy Back Bows
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Oh darn, I only have 4 of this style! Have to remedy that soon. I do have an affinity for these late 1950s slim brim hats. I like that they can be dated to the period 1955-1959. The list includes, two Lee hats, a brown Jet model and gray Smart Lee. A Stetson Royal Deluxe pork pie style, and a Mallory Aristocrat. Since all major makers produced this style in the late 50s a suitable Portis, Knox or Dobbs should not be hard to find. The five golden rings!

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I thought bird busting was done for the year. But an African grey flew out a door this afternoon. Walking around in the freezing cold for a few hours searching for a strangers bird. Oh well, I can think of worse things to do with my day.
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stay safe, including your pets.
Johnny
 

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On the fifth day of Stingymas, my true love gave to me (or more accurately, let me have, but I digress)... Five Stingy Back Bows
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Oh darn, I only have 4 of this style! Have to remedy that soon. I do have an affinity for these late 1950s slim brim hats. I like that they can be dated to the period 1955-1959. The list includes, two Lee hats, a brown Jet model and gray Smart Lee. A Stetson Royal Deluxe pork pie style, and a Mallory Aristocrat. Since all major makers produced this style in the late 50s a suitable Portis, Knox or Dobbs should not be hard to find. The five golden rings!

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It was only a matter of time until Mike broke out his Stingy Brim back bows... and did it in style! Merry StingyMas!
 
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Thanks Jim. I have no ideas where the "Alexander" was made, but it seems far from English manufacturers. If you have some pictures of the Alexander US made please show, so I can make a confontation

Daniele, here is the thread on Alexander Hats. https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/alexander-hats.54488/page-2

Because of the different logo imprint on the sweatband, yours is likely not affiliated with this brand from Reading, Pennsylvania. But you never know!
 

Daniele Tanto

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The theme, considering yesterday's success, is green hats with all due respect to Stefan:)
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Today, on a warm day for the period and somewhat changeable, I chose a Borsalino for the walk to the studio
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Borsalino Qualità Superiore size 6 or 59 cm. equivalent to a 7 3/8 in the US. The hat was produced before 1981 and has a very forestry "Vinca" felt and a ribbon and brim in a green to match the color of the felt
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This is soft and malleable with a light weight and wearable today for the contained cold
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A perfect hat for my head, because you know Borsalino sizes are always a lottery.
Thanks for your yesterday likes regarding the Alexander Sport which, upon careful examination of the brand's mold, looks like a camouflaged Barbisio.
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Thanks to Frunobulax for sending me the link of the Alexander hats made in the US and I saw there is no relationship with mine.
Good Friday
 

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