What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Blare]

I've been wearing this 3X Beaver Quality Stetson Western that I converted some time back. The generous Lounger who gave it to me said it had a story to tell. It was really rough and dirty when I first got it. It was definitely a hat that someone used for work. I cleaned it up just enough to preserve some of its history. Naturally aged and distressed, I reused the original brim binding and 3 ply ribbon. To me the hat has tons of character. I took my inspiration for this hat from an earlier 1940s version of an Open Road that had a 3 ply thin ribbon with tails and a keeper. An even earlier OR version was a wide ribbon fedora.

Before and after pics

Fantastic, Terry.

 

[T Jones]

Fantastic, Terry.

Thank you Blare

 

[The Shoe]

Very late posting, but here we go…
Cherry blossoms in full bloom over here, but the weather wasn’t playing its part as we went to a rugby game the other day.

I wore my Campdraft and Etsuko a Leisure Time, as we both got drenched.

The hats were fine after a night drying in the hotel room.

 

[Steve1857]

I've been wearing this 3X Beaver Quality Stetson Western that I converted some time back. The generous Lounger who gave it to me said it had a story to tell. It was really rough and dirty when I first got it. It was definitely a hat that someone used for work. I cleaned it up just enough to preserve some of its history. Naturally aged and distressed, I reused the original brim binding and 3 ply ribbon. To me the hat has tons of character. I took my inspiration for this hat from an earlier 1940s version of an Open Road that had a 3 ply thin ribbon with tails and a keeper. An even earlier OR version was a wide ribbon fedora.

Before and after pics

Another great job, Terry. I'm always amazed at how you resurrect those seemingly gone hats.

 

[T Jones]

Another great job, Terry. I'm always amazed at how you resurrect those seemingly gone hats.

Thank you Steve! There's nothing like making hats wearable again!

 

[Shadow1948]

Today’s choice.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Wolfbrae made from a Beaver Brand Pure Beaver donor hat:

 

[carouselvic]

The first non-felt of the year. Stetson Leghorn from the mid 30’s

 

[Steve1857]

Friday in the woods in a Borsalino.

 

[quikrick]

Stetson 3X with a nice silk finish. This one has many of the characteristics of a Lords hat.

 

[Blare]

Stetson Whippet - Caramel
5 inch crown as shaped
1 1/2 chocolate brown grosgrain ribbon
2 5/8 brim with 3/8 bound edge

Thanks go out to @BobHufford for the heads up on this newest addition to my whippet pack. Love this light brown caramel color and ribbon combo. A few shades lighter than my “milk chocolate” whippet.

 

[Mighty44]

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Stetson Whippet - Caramel
5 inch crown as shaped
1 1/2 chocolate brown grosgrain ribbon
2 5/8 brim with 3/8 bound edge

Thanks go out to @BobHufford for the heads up on this newest addition to my whippet pack. Love this light brown caramel color and ribbon combo. A few shades lighter than my “milk chocolate” whippet.

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Nice one!

 

[StoryPNW]

Two hat day for me today, Mallory for this morning's activities.

This afternoon, I wore my Gannon Highwayman for walking the dog in a little bit of drizzle. I just got this hat back from Mr Gannon, he reblocked just slightly larger and put a quick crease in it for me. It fits and looks better than ever.

 

[Art Hat1]

Just posted this in the “Show Us Your Stingy Brims” thread but since I am wearing this today…a vintage trilby on the way into work!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Good morning from a snowy Minnesota. No April Fools joke - Last night, this morning we got another 9" of snow.

Snow removal this morning found me in a cap and then hand shoveling under the brim of an Akubra Camp Draft. It was a treat to sip coffee and appreciate my efforts.

I needed to head out and pick-up more fuel for the snowblower and I wore a Gannon Playboy.

I cut some trails in snowshoes and sport'd an un-lined Playboy.

I have started a beef brisket on the grill. I have been enjoying wearing my Gannon Beachcomer.

Cheers to all on this 1st day of April, Eric -

 

[Blare]

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Nice one!

thank you David

 

[Blare]

Just posted this in the “Show Us Your Stingy Brims” thread but since I am wearing this today…a vintage trilby on the way into work!

Looks great on you.

 

[Blare]

Two hat day for me today, Mallory for this morning's activities. View attachment 503450 View attachment 503451
This afternoon, I wore my Gannon Highwayman for walking the dog in a little bit of drizzle. I just got this hat back from Mr Gannon, he reblocked just slightly larger and put a quick crease in it for me. It fits and looks better than ever.
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Both great hats…. That Gannon is looking super sharp now!

 

[hambone71]

Good morning from a snowy Minnesota. No April Fools joke - Last night, this morning we got another 9" of snow.

Snow removal this morning found me in a cap and then hand shoveling under the brim of an Akubra Camp Draft. It was a treat to sip coffee and appreciate my efforts.

I needed to head out and pick-up more fuel for the snowblower and I wore a Gannon Playboy.

I cut some trails in snowshoes and sport'd an un-lined Playboy.

I have started a beef brisket on the grill. I have been enjoying wearing my Gannon Beachcomer.

Cheers to all on this 1st day of April, Eric -

Just awesome!

 

[hambone71]

Very late posting, but here we go…
Cherry blossoms in full bloom over here, but the weather wasn’t playing its part as we went to a rugby game the other day. View attachment 503298
I wore my Campdraft and Etsuko a Leisure Time, as we both got drenched.
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The hats were fine after a night drying in the hotel room.
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The Camp Draft continues to be one of my favorites in my small collection. Looks great on you. The Leisure Time looks good too! I may have to add one in the future.