What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[carouselvic]

Afternoon change up, pre-war 3X Stetson Rancheros

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

There’s talk of snow around here. I went with the Gannon beaver.

 

[Rumad]

There’s talk of snow around here. I went with the Gannon beaver.

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Love the profile on that one

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Love the profile on that one

Thank you, me too!

The hat tapered side-to-side straight out of the box and I’m considering sending it back to have it reblocked. But honestly, this is what a lot of hats looked like back in Teddy Roosevelt’s day so I’m thinking to keep it like this for old time sake. I’m still undecided. Here you can see the taper more easily - it came to me super boxy.

 

[DonR]

Resistol San Antonio

 

[Blare]

Resistol San Antonio

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Looking good, Don.

 

[Blare]

Thank you, me too!

The hat tapered side-to-side straight out of the box and I’m considering sending it back to have it reblocked. But honestly, this is what a lot of hats looked like back in Teddy Roosevelt’s day so I’m thinking to keep it like this for old time sake. I’m still undecided. Here you can see the taper more easily - it came to me super boxy.
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Can definitely see the taper more from this angle. It’s a great hat either way..

 

[gilligan]

Here's pics of a 1950's "The Chaser" by the Bee Hat Co. I picked this up on Ebay for 30.00. The seller had it cleaned and blocked. It has a 4 1/2" crown with a 2 1/4" brim in a beaver blend. Neat lil hat. Not sure if it was named after a mixed drink or a secret agent.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Can definitely see the taper more from this angle. It’s a great hat either way..

For the price of shipping it, I could buy one of those plastic blocks and try to stretch the crown back out a bit myself. I’m considering that option for the new year but just not sure the plastic will take the amount of pressure I might need to exert on it.

 

[RBH]

For the price of shipping it, I could buy one of those plastic blocks and try to stretch the crown back out a bit myself. I’m considering that option for the new year but just not sure the plastic will take the amount of pressure I might need to exert on it.

They can take a lot of pressure. I recently reblocked my black hat.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

That's a Wowzer, OF

Thanks, Perry! I see you were taking no BS in your Black Stetson as well that day.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Knox:

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

They can take a lot of pressure. I recently reblocked my black hat. View attachment 575066 View attachment 575067

Thanks for that report - your hat that does look great!

But actually my Gannon is very tall - it's more than 6 inches the way I measure it, so I don't think the plastic block will work. The tallest I found was 5-3/4.

 

[RBH]

Thanks for that report - your hat that does look great!

But actually my Gannon is very tall - it's more than 6 inches the way I measure it, so I don't think the plastic block will work. The tallest I found was 5-3/4.

Yes that is the tallest they make.
On a side note... the black hat has a 2 3\8 brim!!!!
I never would have thought it but that is becoming my favorite width for a brim!!!!!

 

[Mighty44]

Knox:
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That’s one of my favorite hats on the lounge—spectacular!

 

[carouselvic]

Stetson #1 Quality

 

[Steve1857]

Yesterday's wear, my trusty, heather wool felt 1930s/40s Ryn'h. It's getting to be a go to hat.

 

[steur]

Yesterday's wear, my trusty, heather wool felt 1930s/40s Ryn'h. It's getting to be a go to hat.

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Mixed greys all around: I can only approve and applause, Steve.

 

[Steve1857]

Mixed greys all around: I can only approve and applause, Steve.

Thanks Stefan. I was a bit 50 shades yesterday

The Ryn'h was yet another great find of yours.

 

[Mighty44]

Yesterday's wear, my trusty, heather wool felt 1930s/40s Ryn'h. It's getting to be a go to hat.

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That’s a great one!