What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Steve1857]

Hey all!
1950 or so Stetson 3XBQ
Just B-Quz.

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Have a great day!

Wonderful looking fuzzy felt, John. Love that contrasting ribbon and bow treatment.

 

[mayserwegener]

Borchert Berlin W., possibly early 1950s. I found this Soft Felt back in 2014 and haven't shown in here since 2019,

This is a well worn Borchert Berlin W. box that came with this Soft Felt.

 

[hatsRme]

Enjoying some down time at the (frozen!) pond wearing my final Fawcett felt. Outside we’re at approximately 20 degrees F, but I still need that fine, refreshing feel of frost for a great nap…
Even my dog moves closer to window for the fresh air rush, @The Lost Cowboy. It’s the best!!

The snow absorbs sound, too, making it hard to hear the snow machine engine whine.

 

[Blare]

Early 40s melusine Stetson and a 1978 Case trapper knife that I added a scale/handle yesterday.
I recently bought the knife for $28 missing a handle on one side and figured I could make one out of JB Weld. I did the “jigging” using the side of a Dremel tool and small round bit.
Then dyed it brown with Rit dye and sealed with lacquer.
Oddly, as far as a cursory research, Case has commemorated every thing, famous person, company and historical event that ever existed—except Stetson hats; which I found puzzling.
So, I took the matter upon myself and embedded this gold Stetson hat pin.
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Cool. Nice job Randall.

 

[Blare]

Hey all!
1950 or so Stetson 3XBQ
Just B-Quz.

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Have a great day!

Some serious felt there, John.

 

[Blare]

Borchert Berlin W., possibly early 1950s. I found this Soft Felt back in 2014 and haven't shown in here since 2019,

This is a well worn Borchert Berlin W. box that came with this Soft Felt.

Great hat.. love the ribbon treatment

 

[VoodooSan]

Early 40s melusine Stetson and a 1978 Case trapper knife that I added a scale/handle yesterday.
I recently bought the knife for $28 missing a handle on one side and figured I could make one out of JB Weld. I did the “jigging” using the side of a Dremel tool and small round bit.
Then dyed it brown with Rit dye and sealed with lacquer.
Oddly, as far as a cursory research, Case has commemorated every thing, famous person, company and historical event that ever existed—except Stetson hats; which I found puzzling.
So, I took the matter upon myself and embedded this gold Stetson hat pin.
In the last photo you can see the factory handle for comparison. View attachment 583357 View attachment 583358 View attachment 583357 View attachment 583358

Good lookin' hat, and a FINE job done on the Case!

 

[Blare]

Dobbs with Guild edge in a felt that could be called black hole. It’s not labeled as Fifteen on the sweat… but it was a $15 hat. It has a true guild edge (Cavanagh) unlike the Fifteens I found recently with Dobbs edge. Once upon a time this was my widest brim at and 2 3/8. Love the proportions

 

[VoodooSan]

Took my wife to a PT appointment, then browsed my local western wear hangout and stopped at the state liquor store to replenish my Rock and Rye. (Covering ALL the important bases this afternoon!) Wear today was my 6X Stetson Skyline in chocolate.

 

[VoodooSan]

Dobbs with Guild edge in a felt that could be called black hole. It’s not labeled as Fifteen on the sweat… but it was a $15 hat. It has a true guild edge (Cavanagh) unlike the Fifteens I found recently with Dobbs edge. Once upon a time this was my widest brim at and 2 3/8. Love the proportions

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Joe, I am in AWE of that band!

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Cool. Nice job Randall.

Good lookin' hat, and a FINE job done on the Case!

Thanks, guys!
Been buying a bunch of vintage traditional folding knives lately. I’m up to 45, but I’m definitely done. Resell value makes it not near the turnover rate of nice old hats.
As it turns out, there’s a few vintage knife forums with old guys that hang out and talk about knives like we do hats. ‘Course y’all probably knew that.
There’s a lot to dating a knife or knife brand and info dumps on knives and so forth. However, I’m not planning on becoming a member or even visit them forums, since this place here already takes up most of my free time. ;-)

 

[Blare]

Joe, I am in AWE of that band!

Thank you sir. They did do a really nice job on it!

 

[Blare]

Took my wife to a PT appointment, then browsed my local western wear hangout and stopped at the state liquor store to replenish my Rock and Rye. (Covering ALL the important bases this afternoon!) Wear today was my 6X Stetson Skyline in chocolate.
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Great looking hat with a cool self felted band. Love the whole look!

 

[moehawk]

Wonderful looking fuzzy felt, John. Love that contrasting ribbon and bow treatment.

Thanks Steve!
I especially appreciate the compliment as I did the ribbon work myself!

 

[moehawk]

Some serious felt there, John.

Thanks Joe!
Serious as it may be, it brings a smile to my face except when taking a selfie.

 

[VoodooSan]

Great looking hat with a cool self felted band. Love the whole look!

Thanks, Joe!

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Enjoying some down time at the (frozen!) pond wearing my final Fawcett felt. Outside we’re at approximately 20 degrees F, but I still need that fine, refreshing feel of frost for a great nap…
Even my dog moves closer to window for the fresh air rush, @The Lost Cowboy. It’s the best!!

The snow absorbs sound, too, making it hard to hear the snow machine engine whine.
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Ahh, the quietude of snow! And I can feel that cool 20 degrees through the photo… perfect napping weather!!

We are back up to 50 degrees here, alas!

“Final Fawcett” - what a legend!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

New to me 1940s long hair green Royal De Luxe Stetson. This was listed as gray, but seemed like a pale green online.

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I’m think it’s beautiful. Great find!

 

[DonR]

I’m think it’s beautiful. Great find!

Thank you.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

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