What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Bamaboots]

(unseen)

Thank you. Always a fan of a 3X OR.

 

[hatophile]

Wekony

 

[VoodooSan]

This morning I decided to wear my Stetson Sovereign Twenty-Lite with Mode Edge. I really like the feel of this old hat. The felt molds easily by hand and it fits like an old friend. View attachment 618511 View attachment 618512 View attachment 618513 View attachment 618514 View attachment 618515 View attachment 618516

Quite a looker, Timmy!

 

[VoodooSan]

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VERY nice! And thanks for introducing me to a label I had never encountered before.

 

[hatophile]

Thanks Voodoo, I've never seen another one of this brand. It's from South Bend, IN

 

[TimmyV]

Quite a looker, Timmy!

Thank you sir. I feel lucky to have it in my collection !

 

[mayserwegener]

Ottmar Reich, possibly 1920s. I recently replaced the missing Mother of Pearl Button on the bottom of the Bow. This Stiff Straw Hat is very light in weight. Ottmar Reich started out as Straw Hat Factor in 1938 and added Soft Felt Hat production in 1932. I found this Stiff Straw back in 2016.

Ottmar Reich "100 Years" (I found this booklet back in 2014)

Ottmar Reich was located in Lindenberg, Germany (was a major Straw Hat center) and the old factory building is now the Deutsche Hutmuseum (German Hat Museum).

Deutsches Hutmuseum Kulturfabrik, Formely Ottmar Reich Factory. I visited the German Hat Museum back in 2016. Here are some photos I took.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...es-hutmuseum-kulturfabrik-lindenberg-germany/

Hat Display with giant prop Stiff Straw Hat at Center. Page 12

The entire booklet is worth taking a look at.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...r-reich-hutfabrik/?do=findComment&comment=943

 

[Steve1857]

Ottmar Reich, possibly 1920s. I recently replaced the missing Mother of Pearl Button on the bottom of the Bow. This Stiff Straw Hat is very light in weight. Ottmar Reich started out as Straw Hat Factor in 1938 and added Soft Felt Hat production in 1932. I found this Stiff Straw back in 2016.

Ottmar Reich "100 Years" (I found this booklet back in 2014)

Ottmar Reich was located in Lindenberg, Germany (was a major Straw Hat center) and the old factory building is now the Deutsche Hutmuseum (German Hat Museum).

Deutsches Hutmuseum Kulturfabrik, Formely Ottmar Reich Factory. I visited the German Hat Museum back in 2016. Here are some photos I took.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...es-hutmuseum-kulturfabrik-lindenberg-germany/

Hat Display with giant prop Stiff Straw Hat at Center. Page 12

The entire booklet is worth taking a look at.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...r-reich-hutfabrik/?do=findComment&comment=943

Absolutely wonderful, Steve. It looks even better on you than in your first photos of it pre-wear.

Thanks for the photos of the factory / museum and link to the booklet.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Ottmar Reich, possibly 1920s. I recently replaced the missing Mother of Pearl Button on the bottom of the Bow. This Stiff Straw Hat is very light in weight. Ottmar Reich started out as Straw Hat Factor in 1938 and added Soft Felt Hat production in 1932. I found this Stiff Straw back in 2016.

Ottmar Reich "100 Years" (I found this booklet back in 2014)

Ottmar Reich was located in Lindenberg, Germany (was a major Straw Hat center) and the old factory building is now the Deutsche Hutmuseum (German Hat Museum).

Deutsches Hutmuseum Kulturfabrik, Formely Ottmar Reich Factory. I visited the German Hat Museum back in 2016. Here are some photos I took.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...es-hutmuseum-kulturfabrik-lindenberg-germany/

Hat Display with giant prop Stiff Straw Hat at Center. Page 12

The entire booklet is worth taking a look at.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...r-reich-hutfabrik/?do=findComment&comment=943

Wow. I am not a huge fan of straw hats and particularly boaters but that one would make a convert out of me. What a ribbon! What an interior! I love the cord around it as well and it looks fantastic on you. Another winner aus ze Old Vorld!

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Stetson 3X OR and shorts (unseen)

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Yay felt plus shorts! But we gotta see the legs!!!

 

[VoodooSan]

Ottmar Reich, possibly 1920s. I recently replaced the missing Mother of Pearl Button on the bottom of the Bow. This Stiff Straw Hat is very light in weight. Ottmar Reich started out as Straw Hat Factor in 1938 and added Soft Felt Hat production in 1932. I found this Stiff Straw back in 2016.

Ottmar Reich "100 Years" (I found this booklet back in 2014)

Ottmar Reich was located in Lindenberg, Germany (was a major Straw Hat center) and the old factory building is now the Deutsche Hutmuseum (German Hat Museum).

Deutsches Hutmuseum Kulturfabrik, Formely Ottmar Reich Factory. I visited the German Hat Museum back in 2016. Here are some photos I took.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...es-hutmuseum-kulturfabrik-lindenberg-germany/

Hat Display with giant prop Stiff Straw Hat at Center. Page 12

The entire booklet is worth taking a look at.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...r-reich-hutfabrik/?do=findComment&comment=943

Now THAT is a bow making a statement!!!!

 

[mayserwegener]

Absolutely wonderful, Steve. It looks even better on you than in your first photos of it pre-wear.

Thanks for the photos of the factory / museum and link to the booklet.

Steve, Thank you! It does have a good look.

 

[mayserwegener]

Wow. I am not a huge fan of straw hats and particularly boaters but that one would make a convert out of me. What a ribbon! What an interior! I love the cord around it as well and it looks fantastic on you. Another winner aus ze Old World!

Nathan, Thanks! It's very light in weight compared to a typical boater. I have another one that is some what similar and has a connection with Ottmar Reich. I will try to remember to wear it later this week.

 

[BobHufford]

A cheap beater in 7-3/8 that I can wear as the unreeded sweat is coming loose.

Made for the Gano-Downs department store in Denver. 3” brim, 5-1/2” crown.

The otherwise too easily shaped felt wants to stay in this somewhat organic crease. Works for me as this ghost is refusing to leave.

 

[mayserwegener]

Now THAT is a bow making a statement!!!!

Mark, Thank you! I agree about the Bow.

 

[rogueclimber]

Now THAT is a bow making a statement!!!!

You might even say a bow taking a bow

(ah, the challenges of the english language)

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Stetson 3X for a trip to the heart doctor. No shorts today.

 

[The Shoe]

A cheap beater in 7-3/8 that I can wear as the unreeded sweat is coming loose.

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Made for the Gano-Downs department store in Denver. 3” brim, 5-1/2” crown.

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The otherwise too easily shaped felt wants to stay in this somewhat organic crease. Works for me as this ghost is refusing to leave.

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It may be a cheap beater, but it still looks fantastic. I love the colours.

 

[rogueclimber]

trip to the heart doctor

Hope all is well!

But a nice hat to see the Doc in for sure

 

[Mighty44]

A cheap beater in 7-3/8 that I can wear as the unreeded sweat is coming loose.

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Made for the Gano-Downs department store in Denver. 3” brim, 5-1/2” crown.

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The otherwise too easily shaped felt wants to stay in this somewhat organic crease. Works for me as this ghost is refusing to leave.

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But a beautiful hat!