What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[VoodooSan]

One of the more unusual hats from my collection, Hawes Von Gal c.1910. Stiff hats and straws show up from time to time but I don't remember seeing another soft hat from this company that faded away after WWI. Condition is very fine.

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WOW!!! That is exceptional, Alan. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Rollin Rains]

This morning I'm sporting a Royal Stetson that was originally sold at Paul's Men's Shop in Jesup, Georgia. Similar to the Knox Tom 'n' Jerry fedora I posted last week this one has stitched rows on the brim too. The onion skin liner tip was cracked and torn so I removed what remained and really like the dark maroon color that was hiding underneath. This also let me see that there are stars in the logo which means earlier than 1951 if I remember correctly.
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I love everything about this hat. The details are what set it apart. I am particularly focused on ribbon styles right now, as I am about to put a new one on my Stetson Stampede conversion. It looks like the ribbon here is not the typical grosgrain type. It looks great!!! And now I find myself rethinking everything. The gals at my local fabric store are likely going to start referring to me as that "weird ribbon guy".

 

[Rollin Rains]

One of the more unusual hats from my collection, Hawes Von Gal c.1910. Stiff hats and straws show up from time to time but I don't remember seeing another soft hat from this company that faded away after WWI. Condition is very fine.

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The condition is remarkable. The finer things do indeed last the test of time. Very Nice!

 

[TimmyV]

One of the more unusual hats from my collection, Hawes Von Gal c.1910. Stiff hats and straws show up from time to time but I don't remember seeing another soft hat from this company that faded away after WWI. Condition is very fine.

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Holy smokes that is a beautiful hat !!

 

[TimmyV]

I love everything about this hat. The details are what set it apart. I am particularly focused on ribbon styles right now, as I am about to put a new one on my Stetson Stampede conversion. It looks like the ribbon here is not the typical grosgrain type. It looks great!!! And now I find myself rethinking everything. The gals at my local fabric store are likely going to start referring to me as that "weird ribbon guy".

I appreciate the compliment. Not bad for a 35.00 Ebay special !!

 

[Randall Renshaw]

This morning I'm sporting a Royal Stetson that was originally sold at Paul's Men's Shop in Jesup, Georgia. Similar to the Knox Tom 'n' Jerry fedora I posted last week this one has stitched rows on the brim too. The onion skin liner tip was cracked and torn so I removed what remained and really like the dark maroon color that was hiding underneath. This also let me see that there are stars in the logo which means earlier than 1951 if I remember correctly.
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Nice one Tim! Think I remember seeing that one. Too small for me or I’d have liked to bid since that town is only 35 minutes from my house.

 

[Rollin Rains]

RD OR in Sky Gray
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I really like the "Sky Gray" color. I've been searching the internet to see if I could find other examples. No luck. Do you know if that was a standard color at one time for Stetson? If so, what era?

 

[splintercellsz]

1930s Stetson 3x Beaver for this fine day

 

[Bamaboots]

I really like the "Sky Gray" color. I've been searching the internet to see if I could find other examples. No luck. Do you know if that was a standard color at one time for Stetson? If so, what era?

Thanks, it's a favorite of mine. Someone here far more knowledgeable about vintage Stetsons told me what the color is. It is not a common color but I have seen it on other hats and a vintage advertisement. I wouldn't know if the color was standard in their lineup. The name of the color is not widely known and I think it would be a surprise to find it used in a sale listing. The hat is from the mid-late 50's.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

A lot to like on that one, Daniele.

Thanks Joe! It is one of the "unforgettable" blacks made in France
I see you are always improving your collection. Bravo!

 

[RickP]

Cold 30 degree morning here. Needed something warm on the noggin. One of my soft Sovereign Stetson Temples. This one in Sage

 

[TimmyV]

Cold 30 degree morning here. Needed something warm on the noggin. One of my soft Sovereign Stetson Temples. This one in Sage

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Nice color on that one Rick. Sage is one that has eluded me so far but the search continues. Lol.

 

[RickP]

Nice color on that one Rick. Sage is one that has eluded me so far but the search continues. Lol.

Ive always loved this one since day one. Its one of the softest Stetsons Ive ever had

 

[TimmyV]

29 degrees here @ Rock Bottom this morning. Good sense would have me wearing a heavier hat today but I want to show y'all one of the new additions to my collection. It is a lightweight fedora from Gimbel, established in 1865. The hat features a reed-less sweatband and vent holes in the crown. This hat is so lightweight that it is easy to forget you have a hat on your head.
Hope y'all have a good 'un !

 

[DaveProc]

Akubra Adventurer inspecting abandoned house in 8600 acre reservoir management area.

 

[RickP]

Akubra Adventurer inspecting abandoned house in 8600 acre reservoir management area.
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An Akubra in its true environment!

 

[DaveProc]

29 degrees here @ Rock Bottom this morning. Good sense would have me wearing a heavier hat today but I want to show y'all one of the new additions to my collection. It is a lightweight fedora from Gimbel, established in 1865. The hat features a reed-less sweatband and vent holes in the crown. This hat is so lightweight that it is easy to forget you have a hat on your head.
Hope y'all have a good 'un !

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It's a real beauty Tim!!

 

[Just Daniel]

Justin! Great to see you back wearing such a sweet hat! I think there are only a handful with those trademarks.

PS Are you selling? ; )

1930s Stetson 3x Beaver for this fine day

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[DonR]

29 degrees here @ Rock Bottom this morning. Good sense would have me wearing a heavier hat today but I want to show y'all one of the new additions to my collection. It is a lightweight fedora from Gimbel, established in 1865. The hat features a reed-less sweatband and vent holes in the crown. This hat is so lightweight that it is easy to forget you have a hat on your head.
Hope y'all have a good 'un !

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That is a fine looking light weight hat!

 

[Gareth]

WOW!!! That is exceptional, Alan. Thanks for sharing!

Truly something special!