What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[steur]

Two hat day again (sunshine!)
Borsalino Ludoela in Ghiaccio colour

Diana antilope (again)

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Agnoulita in caramel with suede finish:

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[drmaxtejeda]

Looking sharp! Great hat.

Thank you!

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[The Jackal]

It's a bit windy out, but otherwise it's a beautiful day. I think the Panama will be accompanying me all day

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[AbbaDatDeHat]

Greetings All:
Today....again the Nutria.
Be well. Bowen

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Cheers! Grand hat parade this past week.

This afternoon I would like to contribute the vtg. Stetson Whippet hats I have been wearing. I started some afternoon hanging out. It may be 45'f, but I was sipping a beer on the deck wearing a charcoal/blue Whippet. This hat was sold from Two Stores, Jameson's in Ames, IA, USA. While the Whippets were not often the top "dog" in quality, this hat is excellent in finish and ribbon treatment. My hat rack is better off with this Whippet.

I felt guilty hanging about and started picking up fallen limbs and twigs after changing to a carmel hued Stetson Whippet. I deliberately chose this hat to illustrate the differences that can exist in vintage Whippets. This hat was sold from Smith and Sons, Sydney, AU. This "3X Beaver Quality, Made in Australia under license" is a way better felt. The pouncing, the consistency of the density, malleability of felt and the sewing of the ribbon treatment is superior to the hat sold in Ames, IA. This one is a grand vintage Whippet. My hat rack is definitely better off with this Whippet.

Is the country of manufacture the main difference in characteristics and the quality of the finished hat? I have no idea. I am of the belief that this is not a valid question as many circumstances affect each hat. The facts remain that they were manufactured in similar decades and sold 8938 miles apart. The ribbon size, hat size, blocking, flanging, brim size, binding size are similar. Felt, pouncing, leather sweat, liners and workmanship have some differences.

I enjoy wearing them both, each for many reasons. Cheers USA and AU Stetson licensed manufacturers.

Best today, Eric -

 

[drmaxtejeda]

View attachment 162933 View attachment 162934 View attachment 162935 View attachment 162936 Greetings All:
Today....again the Nutria.
Be well. Bowen

Ooooohhhh! And Ahhhh!
Hamanahamana.

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[Michael A]

Good looking beater though, Michael. Interesting ribbon; not something I've seen before.

Thanks Stefan. I'm guessing these ribbons were seen mostly around racetracks in 1959.

Two hat day again (sunshine!)
Borsalino Ludoela in Ghiaccio colour
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Diana antilope (again)
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If I didn't know that you are joined at the hip to Miss Borsalino I might think Diana was turning your head. Both fine hats and nice to see the sunshine.

Thanks,
Michael

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Cheers! Grand hat parade this past week.

This afternoon I would like to contribute the vtg. Stetson Whippet hats I have been wearing. I started some afternoon hanging out. It may be 45'f, but I was sipping a beer on the deck wearing a charcoal/blue Whippet. This hat was sold from Two Stores, Jameson's in Ames, IA, USA. While the Whippets were not often the top "dog" in quality, this hat is excellent in finish and ribbon treatment. My hat rack is better off with this Whippet.

I felt guilty hanging about and started picking up fallen limbs and twigs after changing to a carmel hued Stetson Whippet. I deliberately chose this hat to illustrate the differences that can exist in vintage Whippets. This hat was sold from Smith and Sons, Sydney, AU. This "3X Beaver Quality, Made in Australia under license" is a way better felt. The pouncing, the consistency of the density and malleability of felt and the sewing of the ribbon treatment is superior to the hat sold in Ames, IA. This one is a grand vintage Whippet. My hat rack is definitely better off with this Whippet.

Is the country of manufacture the main difference in characteristics and the quality of the finished hat? I have no idea. I am of the belief that this is not a valid question as many circumstances affect each hat. The facts remain that they were manufactured in similar decades and sold 8938 miles apart. The ribbon size, hat size, blocking, flanging, brim size, binding size are similar. Felt, pouncing, leather sweat, liners and workmanship have some differences.

I enjoy wearing them both, each for many reasons. Cheers USA and AU Stetson licensed manufacturers.

Best today, Eric -

I wonder how long your hat rack is, and how many aisles are in your warehouse, Eric.

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[Short Balding Guy]

Max; My hat rack is nearly full according to my spouse.

 

[Rmccamey]

I've never been much into blue hats, Eric, but that blue Whippet is tempting me to rethink my position!

Cheers! Grand hat parade this past week.

This afternoon I would like to contribute the vtg. Stetson Whippet hats I have been wearing. I started some afternoon hanging out. It may be 45'f, but I was sipping a beer on the deck wearing a charcoal/blue Whippet. This hat was sold from Two Stores, Jameson's in Ames, IA, USA. While the Whippets were not often the top "dog" in quality, this hat is excellent in finish and ribbon treatment. My hat rack is better off with this Whippet.

I felt guilty hanging about and started picking up fallen limbs and twigs after changing to a carmel hued Stetson Whippet. I deliberately chose this hat to illustrate the differences that can exist in vintage Whippets. This hat was sold from Smith and Sons, Sydney, AU. This "3X Beaver Quality, Made in Australia under license" is a way better felt. The pouncing, the consistency of the density, malleability of felt and the sewing of the ribbon treatment is superior to the hat sold in Ames, IA. This one is a grand vintage Whippet. My hat rack is definitely better off with this Whippet.

Is the country of manufacture the main difference in characteristics and the quality of the finished hat? I have no idea. I am of the belief that this is not a valid question as many circumstances affect each hat. The facts remain that they were manufactured in similar decades and sold 8938 miles apart. The ribbon size, hat size, blocking, flanging, brim size, binding size are similar. Felt, pouncing, leather sweat, liners and workmanship have some differences.

I enjoy wearing them both, each for many reasons. Cheers USA and AU Stetson licensed manufacturers.

Best today, Eric -

 

[jonesy86]

USPS just brought this to me from da mainland. Not exactly beach wear but, had to have it.

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[scottyrocks]

Cheers! Grand hat parade this past week.

This afternoon I would like to contribute the vtg. Stetson Whippet hats I have been wearing. I started some afternoon hanging out. It may be 45'f, but I was sipping a beer on the deck wearing a charcoal/blue Whippet. This hat was sold from Two Stores, Jameson's in Ames, IA, USA. While the Whippets were not often the top "dog" in quality, this hat is excellent in finish and ribbon treatment. My hat rack is better off with this Whippet.

I felt guilty hanging about and started picking up fallen limbs and twigs after changing to a carmel hued Stetson Whippet. I deliberately chose this hat to illustrate the differences that can exist in vintage Whippets. This hat was sold from Smith and Sons, Sydney, AU. This "3X Beaver Quality, Made in Australia under license" is a way better felt. The pouncing, the consistency of the density, malleability of felt and the sewing of the ribbon treatment is superior to the hat sold in Ames, IA. This one is a grand vintage Whippet. My hat rack is definitely better off with this Whippet.

Is the country of manufacture the main difference in characteristics and the quality of the finished hat? I have no idea. I am of the belief that this is not a valid question as many circumstances affect each hat. The facts remain that they were manufactured in similar decades and sold 8938 miles apart. The ribbon size, hat size, blocking, flanging, brim size, binding size are similar. Felt, pouncing, leather sweat, liners and workmanship have some differences.

I enjoy wearing them both, each for many reasons. Cheers USA and AU Stetson licensed manufacturers.

Best today, Eric -

Two super lids!

 

[crawlinkingsnake]

Forecast says colder tomorrow, chance of flurries, but reached 74 today. Was able get out my Dobbs Toledo purchased from Floyd Shankerman of Shankerman's Mens Shop in Clarksdale, MS. Located at 228 Yazoo Ave., the store was opened by Floyd's grandfather Abraham in 1919. Bought off the shelf in 2005 and it's still a favorite and still in great shape. Hope to see Floyd soon during Juke Joint Festival. I'll walk in the front door wearing my/his favorite Dobbs Toledo.

 

[jlee562]

65 is not quite straw weather, but when you have a new VS Dualist, why not?

 

[Short Balding Guy]

65 is not quite straw weather, but when you have a new VS Dualist, why not?

Hat of the year contender is your Dualist. Spiffy!

 

[jlee562]

Hat of the year contender is your Dualist. Spiffy!

Thanks Eric, that's high praise indeed!

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Some love for this lovely Lee homburg:

 

[steur]

Max; My hat rack is nearly full according to my spouse.

That can't be right, Eric. Science has proven that women have trouble seeing perspective, so there must still be plenty of room for more

 

[bowlerman]

A little Sunday morning catch up.

Resistol kitten finish with cav edge:

Beaver Brand special silver (after a complete overhaul):

Tumwater silver belly:

Optimo Manhattan:

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