What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[alanfgag]

Damn, Alan. You always have the best stuff. Trying to catch up with you is like chasing a Ferrari on foot.
The wife says you're cute, too.

My mom used to travel to Hong Kong in 1960s to buy knitwear. One of her factory owners had a son who bought a Ferrari. She said there was nowhere on the island to get the car out of second gear. Anyhow, I am not moving too fast these days. You'll catch up and pass me any day now. And thanks to your wife... I don't get too many whistles any more. ;^)

 

[drmaxtejeda]

In Ikaroa Beach Club with Ana, Maralisa, and her boy friend, Alejandro.

Luckily, I am not the jealous father type, Brent [emoji2].
Besides, it's hard to dislike this kid, even though he is a Spaniard. He abandoned the ugly Spanish accent quickly.

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[hatophile]

Victor innards


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[deadlyhandsome]

Larry Mahan 5X Beaver.

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[drmaxtejeda]

Victor innards


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Beautiful, tall crown. I had never seen that brand before. Thanks!

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[hatophile]

Beautiful, tall crown. I had never seen that brand before. Thanks!

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Thanks Max. I don't think I've seen any others either. This started as a thin-ribbon but ribbon and sweat were not good so they were replaced by Optimo.

 

[Frunobulax]

This Dalton Waverly received two unsolicited comments today.

The young airman at the guard shack checking my ID this morning told me, "I'm liking that hat!". Which of course I thanked him for. And just now walking into the grocery, a fellow told me I was "wearing that hat like Dick Tracy."

I of course thanked him as well.

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[mayserwegener]

Aurel Huber "Antilope" possibly mid 1950s and a recent arrival.

Aurel Huber Strohhut Fabrik, 100 Years, Established 1835

 

[Bamaboots]

Levine

 

[Bill Hughes]

Half way there!

Outstanding! That’s the first vintage straw/felt combination I’ve ever seen. What decade would you place it?

 

[hatophile]

Aurel Huber "Antilope" possibly mid 1950s and a recent arrival.

Aurel Huber Strohhut Fabrik, 100 Years, Established 1835

Stunner Steve.

Levine
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One of my faves Greg.

 

[Frunobulax]

Levine
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I see you're getting a few drops from above, too.

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[Steve1857]

Levine
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Super colour, style, pinches, the way the bow flows onto the brim, plus the bonus of a wind cord. I'm in love with that hat, man.

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[Steve1857]

Larry Mahan 5X Beaver.

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Wow! That looks like one wide brim, Brent. Can we see more? Please [emoji4]

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[alanfgag]

Outstanding! That’s the first vintage straw/felt combination I’ve ever seen. What decade would you place it?

I would guess the hat to be WWII era, perhaps slightly earlier. It has what appears to be an HCA variant label - also an adjustable sweatband similar to the HCA "sizor" though without any reference to the mechanics or the patents seen on other straw hats and discussed here. When I looked for more information on the "sizor" adjustable sweatband I found the thread and saw that we had discussed these last year. There is an advertisement reference to Dunlap straws with adjustable sweatbands dating to 1938, which I've posted below.

 

[johnnycanuck]

After the long winter of sticking with my VS granite decided to Indiana Jones today with my Federation Deluxe III today

Johnny


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[Rmccamey]

I agree!!! I think we have to nominate you and that Victor as Hat of the Month!

Victor


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Innards, please, Perry? Victor?

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[Daniele Tanto]

Gray and rainy days with thunderstorms, but this is the Italian April

Borsalino Qualità Superiore, size is 6, 59 cm. or 7 3/8 US

I love the combination of colors of this Borsalino, even if the felt, very tender, would need a stretch to lose some folds

No indication of color and shape, it is a modern Borsalino

Underwelt brim for a very light hat: 60 grams

Have a nice Friday
Thanks a lot the likes on the companion of this Borsalino

 

[Michael A]

Stagecoach morning.
IMG_9896 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_9895 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Sounds like we are at the head of a cold, wet and windy weekend here. Will need some tight fitting hats. And warm clothes.
4-26-2019 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a great Friday,
Michael

 

[Tukwila]

Gray and rainy days with thunderstorms, but this is the Italian April

Borsalino Qualità Superiore, size is 6, 59 cm. or 7 3/8 US

I love the combination of colors of this Borsalino, even if the felt, very tender, would need a stretch to lose some folds

No indication of color and shape, it is a modern Borsalino

Underwelt brim for a very light hat: 60 grams

Have a nice Friday
Thanks a lot the likes on the companion of this Borsalino

Such great spring colors, Danielle!