What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Randall Renshaw]

Now this is a hat done right.
Good get!!
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Thanks a lot, Bowen. I plan on sewing silver edge binding on this one tomorrow.

 

[Héctor Fernández]

Looking forward to see that. Your ribbons look great, so I'm sure the binding is going to look awesome.

Thanks a lot, Bowen. I plan on sewing silver edge binding on this one tomorrow.

 

[Rmccamey]

Excellent mid-ribbon, sir. Looks nice.

I landed an excellent Mallory Nokabout this week. Aristocrat quality with the Cravanette water resistant treatment and a vapor varies behind the sweatband.
I believe it's late 50's but it is solid all the way; felt, ribbon, leather, lining AND stitching!
That's really nice because I've had some threads popping lately on more than one vintage hat. View attachment 209642 View attachment 209643 View attachment 209642 View attachment 209643 View attachment 209644

 

[Rmccamey]

Excellent Topper. Don't give up on us yet, Steve!

Thank you all for your replies to my troubles being a part of the FL. The issue is still not resolved. Seems I can "Like", but not quote and reply.

The internet and social media websites would soon have died out if this is how it had been back in the day. Too slow, too much hassle, not worth the trouble!

I'm still wondering what is the FL's beef with Tapatalk?

Hats off to you all, my friends - Steve

 

[Hagwood]

Super job on those dog eared gills, Tim!! Impressive! Straight and symmetrical. Good color, too.
Too bad the staining caused the ribbon width, but still looks majestic!

Thanks Randall, I appreciate the pointers you gave me.

 

[Rmccamey]

Nice catch, Randall. That one looks like a keeper.

View attachment 209720 View attachment 209717 View attachment 209716 My new 40s Wormser. Finally got a dove gray hat. Been looking for one for many years. This one 7 3/8 LO and fits perfectly. It’s nice to not have to stretch one. Shrunk over time to fit me just right. The Seinfeld show calls it, “shrinkage” I’d buy all of my vintage hats in this size, if it didn’t cost an arm and a leg! This one: $140, which ties my highest purchase price of a 40s Mallory a few months ago.

 

[Hagwood]

View attachment 209720 View attachment 209717 View attachment 209716 My new 40s Wormser. Finally got a dove gray hat. Been looking for one for many years. This one 7 3/8 LO and fits perfectly. It’s nice to not have to stretch one. Shrunk over time to fit me just right. The Seinfeld show calls it, “shrinkage” I’d buy all of my vintage hats in this size, if it didn’t cost an arm and a leg! This one: $140, which ties my highest purchase price of a 40s Mallory a few months ago.

Beautiful Wormser Randall ! Dove Gray is a great color for sure.

 

[St.Ignatz]

Yet one more hat I couldn't pass up but will never wear.

 

[Frunobulax]

Well, I’m no expert in hat dating, that’s for sure, but can only guess from the onion skin liner tip and reedless sweat. Two things mostly found on forties, or earlier models. ‘Sides, I simply would rather think my $140 went to a better cause than just another 50s hat. So...let me have this one, Jim. LOL!

Have at it, LOL. Your reasons are as good as any. I just thought you might have some insight. Either way, it's a great hat.

 

[Rumad]

View attachment 209720 View attachment 209717 View attachment 209716 My new 40s Wormser. Finally got a dove gray hat. Been looking for one for many years. This one 7 3/8 LO and fits perfectly. It’s nice to not have to stretch one. Shrunk over time to fit me just right. The Seinfeld show calls it, “shrinkage” I’d buy all of my vintage hats in this size, if it didn’t cost an arm and a leg! This one: $140, which ties my highest purchase price of a 40s Mallory a few months ago.

SMOKIN’. Love that one.

 

[TimothyF]

Good job Timothy ! Looks great.

Thank You Buddy

 

[PanosChris]

View attachment 209720 View attachment 209717 View attachment 209716 My new 40s Wormser. Finally got a dove gray hat. Been looking for one for many years. This one 7 3/8 LO and fits perfectly. It’s nice to not have to stretch one. Shrunk over time to fit me just right. The Seinfeld show calls it, “shrinkage” I’d buy all of my vintage hats in this size, if it didn’t cost an arm and a leg! This one: $140, which ties my highest purchase price of a 40s Mallory a few months ago.

Wow, a wonderful Wormser Randall ! Felted brim edge too?

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Wow, a wonderful Wormser Randall ! Felted brim edge too?

Sadly, no. What you’re seeing in the pic is where a stained edge binding ribbon used to be. The only glaring imperfection this hat had. A reason I plan to sew on new binding.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Nice Top Hat Steve! Don't go anywhere, you are probably the only one who likes me around here, lol.....

Joke aside, it is a bit cumbersome, but not impossible. Hang in there.

I know you were joking, but you have more friends than you might think.

 

[Bamaboots]

 

[Randall Renshaw]

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Wow, that’s a nice Wormser! Looks like your avatar hat? It certainly deserves special recognition.

 

[Bamaboots]

Wow, that’s a nice Wormser! Looks like your avatar hat? It certainly deserves special recognition.

Thanks, Randall, it is but those change periodically. I usually forget about this one unless someone else posts a Wormser or it’s a bright sunny day and my hands are clean. It all came together today. I also posted it to show some contrast with the liners compared to your recent find. Not a ton of info dating Wormser’s. They were sold from stand alone stores and not carried by other retailers, as far as I know. Your hat is certainly older than mine and a great grab as well.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Thanks for positive comments on my new hat go out to Bowen, Hector, Rumad,Randy, Hagwood, Jim, Panos, Bama and most likely, Steve...if he could figure out how to post comments...LOL!
I can’t figure out how to post emojis on here anymore. Personally, I won’t really miss them. I also can’t figure out how to post pics in a PM. Oh well.
Maybe we can get Tapatalk back one day soon. I miss it.

 

[Héctor Fernández]

Thanks Brent!

I know you were joking, but you have more friends than you might think.

 

[Rmccamey]

That is a beauty. I don't often go for the very light colors but some, like this one, really stand out. Thanks for sharing.

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