What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Hagwood]

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Here you go @Panoz, J, et al:
Not really shy, just lazy. Here’s a quick pic of the Gorasgu guys. Not all diff edges but unique somewhat. One ribbon edge the other’s Borsa overwelt i guess.
Tough to get the sparkle out of the two hairys on the right. Bottom R. is “Silchi” in Avorio, top R. is “Angora” in Agata.
Of note, i believe Eric’s Misto (friggin gorgeous) yesterday was a Gorasgu?? as well, and i think Mike @Redfokker has an Angora in blue and i’m sure Alan has some. They are popular!!
Gotta admit i do like Gorasgu. Great proportions and quite a few versions.
Prob outta put these in the Brotherhood thread sometime.
B

Man, what a great collection of such a superb hat Bowen !

 

[Hagwood]

Thank you B... it would be an interesting comparison to feel and then to describe in words. Borsalino hats from this era are sublime in many ways. I don't know that they (or other European makers) ever competed in the high dollar steeplechase with Stetson and HCA 40s, 50s and one-hundreds. The moldable clay-like quality of the high end American hats was a different aesthetic to the Borsalino soft feel felt. This western felt is beautifully finished (as you can see from the photo) and has lovely softness. It takes and holds a crease very well but does not have the same crumple as a 7X Beaver Stetson, the best of which dent like a thin piece of lead sheet metal. I think we could spend a pleasant couple of hours comparing and discussing which maybe someday we will have the chance to do.

Sounds like we need to plan a meeting to feel for ourselves and discuss.....

 

[alanfgag]

Sounds like we need to plan a meeting to feel for ourselves and discuss.....

They did used to happen, but not in some time. I've bumped the thread for the last meet-up, called FedoraFest.

 

[Hagwood]

They did used to happen, but not in some time. I've bumped the thread for the last meet-up, called FedoraFest.

Oh, I was just wondering that the other day and was going to ask if we had ever done that.

That would be very cool !!

We used to do that in a Mustang forum annually, and on a Motorcycle forum as well. It’s always nice to meet people in person that you talk with every day.

 

[Hat and Rehat]

My Lee Water Bloc arrived today.
Very nice.

 

[Rmccamey]

That is a sweet pale blue, baby blue Michael.

Wormser 10 Star checking out the dusting of fresh snow this morning
IMG_1020 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_1019 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_1023 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
1-31-2020 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a great Friday,
Michael

 

[Rmccamey]

A speciale hat for a speciale man! Glad to see you posting, Steve.

Borsalino Qualitá Speciale View attachment 209878 View attachment 209879 . They called this one Ontano and the colour Stura. Just gotta love Borsalino names. Have a good weekend folks.

 

[Rmccamey]

Fantastic find, Randall.

View attachment 209976 View attachment 209975 View attachment 209974 View attachment 209973 My new 40s Stylepark. Got it last week for $55. Sewed the ribbon and bow on today using hidden stitching. What do you all think about this woven edge grosgrain? I’d rather have the finished edge stuff, but can’t find various colors and widths on the web. Does anyone know where I can go to get some?
I plan to sew brim binding on this one, too, but want the right ribbon.
I could use the polyester ribbon but would rather not. I’ve found a way to force the poly to bend around the brim without puckers, but cotton/rayon would be best.

And computers will weigh less than 3 tons!

What, a reactionary on The Fedora Lounge? Say it isn’t so.

next thing you know people won’t be growing their own food and using those car things to get around.

Spectacular once again, Alan.

East meets west in Motown... closing up an excellent month of hats by everyone. Thanks for sharing your wearing!

 

[Rmccamey]

Some hats, like this one of Alan's, should just be outlawed for being too nice!

the cream of the crop right there!

And then there was Alan.
I could beg for this hat!! Just seeing it from time to time helps but the void is infinite. I would love to compare this one to the best Stetson 100 and i think i know which would come out on top. Pic #3 is divine!
Thanks for sharing again Alan.
B

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

My Lee Water Bloc arrived today.
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Excellent Steve!
Welcome to the copper ribbon club.
Lee made a very nice hat. Quite under-appreciated imho.
B

 

[Michael A]

Ok, since I ran out of words in English to describe your beautiful ensembles, I'm going with Spanish

¡Muy elegante Señor Michael!

Thanks Hector.

Borsalino Qualitá Speciale View attachment 209878 View attachment 209879 . They called this one Ontano and the colour Stura. Just gotta love Borsalino names. Have a good weekend folks.

Very nice hat, Steve. And great looking jacket, too.

Man, beautiful Wormser Michael. So clean and shiny ! I still need one for my collection.

Thanks Tim. I do think the ribbon on this hat has the highest sheen of any of my hats. Just seems to glow most of the time.

Bellissimo! Perfect with the jacket

Thank you Daniele. I have really enjoyed seeing all the shots of your two new velours the last two days. They are some real beauties.

Try not to wear it out, Michael; I'm trying to stay hopeful.

I do try to be careful with it, Stefan. Ha ha.

Fantastic all around, Michael.

Thanks Stefan.

Wegener Cornett (two days in a row.

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Beautiful felt. What a fine looking hat.

That is a sweet pale blue, baby blue Michael.

Thanks Randy. I think it is more of a pure grey, with bad camera work. Ha ha.

Thanks all,
Michael

 

[Rumad]

My Lee Water Bloc arrived today.
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wow bro. What a beauty. LOVE that one. I hate my Lee water bloc! If it looked like that I’d never take it off. Great grab.

 

[Dlaniger]

Wormser 10 Star checking out the dusting of fresh snow this morning
IMG_1020 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_1019 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_1023 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
1-31-2020 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a great Friday,
Michael

Great hat. I love the suit! Wonderfull look.

 

[mayserwegener]

"Wiener Mode (Viennese Fashion)" possibly 1930s and a recent arrival.

 

[Rumad]

"Wiener Mode (Viennese Fashion)" possibly 1930s and a recent arrival.

That looks amazingly soft, and the color is fantastic

 

[The Shoe]

I must admit that I feel both inspired and intimidated by this site. My hats just aren’t worthy...but I am getting there slowly...and you can only wear what you’ve got. Tonight it was a Bailey pork pie. My wife wore her new Complit.

 

[mayserwegener]

That looks amazingly soft, and the color is fantastic

Thanks!

 

[Robieman]

Wearing my natural beaver I got at Buckaroo Hatters, in to work today. A bit rainy outside so I thought a good choice.

 

[Steve1857]

A Borsalino Silver Belly. Wow! That is one super looking Western, Alan.

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East meets west in Motown... closing up an excellent month of hats by everyone. Thanks for sharing

 

[Steve1857]

A speciale hat for a speciale man! Glad to see you posting, Steve.

Thanks, Randy