What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Rumad]

Wearing my latest Western refurb project, 4X Resistol in tan. I sized up this small Western from a 6 7/8 to a 7 1/4 on a custom block by Randal Alan. The hat originally had a 4 inch brim width but I had to sacrifice that with the size up. I was able to trim it to a 3 1/2 brim, though. It also sports a new 1/2 ribbon with an OR style bow, and obviously, a new sweat. I'll have more later in the Conversion Corral...

Before:

On the block:

Trimmed:

And completed:

Custom Block from Randal Alan:

My review for Randal Alan's block....I'm very happy with it. He nailed the profile and the measurements I wanted, perfectly.

After my wife's brother passed away in December we inherited his cat. She's become my shadow and follows me everywhere...

I'll have more later in the Conversion Corral.....

I’d say it looks just right with the 3 1/2 buddy. Very nice.

 

[Héctor Fernández]

Thanks for the kind words. It does appear to have a greenish tint to it, especially outside.

We need to see more of your beautiful VS collection.

That is quite a unique ribbon. I really love the green felt, and the hat looks great on you. That’s a nice jacket too Héctor.

 

[Rumad]

On this Mild winter morning a Stetson Twenty with Mode Edge was my fedora choice.

Best, Eric -

Excellent as always Eric

 

[Rumad]

So on the way out the door yesterday I was pleasantly surprised with a package at my door from Super fellow Lounger and all around great guy Brent @deadlyhandsome. When he told me he was going to send this hat my way.. I about fell on the floor. I’m VERY VERY grateful... for his generosity (and his large head that wouldn’t allow this one to fit him LOL)

As he and I discussed this is a special group here.. with some very generous individuals.. generous with their knowledge.. compliments... and paying hats forward from time to time.

Here is the Mac Lachlan made Rogers-Peet Company light silver grey

This is one beautiful hat with a really great feel to the felt. Takes any crease with ease! 2 3/8 Cavanagh edge brim that really hits a sweet spot for me!

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Maybe I shall christen this one the Rogers Hall of Fame hat! LOL

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And if Max asks... it’s a Mac 100. LOL

Thank you again Brent!!

Very nice, looks great. Well done @deadlyhandsome

 

[Hagwood]

I know you like to see the inside, so this is for you my friend. $7.00, boy, lol... View attachment 215868 View attachment 215869 View attachment 215870 View attachment 215868 View attachment 215870

LOL, thanks Hector. That is a very cool ribbon !!

 

[Rmccamey]

Grilled trout this evening for my Fat Tuesday. A Kaller Super Boreal derby for the day.

Hey, they don't call it 'FAT' Tuesday for nothin.........

Bowler? Bowler? Lol....Thanks Steve, it is definitely and acquired taste. I stashed it away with the only Homburg and the only Lord I own.

 

[Rmccamey]

Excellent hat from an excellent friend! Very nice Mac.

So on the way out the door yesterday I was pleasantly surprised with a package at my door from Super fellow Lounger and all around great guy Brent @deadlyhandsome. When he told me he was going to send this hat my way.. I about fell on the floor. I’m VERY VERY grateful... for his generosity (and his large head that wouldn’t allow this one to fit him LOL)

As he and I discussed this is a special group here.. with some very generous individuals.. generous with their knowledge.. compliments... and paying hats forward from time to time.

Here is the Mac Lachlan made Rogers-Peet Company light silver grey

This is one beautiful hat with a really great feel to the felt. Takes any crease with ease! 2 3/8 Cavanagh edge brim that really hits a sweet spot for me!

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Maybe I shall christen this one the Rogers Hall of Fame hat! LOL

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And if Max asks... it’s a Mac 100. LOL

Thank you again Brent!!

 

[Hagwood]

Wearing my latest Western refurb project, 4X Resistol in tan. I sized up this small Western from a 6 7/8 to a 7 1/4 on a custom block by Randal Alan. The hat originally had a 4 inch brim width but I had to sacrifice that with the size up. I was able to trim it to a 3 1/2 brim, though. It also sports a new 1/2 ribbon with an OR style bow, and obviously, a new sweat. I'll have more later in the Conversion Corral...

Before:

On the block:

Trimmed:

And completed:

Custom Block from Randal Alan:

My review for Randal Alan's block....I'm very happy with it. He nailed the profile and the measurements I wanted, perfectly.

After my wife's brother passed away in December we inherited his cat. She's become my shadow and follows me everywhere...

I'll have more later in the Conversion Corral.....

Man, wonderful conversion Terry ! Very nice brim shape. Beautiful cat too.

 

[Rumad]

Thanks for the kind words. It does appear to have a greenish tint to it, especially outside.

We need to see more of your beautiful VS collection.

I wish I had a whole lot more to show

 

[Hagwood]

So on the way out the door yesterday I was pleasantly surprised with a package at my door from Super fellow Lounger and all around great guy Brent @deadlyhandsome. When he told me he was going to send this hat my way.. I about fell on the floor. I’m VERY VERY grateful... for his generosity (and his large head that wouldn’t allow this one to fit him LOL)

As he and I discussed this is a special group here.. with some very generous individuals.. generous with their knowledge.. compliments... and paying hats forward from time to time.

Here is the Mac Lachlan made Rogers-Peet Company light silver grey

This is one beautiful hat with a really great feel to the felt. Takes any crease with ease! 2 3/8 Cavanagh edge brim that really hits a sweet spot for me!

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Maybe I shall christen this one the Rogers Hall of Fame hat! LOL

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And if Max asks... it’s a Mac 100. LOL

Thank you again Brent!!

Fantastic ! Those Mac's are hard to come by, even under a different name. Very nice of you Brent !

 

[Héctor Fernández]

Put them on a loop because I don't mind seen them over and over again

I wish I had a whole lot more to show

 

[Hagwood]

Grilled trout this evening for my Fat Tuesday. A Kaller Super Boreal derby for the day.

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Another great Bowler Randy, you are the Bowler Meister !!
Enjoy your Fat Tuesday.

 

[T Jones]

Man, wonderful conversion Terry ! Very nice brim shape. Beautiful cat too.

Thank you buddy!

 

[Hagwood]

Looking ahead to spring I started to steam and block a few hats this morning. Here is a small stack of vintage Stetson Stratoliner's now ready for Spring. (Top-Bottom: Silverbelly, pine green, brown, and gray. )

Eric -

Wonderful collection of Strats Eric ! Definitely one of my favorite hats.

 

[Steve1857]

Grilled trout this evening for my Fat Tuesday. A Kaller Super Boreal derby for the day.

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Love that bowler, Randy. Hope you enjoyed the trout.

 

[T Jones]

I’d say it looks just right with the 3 1/2 buddy. Very nice.

Thank you Rumad!

 

[Ian]

Good to see a post on Christie's hats, there seems to be no dedicated forum to them?
This is my "work and knock around hat" for outdoors and manual labor, a Christie's I picked up second hand and altered the brim to let water and debris fall off rather than be caught by a complete upturned brim (does it have a name?)
It hadn't been worn for a long time when I got it and the leather hat band is dry, what leather treatments have people used that dont turn manly when they worn soon after?

 

[Ian]

That's "manky" not manly...autocorrect @#@#$

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Dang, I like that hat!!!! Ribbon is killer and the inside is
bee-you-tee-fool!

A beautiful hat I got from Bob H some time ago. It has a cool ribbon and it fits like a glove. It is a very nice hat, period.

Manhattan...

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[Héctor Fernández]

Thanks my friend. It is a special hat, especially because is from Bob.

Dang, I like that hat!!!! Ribbon is killer and the inside is
bee-you-tee-fool!