What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Randall Renshaw]

I was thinking of buying a really nice bowler, in a rare size 7 1-2 from @Randall Renshaw, but just couldn't see wearing it with board shorts at the beach. He was nice enough to point me in the direction of this Portis on The Bay which I am very happy with. It says that it is imported felt and a beaver blend. Not sure what I have but it was sold as late 50s, early 60s.The felt is quite soft and dense. I added just a bit of steam to crease it but it takes a shape pretty easily. The wind trolly is a nice touch, although it would not hold up to the brisk trade winds that are blowing this week.
I took it out for a walk on the coastal trail near my place, and things were pretty quiet. The tourists are mostly gone, and even the locals are starting to heed the stay at home order.
Peace,
David
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Hey, it looks great!! Glad it worked out! Looks right on you...unlike that bowler, most likely.
Not everyone can pull off the late 1800s vibe while wearing shorts and standing on a Tropical beach!
The wind also seems enough to reshape that hat and that fine goatee.

 

[Shadow1948]

1950’s Dobbs

 

[Steve1857]

I was thinking of buying a really nice bowler, in a rare size 7 1-2 from @Randall Renshaw, but just couldn't see wearing it with board shorts at the beach. He was nice enough to point me in the direction of this Portis on The Bay which I am very happy with. It says that it is imported felt and a beaver blend. Not sure what I have but it was sold as late 50s, early 60s.The felt is quite soft and dense. I added just a bit of steam to crease it but it takes a shape pretty easily. The wind trolly is a nice touch, although it would not hold up to the brisk trade winds that are blowing this week.
I took it out for a walk on the coastal trail near my place, and things were pretty quiet. The tourists are mostly gone, and even the locals are starting to heed the stay at home order.
Peace,
David
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That is one nice looking Portis, Mr. Jones. Randall sure has his finger on the pulse.

Go for the Bowler, too. We all need to come out of our comfort zone at some time. I know you'd look good in one and I'd love to see your beautiful home scenery with you in the foreground adorned in one.

Good the tourists are staying away.

Keep well and be safe, sir

 

[Rumad]

I was thinking of buying a really nice bowler, in a rare size 7 1-2 from @Randall Renshaw, but just couldn't see wearing it with board shorts at the beach. He was nice enough to point me in the direction of this Portis on The Bay which I am very happy with. It says that it is imported felt and a beaver blend. Not sure what I have but it was sold as late 50s, early 60s.The felt is quite soft and dense. I added just a bit of steam to crease it but it takes a shape pretty easily. The wind trolly is a nice touch, although it would not hold up to the brisk trade winds that are blowing this week.
I took it out for a walk on the coastal trail near my place, and things were pretty quiet. The tourists are mostly gone, and even the locals are starting to heed the stay at home order.
Peace,
David
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I was watching that one too, looks WAY better in your pictures than it did on the bay. Congrats. You should grab the bowler too, it’s very nice and everyone needs ONE. Even if your own kids mock you. Haha. Looks great Jonesy!

 

[mayserwegener]

A pre-War Mayser. Um, 1938?
I'm always wrong.

Jim, Good try but no.

Carlton...1957

Brent, Very good guess on one front.

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Steve, Wrong company but right on it being an anniversary year.

Very nice, Steve. P&C Habig, 1950's ?

Stefan, Thanks! Sorry no but correct decade.

Here is the answer.

Tonak "Flexible" production date 1959.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Hey look at that @Randall Renshaw , we're related !!

Thanks Stefan.

Great!....Son.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

While not being able to go teach at my school, my outer Englishman look has been put on hold and my inner Cowboy is taking over.
This is the fourth of my newly acquired hats from Randall.
He reshaped this Resistol Western but definitely kept the western look. I love the way the front of the brim comes to a curved peak. Randall also created a new ribbon and bow for this one.
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Looks dang killer, Cowpoke! You’re the bad guy to my good guy western I posted this mornin and looks like I’ve been outgunned!
Fourth? Musta missed that 50s OR and didn’t see that post. Wear it again!

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Enjoying some giddar and too pretty and comfortable weather out on the yard swing in a soon to be sold very late 50s OR.

 

[mayserwegener]

Borchert Berlin W. date stamped August 6, 1952.

Borchert Berlin W. from same time period.

 

[mayserwegener]

Seems like a bit larger brim than I usually see on Habig. Very nice hat. Love the hat holder.

Stefan, Thank you! It does have a wider brim. Fantastic series of hats from you today.

 

[steur]

Stefan, Thank you! It does have a wider brim. Fantastic series of hats from you today.

Thank you, Steve. You nailed it again with the Borchert.

 

[Steve1857]

Looks dang killer, Cowpoke! You’re the bad guy to my good guy western I posted this mornin and looks like I’ve been outgunned!
Fourth? Musta missed that 50s OR and didn’t see that post. Wear it again!

Thanks, Randall.
I definitely will take some more photos and re-post the OR.

 

[Scooterz]

Resistol thin ribbon.

 

[Hagwood]

Super one Justin. Love those liners !!

 

[Rmccamey]

I wish there was a way to do a direct comparison of your Sage and my Peacock, Eric, they look very similar.

I went along on a dog soiree this morning wearing a Stetson Stratoliner in sage.

Be safe, be strong and see you on the street soon, Eric -

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I wish there was a way to do a direct comparison of your Sage and my Peacock, Eric, they look very similar.

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I’ll make it simple and take one of each in my size.

 

[Rmccamey]

To move a 1/8 to 5/8 would leave you with a trilby...or a fez!

I’ll make it simple and take one of each in my size.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

I wish there was a way to do a direct comparison of your Sage and my Peacock, Eric, they look very similar.

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Wow. That is a felt hue that I did not know about. Terrific. I will have to do some digging this evening for more info. Congrats sir, wear it with pride. Eric -

Found it -https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-stratoliner-society-vintage.8329/page-74#post-2578376. Enjoying a look at your fine hat.

 

[Rmccamey]

Here are a couple in direct sunlight. It does look very similar to your sage...at least in pictures

Wow. That is a felt hue that I did not know about. Terrific. I will have to do some digging this evening for more info. Congrats sir, wear it with pride. Eric -

Found it -https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-stratoliner-society-vintage.8329/page-74#post-2578376. Enjoying a look at your fine hat.

 

[mayserwegener]

Thank you, Steve. You nailed it again with the Borchert.

Stefan, Thanks!