What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Blare]

Wow, that’s a beautiful hat Joe. Well done.

Thanks Alan!

 

[fabiovenhorst]

Ramenzoni

 

[Randall Renshaw]

My new Stylepark Templeform. Man, these things are exceptional!
This one has a reeded sweatband and an onion skin sweat blocker, so I guess it’s an early 50s.
The color is somewhere between green and brown, which makes this my first green-ish hat.
I guess airybody needs one.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Ramenzoni
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Both the Ramenzoni and the guy under it express loads of attitude and flare.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Thanks Blare, a bucket list hat for me. But as the story goes I'm thinking 'well this one is a bit beat up so Ill have to find one in better condition, oh and a black one too.'

Here’s to hoping you find ten of ‘em!
Looks great, Mr. Williams. Liked that 7X you wore the other day, too.

 

[Blare]

View attachment 224610 View attachment 224611 My new Stylepark Templeform. Man, these things are exceptional!
This one has a reeded sweatband and an onion skin sweat blocker, so I guess it’s an early 50s.
The color is somewhere between green and brown, which makes this my first green-ish hat.
I guess airybody needs one. View attachment 224609 View attachment 224608

Bright and early Randall. Beautiful Stylepark.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Ramenzoni
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Glorious outfit sir. That hat catches my eye. I think it is the unusual felt color. How would you describe the color? I hope the global pandemic finds you doing well. Be safe.

View attachment 224610 View attachment 224611 My new Stylepark Templeform. Man, these things are exceptional!
This one has a reeded sweatband and an onion skin sweat blocker, so I guess it’s an early 50s.
The color is somewhere between green and brown, which makes this my first green-ish hat.
I guess airybody needs one. View attachment 224609 View attachment 224608

Randy; I said it yesterday in a post to Blare, but I should have included you also - Your recent hat game is high! Great hats of late and your craftsman skills are dynamite.

I tip my hat brim and take a sip of coffee this morning in tribute to the great hat pics of late. Be safe, be strong and see you on the streets soon, Eric -

 

[Hagwood]

30 Days to 30 Hats - Day 2
Stetson Standard Quality - Silverbelly

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So yesterday I started with one of my very first hats... today I will go with my newest arrival. This one showed up on my porch just today.

Stetson Standard Quality Silverbelly

7 1/4 (as tagged). - Fits like 7 to 7 1/8
Super thin light and moldable Felt
1/4 thin ribbon
2 1/4 brim with 1/8 matching bound edge
5 1/2 Open Crown (4 3/8) as bashed
1 7/8 tan sweatband. Thin. Super soft and supple.

@M Hatman suggested this may be a ‘Kingston’ model... a predecessor of the Open Road. I have no knowledge other than that but this is one impressive hat!!

I thought I was getting this to check it out and pass it on to a friend whose size it would be more appropriate. Much to my surprise after unpacking and setting atop my head it fit perfectly. I am usually 6 7/8 to 7.. my 7 1/8 hats have felt strips in the sweat so I can still wear them. I even had two 6 3/4 arrive that fit perfectly... no way this 7 1/4 was gonna fit... yet here we are. So looks like this one is going to be around longer than I planned.

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Everyone Be Well.. and Be Safe.

Wow, outstanding hat Joe ! Great condition for the age. Anything under the sweat to help determine age ?

 

[Hagwood]

Put on the new to me Boss Raw Edge Clear Nutria today - some serious brim on this guy - 4 1/4 with the curl

The hatband will soon be replaced with a vintage ribbon

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Very nice !

Great curl on that one, did you do it yourself or did you get it that way ?

Inside pics ?

 

[Hagwood]

View attachment 224610 View attachment 224611 My new Stylepark Templeform. Man, these things are exceptional!
This one has a reeded sweatband and an onion skin sweat blocker, so I guess it’s an early 50s.
The color is somewhere between green and brown, which makes this my first green-ish hat.
I guess airybody needs one. View attachment 224609 View attachment 224608

Great looking Templeform Randall. I love mine that I just got as well, they definitely do fit nice and are very comfortable.

 

[Blare]

Wow, outstanding hat Joe ! Great condition for the age. Anything under the sweat to help determine age ?

Thanks Tim... all I found was this...

 

[Hagwood]

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Ramenzoni
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Man, two sharp dressed men right there !!!

 

[Hagwood]

Thanks Tim... all I found was this...

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Man, that sweat looks to be in great shape ! That tag looks like it went from mid 30’s to about 1957 according to my research. I also notice it has a Lot # on the sweat. @alanfgag mentioned those were pretty rare when I posted the one on my ‘41 Strat.

Very cool !!!

 

[Hagwood]

Man, that sweat looks to be in great shape ! That tag looks like it went from mid 30’s to about 1957 according to my research. I also notice it has a Lot # on the sweat. @alanfgag mentioned those were pretty rare when I posted the one on my ‘41 Strat.

Very cool !!!

Check this thread Joe, and maybe post yours.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/stetson-sweat-stamps-lot-xxxx.62350/page-14

 

[Blare]

Man, that sweat looks to be in great shape ! That tag looks like it went from mid 30’s to about 1957 according to my research. I also notice it has a Lot # on the sweat. @alanfgag mentioned those were pretty rare when I posted the one on my ‘41 Strat.

Very cool !!!

Amazing how soft the sweat is. I was thinking @alanfgag might have some insite on this one. @M Hatman suggested it may be a Kingston model... predecessor of the Open Road essentially. These are his photos of a Kingston ad in a 30s Stetson Catalog. The brim is a bit shorter on mine though at about 2 1/4

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Check this thread Joe, and maybe post yours.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/stetson-sweat-stamps-lot-xxxx.62350/page-14

Good stuff thread!
B

 

[Michael A]

Great hats folks. It is a pleasure to tune in the forum and view all the hat escapades.




Joe; Great idea! You could increase the number of hats showcased by wearing a different hat for every chore. Could be a 100+ hat month! Seriously, nice hat sir.



Michael; You are looking sharp and cool as a summer cucumber. The hat, sport coat all the way to the gunboats on your feet are grand. Thanks for continuing to stay on top of your your sartorial game.


This morning I took the needed risk to head out to the grocery store. I ordered on-line and drove my car up at the appointed time and waited and had to call inside to remind them I was waiting for the boot of my auto to be loaded with the pre-paid groceries. I suspect they are just getting geared up for the increase of demand for this service. On the other hand, I have time! I wore a Gannon (bone felt) for my efforts.

A shorter length dog ramble taken in a vintage JC Penny's cap. My dog is still getting used to several adventures around my neighborhood each day.

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

Thanks Eric. You were looking sharp in the Gannon and the houndstooth cap. And later in the Playboy.

Those gunboats were some old Hanover LB Sheppard Signatures
IMG_2590 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Today it's some Florsheim Royal Imperials on the off topic end
IMG_2604 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
And a Borsalino Idorsca on the on topic end.
IMG_2608 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_2607 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_2606 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
A nice morning, but sounds like a cold rain gonna fall.
4-3-2020 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a good day,
Michael

 

[Redfokker]

Thanks Eric. You were looking sharp in the Gannon and the houndstooth cap. And later in the Playboy.

Those gunboats were some old Hanover LB Sheppard Signatures
IMG_2590 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Today it's some Florsheim Royal Imperials on the off topic end
IMG_2604 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
And a Borsalino Idorsca on the on topic end.
IMG_2608 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_2607 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_2606 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
A nice morning, but sounds like a cold rain gonna fall.
4-3-2020 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a good day,
Michael

Wow Michael, that is one sweet Borsalino. Looking great and upright as usual, stay well.

 

[Redfokker]

Didn't get a chance to publish this last night, too busy stuffing my face... Our first foray into take home from a fine restaurant in Albany. I went and picked up Novak's Hungarian for the in-laws and us. We had a family dinner on Zoom. Times are strange. Quick trip in my late 1950s Dobbs Twenty. Also the first outing, before restoration, of my new Johnson & Murphy Oxfords, very fine high end shoes, strays off of Ebay for $13.

 

[Rumad]

Thanks Eric. You were looking sharp in the Gannon and the houndstooth cap. And later in the Playboy.

Those gunboats were some old Hanover LB Sheppard Signatures
IMG_2590 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Today it's some Florsheim Royal Imperials on the off topic end
IMG_2604 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
And a Borsalino Idorsca on the on topic end.
IMG_2608 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_2607 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_2606 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
A nice morning, but sounds like a cold rain gonna fall.
4-3-2020 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a good day,
Michael

SHARP!