What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Bushman]

HJ Poet while reading in the garden.

 

[alanfgag]

This old parabuntal body was purchased rolled in its original bamboo tube - perhaps woven pre WWII. Graham Thompson blocked and finished it for me in a traditional plantation style with center crease and rolled brim. It could use a little touch-up for wrinkles earned over the years (I would benefit from the same treatment) but it is a favorite summer wearer - resilient and light as a feather.

 

[Frunobulax]

Dalton knockaround today.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Thanks, B. I’d buy another one too. Not sure the shades qualify for that club though. Good to see you around.

Ha
You mean the Ray-Ban Balorama Club with 3-5 posts/hinges or whatever??
Post em everyday.....please!!!
Am around
B

 

[jonesy86]

A very breezy Resistol:

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The beach warning sign forgot to mention that the water is really cold too.

 

[jonesy86]

Amish straw in the yard this afternoon.
IMG_5736 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_5735 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_5733 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Spent the day trying out a new bike saddle
IMG_5732 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Seems good.
8-7-2020 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good evening,
Michael

I would love to know more about the straw. It looks like it was had braided, then coxed into a sort of Milan shape.

 

[jonesy86]

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Nice color composition in that photo Doc. The brim binding, the polo, the tile etcetera. Your hats are the best.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Stetson Derringer:

 

[BobHufford]

Stetson Derringer

Brent — Do the offset vents create a sort of vortex cooling effect? My Derringer is the same way. Me thinks the blocking department wasn’t on their game on Derringer day.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Brent — Do the offset vents create a sort of vortex cooling effect? My Derringer is the same way. Me thinks the blocking department wasn’t on their game on Derringer day.

Yep, same off-center vents. Strange that they couldn’t get it at least close.

 

[BobHufford]

Stetson 3X.

Spent all this time getting the downed trees out of the yard only to bring a couple of them back (walnut and cherry). Was expecting to hand load (and stick) them on the trailer, but when we got there this strapped bundle was hanging off their loader. They expertly placed them on my rickety old trailer (I think I actually heard it moan) and I white knuckled this top-heavy load back home over 40 miles of hills and twists (and five miles of off-camber dirt road). Nobody died...

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Stetson 3X.

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Spent all this time getting the downed trees out of the yard only to bring a couple of them back (walnut and cherry). Was expecting to hand load (and stick) them on the trailer, but when we got there this strapped bundle was hanging off their loader. They expertly placed them on my rickety old trailer (I think I actually heard it moan) and I white knuckled this top-heavy load back home over 40 miles of hills and twists (and five miles of off-camber dirt road). Nobody died...

Walnut and cherry - oh my!

 

[Michael A]

I would love to know more about the straw. It looks like it was had braided, then coxed into a sort of Milan shape.

I can't really tell you anything about the hat, except that it is the shape worn by the Amish around here. There is no maker name in it. It's made of what appears to be wheat straw in a 5/8" wide braid. I'll get a picture of the full width braid that is sewn on as a sort of bottom welt tomorrow.

Today it was the Stetson cap for a lot of time on the bike.
IMG_5757 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_5756 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Not sure what it is made of, but it's an open mesh weave and definitely the most breathable and least moisture absorbing cap I have.
IMG_5759 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Got a gallon of denatured alcohol while I was out and test fired the Swedish Army Mess Kit I thrifted yesterday.
IMG_5752 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_5751 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Now I can have hot lunch while I'm out on the trails. When it cools off.

Have a good evening,
Michael

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Nice color composition in that photo Doc. The brim binding, the polo, the tile etcetera. Your hats are the best.

Thanks, Jonesy. Alan's are the best, but thanks anyway.

 

[moehawk]

Hey all!
It was a beautiful day here in Northern California. A day made for straw, so I busted out this old colonial blocked Adam Royal Quality Panama that I suspect is from the late 30's to early 40's.



The brim, which was treated with coconut oil for dryness a couple years ago is still nice and pliable, and snaps down without a hint of a creak or groan. Unlike me when I watch the Giants.
Have a great day!

 

[Blare]

Hey guys... been off From here for a bit. We unexpectedly lost our mother on Wednesday due to COVID-19. My head is definitely spinning quite a bit. I’ll probably be away a bit longer... but I do imagine I will be back sooner than later as this is kind of been a bit of therapy for me these past months... and will likely I will be in need of that outlet soon. That and there are so many great beautiful hats to get to. In the mean time here are a few photos of me and my mom in better times.

 

[Rumad]

Hey guys... been off From here for a bit. We unexpectedly lost our mother on Wednesday due to COVID-19. My head is definitely spinning quite a bit. I’ll probably be away a bit longer... but I do imagine I will be back sooner than later as this is kind of been a bit of therapy for me these past months... and will likely I will be in need of that outlet soon. That and there are so many great beautiful hats to get to. In the mean time here are a few photos of me and my mom in better times.

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Damn bro, condolences, I’m so sorry to hear that. Keep your head up. You have moms eyes that’s for sure.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Hey all!
It was a beautiful day here in Northern California. A day made for straw, so I busted out this old colonial blocked Adam Royal Quality Panama that I suspect is from the late 30's to early 40's.
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The brim, which was treated with coconut oil for dryness a couple years ago is still nice and pliable, and snaps down without a hint of a creak or groan. Unlike me when I watch the Giants.
Have a great day!

Great hat, John. It’s amazing that these old straw hats are still around let alone looking so good!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Hey guys... been off From here for a bit. We unexpectedly lost our mother on Wednesday due to COVID-19. My head is definitely spinning quite a bit. I’ll probably be away a bit longer... but I do imagine I will be back sooner than later as this is kind of been a bit of therapy for me these past months... and will likely I will be in need of that outlet soon. That and there are so many great beautiful hats to get to. In the mean time here are a few photos of me and my mom in better times.

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Condolences, my friend. Any loss is hard, but moms are devastating. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

 

[2mar10]

Hi all, yesterday I wore my Peters Bros. namesake hat #2, that I sweet-talked Anthony out of during The Great Purge. I forgot to take a pic, but just to jog your memory...

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But that's not why I'm posting. I spent the day with my wife traversing the 127 Sale "The World's Longest Garage Sale," which is staged every August and vendors set up shop along US 127 from Michigan to, I think, Alabama. We made it from Hamilton, OH, to Greenville yesterday. My wife found a few nice things, but nada for me - no hats. However, on one of our last stops near Greenville, I spotted a collection @Blare may be interested in:

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Waddya say, Joe? They're only about a half-hour north of me. I can go back and pick them up for you.

Check out the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, TX. It is amazing! I’d love to have th

Hi all, yesterday I wore my Peters Bros. namesake hat #2, that I sweet-talked Anthony out of during The Great Purge. I forgot to take a pic, but just to jog your memory...

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But that's not why I'm posting. I spent the day with my wife traversing the 127 Sale "The World's Longest Garage Sale," which is staged every August and vendors set up shop along US 127 from Michigan to, I think, Alabama. We made it from Hamilton, OH, to Greenville yesterday. My wife found a few nice things, but nada for me - no hats. However, on one of our last stops near Greenville, I spotted a collection @Blare may be interested in:

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Waddya say, Joe? They're only about a half-hour north of me. I can go back and pick them up for you.

Check out the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, TX. It’s one of the greatest repository of Western art in the word. Maybe the greatest, even. I would love to have that hat!