What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[hatophile]

Strat

 

[Mike Johnson]

Stetson hoodie kinda day in Wisconsin.

 

[Frunobulax]

The San Antonio gets pressed into service to have lunch with some coworkers I hadn't seen since March.

 

[Steve1857]

I'm still trying to lift my jaw up after it dropped looking at that Dobbs Twenty, Joe. Fantastic looking lid and one gorgeous looking colour. Nice catch, cudos to you and Jared for bringing that one to the FL.

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Dobbs Twenty - Navy (1950s)
5 1/2 crown
1 7/8 matching grosgrain ribbon
2 inch brim with guild edge (with stitching)

When I opened the box from Jared I could see right away this was a special one. The blue felt almost seemed to glow as I pulled it from the box. (Maybe an angel choir in the background). Haha. Seriously though it is one beautiful hat in a wonderful dark blue color in a short brim style that I really enjoy wearing. Being a Dobbs Twenty I knew it would likely have a Guild Edge Brim (Dobbs version of Cavanagh Edge). At first glance though it appeared it was a beautifully done over welt. I then looked at the sweatband and saw the Guild Edge stamp. As I inspected more closely it appears the brim is a Cavanagh edge... with some small stitches around the top border of the Cavanagh edge. This stitching does not go all the way through the brim and appears it may be cosmetic. I have owned several Cavanagh edge hats and haven’t come across any with this type of stitching. Not sure if anyone else has seen them. Based on the manufacturing tag I’m thinking 1950s on this one. The sweatband features the Leisure Flex design which you can see some of in the manufacturing tag photo. The generous 5 1/2 crown and 2 inch brim Create a wonderful profile. And I just love the blue felt and ribbon. I am very grateful to Jared for this wonderful piece. Hats off to you sir... or hats on in this case!!

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Dobbs Twenty - Navy (1950s)
5 1/2 crown
1 7/8 matching grosgrain ribbon
2 inch brim with guild edge (with stitching)

When I opened the box from Jared I could see right away this was a special one. The blue felt almost seemed to glow as I pulled it from the box. (Maybe an angel choir in the background). Haha. Seriously though it is one beautiful hat in a wonderful dark blue color in a short brim style that I really enjoy wearing. Being a Dobbs Twenty I knew it would likely have a Guild Edge Brim (Dobbs version of Cavanagh Edge). At first glance though it appeared it was a beautifully done over welt. I then looked at the sweatband and saw the Guild Edge stamp. As I inspected more closely it appears the brim is a Cavanagh edge... with some small stitches around the top border of the Cavanagh edge. This stitching does not go all the way through the brim and appears it may be cosmetic. I have owned several Cavanagh edge hats and haven’t come across any with this type of stitching. Not sure if anyone else has seen them. Based on the manufacturing tag I’m thinking 1950s on this one. The sweatband features the Leisure Flex design which you can see some of in the manufacturing tag photo. The generous 5 1/2 crown and 2 inch brim Create a wonderful profile. And I just love the blue felt and ribbon. I am very grateful to Jared for this wonderful piece. Hats off to you sir... or hats on in this case!!

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[Steve1857]

I just absolutely love that shape, colour, thin ribbon, bow flow, and wind cord. There is only one thing I do not like about that hat, Jim: it's not mine

QUOTE="Frunobulax, post: 2710126, member: 34862"]The San Antonio gets pressed into service to have lunch with some coworkers I hadn't seen since March.

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[Blare]

I'm still trying to lift my jaw up after it dropped looking at that Dobbs Twenty, Joe. Fantastic looking lid and one gorgeous looking colour. Nice catch, cudos to you and Jared for bringing that one to the FL.

Thank you so much Steve. And agree with you on both accounts. Big time thanks to Jared.

 

[Frunobulax]

I just absolutely love that shape, colour, thin ribbon, bow flow, and wind cord. There is only one thing I do not like about that hat, Jim: it's not mine

QUOTE="Frunobulax, post: 2710126, member: 34862"]The San Antonio gets pressed into service to have lunch with some coworkers I hadn't seen since March.

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Thanks, Steve, and good to see you posting. And yeah, this one ticks a lot of boxes. A classic look, and one that always hangs close to the door.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

A Stetson Open Road was my hat choice for some yard efforts this evening.

Theis evenings cooler temps off has me reaching for a Cordova Cap.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Michael A]

Finally, hat weather is back. Knox Twenty
IMG_6132 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
And I can lift my arm high enough to take a selfie.
IMG_6131 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_6142 by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a good evening,
Michael

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Early morning dog soirree. We have been leaving in the dark and arriving back home in the early morning light. An unlined Stetson Playboy was my hat choice. The patina of the ribbon has it a purple-ish blue hue against the blue-gray felt. I could not have chosen a better ribbon color.

A yard walk-about while sipping freshly roasted coffee (peaberry from Hacienda LaManita in Costa Rica). I changed hats to allow the Stetson to dry out on a block. A Gannon Wanderer in granite is a perfect walk-about fedora.

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

 

[Randall Renshaw]

32,0000 X Stetson straw this morning to put some gutter on a friend’s house.
Naw. Just 4.

 

[The Shoe]

Inclement weather finally gave me a chance to test the hardiness of my Akubra Cattleman. It proved to be well up to the task.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Akubra Bushman in moonstone:

 

[DaveProc]

Campdraft on this beautiful cool late summer New England day.

 

[Blare]

View attachment 258857 View attachment 258858 Campdraft on this beautiful cool late summer New England day.

Love that Campdraft on you Dave

 

[DaveProc]

Love that Campdraft on you Dave

Thanks Joe!

 

[fabiovenhorst]

Cury

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Lawn duties wearing a vintage Borsolino.

Afternoon shenanigans in a Gannon (frayed ribbon with charcoal beaver felt in a Wanderer inspired style).

Out enjoying a cooler Minnesota evening. A Cordova Cap is my head gear choice. (More cap info here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/what-cap-are-you-wearing-today.81136/page-93#post-2710430 .)

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Randall Renshaw]

I made a nice southern tomato pie last week.
This weekend it was an improvised Italian dish using veggie spiral noodles, Ragu tomato sauce, plus a layer Alfredo sauce, several layers of mozzarella and other such stuff.
As good as any Olive Garden creation!
And this evening’s appropriate hat?
A 50s Borsalino burg.

 

[Blare]

View attachment 258901 I made a nice southern tomato pie last week.
This weekend it was an improvised Italian dish using veggie spiral noodles, Ragu tomato sauce, plus a layer Alfredo sauce, several layers of mozzarella and other such stuff.
As good as any Olive Garden creation!
And this evening’s appropriate hat?
A 50s Borsalino burg.
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Looks great on both accounts