What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Rumad]

Wearing my Stetson OR for tonight's election results. It's going to be a long night.
Have a good and safe one View attachment 277118 my American friends.

I love it

 

[hatsRme]

Wearing my Stetson OR for tonight's election results. It's going to be a long night.
Have a good and safe one View attachment 277118 my American friends.

Well done!!

I know we’re supposed to avoid politics, Steve, but I’m taking a chance to show you my grandson’s ballot...

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Well done!!

I know we’re supposed to avoid politics, Steve, but I’m taking a chance to show you my grandson’s ballot...
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If only it were so.

 

[Bushman]

Well done!!

I know we’re supposed to avoid politics, Steve, but I’m taking a chance to show you my grandson’s ballot...
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Batman 2020! We are vengeance! We are the night!

 

[Blare]

OPS Era Portis Swansback - Breeze Lux
Steel Grey bluish tones
4 1/4 Pork Pieish crown as shaped - 5 1/2 open
1 3/4 cobalt grayish blue grosgrain ribbon
2 1/2 brim with tight underwelt

For Election Day I am debuting my very first Portis. The OPS tag points to an early 1950s (1951 to 1953) dating. Prior to today I had only seen it in poor lighting and didn’t realize the blue tones in the felt and ribbon. Had assumed it to be silver with black ribbon.. but it turns out it’s more of a steel blue with a cobalt blue/dark grey ribbon. A beautiful combination. The original owner had left a piece of point board type material inside... I assume he used for forming the pork pie shape in the crown. I’m not soled on the crown shape but it will stay for now. The Swans Down finish is super soft and smooth. I’ve heard a lot of good things about Portis hats and this one for me supports those thoughts. If I remember correctly this one came off a tip from @BobHufford Thanks Bob!!

This one arrived in this super cool Lee Pan Am Hat box. Would have loved to have found this one too!!

 

[Steve1857]

Thanks Alan

I love it

 

[Steve1857]

Batman or Superman: tough call, Charlie.

Well done!!

I know we’re supposed to avoid politics, Steve, but I’m taking a chance to show you my grandson’s ballot...
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[Frunobulax]

Well done!!

I know we’re supposed to avoid politics, Steve, but I’m taking a chance to show you my grandson’s ballot...
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I always vote Zod.

 

[Rumad]

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OPS Era Portis Swansback - Breeze Lux
Steel Grey bluish tones
4 1/4 Pork Pieish crown as shaped - 5 1/2 open
1 3/4 cobalt grayish blue grosgrain ribbon
2 1/2 brim with tight underwelt

For Election Day I am debuting my very first Portis. The OPS tag points to an early 1950s (1951 to 1953) dating. Prior to today I had only seen it in poor lighting and didn’t realize the blue tones in the felt and ribbon. Had assumed it to be silver with black ribbon.. but it turns out it’s more of a steel blue with a cobalt blue/dark grey ribbon. A beautiful combination. The original owner had left a piece of point board type material inside... I assume he used for forming the pork pie shape in the crown. I’m not soled on the crown shape but it will stay for now. The Swans Down finish is super soft and smooth. I’ve heard a lot of good things about Portis hats and this one for me supports those thoughts. If I remember correctly this one came off a tip from @BobHufford Thanks Bob!!

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This one arrived in this super cool Lee Pan Am Hat box. Would have loved to have found this one too!!

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That’s a real looker bro. I dig.

 

[Steve1857]

Some great shades of blue, Joe. Felt looks nice and soft, too. I'm a big fan of Pork Pies, but I think your itch to play around with the bash on that Portis is the right itch to go with.

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OPS Era Portis Swansback - Breeze Lux
Steel Grey bluish tones
4 1/4 Pork Pieish crown as shaped - 5 1/2 open
1 3/4 cobalt grayish blue grosgrain ribbon
2 1/2 brim with tight underwelt

For Election Day I am debuting my very first Portis. The OPS tag points to an early 1950s (1951 to 1953) dating. Prior to today I had only seen it in poor lighting and didn’t realize the blue tones in the felt and ribbon. Had assumed it to be silver with black ribbon.. but it turns out it’s more of a steel blue with a cobalt blue/dark grey ribbon. A beautiful combination. The original owner had left a piece of point board type material inside... I assume he used for forming the pork pie shape in the crown. I’m not soled on the crown shape but it will stay for now. The Swans Down finish is super soft and smooth. I’ve heard a lot of good things about Portis hats and this one for me supports those thoughts. If I remember correctly this one came off a tip from @BobHufford Thanks Bob!!

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This one arrived in this super cool Lee Pan Am Hat box. Would have loved to have found this one too!!

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[hatsRme]

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OPS Era Portis Swansback - Breeze Lux
Steel Grey bluish tones
4 1/4 Pork Pieish crown as shaped - 5 1/2 open
1 3/4 cobalt grayish blue grosgrain ribbon
2 1/2 brim with tight underwelt

For Election Day I am debuting my very first Portis. The OPS tag points to an early 1950s (1951 to 1953) dating. Prior to today I had only seen it in poor lighting and didn’t realize the blue tones in the felt and ribbon. Had assumed it to be silver with black ribbon.. but it turns out it’s more of a steel blue with a cobalt blue/dark grey ribbon. A beautiful combination. The original owner had left a piece of point board type material inside... I assume he used for forming the pork pie shape in the crown. I’m not soled on the crown shape but it will stay for now. The Swans Down finish is super soft and smooth. I’ve heard a lot of good things about Portis hats and this one for me supports those thoughts. If I remember correctly this one came off a tip from @BobHufford Thanks Bob!!

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This one arrived in this super cool Lee Pan Am Hat box. Would have loved to have found this one too!!

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You’re hitting ‘em outta the park, Joe!! Spectacular find! I agree on the crown shape. It really works.

 

[Bushman]

I always vote Zod.

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10/10 the best scene in over a decade worth of Marvel movies:

 

[Silver-Wolf]

Just out in one of the veggie gardens near the house while it's cool out, wearing an old leather/suede fly swatter. Not sure when I got this hat, only wear it when it's dusty and rain is coming as I hate muddy rain on my felt hats. Doesn't get as much love as it used too, meh...Does it's job fine though even after a couple of decades, nice crush-able leather lid.

Jacaru Wallaroo, one of the first hats Jacaru made I think back in the 80's. Made in Queensland Australia and the braided leather bands I think are or were done in the Northern Territory.

 

[KarlCrow]

Vote fedora.

Hi all. Karl.

Borsalino trilbyesque, from Rizzi's shop in milan 50 years back, mint condition.

 

[Miles R.]

Got my sticker.

 

[Bamaboots]

Vote fedora.

Hi all. Karl.

Borsalino trilbyesque, from Rizzi's shop in milan 50 years back, mint condition. View attachment 277208

You’ll always get my vote, Karl. Happy to see you around these parts.

 

[Blare]

Very rakish, Joe. Lightweight and razor sharp looking, too.

Thank you Steve. The original owner was a little lady who rode in horse competitions against the men in the 1940s... and won! She kept it in a short telescope crown that just didn’t work on me. When I reshaped it kinda wanted this rakish look you see.

 

[Blare]

Wearing my Stetson OR for tonight's election results. It's going to be a long night.
Have a good and safe one View attachment 277118 my American friends.

Yes... buckle up it’s going to be a bumpy ride

 

[Blare]

My Biltmore President. I went to a lot of trouble to get this hat. I think it was the last one in its size available in North America.

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It’s a beauty Miles

 

[KarlCrow]

You’ll always get my vote, Karl. Happy to see you around these parts.

Give me your black hattttttttttt, you know the one, lol.

Thanks man.