What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Michael A]

An exceptional outfit for an outstanding Bowler, Michael. Love it!

Thanks Steve. I took the hat and suit out on a walkabout today. Very nice weather here.

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.

The OR is looking good. Hope you enjoy your evening.

Michael

 

[Blare]

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 didn’t see Superman on my ballot.

 

[Michael A]

Vote fedora.

Hi all. Karl.

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

Nice looking trilbyesque, Karl. Good to see you around and hope you are doing well.

Michael

 

[Frunobulax]

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

Yes. I rather liked this one, too.

 

[quikrick]

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.

BLESS YOU!

 

[quikrick]

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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 is a great looking hat man. Love the color and the shape.

 

[hatsRme]

Vote fedora.

Hi all. Karl.

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

Hey Karl!

Sweet lid. Good to see you my friend!

 

[Blare]

That is a great looking hat man. Love the color and the shape.

Thanks Rick!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

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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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I am certain you can hear my clapping here in Minnesota for your new hat from your neighborhood in Florida. Glorious hat!

Vote fedora.

Hi all. Karl.

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

Dynamite to see your post Karl. Welcome to the lounge again sir! I do vote fedora. Like my dog, my fedoras are always happy to see me.

 

[DaveProc]

Akubra Campdraft SB (Imperial this time),

Well again it's kind of new, kinda not like my other SBCD, this time it's my imperial SBCD and well the wife knows I don't like small ribbons much so again today she spoils me with another new custom ribbon, this time Wine 'n off cream in a double differential bow with triple kicks.. I think I've created a monster woohooo, my old hats all feel new of late lol, will take a couple of better photos of the ribbon when the sun isn't so harsh outside... 97 'n a bit degree's today and windy as heck.

The pair of these CD's might see more wear 'n love now....

That is a great ribbon!!!

 

[Silver-Wolf]

That is a great ribbon!!!

Cheers, I have told/shown the comments I've got on these ribbons to my wife. I think she enjoys the positive kudos and it motivates her as well as she's not that into hats, but I'm working on that.

 

[fabiovenhorst]

Cury

1950 Elgin watch

 

[DaveProc]

4X Open Road this morning.

 

[The Shoe]

Day 1 of our 3 day trip to Toyama Prefecture - Sushi for lunch and Spanish food for dinner. I was still wearing my Stetson.

This is a Japanese take on the Spanish dish of ajillo. Can any of you guess what it is?

Day 2 and I was in my Panizza. It handled the rain admirably.

My wife was in a beanie for our ride through the spectacular autumn mountain scenery of Toyama.

 

[Blare]

I am certain you can hear my clapping here in Minnesota for your new hat from your neighborhood in Florida. Glorious hat!




Dynamite to see your post Karl. Welcome to the lounge again sir! I do vote fedora. Like my dog, my fedoras are always happy to see me.

So that’s what that sound was. Haha. Thank you sir!

 

[BobHufford]

What a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing this Gary. Enjoy your trip and keep rockin' those hats.

 

[The Shoe]

What a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing this Gary. Enjoy your trip and keep rockin' those hats.

Thanks, Bob. It was a three day trip, finishing yesterday. Day 3 pics coming soon, though my wife only allowed me two hats for the trip, so hat-wise it will be a repeat.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

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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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What a wonderful hat!!!
This has to go in your top ten, or five even, which, these days says a lot for this fedora!
Yay, Bob! Yay, Joe!
The crown of a vintage hat should get half a say in the outcome, and you should get a half say.
It sure helps when the crown is right at the start. ;-)

My vote is for fedoras, and for those who love them.

 

[Blare]

What a wonderful hat!!!
This has to go in your top ten, or five even, which, these days says a lot for this fedora!
Yay, Bob! Yay, Joe!
The crown of a vintage hat should get half a say in the outcome, and you should get a half say.
It sure helps when the crown is right at the start. ;-)

My vote is for fedoras, and for those who love them.

Thank you so much Randall! I thought you might have a ‘Slant’ on this. LOL. Just kidding.

Fedoras get my vote as well

 

[Short Balding Guy]

A bon vivant kind of morning here in Minnesota.

Cheers, Eric-