What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Wyldkarma]

That is so cool Ken.
So let me get this straight, You took an old milan hat and an old felt hat then David converted them to one half breed?

Yes. Charged me just under $175 for the conversion. I also bought another horse hair band for a different hat and had him reshape a beaver western hat. Grand total $200.

 

[quikrick]

Yes. Charged me just under $175 for the conversion. I also bought another horse hair band for a different hat and had him reshape a beaver western hat. Grand total $200.

Thanks, I ask because I have a decent quality milan that is coming apart at the crown to brim break. I don’t have it in me to toss it out. Your conversion sounds like a good solution.

 

[sebastian czentner]

Protype of hat for when ill start making hats, the original is a Maidana orion. The black one is the original, or is too much curled?

 

[Dlaniger]

Recently took an old wonky milan and an old brown felt I had in my closet to David at Texas Hatters. Had him create a duplex for me. Fits like a dream.

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That hat looks great!

 

[Dlaniger]

Stetson Metropolis in mink

 

[Wyldkarma]

Thanks, I ask because I have a decent quality milan that is coming apart at the crown to brim break. I don’t have it in me to toss it out. Your conversion sounds like a good solution.

David at Texas Hatter told me the straw part needs to be a size or 2 larger than your actual hat size as he needs the extra material to properly secure the straw to the felt. Also, he said some straws may fray or come apart when he cuts them. He told me upfront he never did this with vintage hats. The way he forms the straw crown is with a lacquer stiffener to shape it. The brim is soft and shapable. The crown is not. He said some hatters have special steamers that can form and shape the straw crown so the straw stays flexible. He does not, so he uses a stiffener. At least that's my understanding of his process.

 

[MisplacedHillbilly]

Yes, I ordered it from Australia. It took about 10 days. I’ve ordered several hats from Hats Direct (The Hattery) and Everything Australian and they’re always smooth transactions. Hit and miss using Hats by the Hundred.

Thanks for the info, I'll check out the suppliers mentioned. I like the looks of those and I like a wide brimmed hat. I don't have any Akubra hats and definitely would like to add one to the collection

 

[The Shoe]

Yes, I ordered it from Australia. It took about 10 days. I’ve ordered several hats from Hats Direct (The Hattery) and Everything Australian and they’re always smooth transactions. Hit and miss using Hats by the Hundred.

Small sample size for me. My first order was Hats by the Hundred and I was very happy with them. I would have got my Campdraft from them, too, but I decided to order a Fed IV at the same time, so it had to be The Hattery. Both were excellent with my orders.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

I wore an un-lined Bon Vivant fedora this morning.

If you are a fan of the Stetson Playboy, check out the Playboys on Parade thread, https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/playboys-on-parade.9386/page-30#post-2854150 . The pic below should give you an idea of the post contents.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Frunobulax]

Out and about this morning wearing a Dalton "Beaver Suede Finish" with the "Controlled Brim."

Felt Ribbon Friday?

 

[Capt. Biff]

Got this Knox from an online auction without high hopes. Love it! Great shape and fits like a dream. Can anyone help me date it from the pics? My guess mid 60's?

 

[Mighty44]

Dobbs Cross Country next to the
Elevated. Hard to tell but it is a beautiful sage green and was originally purchased in Patsy Cline’s hometown of Winchester Va.

Hope the weather is as nice wherever you are.

David

 

[hatophile]

Strat

 

[Steve1857]

Two hat day today. First, ca. late 60s Borsalino with a beautiful heather felt for a trip around town. Then, my 1920s Stetson Bowler while pottering about the garden.
As can be seen, the weather was as lovely here as it was in @Mighty44's neck of the woods.
Have a great weekend, folks!

 

[Blare]

Out and about this morning wearing a Dalton "Beaver Suede Finish" with the "Controlled Brim."

Felt Ribbon Friday?
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Very nice. Love those Worlds Finest. What exactly is a “controlled edge” appears in the photos like a rolled overwelt with blind stitching making a sorta Cavanagh edge effect

 

[Blare]

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Got this Knox from an online auction without high hopes. Love it! Great shape and fits like a dream. Can anyone help me date it from the pics? My guess mid 60's?

Looks good on you. And I agree with your assessment

 

[Blare]

Dobbs Cross Country next to the
Elevated. Hard to tell but it is a beautiful sage green and was originally purchased in Patsy Cline’s hometown of Winchester Va.

Hope the weather is as nice wherever you are.

David

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Beautiful hat

 

[Blare]

Two hat day today. First, ca. late 60s Borsalino with a beautiful heather felt for a trip around town. Then, my 1920s Stetson Bowler while pottering about the garden.
As can be seen, the weather was as lovely here as it was View attachment 367653 View attachment 367654 in @Mighty44's neck of the woods.
Have a great weekend, folks!

Two different looks for sure. Both excellent

 

[DaveProc]

Green Royal Stetson Stratoliner today.

 

[Steve1857]

Two different looks for sure. Both excellent

Thanks, Joe