What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[hatophile]

Stetson 16.5 from Kleinhans, Buffalo

 

[VoodooSan]

I had a rare opportunity to wear some jackets the last two days, so I had some fun with cooler temps. Tomorrow is meant to be back up in the high 80s and 90s (31-33C). That's bearable so long as as the humidity stays low, but certainly not jacket weather and probably not Fed IV conditions either.

Fed IV yesterday, Stetson silk cap tonight.

Best to you all from Bangkok, where I have another glorious two weeks. I love this city, despite missing the winter like crazy.

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Lookin' GOOOOOOOD, Nathan!

 

[VoodooSan]

Beautiful hats are passing by. Keep it coming.....

Mine for today: Christy's London.
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Nice one, Marcel. And LOVE that pipe!

 

[VoodooSan]

Today its one of my Dads old hats. Was way too small (size 7) for me to wear it as-is, so I worked it out to a 7-1/4 over a couple months and reblocked. Had to open up the leather sweatband a LOT to get it on my head, so someday Ill fit a new leather band. It was his Texas Masonic hat for meetings. Nothing fancy, just a Master Hatters of Texas 3x from Cavendars. After I got it to a wearable size, I trimmed brim down to 2-3/4" ( was 4-1/2" originally) and gave it a bit of a "Justified" vibe.

Got it transformed from a sentimental hat gathering dust in the closet, to a wearable personalized hat that sees daylight on a fairly regular basis. Thinking this one may eventually get a 5/8 grosgrain ribbon and Campaign bow instead of the storebought leather band. Also debating doing a bit of sanding/pouncing to thin the brim down and soften a bit... Id love it if it was just a bit less stiff and hard. (till that day gets here its a decent expedient hardhat lol)



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Nicely done, Rick!!

 

[StoryPNW]

Up with the sun to get the kids out the door to school and me to work. I'm wearing my Shudde Bros. 7X on this chilly Monday morning.

 

[Pellie]

Nice one, Marcel. And LOVE that pipe!

Nice one, Marcel. And LOVE that pipe!

Thank you. The pipe is a Peder Jeppesen (Neerup pipes) from Denmark.

 

[RickP]

And now for something completely different...... the nice mailman brought me a couple packages today.. One a Barbour waxed cotton flat cap, and number two, this cute little Stetson Select Quality Philadelphia bowler Really nice shape... just needs a bit of steaming and smoothing on the crown.

Always wanted an old Philadelphia Stetson, AND I needed a close fitting hat so the brim doesnt get in the way when shooting the flintlock. Looks cool with it and I shouldnt get sparks or powder burns like a bigger brim might see. Has ALL the tags including the original store price tag ! ( the price tag matches the embossing on the sweatband!)

Man that poor rifle hasnt been out in the sunshine for several months! I REALLY need to do some serious dusting and oiling! lol

 

[alanfgag]

Stetson 16.5 from Kleinhans, Buffalo View attachment 673091

Lovely hat from a wonderful store that lived into relatively recent times.

 

[alanfgag]

Borsalino Ludoela in color curdo. Borsalino model names usually defy translation, but the colors, though fanciful, usually have a direct translation to English. Curdo comes up as Kurdish, which is puzzling. Perhaps a visit to Kurdistan would explain?

 

[hatophile]

And now for something completely different...... the nice mailman brought me a couple packages today.. One a Barbour waxed cotton flat cap, and number two, this cute little Stetson Select Quality Philadelphia bowler Really nice shape... just needs a bit of steaming and smoothing on the crown.

Always wanted an old Philadelphia Stetson, AND I needed a close fitting hat so the brim doesnt get in the way when shooting the flintlock. Looks cool with it and I shouldnt get sparks or powder burns like a bigger brim might see. Has ALL the tags including the original store price tag ! ( the price tag matches the embossing on the sweatband!)

Man that poor rifle hasnt been out in the sunshine for several months! I REALLY need to do some serious dusting and oiling! lol

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Whhooo, nice flintlock, there!!!

 

[steur]

All super hats, Stefan. They're all winners, and the Rehfus is one great find. Congrats!

Thank you, Steve.

 

[steur]

Beautiful week… that overwelt on the Lock!

Thank you, Alan. Every hat you post is an inspiration.

 

[steur]

Another splendiferous showing, Stefan. I'm going with the Lock & Co as #1, the Ecter Mayser as #2, and the Rehfus as #3. In point of fact, however, every single one of those hats is a dream to behold.

Thanks, Mark.

 

[steur]

I don’t pull out the Resistol very often, but did so today.
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Etsuko was in one of her favourites, an Akubra Leisure Time.
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On a side note, some time back, I asked about braces/suspenders on the Lounge. Well, I finally purchased some. I got some button down Y shaped ones for work, followed by another button down Y shaped, but slightly fancier ones for play, and these clip on X shaped ones for working in the garden etc. I really like them. I like the look, and my shirt no longer comes untucked, so in the winter, they’re warmer than a belt. Dad hated braces, so he never had me or my brothers wear them as kids. View attachment 673004
On another side note, like Simeon @StoryPNW, I’ve admired the cowboy boots I’ve seen on the Lounge, and am keen to get a pair. Unfortunately, in Japan, that’s no easy task, and I don’t think it would be a good idea to get my first (and likely, only) pair online. I’ve found a shop in Osaka that seems to have a good selection. Here’s their list of brands.
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That's a great look, Gary. Works very well with the jacket.

Borsalino Renna

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Superb!

 

[steur]

Borsalino Ludoela in color curdo. Borsalino model names usually defy translation, but the colors, though fanciful, usually have a direct translation to English. Curdo comes up as Kurdish, which is puzzling. Perhaps a visit to Kurdistan would explain?

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Exactly what I mean: an inspiration. Fabulous looking Ludoela, Alan.

 

[carouselvic]

Afternoon change up to a Pre-war Stetson #1 Quality

 

[RickP]

Whhooo, nice flintlock, there!!!

It was my first big retirement project.. 44" long, 40 cal swamped barrel, Southern Mountain rifle with all iron furniture. Super nice curly maple