What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[steur]

Got this in the mail today. A White Label Lee. The felt is similar to an early Stetson 20, but much softer to the touch and very malleable. A 2-3/4" Cavanagh type edged brim and 5-1/2" crown.

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Gorgeous hat, Don. Quite the find.

I got a package today from Mr. Randall, he did a wonderful job cleaning up and doing a little resto on my No. 1 Quality Stetson. I'm super happy with how it turned out!
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Excellent work by Randall.

 

[carouselvic]

The Royal Stetson…The Stetsonian, in feather weight with a Mode-Edge

 

[Frunobulax]

3X Stetson Suede Finish

 

[VoodooSan]

The Royal Stetson…The Stetsonian, in feather weight with a Mode-Edge

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Simply.Freaking.Awesome.

 

[Mighty44]

The Royal Stetson…The Stetsonian, in feather weight with a Mode-Edge

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Gorgeous!

 

[MikeinRome]

On a drizzly day, wearing a Geo. W Alexander "Circle A" hat that I don't think I've worn before and don't care if it gets a little rain.

 

[VoodooSan]

On a drizzly day, wearing a Geo. W Alexander "Circle A" hat that I don't think I've worn before and don't care if it gets a little rain.

VERY nice, indeed!!!

 

[RickP]

On a drizzly day, wearing a Geo. W Alexander "Circle A" hat that I don't think I've worn before and don't care if it gets a little rain.

That one looks big enough to keep the rain off the neck!

 

[mayserwegener]

Heinrich Balke Bremen "Prima Weser Hut" possibly 1920s. This Stiff Felt is made of wool and has a great form and a tight brim curl. I found this wool Stiff Felt back in 2016.

This Wool Stiff Felt actually has a mirror inset into the liner logo! This could be a one of a kind. I need to do another search for the mark.

Heinrich Balke, Bremen

Deutsche Hutmacher-Zeitung (German Hat Maker News), January 11, 1930

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Really like that color. From the photos, it reminds me of the heartwood from a plank of Eastern Red Cedar. Beauty!

That’s exactly the color, Rollin!

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Wow, just this one page has four killer hats on it! I can't wait to catch up to the whole thread.

I am checked in to my flight home from Tokyo. Enjoying one last Japanese meal under the brim of the Fed IV. This guy has been a real trooper for this entire trip - and hardly the worse for wear.

Here we are at the Edo Palace park today (not sure what to actually call that place).

I had two interesting hat encounters the last few days. The first was a little local fellow using what looked to be one of those face mask neck clips as a wind cord. Smart idea!

The second one was running into an Aussie in a Fed IV. His was imperial quality but the color almost exactly matched my heritage felt.

Happy mid-week to you all. In the words of Eddie Veder, I'll see you on the other side!

PS: I forgot about this pure beaver Stetson I saw for sale at a hat shop the other day. The crown must be six inches and the brim 3 inches. Amazing felt. They want $1000.00 for it. Glad it was way oversized or I would have been tempted despite the crazy price.

 

[The Shoe]

Wow, just this one page has four killer hats on it! I can't wait to catch up to the whole thread.

I am checked in to my flight home from Tokyo. Enjoying one last Japanese meal under the brim of the Fed IV. This guy has been a real trooper for this entire trip - and hardly the worse for wear.

Here we are at the Edo Palace park today (not sure what to actually call that place).
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I had two interesting hat encounters the last few days. The first was a little local fellow using what looked to be one of those face mask neck clips as a wind cord. Smart idea!

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The second one was running into an Aussie in a Fed IV. His was imperial quality but the color almost exactly matched my heritage felt.

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Happy mid-week to you all. In the words of Eddie Veder, I'll see you on the other side!

PS: I forgot about this pure beaver Stetson I saw for sale at a hat shop the other day. The crown must be six inches and the brim 3 inches. Amazing felt. They want $1000.00 for it. Glad it was way oversized or I would have been tempted despite the crazy price.

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Possibly the KoKyo Gaien National Garden.
Looking good. Are the jeans a Japanese denim?

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Possibly the KoKyo Gaien National Garden.
Looking good. Are the jeans a Japanese denim?

Indeed, they are Japanese denim. Good eye! These are my first pair of Samurai jeans. Turns out 17oz is as heavy as I like them and I fell in love with Samurai immediately. I am becoming a selvedge head.

And yes, right again - Kokyo National Garden!

 

[Mighty44]

Wow, just this one page has four killer hats on it! I can't wait to catch up to the whole thread.

I am checked in to my flight home from Tokyo. Enjoying one last Japanese meal under the brim of the Fed IV. This guy has been a real trooper for this entire trip - and hardly the worse for wear.

Here we are at the Edo Palace park today (not sure what to actually call that place).
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I had two interesting hat encounters the last few days. The first was a little local fellow using what looked to be one of those face mask neck clips as a wind cord. Smart idea!

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The second one was running into an Aussie in a Fed IV. His was imperial quality but the color almost exactly matched my heritage felt.

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Happy mid-week to you all. In the words of Eddie Veder, I'll see you on the other side!

PS: I forgot about this pure beaver Stetson I saw for sale at a hat shop the other day. The crown must be six inches and the brim 3 inches. Amazing felt. They want $1000.00 for it. Glad it was way oversized or I would have been tempted despite the crazy price.

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Jeez—and I want to know more about that leather jacket! Looks like an amazing trip, Nathan. Give a shout if you’re passing through NYC on the way home.

 

[The Shoe]

Indeed, they are Japanese denim. Good eye! These are my first pair of Samurai jeans. Turns out 17oz is as heavy as I like them and I fell in love with Samurai immediately. I am becoming a selvedge head.

And yes, right again - Kokyo National Garden!

Etsuko and I got Samurai jeans for each other for Christmas last year. I was wearing mine today, but they don’t appear in the photos. Hornskov Rancher. Still wearing the Schott cross zip at every opportunity. Since I can only wear it on weekends, it’s taking some time to wear it in.

 

[rogueclimber]

I am checked in to my flight home from Tokyo.

May your trip home be safe and uneventful!

 

[Blare]

Heinrich Balke Bremen "Prima Weser Hut" possibly 1920s. This Stiff Felt is made of wool and has a great form and a tight brim curl. I found this wool Stiff Felt back in 2016.

This Wool Stiff Felt actually has a mirror inset into the liner logo! This could be a one of a kind. I need to do another search for the mark.

Heinrich Balke, Bremen

Deutsche Hutmacher-Zeitung (German Hat Maker News), January 11, 1930

Nice. Is that a mirror in the liner tip?

 

[DonR]

The Royal Stetson…The Stetsonian, in feather weight with a Mode-Edge

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Wow. You have some amazing lids.

 

[Mighty44]

Whippet Wednesday. The snow never lasts long in NY but is nice to wake up to.

 

[Forciori]

Borsalino From 80/90s.