Who wears/wore porkpies?

[ChicagoWayVito]

It doesn't end up super-duper flat, but here is the insta link: https://www.instagram.com/p/0YAUEKwS5t/?utm_medium=copy_link

He must be using a block that is one or two sizes smaller than what the hat was blocked on as the addition of the sweat will make it hard to do that.

 

[sebastian czentner]

Here we go i lowered the crown most i could.

 

[Zombie_61]

Here we go i lowered the crown most i could.

Much closer to Keaton's preferred crease. I still don't know how he kept them on his head.

 

[sebastian czentner]

Much closer to Keaton's preferred crease. I still don't know how he kept them on his head.

Thanks.Next try with a funyi (the argentinean fedora)

 

[sebastian czentner]

I lowered the crown a bit more, so is more close to Buster Keaton hat, closer i cant.

 

[sebastian czentner]

Here the crrsse a bit more closest to Keaton hat.isnt a exactly replica but i think is closer.

 

[sebastian czentner]

The hat with final touches, letsee if with time im being improving.

 

[Zombie_61]

Since the website I ordered this hat from had it listed and described as a Porkpie, I suppose I can now legitimately say I wear a Porkpie. Sold under the name "Classic Italy", this dark navy blue "woolfelt" beastie has a factory installed Diamond crease...

...and it's surprisingly comfortable for a hat with such a low crown. This is my first wool felt hat that wasn't just a thin, cheaply made costume item. The felt feels a bit more coarse than my fur felt hats, but it's quite comfortable and I'm hoping it won't shrink.

 

[johnnycanuck]

Since the website I ordered this hat from had it listed and described as a Porkpie, I suppose I can now legitimately say I wear a Porkpie. Sold under the name "Classic Italy", this dark navy blue "woolfelt" beastie has a factory installed Diamond crease...

...and it's surprisingly comfortable for a hat with such a low crown. This is my first wool felt hat that wasn't just a thin, cheaply made costume item. The felt feels a bit more coarse than my fur felt hats, but it's quite comfortable and I'm hoping it won't shrink.

To reduce the risk of shrinking give it a coat of Scotchguard every few months.
looks good on you
Johnny

 

[Zombie_61]

To reduce the risk of shrinking give it a coat of Scotchguard every few months.
looks good on you
Johnny

On wool? Really? I just happen to have a can around here somewhere, so I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tip, it's much appreciated!

 

[Zombie_61]

Okay, dumb story time. I've been sort of casually looking for a hat similar to the one Darren McGavin wore as Carl Kolchak in the TV series Kolchak: The Night Stalker ever since it premiered in September of 1974. Yep, nearly 50 years now, and so far even the "replica" hats I've found have been inaccurate in one way or another. It finally dawned on me that I would never find a close enough replica, especially since Mr. McGavin wore at least a few different hats that were each slightly different, so I switched gears and chose to instead create an updated, 2021, "Kolchak 2.0" version of the hat(s) he wore:

A Jaxon & James' "Raffia Straw Diamond Crown Pork Pie" hat that I wanted to get anyway, and a crown ribbon/band from Amazon. Nothing special, but it has the "vibe" I wanted.

 

[campbell166]

Okay, dumb story time. I've been sort of casually looking for a hat similar to the one Darren McGavin wore as Carl Kolchak in the TV series Kolchak: The Night Stalker ever since it premiered in September of 1974. Yep, nearly 50 years now, and so far even the "replica" hats I've found have been inaccurate in one way or another. It finally dawned on me that I would never find a close enough replica, especially since Mr. McGavin wore at least a few different hats that were each slightly different, so I switched gears and chose to instead create an updated, 2021, "Kolchak 2.0" version of the hat(s) he wore:

A Jaxon & James' "Raffia Straw Diamond Crown Pork Pie" hat that I wanted to get anyway, and a crown ribbon/band from Amazon. Nothing special, but it has the "vibe" I wanted.

That’s a great job.....I also loved the show and his hat

 

[Zombie_61]

That’s a great job.....I also loved the show and his hat

Thank you. I doubt many will recognize it as "Kolchak's" hat, but I really like the way it turned out and I now have a nice lightweight and comfortable hat for those hot and humid summer months.

 

[Ghostsoldier]

I'm wearing this one today (sorry no headshot). I like that this one has a slight egg shape looking down at it, and of course that cool back bow.

I know this is a necro-post, but I just stumbled across this thread and I REALLY like this style of Pork...quikrick, can you tell me what brand this is?

 

[quikrick]

I know this is a necro-post, but I just stumbled across this thread and I REALLY like this style of Pork...quikrick, can you tell me what brand this is?

Hi Rob, That is an old Royal Stetson. I'm thinking mid '60s? Here are a few shots of the inside.

 

[Ghostsoldier]

Hi Rob, That is an old Royal Stetson. I'm thinking mid '60s? Here are a few shots of the inside. View attachment 535557 View attachment 535558 View attachment 535559

That's a beauty... I'm especially enamored of the tight crown ridge and the teardop shape; it looks a lot like the Naked City Franciscus hat I was looking for in another thread here on the forums.