A backwards Portis...

[DanielJones]

I got this one on OFAS today. They state that "Inside is backwards". It was just bashed backwards. Funny huh? I got this one because Art has a liking for the Portis hats, so I figure that if Art likes these hats they must be a nicely made lid. This one should clean up nicely and re-shape the right way no problem.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-PORTIS-M...QQcmdZViewItem

From the pictures it looks to have an over welt on the brim, then stitched. I can't wait to see this one. And I apologise in advance if I out-bid anyone here.
Does anybody here have a Portis, and could you tell me about the feel & quality of these hats? Like I said, I know Art digs on the Portis hats but I would love to hear from other Portis owners. Thanks for letting me share with you and thank you for looking.

Cheers!

Dan

[Tango Yankee]

I was eyeing it, but I've been telling my wife I'll lay off the eBaying for a while. Should be a great hat for you once you get it turned around! Looking forward to seeing it properly bashed.

Cheers,
Tom

[deanglen]

You can see the finger imprints in the bash.



dean

[DanielJones]

Looking forward to seeing it properly bashed.

No pun intended I presume?

Cheers!

Dan

[Davidson]

I got this one on OFAS today. They state that "Inside is backwards". It was just bashed backwards. Funny huh? I got this one because Art has a liking for the Portis hats, so I figure that if Art likes these hats they must be a nicely made lid. This one should clean up nicely and re-shape the right way no problem.

It isn't a backwards bash. A female is wearing the hat in the picture, and to paraphrase Kevin Costner from Bull Durham, "the bow goes on the right, big guy"

[deanglen]

It isn't a backwards bash. A female is wearing the hat in the picture, and to paraphrase Kevin Costner from Bull Durham, "the bow goes on the right, big guy"

But Davidson, the little tie thing that doesn't tie anything is in the front in the inside shot...and that can't be right, unless I've been wearing all my hats wrong,which is entirely possible. I think. But then again...

[EricH]

I've got several of the Portis hats. Mine run from a vintage of I would guess the first in a late 30's to early 40's and the other two in mid and late 40's range. They are all fine hats of good quality, fine lines and remind me of the best of the Lee's/Marathons. The best of the three hats is the oldest. It is a dark navy wide brimmed and exceptional felt and detailing. I would have more Portis hats were it not for the other loungers now seeking them. But, I will not begrudge those who won fair and square. Enjoy the hat!

Eric
Oh yeah, my best Portis I won on Ebay....99¢

[AlanC]

I saw that auction, and figured it must be bashed backwards. Congratulations!

I was eyeing it, but I've been telling my wife I'll lay off the eBaying for a while.

With all your recent positive experience I can't imagine why!

[Jay]

But Davidson, the little tie thing that doesn't tie anything is in the front in the inside shot...and that can't be right, unless I've been wearing all my hats wrong

I figured it out. The hat is bashed facing the wrong way is all. As in the brim's turned down the back and up in front and pinched to match.

Silly Ebay Salesmen(or women)...

[DOUGLAS]

Congrats DJ, That is a grand hat. I have a few,I was wearing one today actually. They are a finely made hat. Portis is one of my top three hat makers. You will enjoy it. How rare to find one with the tag in the front