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[Young fogey]

My Champ black fedora

I'm guessing it's from the '60s based on what looks like a picture of a 707 on the lining:

It has a wind trolley.

 

[alanfgag]

I'm guessing it's from the '60s based on what looks like a picture of a 707 on the lining:

It has a wind trolley.

Looks great on you.

 

[DRB]

Yeah. In comparing these photos, I'd have to agree.

What I might do now, though, is look for a hat with a wide brim and a tapered crown. We'll see what effect I can get with that.

Borsalino's and Stetsons have some taper with some larger brims. Custom made is always good as well.

 

[Lefty]

Upload to photobucket or flikr and copy the IMG code to post pics.

 

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[Mobile Vulgus]

Works fine...

 

[alanfgag]

i'm trying.

http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee382/taylormadevtwins/th_376.jpg

Click the <insert image> button in the quick reply window, then pasted the URL for your photo in the pop up window.

 

[Alex]

Certainly.

I am rather thin, and the two hats imbue me with two rather different characters.

I do like both hats, however, I do prefer the wider brim as it gives you more of a distinguished, intriguing look IMHO.
Nice tie!

 

[Bernie Zack]

Certainly.

I am rather thin, and the two hats imbue me with two rather different characters.

Seeing these photos remind me of a book I read a few years back: The Company by Robert Littell. As I read it, I pictured a guy who looked just like you with those fedoras playing Jack McAuliffe in the book. Read it if you haven't, and you will see what I mean.

 

[feltfan]

Looks to me like the sweat was replaced. At that time they may have reblocked it.
Hard to believe that wasn't a snap brim or fedora hat. Interesting that the celophane remained intact after the sweat.

5-5/8" x 2-11/16+". Yes, thats a Cellophane clear liner protector on a 40's hat--not the later soft plastic. I wonder how many hats had these and they just didn't survive. Has a deep center crease and deep front pinches and does not desire to be snapped-nor does it show signs that it was. Color is Chocolate.

 

[Viktor]

Champ - Brim Mod

I'd like to thank Art for this wonderful brim mod.

Rodkins - You may recognize this lid

 

[Rodkins]

Champ - Brim Mod

I'd like to thank Art for this wonderful brim mod.

Rodkins - You may recognize this lid

Awesome mod!

 

[Mobile Vulgus]

Champ - Brim Mod

I'd like to thank Art for this wonderful brim mod.

Very nice.

 

[rlk]

from France...

 

[hatophile]

C'mon, open it already, you're killing us here!

 

[rlk]

Banana Spaghetti Western

World Traveler. 1 month journey from Italy after being sold originally in Nicaragua. Rough finish in Banana Color. Made in 1977 but has a taped seam and oilskin like tip protector. Whip-stitched edge.

 

[hatophile]

That's a hell of a big Borsalino, kemosabe!

 

[alanfgag]

Definitely a kinder, gentler ebay over there.

 

[rlk]

The French Hat

 

[fmw]

This pork pie came in with perfect felt but was pretty dirty and the sweatband was rotten. Since I got it for a song, I had some budget so I sent it to Optimo for cleaning, blocking and sweat band. I think it turned out OK.