Got White?

[fluteplayer07]

Midnight blue, perhaps? Maybe with a highlight of white in the bow to complement the felt?

 

[Neophyte]

Is that really a hat or a lamp shade?

It is a Japanese kasa style hat. It most closely resembles the takuhatsugasa variety. I purchased it in a village in Japan when I visited around four years ago.

 

[DRB]

Neo: just messin with ya.

 

[Aureliano]

I have a request. Aureliano: can you repost your pics? They have disappeared and you have some truly outstanding whites if I remember.

Sure thing!

Panizza, mint white beaver (bought this one in Milano)

Art Fawcett, VS.

 

[Neophyte]

Neo: just messin with ya.

I know .

 

[150719541]

A Milan straw, by Dobbs

Stetson, cowboy

Panama Brisa woven

Viquez Mexican Fur Felt

Another Panama Straw

 

[Aureliano]

Let's keep this thread about white felt hats guys. Straw/milans have their own already. Thanks.

 

[DRB]

150719541 : It takes a big man to wear a big white cowboy hat like that! The cowboy hat looks good.

 

[fluteplayer07]

Art has my off white Borsalino fu Lazzaro in the shop for a cleaning... I'll have some pictures when it's back. Should look good.

By the way, Aureliano, that certain package will be on its way early next week. Thanks!

Cheers,

 

[Aureliano]

By the way, Aureliano, that certain package will be on its way early next week. Thanks! Cheers,

Thanks for the heads up

 

[delectans]

Beverly Hills Deluxe Quality

The only example by this hatter I have seen thus far. Appears unworn and in pristine condition save for a moderate amount of moth grazing, unfortunately.


Crown: 6" open. 5" as creased.
Ribbon: 1-1/8".
Brim: 2-5/8", with 3/8" edge binding.
Sweatband: 1-7/8".






















"Oil-Protecto" feature, referring perhaps to a special oil resistant sweatband treatment. Not quite certain what "Head Eased" means, but it does feel good on the noggin!



Interesting tag tucked behind the unreeded sweat, again describing the "Oil-Protecto" feature. Note that the hat is made of imported furs.



Just after opening the box and donning the lid for the first time, in our kitchen. Picture taken under strong halogen lighting.



Photo taken under bright overcast light.

 

[DRB]

AL: The moth bites are minimal. I think if someone on the streets would see that hat, they would think: " What a nice hat !"

The Color of the grosgrain brim and ribbon/bow, really make the hat. How did you find that hat? Did you fish it out of the bay?

 

[delectans]

AL: The moth bites are minimal. I think if someone on the streets would see that hat, they would think: " What a nice hat !"

The Color of the grosgrain brim and ribbon/bow, really make the hat. How did you find that hat? Did you fish it out of the bay?

Thanks for your kind comments, as always, Dennis! The hat looks more overexposed in the outdoor photo here on the lounge, compared to what it looks like on my iPhoto album, so I will have to edit this when I get home tonight.

This lid was indeed a Pyrrhic victory for me at the Bay. Something about its lines, felt and ribbon color proved irresistable, despite the moth damage.:love:

 

[hatophile]

Great white hat, Delectans!

 

[Lefty]

Great white hat, Delectans!

 

[hatophile]

You're a stitch, Lefty. Or should I say you'd need one after that shark on the head!

 

[delectans]

hatophile: I appreciate it!

Lefty: Thanks. Like the crown on that one but the brim is a bit too stingy for me.

 

[fluteplayer07]

Great NOS, delectans.

 

[hatophile]

hatophile: I appreciate it!

Lefty: Thanks. Like the crown on that one but the brim is a bit too stingy for me.

It's an open crown, too!

 

[Lefty]

open dorsal

Sizing is tricky. You don't want to look swallowed up by your hat.