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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

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I reach for this hat often... beautiful to handle and so comfortable to wear. I would estimate early 1950s.

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Barbecue, beer and a whiskey coloured hat; life's not so bad after all, Alan.

It told me so, Max. Didn't I tell you I'm a hat whisperer?
Some of the more prolific German manufacturers, like Mayser and Wegener, produced a great many hats under various brands, probably on contract for wholesale companies or large retailers. Usually these were brought on the market under "posh" sounding names, like Windsor, Princeton, Carlton or under the retailers'house brand name. This one was sold through Konen Bekleidingshaus of Munich. And the label used with the distinct blue border isn't something we see on hats made in other countries. So it all adds up to the conclusion it's German made.

Good to see you, John. It's not Coleridge or Tennyson, but Mom can be proud!


Saved the best for last, eh? Exceptional looking felt. Wow!


Nice!


I'm looking at both the hats and the collection of face masks on display these days, David. I like both! Cool pics as always.


Great Gannon, Eric. Love these colours.

Yes! Always a joy to see that one, Michael.


Whoa, that's some crown on that hat, Perry. Impressive.
Thanks Stefan. Some of that is camera angle influenced, but it is a generous crown.
 

Steve1857

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Thanks, Mike. It's as light as a feather.

Wow! That is one interesting Borso Steve. Is it a heavy dress weight felt? That stitching really stands out.
 

moehawk

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Barbecue, beer and a whiskey coloured hat; life's not so bad after all, Alan.

It told me so, Max. Didn't I tell you I'm a hat whisperer?
Some of the more prolific German manufacturers, like Mayser and Wegener, produced a great many hats under various brands, probably on contract for wholesale companies or large retailers. Usually these were brought on the market under "posh" sounding names, like Windsor, Princeton, Carlton or under the retailers'house brand name. This one was sold through Konen Bekleidingshaus of Munich. And the label used with the distinct blue border isn't something we see on hats made in other countries. So it all adds up to the conclusion it's German made.

Good to see you, John. It's not Coleridge or Tennyson, but Mom can be proud!


Saved the best for last, eh? Exceptional looking felt. Wow!


Nice!


I'm looking at both the hats and the collection of face masks on display these days, David. I like both! Cool pics as always.


Great Gannon, Eric. Love these colours.

Yes! Always a joy to see that one, Michael.


Whoa, that's some crown on that hat, Perry. Impressive.
Thanks Stefan!
Plagues aren't my usual muse, but I do what I can... :)
 

Bill Hughes

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Working on another idea for a logo this morning. Any suggestions?

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OK, so I finished up on my idea for the latest logo (of mine). The way I have it setup the following can have their own colors.

1: All the lettering.
2: fedora color
3: ribbon color

The logo itself is 3.24" by 2.83".

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So for a red shirt I just ordered I went with Navy Blue lettering, a Grey fedora, and Burgundy ribbon. It should look like this when completed. I'll post a picture of the polo when I receive it.

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OK, so I finished up on my idea for the latest logo (of mine). The way I have it setup the following can have their own colors.

1: All the lettering.
2: fedora color
3: ribbon color

The logo itself is 3.24" by 2.83".

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So for a red shirt I just ordered I went with Navy Blue lettering, a Grey fedora, and Burgundy ribbon. It should look like this when completed. I'll post a picture of the polo when I receive it.

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Well done Bill
 
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That's a nice one...and it looks pristine! It's one of those hats that tops my bucket list, along with an actual Stratoliner that I haven't cloned from a conversion. Yup. I like it!

It doesn't get much better than that, Alan. Splendid.

Ooooo, I really like that one. But I say that about all your hats.

Thank you guys. Borsalino, to my mind and head, made the most enjoyable iteration of the Open Road style - soft, formable, impeccably finished. I love each of my thin ribbons. Just love the Borsos a little bit more.
 

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