What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

DJH · Apr 11, 2014

Thanks for the comments on my Dualist today guys - much appreciated.

Great hats all around, I'd say. Alan, it was particularly cool to see one of the original Dualist models joining one of the newest.

My spring optimism was spoilt by the rain (thanks a bunch you Ohio Loungers!), but the day was saved with the arrival at my office of this nice Royal DeLuxe Stetson

Despite plenty of packaging, the USPS had tried hard to convert the box to a pizza box, but the hat popped right back into shape.

Thanks, Josh - this is a really interesting hat, I've not seen another like it, that's for sure!

guitarmasta12 · Apr 11, 2014

DJH said:
Thanks for the comments on my Dualist today guys - much appreciated.

Great hats all around, I'd say. Alan, it was particularly cool to see one of the original Dualist models joining one of the newest.

My spring optimism was spoilt by the rain (thanks a bunch you Ohio Loungers!), but the day was saved with the arrival at my office of this nice Royal DeLuxe Stetson

Despite plenty of packaging, the USPS had tried hard to convert the box to a pizza box, but the hat popped right back into shape.

Thanks, Josh - this is a really interesting hat, I've not seen another like it, that's for sure!

Great looking hat! I feel you on the packaging. The Mallory hat I posted above came to me with the brim messed up I had to steam it.

DJH · Apr 11, 2014

Thanks, gm12. Yeah, felt hats are pretty tough and usually can be gotten right back into shape. Josh had packaged the hat fine, just those USPS guys seem to be on a mission of destruction sometimes.

My scariest one was a Brent Black Panama that arrived in a box that was really about 1 inch thick when I got it. Took a while to get it back (Will never be quite what Mr. Black intended) but was worth it and is a go to summer hat for me, the last few years.

guitarmasta12 · Apr 11, 2014

DJH said:
Thanks, gm12. Yeah, felt hats are pretty tough and usually can be gotten right back into shape. Josh had packaged the hat fine, just those USPS guys seem to be on a mission of destruction sometimes.

My scariest one was a Brent Black Panama that arrived in a box that was really about 1 inch thick when I got it. Took a while to get it back (Will never be quite what Mr. Black intended) but was worth it and is a go to summer hat for me, the last few years.

I think my Mallory is made from rabbit fur felt. It's pretty flimsy and stuff. My Dobbs seems more stiff than that one and its made from wool felt.

DJH · Apr 11, 2014

Yes, it probably is rabbit felt. Same with my "new" Stetson and most vintage hats in that era. The only all beaver vintage hats you'll see are the more expensive ones (at that time) such as the Stetson 7X Clear Beaver and Stetson 100, etc.

Vintage Whippets and Stratoliners that people pay big $$ for are rabbit felt, as are some of the highest quality felt hats ever made (see some of the old European velours and vintage Borsalinos, for example).

guitarmasta12 · Apr 11, 2014

DJH said:
Yes, it probably is rabbit felt. Same with my "new" Stetson and most vintage hats in that era. The only all beaver vintage hats you'll see are the more expensive ones (at that time) such as the Stetson 7X Clear Beaver and Stetson 100, etc.

Vintage Whippets and Stratoliners that people pay big $$ for are rabbit felt, as are some of the highest quality felt hats ever made (see some of the old European velours and vintage Borsalinos, for example).

I'm gonna look for 50s Knox twenty for my next hat. Maybe in grey.

DJH · Apr 11, 2014

Here's a little comparison I did on Knox 20, Dobbs 20 and Cavanagh.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...-Comparisons&p=1500492&viewfull=1#post1500492

I sold the Knox, but still have the other two.

guitarmasta12 · Apr 11, 2014

DJH said:
Here's a little comparison I did on Knox 20, Dobbs 20 and Cavanagh.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...-Comparisons&p=1500492&viewfull=1#post1500492

I sold the Knox, but still have the other two.

They are very nice hats. I liked the Dobbs and the Cavanagh better because the bow on the Knox wasn't in my taste.

job · Apr 12, 2014

Very nice David.

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splintercellsz · Apr 12, 2014

David, beautiful dualist and Stetson!

Andy, very nice Borso!

Perry, great look you have there! I like that one!

Sam, wow, that CD is just flawless!

Charlie, *whispers* great shoes and hat!!

G, you sure wear that one well!

Daniele, beautiful hat my friend!

Joao, very very nice looking nutria!

Alan, that one is pure beauty!

T, may be a tad large but it still looks Grand!

Richard, great looking hat! Exquisite!

Guitar, very sharp Mallory!

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1920s/1930s Stetson 3x Beaver. I absolutely love this one. I can't decide on the front pinch or a telescope crease, but for today, the pinch it is.

guitarmasta12 · Apr 12, 2014

splintercellsz said:
David, beautiful dualist and Stetson!

Andy, very nice Borso!

Perry, great look you have there! I like that one!

Sam, wow, that CD is just flawless!

Charlie, *whispers* great shoes and hat!!

G, you sure wear that one well!

Daniele, beautiful hat my friend!

Joao, very very nice looking nutria!

Alan, that one is pure beauty!

T, may be a tad large but it still looks Grand!

Richard, great looking hat! Exquisite!

Guitar, very sharp Mallory!

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1920s/1930s Stetson 3x Beaver. I absolutely love this one. I can't decide on the front pinch or a telescope crease.

Well, great Stetson!

ManofKent · Apr 12, 2014

David -very nice Stetson

Justin - the crease looks good.

g.durand · Apr 12, 2014

guitarmasta12 said:
Well, great Stetson!

Yes, indeed!

Thanks to everyone for the earlier comments.

Stetson Whippet this afternoon. I'm sure you guys are tired of seeing my scowling mug, so I posted a pic of me with the person who makes me smile.

Rogera · Apr 12, 2014

Great pic g.!

Lefty · Apr 12, 2014

7xCB 2Day-Old-Niece

countryclubjoe · Apr 12, 2014

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Nice Spring day therefore the Dobbs straw came out of winter hybenation.
Regards.
CCJ

suitedcboy · Apr 12, 2014

g.durand said:

Great photo and that is an awesome Whippet. Rare color and it looks to be new.

BobC · Apr 12, 2014

I really like the colors of that whippet, gd. What size is it?

Garrett · Apr 12, 2014

Late night post:

Blacksheep 7X today

Joao Encarnado · Apr 12, 2014

T Jones said:
Joao, awsome Nutria! I like that one!

ManofKent said:
Joao - nice Nutria.

splintercellsz said:
Joao, very very nice looking nutria!

Thanks. Nutria is such a nice felt.

splintercellsz said:
1920s/1930s Stetson 3x Beaver. I absolutely love this one. I can't decide on the front pinch or a telescope crease, but for today, the pinch it is.

Really nice. Isn't it a little too big in size? Looks like it is falling down your head and covering your ears.

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