What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

M Hatman · Apr 8, 2019

Bill Hughes said:
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Not a member of the Lions Club. My club is a bit harder to join.
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NICE PIN, very nice indeed!!! Thank you for your service!!!!
M

AbbaDatDeHat · Apr 8, 2019

I believe most Marines that wear a subtle Marine Corps Emblem, such as Bill’s, wear it out of reverence to the Corps. A self salute for having accomplished something in life. Kinda like showing a picture of the birth of your child, not to seek praise but to let others share and reflect on periods of life’s glories.
I still get embarrassed and misty-eyed when people comment, and feel completely unworthy to have either.
Off topic but gratefull. Bowen
Had to say something...back to hats.

Daniele Tanto · Apr 8, 2019

I have consumed too many handkerchiefs today to have a better face than the one you see

Charles Hatters High Quality
The type of hat is Ticino (a Swiss-Italian river) the color is the famous "Mirtillo"

Size 60 cm or 7 1/2 US, very large to be a production controlled by Borsalino

The hat has all the characteristics of having been made by Vanzina. The felt is very thick and with a slightly hairy finish.
It has a marked consistency like all hats with this brand.

The crown is impressive 12.5 cm already bashed, the brim are 5.5 cm.

Happy Monday to all and thank you, always, for your appreciation

Michael A · Apr 8, 2019

Hot weather arrives. For a day at least. I was thinking Stevens milan

IMG_9228 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
But changed my mind and went with Macy's Genuine Panama

IMG_9252 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

IMG_9254 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Going for a quick walk in the woods now to check on some wildflowers I spotted yesterday.

IMG_9258 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good one,
Michael

Bill Hughes · Apr 8, 2019

AbbaDatDeHat said:
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I still get embarrassed and misty-eyed when people comment, and feel completely unworthy to have either.
Off topic but gratefull. Bowen
Had to say something...back to hats.

I agree - back to hats please.

crawlinkingsnake · Apr 8, 2019

Michael A said:
Hot weather arrives. For a day at least. I was thinking Stevens milan
IMG_9228 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
But changed my mind and went with Macy's Genuine Panama
IMG_9252 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_9254 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Going for a quick walk in the woods now to check on some wildflowers I spotted yesterday.
IMG_9258 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good one,
Michael

Good choice on the Genuine Panama!

deadlyhandsome · Apr 8, 2019

VS that Charlie passed on to me. It was made from a NOS Mallory body that Art came into a while back. I like the underwelt brim treatment too.

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Short Balding Guy · Apr 8, 2019

Traveling today in a vtg.50's Stetson 3X Clear, Fifteen. This is a terrific wide ribbon fedora. I wear wide ribbon felt hats less often than mid or thin.

This hat is an immediate fav as the felt is glorious. The felt on this Fifteen rivals a 50's 7X that I have. Malleable so that the crown or brim take a shape easily. A dress weight felt that takes a shape and keeps it until brushed by my hand. The felt is dense that is soft to the hand.

The hat was sold at The Kleinhans Co., Buffalo, NY. This was a high end mens clothing store (Kleinhans Co. was in business from 1893-1992).

Above is a pic of the Kleinhans Hat Department display in the 50's.

Best wishes, Eric -

AbbaDatDeHat · Apr 8, 2019

Greetings All and getting back to hats:
Today...traversing the hat trail i spied Ol Dirty Berty peaking out. She’d been hanging out with a bunch of Italians so i gave her the day. She’s old, wrinkly, not to fancy but ain’t dead yet. Though the Old Girl’s sweatband looks like a teenager.
Be well. Bowen

M Hatman · Apr 8, 2019

Short Balding Guy said:
Traveling today in a vtg.50's Stetson 3X Clear, Fifteen. This is a terrific wide ribbon fedora. I wear wide ribbon felt hats less often than mid or thin.

This hat is an immediate fav as the felt is glorious. The felt on this Fifteen rivals a 50's 7X that I have. Malleable so that the crown or brim take a shape easily. A dress weight felt that takes a shape and keeps it until brushed by my hand. The felt is dense that is soft to the hand.

The hat was sold at The Kleinhans Co., Buffalo, NY. This was a high end mens clothing store (Kleinhans Co. was in business from 1893-1992).

Above is a pic of the Kleinhans Hat Department display in the 50's.

Best wishes, Eric -

You need to post this under that show us the store thread!!! Great HAT and great history!!!

Tukwila · Apr 8, 2019

Just A Hat Rack said:
How does the Everyman compare to Penman's handmade hats? I was considering getting an Everyman Indy, but was strongly considering holding out for one of his handmade ones. I scoured the Penman thread, and was curious about the difference with an opinion coming from one of his paying customers.

It's not a custom hat, but factory made with an 80% / 20% rabbit/beaver blend Brazilian (?) felt that is very close in quality, IMO, to the Winchester beaver felt used by many US custom hatters. But different. It seems tougher to me, without being too much thicker if that makes sense. I love mine, and would not sell it for the $250 I paid for it.

But John's customs are very nice, and can run $500 and up depending on the felt you choose and any other custom touches. For an Indy hat, I love the Everyman, although I have changed it from the center crease John originally steamed in for me to a diamond crease. I grab it when it looks rainy outside but I'm still wanting a somewhat dressy hat to go with a leather jacket or sports coat.

I do not hold the same high regard of the non-Indy hat, unfortunately. The felt is from a US supplier and not near the quality of the Indy offering. If John uses the Brazilian factory again, I will consider buying more Everyman hats in grey/granite, dark moss, steel, navy etc, etc.

Tukwila · Apr 8, 2019

After the follow-up interview with Dept of Justice, having lunch with my daughter.

Looking good today gents!

NW Hats custom pecan fedora.

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drmaxtejeda · Apr 8, 2019

deadlyhandsome said:
Not a member of the Lions Club. My club is a bit harder to join.

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I don’t know what a Lions Club pin gets you, but that Eagle, Globe, and Anchor gets you my respect and appreciation. Thank you.

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drmaxtejeda · Apr 8, 2019

AbbaDatDeHat said:
View attachment 164051 View attachment 164052 View attachment 164054 View attachment 164055 Greetings All and getting back to hats:
Today...traversing the hat trail i spied Ol Dirty Berty peaking out. She’d been hanging out with a bunch of Italians so i gave her the day. She’s old, wrinkly, not to fancy but ain’t dead yet. Though the Old Girl’s sweatband looks like a teenager.
Be well. Bowen

If she's been hanging out with Italians she's probably in love.

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mayserwegener · Apr 8, 2019

Mayser's "Supra" date stamped November 14, 1950. Johann Zehme München was the Royal Bavarian Court Supplier (est. 1834). Unfortunately the famous store closed in 2012 and was replaced by Prada. Here is a story from 2012 and interestingly some of the comments don't match the story content.

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&tab=rT&sl=de&tl=en&u=https://www.abendzeitung-muenchen.de/inhalt.aus-nach-178-jahren-in-der-city-hutmacher-raus-prada-rein.fb64d67c-fdd4-46d0-98c9-e271bea56b62.html

I have neglected taking photos of Mayser Paper Labels. This one is actually date stamped November 14, 1950 (14.11.50) so an extra bonus.

The inside sweatband seam is also date stamped!

Just A Hat Rack · Apr 8, 2019

Tukwila said:
It's not a custom hat, but factory made with an 80% / 20% rabbit/beaver blend Brazilian (?) felt that is very close in quality, IMO, to the Winchester beaver felt used by many US custom hatters. But different. It seems tougher to me, without being too much thicker if that makes sense. I love mine, and would not sell it for the $250 I paid for it.

But John's customs are very nice, and can run $500 and up depending on the felt you choose and any other custom touches. For an Indy hat, I love the Everyman, although I have changed it from the center crease John originally steamed in for me to a diamond crease. I grab it when it looks rainy outside but I'm still wanting a somewhat dressy hat to go with a leather jacket or sports coat.

I do not hold the same high regard of the non-Indy hat, unfortunately. The felt is from a US supplier and not near the quality of the Indy offering. If John uses the Brazilian factory again, I will consider buying more Everyman hats in grey/granite, dark moss, steel, navy etc, etc.

Thanks for the input Doug. I've been coveting a Raiders hat since I was a kid, even moreso now that I'm older and actually wear hats. It seems that John is the go-to guy when it comes to a nice, near authentic Indy look. I was originally sold on the Everyman, but am leaning toward a custom rabbit at this point.

Frunobulax · Apr 8, 2019

Not so modern Stetsonian.

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Bill Hughes · Apr 8, 2019

Tukwila said:
After the follow-up interview with Dept of Justice, having lunch with my daughter.

Looking good today gents!

NW Hats custom pecan fedora.

.

Another winner Doug. The proportions on that are perfect.

scottyrocks · Apr 8, 2019

Just A Hat Rack said:
Thanks for the input Doug. I've been coveting a Raiders hat since I was a kid, even moreso now that I'm older and actually wear hats. It seems that John is the go-to guy when it comes to a nice, near authentic Indy look. I was originally sold on the Everyman, but am leaning toward a custom rabbit at this point.

John posts every hat he makes on fb, and his Raiders hats are superb, especially in contrast to some of the other Indy hat makers out there.

Michael A · Apr 9, 2019

Had a nice walk in the woods this morning under the Panama. This afternoon it was a French made beret out on the bike.

IMG_9285 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

IMG_9284 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
And a bunch of wrinkled, by now, linen

IMG_9289 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Michael

crawlinkingsnake said:
Good choice on the Genuine Panama!

Thanks kingsnake. The Panama cast a nice shade on my walk.

Have a good evening,
Michael

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