Thanks, Steve. I didn't put up much of a fight against the Ludoela. I'm sure Mike will appreciate our support.
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?
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Thanks, Michael. I like those Champ hats like the one you're wearing, but I find there's quite a bit of difference between one or the other, both in style and finish.I think it appreciated the bath. And I didn't wear it while I was chopping up tree parts.
That one is a real beauty. Super choice.
Today it's a Champ Kasmir finish.
IMG_0527 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_0528 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Pretty low crown on this one.
IMG_0526 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
5-19-2019 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Seems to be some rain coming this way again.
Have a good one,
Michael
Very nice, Jonathan. Great shape and nice organic crease.
Excellent parade of hats as usual, Jeff. For some reason that first crease on the Stetson 25 seems to work best (in my view).
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Stetson 25 with two different creases
Stetson No. 1 Quality
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Thanks for the help, I will use the shower to give it a little drunk now and then
We have the Euro these days, Max. There is a bank note that is actually green (the 100 euro note), but the most common ones are other colours. We used to have fantastic paper money here in Holland, very brightly coloured. Can it be a coincidence that the lowest denomination was green?
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We have colourful money in Canada as well. The green is for our 20$We have the Euro these days, Max. There is a bank note that is actually green (the 100 euro note), but the most common ones are other colours. We used to have fantastic paper money here in Holland, very brightly coloured. Can it be a coincidence that the lowest denomination was green?
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Looks good to me, Jessie, even if I'm not a fan of the cattleman crease myself. That's what makes these vintage felts so attractive: you can dry crease them in whatever shape takes your fancy and be on your merry way. And indeed: the smallest of details may change the look completely. The Borsalino and the Stetson may be in the same colour scheme, but they are still different hats. Once you reach fifty hats in the same colour scheme, ask the question again
Take a peak behind the sweatband of the Borsalino for the label and check out the Borsalino brotherhood for its age. Or post the label and we'll tell you.
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oh lord, I think I will stop at 5-6?, I kind of like the idea of a smaller collection to really give each a rotation and truly enjoy each one. But never say neverLooks good to me, Jessie, even if I'm not a fan of the cattleman crease myself. That's what makes these vintage felts so attractive: you can dry crease them in whatever shape takes your fancy and be on your merry way. And indeed: the smallest of details may change the look completely. The Borsalino and the Stetson may be in the same colour scheme, but they are still different hats. Once you reach fifty hats in the same colour scheme, ask the question again
Take a peak behind the sweatband of the Borsalino for the label and check out the Borsalino brotherhood for its age. Or post the label and we'll tell you.
What era do you think this is from?
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@steur were felts softer for all hats in general back in the day? or just some brands?
It's a late forties to early fifties hat. That type of label (with the Borsalino name printed sideways) was around from the mid to late thirties onwards. In the early to mid fifties the name disappeared from the label. Ghiaccio ("ice") is the colour name, c. nero stand for cinto (ribbon) black and Gorasgu is the model name (we haven't figured out yet what the name means). We don't know exactly when the model was introduced, but probably post WWII.
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I tried to put my Stetson No.1 on, but I had forgotten to put it on a band block, so it felt uncomfortable.
Wearing another Moon Playboy today. Sage green, late 1940s.
Las pics are Moon's.
Notice the stitching on the brim edge.
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Wearing another Moon Playboy today. Sage green, late 1940s.
Las pics are Moon's.
Notice the stitching on the brim edge.
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There's something very addictive about vintage hats; just saying (it's a harmless addiction though). As to the softness of felts: no, just some of them. In general I'd say the European made hats tend to be somewhat softer. American made hats are, again in general, more stiff. Maybe because the American makers tended to use the same production methods for their dress hats as they did for the western hats, which as working hats need to be more stiff and sturdy.
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Hahaha. I think many of us never thought we would end up with so many.
I just ordered another hat safe today, with capacity for 140 hats.
I keep telling Ana this will be the last.
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I really appreciate that! That's the way I feel about you and your Homburgs. You wear them very well as you do all of your hats.
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I didn't know there was any such thing as a hat safe.
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Those are beautiful bank notes. Mexican money pics.We have the Euro these days, Max. There is a bank note that is actually green (the 100 euro note), but the most common ones are other colours. We used to have fantastic paper money here in Holland, very brightly coloured. Can it be a coincidence that the lowest denomination was green?
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I love your Champ B-17. I remember someone posting it quite awhile back before I ever decided to join this forum(I don’t do social media) but couldn’t remember who it was. My father completed his tour of 35 missions as tail gunner in a B-17. If you ever decide to part with it please let me know I’m quite found of items B-17 related.
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Vintage 40s Lowey "Leghorn" straw for services this morning. I bought this last October and this is the first time wearing it.
Stefan, you may well be colour-blind as you say, but your sense and understanding for colour and shades of them are second to none. Cudos.We have the Euro these days, Max. There is a bank note that is actually green (the 100 euro note), but the most common ones are other colours. We used to have fantastic paper money here in Holland, very brightly coloured. Can it be a coincidence that the lowest denomination was green?
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You're more than entitled not to like green hats. In fact, we fellow Loungers should be grateful that you don't. It doesn't stop you finding them, buying them, and sending them on their way to us who do.
Thank you!
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