What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[FedOregon]

Back to the Penney's Solar Straws Hopoka today.
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Michael

@Michael A , Check out the movie Gold with Matthew McConaughey on Netflix. His partner, Acosta, has a hat that looks like it has a similar weave and texture to your Hopoka straw.

 

[Bob Roberts]

I've been waiting on this one. A Knox 15 from ebay. Sellers pic didn't do the hat justice, and neither do mine but give one a better idea of the cool brown felt and old copper color of the ribbon and bow with a twisted knot. I've wanted a nice Knox for some time, and the twisted knot is something I've loved since I saw them on the Gannon hats of @moontheloon and @Frunobulax

Nothing under the sweat except a stamp of the size, 7-3/8 and some pencil or crayon marks that mean nothing to me. The hat is a Long Oval (Ovalized Sixteenths in Knox jargon) and fits like a custom. It also has the Knox Custom Edge, aka Cavanagh Edge, that I really like. The reeded sweat and stitching of same are in good shape. The liner shows its age but is all there and legible. The felt looks really good and creases like a dream.... it's also dusty and will get a good brushing after the Lexol dries on the inside of the sweat.

More pics in the Knox thread.

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One of your nicest Doug.

 

[Redfokker]

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Stupendous Bob, that brim curl is really special. Impressive.

 

[Redfokker]

I've been waiting on this one. A Knox 15 from ebay. Sellers pic didn't do the hat justice, and neither do mine but give one a better idea of the cool brown felt and old copper color of the ribbon and bow with a twisted knot. I've wanted a nice Knox for some time, and the twisted knot is something I've loved since I saw them on the Gannon hats of @moontheloon and @Frunobulax

Nothing under the sweat except a stamp of the size, 7-3/8 and some pencil or crayon marks that mean nothing to me. The hat is a Long Oval (Ovalized Sixteenths in Knox jargon) and fits like a custom. It also has the Knox Custom Edge, aka Cavanagh Edge, that I really like. The reeded sweat and stitching of same are in good shape. The liner shows its age but is all there and legible. The felt looks really good and creases like a dream.... it's also dusty and will get a good brushing after the Lexol dries on the inside of the sweat.

More pics in the Knox thread.

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Congratulations! That ribbon color is super. Nice crumpled crease, looks 40s.

 

[Samuel]

Felt good about getting my middle-school students make blue ribbons/ condolences sentiments for Modesto fallen officer Pershall.

 

[Redfokker]

turned it into a two hat day, why not!!

1920s Rothschild

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Classy Justin. Love the crease, very period.

 

[Redfokker]

Wearing a Gatsby inspired suit today. Borsalino hommy on top. If Borso's dating by serial number process is to be trusted, this one would be from 34.
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Sharp as usual Wes. That Borso is really nice. Are there interior shots around here somewhere?

 

[FedOregon]

One of your nicest Doug.

Thanks Bob. That new Borsalino is a rare treasure.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Thanks Bob. That new Borsalino is a rare treasure.

Thx!

 

[moehawk]

Hey all!
Late post today. This 80's Borsalino gets the nod.

Have a great day!

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[Redfokker]

Hey all!
Late post today. This 80's Borsalino gets the nod.

Have a great day!

Powered by happy thoughts

Right behind you on a late post. Beautiful finish, treat to see this Borso.

 

[Redfokker]

New hat day. Picked up a new Stetson Stratoliner Milan in hemp. Special Edition version, better sweat (sheep skin?) and a more substantial milan weave. There is a different feel between the regular milan and this one, seems more hefty. Definitely a late summer/early spring weight straw. So far I'm liking it. Needs some steam and a snap though.

 

[hatsRme]

Thank you sir, and I enjoy your posts throughly!! The stuff you see behind me in the photos is just the tip of the ice berg on what we have all over the 5 acres. Mind boggling, really

LOVE it, Justin! My family was in the auto and metal salvage business in northern Vermont, from about 1917-18. I see gold in those piles!!
Who's in charge of inventory control?

 

[splintercellsz]

LOVE it, Justin! My family was in the auto and metal salvage business in northern Vermont, from about 1917-18. I see gold in those piles!!
Who's in charge of inventory control?

The old man, I just aid where needed!

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[splintercellsz]

New hat day. Picked up a new Stetson Stratoliner Milan in hemp. Special Edition version, better sweat (sheep skin?) and a more substantial milan weave. There is a different feel between the regular milan and this one, seems more hefty. Definitely a late summer/early spring weight straw. So far I'm liking it. Needs some steam and a snap though.

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Stellar acquisition!!!

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[FedOregon]

New hat day. Picked up a new Stetson Stratoliner Milan in hemp. Special Edition version, better sweat (sheep skin?) and a more substantial milan weave. There is a different feel between the regular milan and this one, seems more hefty. Definitely a late summer/early spring weight straw. So far I'm liking it. Needs some steam and a snap though.

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Dang it, Red, that looks great! Did you get this one from your local haberdasher?

 

[Wesslyn]

Sharp as usual Wes. That Borso is really nice. Are there interior shots around here somewhere?

Thank you, thank you. Here's a couple. Sorry for the poor lighting

 

[Redfokker]

Stellar acquisition!!!

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Thanks Justin.

Dang it, Red, that looks great! Did you get this one from your local haberdasher?

Yes, Oscar had a sale last week at 25% off his straw selection, he was kind of overloaded. Sure like the quality for a modern Stetson.

 

[FedOregon]

Yes, Oscar had a sale last week at 25% off his straw selection, he was kind of overloaded. Sure like the quality for a modern Stetson.

I like the sand, sage and navy!

 

[Bob Roberts]

Stupendous Bob, that brim curl is really special. Impressive.

Thank you Red. I think it's a homburg with a thin brim binding.