What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[danofarlington]

I don't know the date, but it looks like a really great hat. You picked a good one. Color, dimensions. I love Borsalinos. Forty bucks? Jackpot, buddy.

 

[lauro13]

Thanks, guys. I wear a padded 7 but can usually fit a 6 7/8 no problem. I usually score on hats smaller than that. They tend to be too small for most folks so they don't go for the higher dough that bigger sizes do. Once I get them I can usually stretch them to fit me.

 

[JAVIER]

Nice Borso Lauro

 

[mayserwegener]

Hans Baumgärtner Velour

 

[gqmagic]

Wow a lot of catching up to do, I'm several pages behind.

Looks like fedora weather is her to stay, as its rainy today I pulled out this Borsalino

 

[gqmagic]

This VS Silver Belly is telling me its a good bad weather day hat also

 

[gtdean48]

Their strength and endurance built up from video game controllers where we shot pool and played pinball...

I hear ya. Must be a shared symptom of our advancing age as the young folk seem to have no issues scrolling and thumbing all day and night long.

 

[alanfgag]

...or played stickball, as the case may be.

The project looks like a blast... thanks for sharing it with us, AL.

 

[alanfgag]

I'm no Borso expert and someone might be able to nail it down more precisely, but the wide sweatband and onionskin liner say pre 1960's.

Carouselvic could tell us within a month or so. My guess is the sweatband appears wide from the camera angle and though it is hard to tell whether the crown protector is paper or vinyl, Borsalino used paper well into the sixties and beyond. I would guess late fifties at the earliest - more likely 1960s. Looks nice, Lauro13.

Steve, you are a master at photographing black velour hats (or is it navy?). Spectacular!

Nice to see you back, GQ.

 

[randooch]

Looks nice, Lauro13.

Steve, you are a master at photographing black velour hats (or is it navy?). Spectacular!

Nice to see you back, GQ.

Plus One on all three counts.

 

[mayserwegener]

Alan, Thanks! It's black so photo related. Definitely difficult to photo black Velous especially ones with black ribbons. Your Florentine Borsalino Marque Grand Luxe, cinque X looks fantastic! Always love to see beautiful Velour!

Randall, Thanks!

Manfred, The P. & C. Habig Homburg looks super! I have to say that was a well spent 3 Euro!

Javier, Your Pilgrim looks great! Also very nice photo backdrop!

Perry, The Tilden from Henry the Hatter is a beauty! Great color (felt / ribbon) and form!

GQM, Super Borso - VS duo! Good to see the weather improved!

 

[bowlerman]

MAN you guys are sporting some impressive lidwork today! If I wasn't in the throes of a busy week/weekend of holiday, gigs, concerts, and rehearsals I would comment now. There are a few to which I will need to give ovations.

In the meantime, I am very excited to announce that I can now participate in Fawcett Friday, as of about an hour ago! Quick pics. More in other relevant threads as soon as I am able.

VS "Bobby Blue" variant. Thank you, Art!!!

 

[DJH]

Only just had the chance to see your latest post, Al.

Absolutely fantastic project and nice job by your good self to capture so many moments.

Looks as though the young people were really enjoying themselves - great that they had the opportunity to do this. One or two nice hats to be seen as well.

 

[Justin B]

No picture, but I broke out my Royal Stetson Homburg to wear to work today. It's a beautiful hat I traded a member here for, a deep chocolate brown with dark maroon binding and ribbon.

 

[jlee562]

Nice VS Jeff! I just got the conformer in the mail about an hour ago.

Black Penman custom for me today...this hat actually needs a reflange (although it's not so bad from this angle), so I haven't worn it much as of late. But it seemed sartorially appropriate for this scarf and pea coat. Plus the wonky brim gives it a little raconteurish flavor - in my head anyway.

 

[randooch]

"Raconteurish"! Now there's a mot you don't encounter very often. Looks good, Jared, especially with the get-up.

Jeff, that lid looks like it was made just for you! Wink. Very nice!

 

[mayserwegener]

Jeff, Beautiful VS! Wears fantastic too! Good luck with the gigs!

Jared, Super Black Penman! Really like the ribbon color! Also great look!

 

[hatophile]

Everyone looks super today. Steve, I agree with Alan you nail the velours.
Lauro that Borso is great on ya.
Another great Borso on GQ and Fawcett as well.
Nice little pilgrim Case.
Manfred that Hommie looks great with your outfit.
Alan, what can I say?

 

[hatophile]

Jeff your VS is superb, I have one in the works,
Lovely black Penman Jared!

 

[casechopper]

Thanks seabass, delectans and chepstow.

Nice customs jlee and b'man!

Today, for me, the Akubra Fed IV