What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[steur]

View attachment 109941 View attachment 109936 View attachment 109937 View attachment 109938 View attachment 109939 Greetings All:
Thanks all for the kind words and likes of late.
Today it’s the “Total Mystery Black”. Unknown manufacture and i’ve not been able to identify the sweatband crest. It’s almost identical to a Boss Raw Edge in every way and is very old. Any info would be appreciated. It’s a Mystery to me.
Be well. Bowen

Can't help you identify it, but it is a beautiful hat, Bowen. Love that brim curl.

 

[steur]

R. Hecht Leipzig probably 1930s and a recent arrival. This Wool Stiff Felt has no company mark but most likely one of the large scale German Hat Companies that were located in Eastern Germany that produced both Wool and Fur Felt hats but didn't survive WWII.

Very good looking bowler, Steve. Seems to be in great shape too.

 

[steur]

Heading out for the evening under a MacLachlan.

Mr. Bowers identified it for @rclark who later sent it to me. And if you peruse the MacLachlan thread, you will see the same size tag show up in one of the other models.

The felt on the MacLachlan made Stack trilby I just got is thicker, but the feel of the finish is very, very similar.

Happy Friday night all!

Very very nice, Matt. Great colour.

 

[steur]

Heading out under Brig. Gen. Waters' Superfine Knox.

I can't help but wonder what sort of tie dye jackets he wore when, during his tenure as warden, he was reading aloud the death warrants of the condemned at the Oklahoma state pen's death house. Perhaps I'm on the wrong track there, though...

Did just find out that he had a law degree. That's kind of neat.

Have a superduper and satisfying Saturday.

Amazing hat, Matt. Spectacular.

 

[steur]

Dobbs Hanover Square gets the call again on a very chilly morning
DSCN9112 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN9113 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN9114 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN9115 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
it's becoming a serious contender for favorite status.
DSCN9124 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN9131 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Off for a little trip to the library in a bit.
Hope your Saturday is getting off to a good start
Michael

It is a fantastic looking hat, Michael. Love the way it goes with that lovely three piece suit.

 

[johnnycanuck]

Dobbs Hanover Square gets the call again on a very chilly morning
DSCN9112 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN9113 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN9114 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN9115 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
it's becoming a serious contender for favorite status.
DSCN9124 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN9131 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Off for a little trip to the library in a bit.
Hope your Saturday is getting off to a good start
Michael

Now that’s a sharp hat!
Wear it in good health
Johnny

 

[Redfokker]

Nice line on that bowler, Mike. Looks close to the form of a cambridge bowler.

I think it is of the later 1930s style of American Derby, straight sides, not much curl to the brim. It is a favorite.

 

[steur]

Was out on a big hathunting spree yesterday, but hardly any luck I'm afraid. Did it under my King Felton, seen here behind the reward I gave myself anyway.

Today was time for a more spring-suitable hat; Knox Westlite (refurbished by Mike Miller).

 

[Redfokker]

We are in for a few days of spring like weather in the high 60s. Throwing straw rules to the wind, the NW Hats Blue Duplex with gills. I just can't keep my hands off this one. I really dig it. It does kind of straddle the rules, felt and Cuenca, keeps the felt police at bay.

 

[Redfokker]

Was out on a big hathunting spree yesterday, but hardly any luck I'm afraid. Did it under my King Felton, seen here behind the reward I gave myself anyway.


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Today was time for a more spring-suitable hat; Knox Westlite (refurbished by Mike Miller).

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You deserve a reward today. The Westlite is just wonderful. Love that ribbon work.

 

[BobHufford]

That Trooper is wicked.

Gorgeous in any light.

Thanks Matt and Stefan!

 

[mmbarnes]

Very very nice, Matt. Great colour.

Amazing hat, Matt. Spectacular.

Thanks Stefan.

Was out on a big hathunting spree yesterday, but hardly any luck I'm afraid. Did it under my King Felton, seen here behind the reward I gave myself anyway.


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Today was time for a more spring-suitable hat; Knox Westlite (refurbished by Mike Miller).

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The King Felton is a nice looking hat. I used to live on Lord Felton Lane here in Virginia Beach. I wonder if the King and the Lord are related. Or if King Felton makes a Lord's hat.

The Westlite is marvelous. The ribbon color... exceptional.

 

[mmbarnes]

We are in for a few days of spring like weather in the high 60s. Throwing straw rules to the wind, the NW Hats Blue Duplex with gills. I just can't keep my hands off this one. I really dig it. It does kind of straddle the rules, felt and Cuenca, keeps the felt police at bay.

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Yeah... One sweet lid Mike.

 

[OldStrummer]

I've been waiting a few days to post this. Today I'm rockin' my new Aero A-2 and my Mallory Eagle (posted also in the "What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?" thread.

 

[steur]

We are in for a few days of spring like weather in the high 60s. Throwing straw rules to the wind, the NW Hats Blue Duplex with gills. I just can't keep my hands off this one. I really dig it. It does kind of straddle the rules, felt and Cuenca, keeps the felt police at bay.

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I see you're ready for spring too, Mike. Good to see the duplex in action again.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Greetings All:
Thank you all for kind words and comments of late.
Today it’s a Nutria 3 cord embroidered

liner with a “Rowboat” crease. This one prefers to keep it’s own shape. Good by me.
Be well. Bowen

 

[bluesforchallah]

BGGCD out in the wild of the Cascade Mountain Range.

 

[steur]

You deserve a reward today. The Westlite is just wonderful. Love that ribbon work.

Thanks Stefan. The King Felton is a nice looking hat. I used to live on Lord Felton Lane here in Virginia Beach. I wonder if the King and the Lord are related. Or if King Felton makes a Lord's hat.

The Westlite is marvelous. The ribbon color... exceptional.

Mike, Matt, thank you. I posted the King Felton provenance before on the lounge. In short the brand originates from Scandinavia, but the maker was an immigrant to the US. He went back to his homecountry after the death of his wife and started the hat-business there. There may well be a connection between Lord Felton and King felton, but I haven't been able to find any more info.
the Westlite is really good and Mike absolutely did a great job on the ribbon.

 

[steur]

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Greetings All:
Thank you all for kind words and comments of late.
Today it’s a Nutria 3 cord embroidered View attachment 110022 View attachment 110023 View attachment 110025 liner with a “Rowboat” crease. This one prefers to keep it’s own shape. Good by me.
Be well. Bowen

That liner is spectacular!

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Heading out under Brig. Gen. Waters' Superfine Knox.

I can't help but wonder what sort of tie dye jackets he wore when, during his tenure as warden, he was reading aloud the death warrants of the condemned at the Oklahoma state pen's death house. Perhaps I'm on the wrong track there, though...

Did just find out that he had a law degree. That's kind of neat.

Have a superduper and satisfying Saturday.

Greetings Matt et al:
You know i’m smiling! Like the Gen’s cover too. Thanks for checkin on the Mystery Black i appreciate your effort. Goin out on a limb and thinkin it’s a pre-No Name Hat Co. by the Stetsons before the Vanity label. Prob get beat up now.
Be well. Keep em rollin. Bowen