What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[daizawaguy]

Mojave VS

 

[delectans]

Very nice, delectans. The crown on that one looks a bit smaller in proportion -- any sense of open crown height on that one? I love the pleated ribbon look on a fur felt. In addition to Mallory, Stetson (the "Privateer") and Portis immediately come to mind as other manufacturers that used a pleated ribbon on a fur felt.

Cheers,
JtL

Thank you for your insight and observations, Jimmy. The open crown height is 5-1/2". It is 4-1/2" at the front, as currently creased, and it appears that the hat has had this crease a very long time. I think the larger size of the hat, and the wide brim of 2-3/4" combine to make the crown appear lower. I have not yet used the steamer to reshape the crown, but it seems that the hat prefers this configuration.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Optimo slate gray lightweight today.

That is a beautiful lid, Bob. Wow -- talk about a modern Whippet! Impeccable.

Cheers,
JtL

 

[DRB]

D'guy: I like the way you left the brim as a raw edge. Very nice Sir.

 

[buler]

That is a beautiful lid, Bob. Wow -- talk about a modern Whippet! Impeccable.

Cheers,
JtL

That is an impressive hat Bob!

B

 

[Joshbru3]

:arated:

An absolute classic!

:arated:

Great Lid Rusty!!

 

[RBH]

Thanks everyone!

 

[Lefty]

That is a beautiful lid, Bob. Wow -- talk about a modern Whippet! Impeccable.

Cheers,
JtL

+1. Until I read the caption, I thought it was just another one of your great Whippets.

 

[NakedGhost]

There's no one ideal look or one ideal hat... good to see your post. My younger daughter would kill for a nose ring like that.

Thanks kindly. And come ooooon mom! Let her do it! Pleeeaaaase???

 

[BobC]

+1. Until I read the caption, I thought it was just another one of your great Whippets.

Thanks Bart, Jimmy, Buler and Lefty. When I talked with Tiffani about this one I told her I wanted an early 50's Whippet clone. She rattled off some number for the crown, and I said ok with me as long as it's a nice tall, straight crown. Then I specified a 2 1/2 inch brim with a 19 or 20 ligne ribbon and a 9 ligne brim binding in a color that's a close match to the felt.

The skinny is this IS another of my Whippets, just a few years newer.

 

[BobC]

Great hats everyone!
But I have to say Edward that ******* is fantastic!!!
Here I am today in my Open Road.

Is that green, Rusty, or is my monitor playing tricks on me?

 

[handlebar bart]

Is that green, Rusty, or is my monitor playing tricks on me?

It looks green to me and I like the contrast with the ribbon color. Real sharp Rusty

 

[Alex]

Fantastic hats today gents!

 

[Rodkins]

Akubra Sundowner

 

[RBH]

Is that green, Rusty, or is my monitor playing tricks on me?

It looks green to me and I like the contrast with the ribbon color. Real sharp Rusty

Yes sir gents, its a green Open Road!

 

[RBH]

By the way Bob, sharpe hat!
Will you make it to FedoraFest this year?

 

[DRB]

Great pics over the last few days, everyone!

Here's my meager contribution. I decided I didn't like the Gus crease, so it went back to the telescope. I'm loving this hat!

I'll bet that hat is a girl magnet!

 

[DRB]

Borsalino to the office today. Swooped down, as suggested by many lounge friends.

Hard at work I see...I am sure you will do well at your work. The stars were with you when you picked a borsalino.

 

[DRB]

Great hats everyone!
But I have to say Edward that ******* is fantastic!!!
Here I am today in my Open Road.

RBH: Those Earth tones are something to be admired. Gives the hat a masculine look. Great hat.

 

[Neophyte]

I'll bet that hat is a girl magnet!

A magnet can both attract and repel, sir. lol