What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[Scott Wood]

Back from the Spa(only the hat)...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4497387523_ba6b57343e_o.jpg

That sure is sweet!
:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[DOUGLAS]

The CC looks great rlk! Is there a stamp at the crown on that one? My earlier ones have a circular logo around the ventilated crown. Some are stamped and others applied

 

[RBH]

That is nice Robert. You have a great collection of heathers!
By the way, did Greg ever explain how they are [were] made?

 

[rlk]

The CC looks great rlk! Is there a stamp at the crown on that one? My earlier ones have a circular logo around the ventilated crown. Some are stamped and others applied

Thank you all. Unfortunately this one is fading away.

 

[rlk]

That is nice Robert. You have a great collection of heathers!
By the way, did Greg ever explain how they are [were] made?

Greg apparently wasn't familiar with the process. I've since had my speculation confirmed: The fur has to be dyed in the component colors before the felting process begins. This leads to some complications in the felting and its strength.

 

[DOUGLAS]

Fading or not it is still a wonderful hat. They are among my favorite models. They must have changed to a weaker type of ink as I have hats that are near death but the printing is still crisp.

 

[Scott Wood]

Greg apparently wasn't familiar with the process. I've since had my speculation confirmed: The fur has to be dyed in the component colors before the felting process begins. This leads to some complications in the felting and its strength.

I have just purchased one that has a moth hole which I plan on repairing by finding matching fibers and felting them in myself

lol lol lol
wish me luck

 

[Scott Wood]

I have just purchased one that has a moth hole which I plan on repairing by finding matching fibers and felting them in myself

lol lol lol
wish me luck

Anyone getting close enough to see the repair will be kicked in the shin :whistling

 

[mayserwegener]

Stetson Whippet Straw

Here is the modern Stetson Whippet straw I picked up a the outlet. It has a narrower ribbon than the standard model. I have no idea how it came about but a very nice hat for $39.00.

 

[rlk]

Fading or not it is still a wonderful hat. They are among my favorite models. They must have changed to a weaker type of ink as I have hats that are near death but the printing is still crisp.

Some of my favorites too. This was definitely a high mileage specimen and very light weight felt to begin with. They may have scrubbed it with some heavy implements at some point. The felt coloring seems fine though.

 

[XPLSV]

First Bowler Wearing Today

I returned from Afghanistan to sort through my auction win arrivals...here's one of the five bowlers I won (I was on a roll, I guess...but Wifey didn't scold me ). Hadn't worn a bowler out in public before...didn't get any strange looks...did get a couple compliments. Stetson, Excellent Quality.

Bernie

 

[jimmy the lid]

Back from the Spa(only the hat)...

Nice lid, rlk. But this photo says brown heather to me. Is it really blue? Is it the reverse vintage Knox Premier syndrome?

 

[jimmy the lid]

Yesterday I wore the Dobbs Hanover Square that Gene provided me with at Monteagle.

Hold the fort! You mean, you now own that beautiful Hanover Square with the iridescent green ribbon thing going on? :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

That is a terrific lid -- saw it last year at Monteagle. Congrats, Mr. P!

Cheers,
JtL

 

[M_Jones]

I returned from Afghanistan to sort through my auction win arrivals...here's one of the five bowlers I won (I was on a roll, I guess...but Wifey didn't scold me ). Hadn't worn a bowler out in public before...didn't get any strange looks...did get a couple compliments. Stetson, Excellent Quality.

Bernie

WELCOME BACK!! :eusa_clap

I had about 30 hats waiting for me when I got back from Iraq and it was fun to go through them. Enjoy the hats and get some R&R!!

 

[Lefty]

That sure is sweet!
:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

+1. With all of these great photos of you and Douglas, I'm officially in the market for a lightweight heather.

 

[rlk]

Nice lid, rlk. But this photo says brown heather to me. Is it really blue? Is it the reverse vintage Knox Premier syndrome?

It is difficult to get it to look right on the screen, but there are no brown fibers at all. The inside crown detail gives a better idea. The fur colors appear to be gray, med. blue, blue green and what may be a touch of pink(or its red in my eyes).

 

[jimmy the lid]

It is difficult to get it to look right on the screen, but there are no brown fibers at all. The inside crown detail gives a better idea. The fur colors appear to be gray, med. blue, blue green and what may be a touch of pink(or its red in my eyes).

Cool. :eusa_clap

 

[bolthead]

Nice One.....

Here is the modern Stetson Whippet straw I picked up a the outlet. It has a narrower ribbon than the standard model. I have no idea how it came about but a very nice hat for $39.00.

Nice Lids today fellas.......but I'm really liking this whippet more and more each time I see it. :eusa_clap

 

[jimmy the lid]

BTW, rlk -- you have some serious catching up to do in terms of posting in this thread. Please post up those heathers of yours -- they are great lids!

Cheers
JtL

 

[bolthead]

BTW, rlk -- you have some serious catching up to do in terms of posting in this thread. Please post up those heathers of yours -- they are great lids!

Cheers
JtL

You're not kidding.