What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Short Balding Guy]

Good morning hat folks. A Stetson Bon vivant, *******, was my hat choice for morning shenanigans.

The unconvetional ribbon treatment of this ******* is a puzzle, but neat and tidy.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[hatophile]

Ambassador

 

[carouselvic]

Wow. Had read somewhere that the Vita-Felts were made to take the place of Borsas during the big war, but didn’t know Stetson would copy a Borsalino so closely. How bout that.

Stetson has used that style of sweatband long before the 40's, you can find them on some of their turn of the century bowlers. Other manufactures used them as well.

 

[Blare]

Willoughby Hatter Paris - Consul I
Black Medium Hair - Satin Finish
5 1/2 open crown - Just under 5 as shaped
1 1/4 mid ribbon
1 7/8 brim with rolled overwelt

Came across this Willoughby Consul I and quickly threw in an offer that was accepted by the seller. My first experience with Willoughby… but I had heard great things. This one a dark black velour like medium hair felt which is very soft to the touch and extremely malleable. The black is deep.. but there does seem to be a tiny bit of lighter fibers heathered in here and there. The finish is referred to on the liner as Satin Finish. As soft as it is though it seems to hold shape very well. With its short brim it does seem to prefer this the up brim shape.. but certainly works either way. The size is indicated at 7 1/8 on the manufacturing sticker.. but also has a hand written 7. I’d say it fits closer to 7. The sweat is stitched directly to the felt and has a oil skin liner behind it. Haven’t really any idea on age as there is my first Willoughby hat. Been wearing it the last couple days and enjoying the feel of it.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Phoenix Hat Co. in black cherry (new dye):

 

[Blare]

Phoenix Hat Co. in black cherry (new dye):

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Love it Brent

 

[Rumad]

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Willoughby Hatter Paris - Consul I
Black Medium Hair - Satin Finish
5 1/2 open crown - Just under 5 as shaped
1 1/4 mid ribbon
1 7/8 brim with rolled overwelt

Came across this Willoughby Consul I and quickly threw in an offer that was accepted by the seller. My first experience with Willoughby… but I had heard great things. This one a dark black velour like medium hair felt which is very soft to the touch and extremely malleable. The black is deep.. but there does seem to be a tiny bit of lighter fibers heathered in here and there. The finish is referred to on the liner as Satin Finish. As soft as it is though it seems to hold shape very well. With its short brim it does seem to prefer this the up brim shape.. but certainly works either way. The size is indicated at 7 1/8 on the manufacturing sticker.. but also has a hand written 7. I’d say it fits closer to 7. The sweat is stitched directly to the felt and has a oil skin liner behind it. Haven’t really any idea on age as there is my first Willoughby hat. Been wearing it the last couple days and enjoying the feel of it.

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The flipped up brim on that one really works on you, Joe. Cool hat.

 

[DiamondJimLA]

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Willoughby Hatter Paris - Consul I
Black Medium Hair - Satin Finish
5 1/2 open crown - Just under 5 as shaped
1 1/4 mid ribbon
1 7/8 brim with rolled overwelt

Came across this Willoughby Consul I and quickly threw in an offer that was accepted by the seller. My first experience with Willoughby… but I had heard great things. This one a dark black velour like medium hair felt which is very soft to the touch and extremely malleable. The black is deep.. but there does seem to be a tiny bit of lighter fibers heathered in here and there. The finish is referred to on the liner as Satin Finish. As soft as it is though it seems to hold shape very well. With its short brim it does seem to prefer this the up brim shape.. but certainly works either way. The size is indicated at 7 1/8 on the manufacturing sticker.. but also has a hand written 7. I’d say it fits closer to 7. The sweat is stitched directly to the felt and has a oil skin liner behind it. Haven’t really any idea on age as there is my first Willoughby hat. Been wearing it the last couple days and enjoying the feel of it.

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Nice hat. Does anyone find it strange that Google maps shows a bald guy obviously out shopping for a hat, wondering why Willoughby is no longer at 7 Rue de Castiglione? Does anyone wonder why someone like me doesn't have better things to do than search out old hatmakers on Google maps?

 

[Blare]

The flipped up brim on that one really works on you, Joe. Cool hat.

Thank you Alan!

Nice hat. Does anyone find it strange that Google maps shows a bald guy obviously out shopping for a hat, wondering why Willoughby is no longer at 7 Rue de Castiglione? Does anyone wonder why someone like me doesn't have better things to do than search out old hatmakers on Google maps?
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You may be right!

 

[Bill Hughes]

Phoenix Hat Co. in black cherry (new dye):

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I think this maybe the first new dye black cherry I really like. Nice!

 

[glider]

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Willoughby Hatter Paris - Consul I
Black Medium Hair - Satin Finish
5 1/2 open crown - Just under 5 as shaped
1 1/4 mid ribbon
1 7/8 brim with rolled overwelt

Came across this Willoughby Consul I and quickly threw in an offer that was accepted by the seller. My first experience with Willoughby… but I had heard great things. This one a dark black velour like medium hair felt which is very soft to the touch and extremely malleable. The black is deep.. but there does seem to be a tiny bit of lighter fibers heathered in here and there. The finish is referred to on the liner as Satin Finish. As soft as it is though it seems to hold shape very well. With its short brim it does seem to prefer this the up brim shape.. but certainly works either way. The size is indicated at 7 1/8 on the manufacturing sticker.. but also has a hand written 7. I’d say it fits closer to 7. The sweat is stitched directly to the felt and has a oil skin liner behind it. Haven’t really any idea on age as there is my first Willoughby hat. Been wearing it the last couple days and enjoying the feel of it.

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That is a great candidate for a pork pie, looks great.

 

[Samson25]

So here I am wearing my new Hornskov on a beautiful day/ Today.
Greetings from the (almost/ not yet) war zone.

 

[broll22]

So here I am wearing my new Hornskov on a beautiful day/ Today.
Greetings from the (almost/ not yet) war zone.

Beautiful hat - take care!

 

[Samson25]

Beautiful hat - take care!

Thanks Broll !

 

[The Shoe]

Akubra Fed IV. The latest addition to my work hat roster.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Morning hat folks. It has been a Gannon hat morning.

Dog soirre in a Gannon Wanderer (blue beaver with charcoal trimmings).

A walkabout in a ******* inspired Gannon (blue-mist beaver).

Cheers, Eric -

 

[carouselvic]

Old Stetson Western

 

[Rumad]

One last blast from old man winter, I hope. Out in my first Gannon, awaiting the arrival of my second.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I think this maybe the first new dye black cherry I really like. Nice!

Thanks, Bill. I still prefer the old dye, but as that’s not an option….

 

[Blare]

That is a great candidate for a pork pie, looks great.

Thanks!