What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Blare]

Seemed like a brown dog/ brown hat morning! This hat is the first one I built from scratch... always been happy with how it turned out.

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Mr Moose got some ribeye last night. Got some financial arrangements made yesterday so His surgery WILL happen

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Good news on that front. That good boy definitely deserved some ribeye.

 

[Blare]

This is the way.

And by happenstance, I was wearing my Mechanic's Fedora just the other day, although, truth be told, I call it my No-Name Farmer's Fedora. (Same concept, different fields of endeavor.) View attachment 717983 View attachment 717984

One with a lot of character for sure!

 

[Blare]

Every good mechanic knows when wrenching, the first and best tool for any job is The Mechanics Fedora.
To wrench without one is just uncouth.
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while I’m certainly no “good mechanic“ This hat with it’s slightly Indy-esq tone certainly is up for the adventure.

What a beauty! I bet this one could tell some stories.

Thanks…. It sure looks like it may have been on some adventures. and just to note.. it may be a lightweight “zephyr” felt. But I think we have to speak in relative terms here.. this is lightweight by Canadian standard. lighter weight… but also still rugged!

 

[VoodooSan]

One with a lot of character for sure!

Thanks, Joe! I think so too!

 

[mayserwegener]

Ottmar Reich, possibly 1920s. I am not sure of the Straw type or Weave but it's very light weight. The Band is wide with a Cord and has an interesting Bow design. The Mother of Pearl Button was missing from the Bow but I found a replacement. Ottmar Reich was located in Lindenberg, Germany (was the major German Straw Hat center) and the old factory building is now the Deutsche Hutmuseum (German Hat Museum). Ottmar Reich was originally only a Straw Hat factory but added Felt Hat production in the 1932. I found this Stiff Straw Hat back in 2016.

Ottmar Reich Hat Factory, now the Deutsche Hutmuseum (German Hat Museum). I visited the museum back in 2016. I made a post on my website if you want to take a look.

https://germanaustrianhats.invisionzone.com/topic/236-deutsches-hutmuseum-kulturfabrik-lindenberg-germany/

 

[VoodooSan]

Ottmar Reich, possibly 1920s. I am not sure of the Straw type or Weave but it's very light weight. The Band is wide with a Cord and has an interesting Bow design. The Mother of Pearl Button was missing from the Bow but I found a replacement. Ottmar Reich was located in Lindenberg, Germany (was the major German Straw Hat center) and the old factory building is now the Deutsche Hutmuseum (German Hat Museum). Ottmar Reich was originally only a Straw Hat factory but added Felt Hat production in the 1932. I found this Stiff Straw Hat back in 2016.

Ottmar Reich Hat Factory, now the Deutsche Hutmuseum (German Hat Museum). I visited the museum back in 2016. I made a post on my website if you want to take a look.

http://[URL]https://germanaustrianh...es-hutmuseum-kulturfabrik-lindenberg-germany/

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That is a GLORIOUS hat, Steve! The bow treatment is spectacular. And thank you for another awesome history lesson!

 

[steur]

HAPPY Mid Thursday! Major Mr Moose update today. Just off the phone with the vet and there was a miscommunication regarding the cost of Moose surgery $1500 NOT $15,000!!!!! ( old ears and brains just dont work well sometimes I guess LOL) I feel like the weight of the world just got removed from the shoulders. The Go fund me page my niece set up may actually cover things! Heartfelt thanks for the donations

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Excellent news there, Rick. Our four legged friends are family members in a way and we take care of them as best we can.

 

[steur]

Ottmar Reich, possibly 1920s. I am not sure of the Straw type or Weave but it's very light weight. The Band is wide with a Cord and has an interesting Bow design. The Mother of Pearl Button was missing from the Bow but I found a replacement. Ottmar Reich was located in Lindenberg, Germany (was the major German Straw Hat center) and the old factory building is now the Deutsche Hutmuseum (German Hat Museum). Ottmar Reich was originally only a Straw Hat factory but added Felt Hat production in the 1932. I found this Stiff Straw Hat back in 2016.

Ottmar Reich Hat Factory, now the Deutsche Hutmuseum (German Hat Museum). I visited the museum back in 2016. I made a post on my website if you want to take a look.

http://[URL]https://germanaustrianh...es-hutmuseum-kulturfabrik-lindenberg-germany/

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Beautiful boater, Steve. Would love to find one of their pre-war soft felts one day.

 

[Men Without Hats]

Hufvud custom 100x Beaver

 

[TimmyV]

Rough day yesterday afternoon.... Mr Moose the Lab was diagnosed with an aggressive tumor on his spleen. He just turned 7 last month. still trying to figure out the options. Have a steak thawing out for tonight. Till we figure things out there will lots of car rides and treats... Threw on an Open Road this morning and were heading out for a ride now... let those ears flap in the wind

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Dang it. Sorry to hear the news about Mr. Moose.

 

[fabiovenhorst]

And the cold came back! Borsalino Feather Weight

 

[RickP]

And a great Friday morning to all! Havent had the Adam off the wall in a while, so today Im heading to coffee with an Adam Premier Pacesetter. Always been fond of the ribbon on this little gem

 

[rogueclimber]

A Beaver Hats made Banana Republic caught my eye the other day. Needed a bit of brushing and steaming but turned out ok

 

[RickP]

A Beaver Hats made Banana Republic caught my eye the other day. Needed a bit of brushing and steaming but turned out ok

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Love the vent holes

 

[Blare]

Hufvud custom 100x Beaver



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One fine hat from Mikael.

 

[mayserwegener]

That is a GLORIOUS hat, Steve! The bow treatment is spectacular. And thank you for another awesome history lesson!

Mark, Thank you! I agree regarding the bow treatment. The museum has a lot good info on Matelot / Boater Straw Hats.

 

[mayserwegener]

Beautiful boater, Steve. Would love to find one of their pre-war soft felts one day.

Stefan, Thanks! That would be a great find!

 

[DonR]

The rains passed by and cooled it off enough for me to wear this Stetson Nutria

 

[VoodooSan]

Hufvud custom 100x Beaver



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That's a beauty, sir!!

 

[VoodooSan]

And a great Friday morning to all! Havent had the Adam off the wall in a while, so today Im heading to coffee with an Adam Premier Pacesetter. Always been fond of the ribbon on this little gem

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Definitely a winner, Rick!