The B-3 on Fedora Lounge

[deeb7]

There's a discussion on the hat forum, about authenticating a B-3 with this label ...

Type B-3
DWG. NO. 33H5595
A.C. ORDER NO. 43-13609-AF
SIZE 44R
PROPERTY
AIR FORCE, U.S. ARMY

Yes, yes ... its fine, I looked it up in FULL GEAR, no name, attributed to H BERNSTEIN'S.

Somebody please tell them ... it's easier than me joining.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=33822

 

[Peter Graham]

Some of the discussions on that forum are quite surprising, like one a while back, something like ' What's the difference between an Irvin and a B-3'.

 

[John Lever]

There's a discussion on the hat forum, about authenticating a B-3 with this label ...

Type B-3
DWG. NO. 33H5595
A.C. ORDER NO. 43-13609-AF
SIZE 44R
PROPERTY
AIR FORCE, U.S. ARMY

Yes, yes ... its fine, I looked it up in FULL GEAR, no name, attributed to H BERNSTEIN'S.

Somebody please tell them ... it's easier than me joining.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=33822

Didn't realise you could read the posts if you weren't a member.

 

[Burnsie]

Didn't realise you could read the posts if you weren't a member.

You can read almost anything on there, you just can't post. I think there's only a few sections you can't read if you're not a member but the Outerwear section isn't one of them!

 

[siddhartha]

Some of the discussions on that forum are quite surprising, like one a while back, something like ' What's the difference between an Irvin and a B-3'.

True, but keep in mind that is a hat forum, primarily. I wouldn't know the difference from one fedora to another.

Chris

 

[Atticus]

Some of the discussions on that forum are quite surprising, like one a while back, something like ' What's the difference between an Irvin and a B-3'.

True, but keep in mind that is a hat forum, primarily. I wouldn't know the difference from one fedora to another.

Chris

Bad Fedora:

Good Fedora:

AF

 

[hacker]

Some of the discussions on that forum are quite surprising, like one a while back, something like ' What's the difference between an Irvin and a B-3'.

True, but keep in mind that is a hat forum, primarily. I wouldn't know the difference from one fedora to another.

Chris

Bad Fedora:

Good Fedora:

AF

At the risk of going off topic, something I try to refrain from ......do you see mans hats such as fedoras ever returning en masse in our lifetime to the public scene?......I kinda miss them remembering the popularity when I was a kid. With my hair style I would be happy to see a return

btw, did you get the first one from Steve?

 

[John Lever]

I remember seeing a photo of a ' God is nigh' type image that read Stop buying hats on ebay
Made me chuckle.

 

[Atticus]

At the risk of going off topic, something I try to refrain from ......do you see mans hats such as fedoras ever returning en masse in our lifetime to the public scene?......I kinda miss them remembering the popularity when I was a kid. With my hair style I would be happy to see a return

btw, did you get the first one from Steve?

Hacker, I doubt hats will ever return en masse. Frankly, they are a pain in the ass to deal with. When you wear a hat to a restaurant or movie, there's usually no place to hang it---you've got to sit with it in your lap. Unless it fits tightly enough to give you a headache, it is prone to blowing off in the wind. You damn sure can't drive your Jeep with the doors out while wearing a hat. I found that out the hard way. It is often difficult to find a hat that fits. It often requires a long, uncomfortable "breaking in" in process.

For years I've worn a fedora of some sort when I was outdoors in the winter. You know---camping, hiking, fishing or whatever. A few years ago, my dermatologist suggested strongly that I begin wearing a hat in the summer, too. Otherwise, I wouldn't mess with a darned hat.

AF

 

[Peter Graham]

With my hair style I would be happy to see a return

What hair style ?

 

[hacker]

With my hair style I would be happy to see a return

What hair style ?

streamlined

 

[jacketimp]

With my hair style I would be happy to see a return [/quote]


duane, waht's stopping yer............i can't see A2 en masse either.......

 

[hacker]

[quote="jacketimp"
duane, waht's stopping yer............i can't see A2 en masse either.......[/quote]

not much of a trend setter :ugeek:

 

[jacketimp]

[quote="jacketimp"
duane, waht's stopping yer............i can't see A2 en masse either.......

not much of a trend setter :ugeek:[/quote]


fedora or A2s?

 

[Atticus]

...not much of a trend setter :ugeek:

Not to worry, my friend. I've got you covered. I just picked up this little diddy fom a district court defendant and its just a tad small for me. It'll be on the way to Boulder this very afternoon.

And hey, don't worry about the cost. I'm just happy for you to have it!

Huggybear

 

[hacker]

...not much of a trend setter :ugeek:

Not to worry, my friend. I've got you covered. I just picked up this little diddy fom a district court defendant and its just a tad small for me. It'll be on the way to Boulder this very afternoon.

And hey, don't worry about the cost. I'm just happy for you to have it!

Huggybear

You der man!..........do I get the glasses also?


.........(would rather have a pecan pie though )



Stylin

 

[Happy Hooligan]

I wear a fedora mostly year round.

Beaver felt in the winter and straw in the summer..

But I do mix it up with a cap now and then... Caps are much easier to wear to dinner and movies as they scrunch up and fit in a pocket nicely...

 

[Baron Kurtz]

There's a discussion on the hat forum, about authenticating a B-3 with this label ...

Type B-3
DWG. NO. 33H5595
A.C. ORDER NO. 43-13609-AF
SIZE 44R
PROPERTY
AIR FORCE, U.S. ARMY

Yes, yes ... its fine, I looked it up in FULL GEAR, no name, attributed to H BERNSTEIN'S.

Somebody please tell them ... it's easier than me joining.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=33822

I got this second hand through a Fedora Lounger. Many thanks for your help/confirmation. This jacket is well on the way to recovery. A little more TLC and it'll be a potentially wearable (though with care) B-3.

bk

 

[deeb7]

You are welcome, Baron .... and pleased to hear that it's doing well.