Recent content by Gary in NC

Here's one I missed last night on Goodwill. I don't feel too bad since I did get a nice deal on a Borsalino last week, but I would have enjoyed shaping up that Whippet and wearing it. I hope one of you guys got it so maybe I can see pics of how it turns out.

Thank you Mark!

Sometimes one of my favorites is one of the cheapest. This is one of those hats, and it was a nice day for it today. It's a USA-made Biltmore hemp straw that I picked up on eBay last year for under $30. It's one of the most comfortable straws I own, and people stop me to compliment it...

Thank you Steur.

Happy Easter everyone - it's been quite a while since I've posted, but I've still been here with you in spirit. You all look great in your Easter hat selections! I went to the Easter service this morning with my wife, daughter, and Borsalino.

Thank you!

The four-day western NC deluge seemingly over, I’ve put up the rain hats in favor of one of my new straws. Wearing the Dobbs Hemp Rosebud with my daughter at the downtown Asheville Starbucks.

Rain has set in for the week here in western NC. Breaking out the all weather gear. Today is the Stetson Gable Rain Hat which I have treated with silicone waterproofing spray. It’s not fancy but looks decent and laughs at rainstorms.

Thanks! Mine isn’t nearly as expensive as some I’ve seen here in the lounge, but it almost always gets looks and a random positive comment.

Bailey Panama Bowler. These don’t get mentioned very often in hat circles, but I like it. It’s nice quality and feels good.

Oh yeah that’s cool as heck.

This is funny. I just now stumbled onto it a month after your post. In Western North Carolina's quirky spring/summer weather I don't even know what I'll be finishing out the day wearing, let alone what I'll be wearing tomorrow.

I'll speak for myself here - I don't think you can go wrong with a Stetson Hemp in any style they make. I've got three, including the Stratoliner. It has a nice limber feel that keeps its shape, is well ventilated, responds very well to a good steam if you want to change anything, and seems...

Yes it breathes some but it's all relative. It's definitely not air tight because I can see light through all the holes between the weave. Air definitely passes through because I can feel it. That said, it's not as airy as the hemp Stetsons, which in turn aren't as airy as the Dobbs Hemp...