Some of the hat etiquette differences in application stem from the origin of the rule of etiquette: to wear a hat and coat in someone's residence was to suggest that you came in ready to leave becuase they were not worthy of a visit. Hats worn for lengthy periods and as part of a uniform...
I have heard the saying, "grass don't grow in the shade" applied to bald gents who wear hats. I don't put much stock in it though. I have worn hats since I was just beyond a toddler and my hair is pretty dern thin on top and has been since early twenties. All the more reason to have a variety...
I'm not so sure that this is the ultimate reason but I have both horses and cattle and I have vaccinated both hundreds of times. The needle goes into a horses flesh far more easily than into cattle. I vote for steerhide.
My horses vote for steerhide also......
I will agree that in my experience that hat quality has risen and fallen a few times in my days of buying new hats. I asked a custom hatter I see at Horse events about that once and he said the hat body makers he has to choose from are fewer these days and the quality from the same maker rises...
It is great to have a hat manufacturer insider to post here. The inside details are very interesting to read for persons that are as "into" hats as we are on this site.
I own and have owned several dozen Resistol westerns over the last 40 years and a few dozen Stetsons. I usually find the...
Thanks for your responses HATCO.
It is great that we get to hear a bit about the hat biz from you. I have several of your company's products many new western felts and a few older felt fedoras. I like your products and they have served me well.
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