Watch ebay for old Resistol Stagecoach models. Their brims are quite solid.
My other westerns come from hatters that use Winchester Hat Factory felt bodies. The most recent factory western I bought was a HatCo Stetson Carson. It has a stiff, substantial brim but not flat like you stated...
I participated in a charity sporting clays tournament this weekend. I was amazed at how many rugged hunter/shooter types were wearing similar foot attire. Totally amazed at those wearing flip-flops...
Famous TV hats
TV hats...
http://tv.yahoo.com/photos/tv-s-top-hats-hats-off-to-the-coolest-lids-in-primetime-1377042423-slideshow/walter-white-bryan-cranston-photo-1377042381323.html
Really only care for #13...
Felt strips behind the sweat or try the quick dry method of the sweat = soak the sweatband then use a heat source to quickly dry the sweat so the leather draws up.
Some use hair dryer, light bulb or put it in a hot car in the sun...
Thanks for the props Terry.
After further inspection, it looks like Optimo did not change out the ribbon work.
These are original & have same character to them.
Here are some more photos...
I'd PM deanglen. He seems to be the Ace on the campaign lids to me... http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?68997-M1889-Campaign-Hat-refurb-project&p=1570743&viewfull=1#post1570743
Thanks guys. I've had some wins at local circuit level but this is the first at the National level.
Feels good to have one you bred & raised do well in the big time. Her mother would be proud...
Thanks D'man! I looked for a detailed rear view of the jacket but not luck.
In watching the episodes, you can clearly see the back belt & the adjustment tabs & buckles.
I agree it does look like deer/elk that is well worn = maybe where my suede-like view came from.
I know it gets cool at...
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