A high crown helps, and a center dent seems to allow more air space above the scalp than a teardrop, especially if the teardrop covers the top of your head like a skullcap.
Also, for some reason my Akubra Federation Deluxe never shows sweat stains on the ribbon, no matter how much I sweat...
Funny thing is, I've been wearing my Akubra Federation Deluxe around a lot lately, trying to break it in, and I haven't gotten one comment.
Maybe it's my size, I dunno.
If you get a chance, catch some episodes of the "Twelve O'Clock High" TV series, I think it's playing on American Life TV.
There's a recurring musical theme (Not the main theme) in the show that matches the "Star Trek" fanfare for the first 8 notes.
Lots of actors who went on to appear on...
To me, it's all about the humidity. If it's hot and dry, I wear my lighter felts, as I think they offer better sun protection. If I hold my Panamas up to the sun, I can see a lot of light getting through.
If it's muggy, the Panama is the weapon of choice.
As for sweat staining, keep a...
Dixon, my landlord just acquired a '74 Honda CL360, and he's getting it running. I may borrow it to get back into motorcycling. I haven't been on a sickle in nearly 18 years, but I used to ride a lot.
Today's gas prices may see me up on two wheels again before long.
I am wearing Indy's "Barnett College" 3-piece suit in brown pinstripe in some of the pictures on this thread:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=30517
It's my best suit and I wear it often.
Excellent pictures! So cute!
But when I read that thread title, I thought Lee had finally flipped, and gone to Forest Lawn with a hammer and chisel. :eek: lol
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