Welcome, Dave! Next time you're in the pub please have an extra pint for me! We'll be interested in what you think about the Fed IV. Compared to your current lids it has less taper and quite a high crown.
Cracker, or should I say Mr. Cracker, you have not been long on the Lounge, but rarely have I been tempted to say the following: You were born to wear an OR style lid. It is you/you are it:eusa_clap
Lefty, I'm with Mr. P - I really enjoy your photo posts. Not just a great hat, but always interesting backgrounds and scenery. Thank your for contributing!
Jimmy, thanks for posting the link. Funny how the noggin shots posted in the thread have conveniently disappeared. I'm sure it's some Photobucket problem lol lol
Clues: reeded sweat with IIIIIIII stitching as opposed to XXXXX stitching, embossed at the top edge of the sweat, stitched vs. taped at back of sweat, the distinctive size tag and reorder tags, Royal Stetson on the liner in blue with shiny gold, no oilskin or plastic on the liner? etc. etc. My...
Welcome, Bryn, and by the way, you may find your tastes change the more involved you become with the Lounge. You might start liking something vintage with a higher crown. Time will tell and good luck in your search for knowledge.
By the way, IC, you did well with all your descriptions with one exception: in the hammock shot you didn't tell us what you were drinking. Iced Tea?
Everyone, a great Sunday for hats!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
Okay, digging this one out from the beginning of the post, but I just read this thread. Please note this is said with smileys, but I think you may be projecting a bit here, Scott!:)
Agreed again, but doesn't it seem prices have moved upward geometrically on Royal Deluxes and Whippets? It seems so in the relatively short time I've been paying attention. Listen, I'm on board with you on the felt quality. I have a beautiful Royal Deluxe that I paid less than $50 to obtain.
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