The Squatters (well at least mine http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?1311-Akubra-squatter/page8) from EverythingAustralian are Superfine Featherweight (although the differences between that and Imperial are pretty small). As standard they do come with a shallow porkpie (I added a...
Ghostrider - the red contrasts with the tie fairly well, but the yellow script is probably a little much :)
To think that a bowler was once considered reasonable protection on a building site...
Andy - Looks good, and as you know I'm a fan of Squatters.
Sam - always good to see that beret.
Nigeloscars question set me thinking...
If I was to specify the campdraft I'd really like it would be:
Bran
Unlined
Superfine felt (as used in the Squatter)
1/4" shorter brim than standard
That's my idea, but I'll happily join in for a standard brim, lined, imperial felt in bran.
Andy - the Squatter came pre-creased in a shallow telescope/pork-pie: http://www.everythingaustralian.com.au/shopexd.asp?id=20 I simply added a pinch and pushed up the crown crease at the front a little to convert it into a teardrop. Hopefully only 2 months for the Deep Fawn one too arrive :)...
Great photo - I spot the odd trilby, but it's pretty much 50% bowlers and 50% caps. I wonder what the match was. West Brom were doing well back then :)
Joao - that brim is doing a good job of keeping the sun out of your eyes :)
Gear-guy - nice find!
g.d. - The OR looks great
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Thanks for the comments of yesterday's photo of Faversham Creek.
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