A new hat, just in time for my trip

[Mojave Jack]

I just got a new hat, courtesy of Reetpleat, and what a fantastic hat! It's a taupe Hardeman that is broken in just to the perfect degree. Fits like it was made for me, and is a nice soft, and lightweight felt. I think it will be the perfect thing for wear around the desert.

Here's a few pics.

Just the hat I needed for my trip to Phoenix this weekend. Thanks, Reetpleat!

 

[Dinerman]

Hey, that's real nice. That width ribbon really does it for me.

does it have as extreme a brim curl as it looks?

 

[Mojave Jack]

It does. It's about 2-5/8" wide, which I like, and not too high a crown. There's something about the way my head is dhaped that I have to wear my hats higher to keep them from sinking over my ears, so the slightly lower crown looks better on me (I think! Tell me if I'm wrong!).

I like the ribbon a lot, too. I have an OR that's in incredible shape, and was restyled by Art, but with that really thin ribbon I feel like I have ten miles of hat on my head. (That OR is probably going to be available soon, too, if anyone is looking for a light tan in a 7).

 

[scotrace]

Nice hat!

Looks great on you, and great color!

 

[Dinerman]

That crown height looks great on you.

 

[feltfan]

I always wondered why they said a Hardeman was good to find.

Sorry, couldn't resist. Seriously, though, is it from the
JT Hardeman Hat company of Seattle? I couldn't find much
else on Google.

Nice hat.

 

[Mojave Jack]

I always wondered why they said a Hardeman was good to find.

Sorry, couldn't resist. Seriously, though, is it from the
JT Hardeman Hat company of Seattle? I couldn't find much
else on Google.

Nice hat.

lol

I'm afraid I don't know much about the company. The band has a seller's mark of Desler's, Seaside, Oregon, so Seattle seems like a safe bet. I'd like to know more, though.

Thanks for the compliments and reassurances, too!

 

[Feraud]

Everything about that hat is nice. Do not muss it up on the camping trip.

 

[DOUGLAS]

Great looking hat!

 

[Mojave Jack]

Everything about that hat is nice. Do not muss it up on the camping trip.

No, this is fer gettin' there and goin' into town and such! My slouch (my avatar) will get mussed up in the field.

Great looking hat!

Thanks, Douglas! As a man that clearly knows his hats, I'll take that as a high compliment indeed!

 

[Daisy Buchanan]

Hey, now that's a good looking hat! And you look quite handsome in it
Enjoy!!!

 

[AlanC]

Sharp hat, MJ.

 

[Mojave Jack]

Hey, now that's a good looking hat! And you look quite handsome in it
Enjoy!!!

Fellas, I appreciate all the kind words, but when it comes from a cutie like Daisy, then I know I've got something! This hat's a keeper!

And may I add, Daisy, your new avatar is smashing!

 

[RBH]

Great fedora Jack!!! I really like that band width, and the bound edge makes for a great look. :eusa_clap

 

[John in Covina]

First rate desert wear!

 

[reetpleat]

lol

I'm afraid I don't know much about the company. The band has a seller's mark of Desler's, Seaside, Oregon, so Seattle seems like a safe bet. I'd like to know more, though.

Thanks for the compliments and reassurances, too!

It came from a vintage shop here in Seattle. The band is stamped with the oregon store, but at the same time I picked up another Hardeman that was stamped from a store in Alaska. I assume they are from the same person, but why would they buy two Hardemans, but in two very different places.

Who knows.

Mateo

 

[reetpleat]

gosh, maybe I should have kept it.

 

[Wayfarer]

Mojave...tell me about that OR size 7 you have......

I might be interested if u measure the circumference and send some pics.

 

[Nick Charles]

jacks hat in action

 

[Mojave Jack]

Man, that's a great hat! I spent no less than 14 hours every day this weekend in that hat. It's like it was made for my head!