Akubra Hampton and Whippet photos

[Picker]

I am contemplating a shorter-brimmed hat,and was hoping some of you guys would please post some shots of the Akubra Hampton and/or Whippet in action, that is...on your noggin. I ran a search and found a few shots of just the hats, but I really want to see some head shots. Hoping you'll oblige, and thanking you in advance...
Picker

 

[theinterchange]

While those aren't the most popular models around here, you can see some in the Akubra Overload thread.

http://thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=34737

I know Elvisroe recently got a Hampton, and has some photos of himself in it there.

Have been contemplating a Hampton myself for something different.

Hope this helps, and glad to have you 'round these parts!

Randy

P.S at the top of each thread page, you'll notice a "search this thread" option where you can narrow down the posts to be more relevant for you.

 

[Godfrey]

One of my favorite hats!

Go for either. Great short brim hats. I'll put together some photo's and post them asap.

Very popular here!

 

[theinterchange]

haha, I said they weren't popular, you said they were Godfrey. I guess I should have been clearer, there aren't that many photos of either around... as far as I've seen.

BUT in comparison to the Campdraft and Federation, they aren't as densely populated here.

Randy

 

[munchausen]

Hey Picker

Here's some for you. Excuse the picture quality, I felt totally "myspace" doing it. I have too full a face for it, but I don't care. I like stingies.

Profile:

Yes, those are playing cards. It originally came with a bright blue feather which finds its way in the ribbon. It's currently in poker hat mode.

Front on:

 

[Picker]

Thanks, Guys! I'm thinking about a shorter brim for indoor gigs.
Picker

 

[elvisroe]

Grey Hampton

Here's a couple of the pix I also posted in the Akubra Overload thread...

This is the cruiser grey...

And this is my brother's thyme green...

cr

 

[Godfrey]

haha, I said they weren't popular, you said they were Godfrey. I guess I should have been clearer, there aren't that many photos of either around... as far as I've seen.

Agreed - good to see this redressed!

Hampton Regency Fawn (Bad Movember Mo included)

Hampton Cruiser Grey

Whippet Carbon Grey

The Whippet seems lighter in the first photo than reality. My preferred hat at present.

 

[Jauntyone]

Whippet Carbon Grey

Those look great on you, Godfrey! Is there any difference in overall shape between the Whippet and the Hampton?

 

[galopede]

I have a 60's Hampton in a sort of charcoal grey. One of my favourites. Nice feel to the felt and in excellent condition. Have to see if I can get a photo for the thread.

The only difference to the ones above is that the ribbon has two rows of small woven squares (all same colour) as a decoration. Obviously saving money with the newer plain ribbons!

Gareth

 

[theinterchange]

Agreed - good to see this redressed!

Yes, I was in a hurry to get a reply in for the original poster in case time was important.

Randy

 

[Godfrey]

Is there any difference in overall shape between the Whippet and the Hampton?

Not really. They are basically the same hat and the same bash, I think they are in the process of phasing out the Hampton - its getting harder to find. Akubra seems to do this on occasion. One of my favourite hats in the early 90's was the Warwick - a hat that survived a good 10 years of neglect and mistreatment before my dog allowed it to rest in pieces. I think the Warwick then became the Style Master - another excellent hat. Same bash and rough dimensions. Hard to tell for sure as my forensic and jigsaw skills are pretty poor.

Makes me think of one other point. I think the style of hat is about how it suits your face. The wide brims are pretty popular at the moment and I wore them allot when I was younger and (frankly) significantly lighter. Now that I have "matured" (read filled out) the medium brims suit me better. I thinks its always a case of what suits you rather than whats fashionable. The Art of Manliness have a good article on this and I have always liked the Millers Hats advice page. I'm certain this is a cross post of these links but if you are considering a Hampton or Whippet make sure it will suit you before spending the cash.

 

[elvisroe]

Godfrey, it suprised me how similar in colour your 'carbon' Whippet is to my 'cruiser' Hampton.

The difference between my hampton and my carbon Fed iv is night and day...well maybe night and a really foggy day.

Is your whippet darker than it appears in the pix or would you say they're fairly close?

 

[nulty]

What is the quality like on that Akubra whippet?..I've never owned one or even handled an Akubra but I've heard the stingies aren't of the same quality as other models...stiff as a petticoat I've heard....

I've always admired that hat and have wondered fondly If I'll get one. The hat looks to me like the best looking modern made stingy out there...a real classic design....
Cheers!

 

[daizawaguy]

Akubra Imperial Quality - exactly the same felt as they use in other Imperial Qualities...

 

[nulty]

Thanks a bunch..Glad to hear it!

 

[elvisroe]

Mine was certainly not "stiff as a petticoat" - in fact I'd say it's much softer than the several other Akubras on my rack.

Soft as a petticoat perhaps?[huh]

 

[daizawaguy]

The photos above bring something out that is interesting - depending on your bone structure and `size` (proportion of face), the same type of hat can look bigger or smaller on differnent faces...or at least produce a different `look`. I guess size (or how far up or down you wear it) has a big effect too...Great hat though for the price, and nice photos Gentlemen :eusa_clap

 

[daizawaguy]

Is there any difference in overall shape between the Whippet and the Hampton?

Been led to believe they are identical...at least in terms of crown/brim dimensions

 

[daizawaguy]

Oh, and just for the record, to show a sub $100 hat without the mug shot, and how fine a hat it is...the Whippet...