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[Doctor Strange]

I'm sure you'll like the Bogart, jpk_NJ. It's nearly the same as the Stylemaster, the only difference is its center-dent crease vs. teardrop. It's an excellent first real fedora for all the same reasons I mentioned re the Stylemaster yesterday.

 

[moontheloon]

With my big noggin, I find even with the Stetsonian I need to push back the center after trying a diamond/basin crease....I see some awesome creases in the movies that my head just will not allow.....they end up on it.
M
An example of my grey Strat basin creased for my big head.
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That looks great
Completely common to push the inside out.... I mostly prefer it unless completely unnecessary.



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[M Hatman]

That looks great
Completely common to push the inside out.... I mostly prefer it unless completely unnecessary.



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THANKS Moon!!!! It actually looks better in person.....it is hard to get good photos.........
And for me pushing it back out in the center, is COMPLETELY necessary.....
thanks again!!!
M

 

[daddy0d0]

Good afternoon all,
Awhile back I saw a post regarding a satin inner liner with the image of a 50's starlit on it, anyone nowhere to get them?

 

[moontheloon]

@DOGMAN

 

[Zombie_61]

So I'll probably end up with a larger brim Fed eventually (once Im comfortable), but just to test the water I ended up ordering a Bogart in Black from Everything Australian...

Just a reminder--on the sides the Bogart and the Fed IV have the same brim width, approximately 2.5"; it's the front and rear of the Fed IV brim that have the extra 1/4".

Aside from the Bogart having a bound brim, the most noticeable difference between the two is the shape of the crown. The Bogart has a tapered crown, while the Fed IV has a more straight-sided crown with little to no taper, which gives it a more "squared-off" appearance:

The angles are a little off, but this should illustrate what I'm describing. Neither is necessarily "right" or "wrong", it's simply a matter of preference.

 

[belfastboy]

Unless lightning strikes I have completed the accumulation of custom hats from the hatters of the Lounge (and a few not on the Lounge) . I wanted to peruse the market and see, first hand, the offerings of the many wonderful hatters here on the Lounge. My question is; the work of all the hatters is stellar and it has been a treat to see what each has done with essentially the same Winchester felt, but the hand of each the hats is very different. Some are very stiff, almost cardboard in their hand while others are soft and almost floppy. I love them all, as each has their own character and quality but what determines the hand of the felt? Is it a question of skill in the pouncing? Is it a question of the hatters vision? Is it a question of how much stiffener, how much pouncing? Hatters if you read this feel free to wade into the discussion.

 

[Abraham]

I have a few outdoor cold (for California -- I'm cold adverse) events I need to attend where I need to be dressed-up (suit/tie and overcoat) so I figured I would get a hat to go with what I'm going to be wearing: navy blue or grey suit, white shirt, black brogues and a navy blue overcoat.

I'm 6'2", #224, with a fairly large head. I have hats to wear in this sort of situation for hot weather/sun protection, but not for cold, hence this posting.

I don't care for either fedoras or trilbys -- it's just a personal thing. Homburgs interest me, but they can look affected and they're now associated to some degree with negative elements. I don't think I could pull off a bowler and a cossack/diplomats hat don't offer any sun protection but they sure would be wonderfully warm.

That leaves something like a western hat and what else exactly? I thought about just packing a navy watch cap or my Campdraft but both seem too casual. Thanks for help.

 

[johnnycanuck]

Maybe try and find a gambler style of hat. Akubra makes the Kentucky Rancher that looks pretty good. Maybe something with a pork pie crown like the Aussie Gold.
Hope that helps some.
Johnny

 

[Abraham]

Maybe try and find a gambler style of hat. Akubra makes the Kentucky Rancher that looks pretty good. Maybe something with a pork pie crown like the Aussie Gold.
Hope that helps some.
Johnny

The Kentucky Rancher is a heck of an idea. I didn't even know it existed. Thank you!

 

[Lean'n'mean]

Hows 'bout a tweed cap ?

 

[Bird Lives]

Kentucky Rancher sounds cool....but also, never underestimate your Campdraft's ability to rise to the occasion and get the job done with grace and aplomb...It has the 'chops' to work in many contrasting environs...

 

[Frunobulax]

I'm curious what "negative elements" you see as being associated with a Homburg?


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[johnnycanuck]

he has watched to much Murdoch Mysteries and thinks he will be mistaken for a Canadian

 

[AndyR]

How about fur? I think it looks good with anything. Might be too warm for California cold though.

 

[Frunobulax]

he has watched to much Murdoch Mysteries and thinks he will be mistaken for a Canadian

LOL.


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[tropicalbob]

It sounds like the Campdraft or the Open Road style would be just what you're looking for. Check out the Campdraft thread on this forum, and if you want to see how ultimately cool the Open Road style can look with a suit see the "I Saw the Light" thread: Tom Hiddleston's white OR (made by forum members Buckaroo Hatters) with a blue suit couldn't look classier. Course we're not all blessed with Tom's attributes, but it's a great look. I've been wearing that basic look to work for some time and have gotten nothing but compliments.

 

[Blackthorn]

Hows 'bout a tweed cap ?

That's my winter choice. A good Wigens cap with earflaps keeps me warm.

 

[Edward]

What's the issue with a Fedora? Is it personal preference, or how others might perceive it? (The latter seems possible given your reference to why you're wary of homburgs). I ask because to the avergae person on the street, Aussie bush hats and even many Westerns (like the Campdraft) are typicaly perceived as no different to a fedora.

Gvien you seem to have ruled out a Ushanka, and a B2 cap looks off with collar and tie, I'd second the suggestion of a tweed cap with a nice, stiff bill to keep the sun out of your eyes. Something like a Barry Simonds, or a Cordova cap. I own examples from both and am very pleased with them.

 

[Bushman]

Hows 'bout a tweed cap ?

+1 A nice, thick Tweed cap is my go-to on a windy winter's day where the breeze would send me chasing my hat down the street.