Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

[ckramer]

I couldn't agree more about a Golden Era hunt. Honestly with films like Midnight in Paris and steam-punk culture sparking bouts of golden age thinking across the globe I don't know why there isn't more of a market for this stuff yet. I would like to see the American rail system do something too. Who wouldn't like a luxury cross country trip in a period sleeper car?

 

[Renault]

Well kinda off topic. We had at one time here a small group of 1920-30's safari mavens here. But due to things beyond our control kinda feel apart. Currently I'm throwing together a 1920's era North American hunting camp. Right out of the old Remington and Winchester ad posters of that era. Just kinda doing this for me.

 

[Mr. Godfrey]

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Sorry. Mebbe posted here in the past but deserves another "Honorable Mention"! Duncan Renaldo's ridiculously immense pith from the classis safari flick "Trader Horn"
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Well Renault, it would give you shade! :heh:

 

[jhe888]

I am in Houston. A pith helmet is great for our hot, humid weather.

Cattus made that pugaree, and it is a fine one.

 

[Renault]

Well Renault, it would give you shade! :heh:

Quite so Godfrey! But so does a solar eclipse!

 

[Blackthorn]

I couldn't agree more about a Golden Era hunt. Honestly with films like Midnight in Paris and steam-punk culture sparking bouts of golden age thinking across the globe I don't know why there isn't more of a market for this stuff yet. I would like to see the American rail system do something too. Who wouldn't like a luxury cross country trip in a period sleeper car?

Hear, hear!

 

[Renault]

About 2 years ago I posted pics of one of our "safaris" down in the Great Outdoors thread. As soon as new camp is presentable I will post new thread there as well.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?61916-Weekend-quot-Safari-quot

 

[Cattus Petasatus]

The pug was pretty easy to make. That was my first attempt and it turned out great. The finish looks a little wonky. I didn't leave myself enough hatband material. I had to put a couple of stiches to get it to hold tight.

I found a tutorial online that showed how to fold it. I'm going to make another one for my Akubra Austrialian Slouch hat.

My wife and I premiered our matching Pith helmets at our 3rd annual hat party. We had a blast.

Yes, those are butterflys

The peoples choice award went to my buddy, Darrell. Can you guess which one he is?

We had a great time

 

[Mr. Godfrey]

About 2 years ago I posted pics of one of our "safaris" down in the Great Outdoors thread. As soon as new camp is presentable I will post new thread there as well.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?61916-Weekend-quot-Safari-quot

From the photos it looked like a brilliant camp :eusa_clap

 

[Mr. Godfrey]

Gracias, amigo!

Another angle later in the day. Posted this one before. But I always enjoy the hunt for the rare "Pygmy" rhino!

hey Renault, you should have had the rhino behind you at a distance to get that false perspective and look like a full size rhino

 

[Mr. Godfrey]

The pug was pretty easy to make. That was my first attempt and it turned out great. The finish looks a little wonky. I didn't leave myself enough hatband material. I had to put a couple of stiches to get it to hold tight.

I found a tutorial online that showed how to fold it. I'm going to make another one for my Akubra Austrialian Slouch hat.

My wife and I premiered our matching Pith helmets at our 3rd annual hat party. We had a blast.

Yes, those are butterflys

The peoples choice award went to my buddy, Darrell. Can you guess which one he is?

We had a great time

Looking good.

 

[gear-guy]

My grandpa wore one every day. His only sunhat he ever wore.

 

[tuco1963]

mr godfrey
your party looks like a blast .
a hat party is a great idea
cold beer and all kinda hats for everybody

 

[Mr. Godfrey]

Kazimierz Nowak (January 11, 1897 – October 13, 1937) was a Polish traveller, correspondent and photographer, born in Stryi. After the First World War he lived in Poznań - From 1931 to 1936, he traveled alone, on foot and by bicycle across Africa.

Is that the origins of the Tweed Run ?

 

[johnnycanuck]

Might as well add this here. Started with my BlueJays MLB New Era cap, got too much sum. upgraded to my Akubra Cattleman. Was still sweating like a son of a gun. Then swapped it out for my pith. Nice and cool in the hot sun.
Johnny

 

[Tommy]

found this helmet in an antique mall, and it happens to fit, so I bought it, and use it around yard when gardening and such. I don't think it's that old of a helmet. Any ideas on age? any telltale signs?

 

[itsbruce]

Got myself a Foreign Service model pith helmet last month from Ascot Top Hats. They're one of a couple of companies in this country who source their helmets from Vietnam, where they are genuinely made from pith and are faithful replicas of the original British designs. I can testify that on quite a warm day, where I was busy marshalling a large cycle ride around London, the helmet was both comfortable and cool.

Me stopping traffic:

 

[1mach1]

Got myself a Foreign Service model pith helmet last month from Ascot Top Hats. They're one of a couple of companies in this country who source their helmets from Vietnam, where they are genuinely made from pith and are faithful replicas of the original British designs. I can testify that on quite a warm day, where I was busy marshalling a large cycle ride around London, the helmet was both comfortable and cool.

Me stopping traffic:

Brilliant photo, itsbruce!! Absolutely awesome. :thumb:

 

[Topper]

Got myself a Foreign Service model pith helmet last month from Ascot Top Hats. They're one of a couple of companies in this country who source their helmets from Vietnam, where they are genuinely made from pith and are faithful replicas of the original British designs. I can testify that on quite a warm day, where I was busy marshalling a large cycle ride around London, the helmet was both comfortable and cool.

Me stopping traffic:

Designs vary over time, the Bombay Bowler version I presently do is more rounded and is basically where the modern Polo Helmet derived from. Not all piths are great for sun, and I would recommend they have "green" on the under brim, the glare from a light coloured under brim can hurt the eyes compared with green under brim.

 

[itsbruce]

The Ascot Top Hats piths do have the green lining. But the Foreign Service model I was wearing is not as good for sun protection as the Wolseley model or Bombay Bowlers, which have wider brims and better neck coverage. I chose it for the look rather than sheer practicality.