Hat question

[Dubya]

I wonder if anyone could help. I have my eye on a vintage 'Superior Manufacture' straw Boater in very good condition.

Has anyone heard of this make, and is it a good make?

Thanks



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[LoveMyHats2]

I am not a boater owner, and far from an expert on makes and so forth, however, that boater looks clean and sharp in the pictures. I would think if you like it and feel it is not too high priced, go for it!

 

[guillaumeb]

Short brim fedora ?

Hello,

Few days ago I saw this hat : http://chapeau.bon-clic-bon-genre.fr/cleve.htm

I kind of like the form factor. I keep wearing trilbies but I'm beginning to get bored of them.
However I 'm not ready to wear "classic Fedoras"

So this one seems to be just in-between in terms of size. Now the problem : it's made of wool.

I'm looking for a similarly shaped hat made of fur or beaver so that I can wear it when it rains in fall/winter time.

I don't have a huge budget, no more than $100. Any idea where I can look ?

 

[dh66]

www.villagehatshop.com

Check out their Jaxon line of fur felt hats.

 

[viclip]

If you already have American dollars, consider reviewing the Akubra offerings of the several well-known Australian Web sellers. Due to the exchange rate situation with the Australian dollar, there are some real bargains to be had. Akubras are high quality fur felt hats, they're great all-weather headwear, & come in numerous styles.

 

[johnnycanuck]

kind of has the shape of the Banjo Patterson, leisure time. Maybe have a look and see if you like them.
https://www.everythingaustralian.com.au/displayproduct.asp?id=2&cat=Akubra+Hats
Johnny

 

[Hat Dandy]

For the asking price of this hat, I think that you can get a decent fur felt hat. Akubra sells a number of hats near your price ranges. In addition, I recently received a custom D'acquino hat. It's a fantastic beaver felt hat. You can get a custom rabbit fur hat for about $60 plus $17 shipping, which is well within your budget.

 

[guillaumeb]

thanks for your replies, I appreciate.

I did think about Akruba as I previously ordered a Federation IV three or fours years ago. I never wear though cause it has a too tall crown for me.
I'm looking for short brim and small crown. I will go through their collection

 

[Bob Roberts]

www.villagehatshop.com

Check out their Jaxon line of fur felt hats.

DITTO. GOT THE JAXON "MONK" fur felt porkpie from them on sale for $80. Great hat for under $100.

 

[SpeedRcrX]

Short brim fedora ?

thanks for your replies, I appreciate.

I did think about Akruba as I previously ordered a Federation IV three or fours years ago. I never wear though cause it has a too tall crown for me.
I'm looking for short brim and small crown. I will go through their collection

A few year back I owned an Akubra Hampton, very nice hat and could fit what you're looking for.

 

[Frunobulax]

For the asking price of this hat, I think that you can get a decent fur felt hat. Akubra sells a number of hats near your price ranges. In addition, I recently received a custom D'acquino hat. It's a fantastic beaver felt hat. You can get a custom rabbit fur hat for about $60 plus $17 shipping, which is well within your budget.

^^^What he said. Look for D'Aquino on Etsy.

 

[guillaumeb]

The Akruba Hampton is nice but I' m wondering whether the crown is too high or not
The jaxson Monk is a pork pie and not shaped as a fedora..too bad