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The Thing was hardly a hat flick, but Kurt’s sombrero was cool because only a really confident guy could wear a sombrero in the Arctic.
You just listed two reasons to buy one--sweating in the yard and hiking in the woods.I love this hat. I have wanted one for years but never pulled the trigger. I would wear it the same as I wear my Tilley hats. Sweating in the yard and hiking in the woods. Just need to find a reason to buy one...
Thank you Johnny. I'd like to take credit for the character, but it came to me that way. I had almost forgotten about this hat since I started acquiring fur felts, but I'm definitely going to start wearing it more often....Looking good with lots of character. Wear it in good health.
Johnny
That's a valid concern. I haven't had that experience with this hat (or any of my other hats), but I suppose it depends on how much hair you have, how long or short you wear it, and/or how sensitive your head is. My hair has been slowly thinning over the last 15 years or so, but I still have enough of it to provide that extra layer of protection.I went to the site when Al wrote about it, above. I think it looks cool, but I know me. If I don't jump right away then it's most often a no-go. Anyway, any hat that lays right on the top of my head boils my noggin in the hot sun.
That's a valid concern. I haven't had that experience with this hat (or any of my other hats), but I suppose it depends on how much hair you have, how long or short you wear it, and/or how sensitive your head is. My hair has been slowly thinning over the last 15 years or so, but I still have enough of it to provide that extra layer of protection.
My best friend for the last 45+ years has the same problem. He started losing his hair when he was in his late-teens and he's very fair-skinned, so he's been an advocate for wearing caps and hats to protect his head from the elements for decades.Yeah, I'm fairly follically challenged. A hat crown that touches my scalp directly transmits the heat. And the cold, for that matter. That's why a hat with an air-pocket, such as a fedora, is more comfortable for me in any weather.
I think almost everyone here has been inspired at least one time by the classic Henry Johnson Poet. Being on an Indy kick as of late, I couldn't believe my eyes when I found a real Herbert Johnson Poet for sale, and for $250 no less! I contacted the eBayer instantly and offered $265 for it, still under the price of some of the higher end repros. So, I'm currently awaiting my own Indy hat!
I may have to rebash it, but that's no problem for me.
Yeah, I'm aware. I'm still stoked. I plan to rebash it closer to the iconic Raiders bash. It seems loosely bashed right now, and the Raiders bash is tighter.Congratulations, and I'm not trying to be a pessimist here, but just be aware that shortly after the movie there were some 'mysterious' occurrences that resulted in the original block for the Raiders hat disappearing, and a change of felt used for the Poet up through at least the release of the movie. Your hat may be a HJ, but how close to the iconic RotLA hat is anyone's guess.
I am curious, though, and excited to see what you will receive. Please post pictures when you can!
Me neither! I'm so excited!Can't wait to to see it!