Siirous
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Every hat has it's place, as with opinions.
Fur felt in general has a nicer feel and finish. It's kind of like the $15.99 walmart straws versus a Montecristi. They're both straw? They're both woven? But there's an obvious difference in material quality and craftsmanship. Good fur is extremely soft and supple. It also holds a shape better. In the hands of a craftsman (Optimo, Art and others) the results are astonishing to behold.
Wool, while useable does not have the lifespan of fur. The feel of the material is rough to the touch. I've heard comments on the lounge of wool felt shrinking in the rain, and also the colors running.
While we're at this be careful of any fedora that lists sizes as S, M and Large. Any hat worth while is at the very least fitted to size (i.e. 7 x/y). The best are custom conformed to your head. Also beware any "fedora" that does not have a leather sweat band, but a cloth machined sweat. This is common on hats that have the S, M and Large type sizing.
If you do not own a vintage or custom beaver fedora then treat yourself and compare it to the wool, then you'll understand.
However, like I said every hat has it's place. If you do not own any lids other than a ballcap and don't want to pay the rising prices on the ebay these days, or can't afford a good custom; then buy a wool hat and at least get something on your head to show the world what cool is
Rob
P.S. -- PLEASE do not wear a "fedora" with the shape of the crown sewn in and not blocked in. I don't feel I have to say more about that :eusa_doh:
Fur felt in general has a nicer feel and finish. It's kind of like the $15.99 walmart straws versus a Montecristi. They're both straw? They're both woven? But there's an obvious difference in material quality and craftsmanship. Good fur is extremely soft and supple. It also holds a shape better. In the hands of a craftsman (Optimo, Art and others) the results are astonishing to behold.
Wool, while useable does not have the lifespan of fur. The feel of the material is rough to the touch. I've heard comments on the lounge of wool felt shrinking in the rain, and also the colors running.
While we're at this be careful of any fedora that lists sizes as S, M and Large. Any hat worth while is at the very least fitted to size (i.e. 7 x/y). The best are custom conformed to your head. Also beware any "fedora" that does not have a leather sweat band, but a cloth machined sweat. This is common on hats that have the S, M and Large type sizing.
If you do not own a vintage or custom beaver fedora then treat yourself and compare it to the wool, then you'll understand.
However, like I said every hat has it's place. If you do not own any lids other than a ballcap and don't want to pay the rising prices on the ebay these days, or can't afford a good custom; then buy a wool hat and at least get something on your head to show the world what cool is
Rob
P.S. -- PLEASE do not wear a "fedora" with the shape of the crown sewn in and not blocked in. I don't feel I have to say more about that :eusa_doh: