eugenesque
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Thanks Nathan, it has been quite an eye opener here. Making myself comfortable in the outerwear, the display case and the great outdoors section.
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Thanks Nathan, it has been quite an eye opener here. Making myself comfortable in the outerwear, the display case and the great outdoors section.
AgathaGrace
New in Town
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Hello all, long, long time lurker straying from my corner long enough to say hi, and I sure have enjoyed FL over the years. Hopefully I'll get up the courage to post in the near future. Happy New Year everyone!
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Looks like you already got up the courage!
AgathaGrace
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Maybe so!
HistoryCopper
New in Town
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Hello,
I am new here. I had a nice career going as a detective (I dressed in vintage fashion with three piece suits and fedoras) until I was injured in the line of duty. Now I teach history at a local community college. I have a BA and MA in History and an MS in Criminal Justice. My "specialty" if you want to call it that, is the World War 2 era, but I am interested in pretty much anything from 1914-1952. I have my own small library of nearly 2,000 books at last count, mostly history related with a lot of historical fiction too. Reading is my favorite thing to do other than listening to old time radio programs. I am a crazy cat man and have 5 cats in my home plus a few strays I take care of outside. I was lucky enough to get a second chance at life and so I try to make the most of it.
I am new here. I had a nice career going as a detective (I dressed in vintage fashion with three piece suits and fedoras) until I was injured in the line of duty. Now I teach history at a local community college. I have a BA and MA in History and an MS in Criminal Justice. My "specialty" if you want to call it that, is the World War 2 era, but I am interested in pretty much anything from 1914-1952. I have my own small library of nearly 2,000 books at last count, mostly history related with a lot of historical fiction too. Reading is my favorite thing to do other than listening to old time radio programs. I am a crazy cat man and have 5 cats in my home plus a few strays I take care of outside. I was lucky enough to get a second chance at life and so I try to make the most of it.
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William G.
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Hello!
So, tl:dr version is this: I got my first nice brimmed hat last summer, a panama straw hat. I loved it so much (and it was SO useful) that I wanted a winter hat, too. I ordered a Bailey Briar using a coupon code right after Christmas. While looking for information about the Briar, I found this place. Thanks to the hat forums here, I found out about Akubra hats... and so I bought an Akubra Snowy River off eBay.
Both hats are scheduled to arrive tomorrow, so I figured I would sign up and say thanks. I've enjoyed researching hats and I've learned so much in just a few short days... so much, in fact, that I imagine the Bailey is going back for a refund so I can buy another Akubra.
Happy New Year's everyone!
So, tl:dr version is this: I got my first nice brimmed hat last summer, a panama straw hat. I loved it so much (and it was SO useful) that I wanted a winter hat, too. I ordered a Bailey Briar using a coupon code right after Christmas. While looking for information about the Briar, I found this place. Thanks to the hat forums here, I found out about Akubra hats... and so I bought an Akubra Snowy River off eBay.
Both hats are scheduled to arrive tomorrow, so I figured I would sign up and say thanks. I've enjoyed researching hats and I've learned so much in just a few short days... so much, in fact, that I imagine the Bailey is going back for a refund so I can buy another Akubra.
Happy New Year's everyone!
Mr. Pickett
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Salutations to all!
I've been stalking these forums for a while now and felt it was eventually time to create an account. I have to say - everybody I know in person thinks I'm absolutely bonkers to have such an obsession with times gone by (especially the late 40's and 50's) so I'm so glad to find somewhere I may finally 'fit in'!
Mr. P
I've been stalking these forums for a while now and felt it was eventually time to create an account. I have to say - everybody I know in person thinks I'm absolutely bonkers to have such an obsession with times gone by (especially the late 40's and 50's) so I'm so glad to find somewhere I may finally 'fit in'!
Mr. P
William G.
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Welcome!
Mr. Pickett
Familiar Face
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Likewise!
How have you found your hats?
I have an Akubra stylemaster I've been waiting to arrive for the past week. 5-7 day shipping my rump.
William G.
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Likewise!
How have you found your hats?
From what I can tell, the Stylemaster is a great hat. I'm sure it will be worth the wait, even though the wait is rough.
As for me, I bought a cheap wool hat online to wear during winter and came here looking for advice on how to re-shape the brim. Once I realized I was barking up the wrong tree with wool, I returned it and bought an Akubra Snowy River off eBay to carry me through this winter. I've got my eye on a graphite Banjo Patterson from Everything Australian, but I haven't bought it yet. It's a 3-month wait.
Last summer, I bought a Panama hat for sun protection and I was amazed at how cool it kept me. There's not really anywhere around here that sells hats, so all my shopping is online.
rdnzl
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Hello all.
New guy here. Seattle Washington is where I live. People here have a "different" sense of style, to say the least.
I've worn baseball caps most of my 60 years and recently discovered REAL hats.
My first two are Akubras. A Stylemaster and a Lawson. I've gotten lots of compliments on both, and when worn with one of my
leather jackets, they do add a sense of style I didn't know I had.
Anyway, I look forward to learning more about quality hats, and browsing all the posts on the forum.
New guy here. Seattle Washington is where I live. People here have a "different" sense of style, to say the least.
I've worn baseball caps most of my 60 years and recently discovered REAL hats.
My first two are Akubras. A Stylemaster and a Lawson. I've gotten lots of compliments on both, and when worn with one of my
leather jackets, they do add a sense of style I didn't know I had.
Anyway, I look forward to learning more about quality hats, and browsing all the posts on the forum.
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Welcome rdnzl. Nice handle.
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rdnzl
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Thanks! Always nice to see another Frank fan.
William G.
One of the Regulars
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Hello all.
New guy here. Seattle Washington is where I live. People here have a "different" sense of style, to say the least.
I've worn baseball caps most of my 60 years and recently discovered REAL hats.
My first two are Akubras. A Stylemaster and a Lawson. I've gotten lots of compliments on both, and when worn with one of my
leather jackets, they do add a sense of style I didn't know I had.
Anyway, I look forward to learning more about quality hats, and browsing all the posts on the forum.
Welcome! Great choices with the Akubras!
Snortman45
Familiar Face
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Hey, my name is Stephen and I am from South Carolina. I am almost 46 yrs old and have had an interest in hats for a while, though I have never worn one consistently, mainly because of my oversized skull, and not really searching for a good one. I do enjoy listening to Big Band era music, radio shows and music. I told my wife I would like to find a fedora that fits for my birthday. I look forward to reading and sharing with everyone here.
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St. Louis
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So many interesting new kindred spirits! Welcome to all.
Snortman45
Familiar Face
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Thanks, St. Louis!
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Ole Jakob 98
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Hi my name is Ole Jakob i´m 18 and lives in norway, i have an interes in the 1800 to the 1930s clothing and uses darcy clothing since norway dont have shots like that, i love to Get new FriendFeed with the same interest
Hi all,
I have been reading through the forums for a long time and joined in 2010, but for some reason it looks like I haven't been posting anything ever since...
Well, I'm 30 years old and live in Brittany, the westernmost part of France. I'm a collections assistant in a WW2 museum. My main interests are WW2 uniforms and equipments, mostly Free French ones. I am also into living history (Free French SAS paratrooper) since it's a very good way to commemorate these events now that veterans pass away.
Of course, I have a lot of other interests but just too much to list here, and not necessarily relevant to Fedora Lounge forums (like pizza and making skins for WW2 flight simulators)!
I hope to keep learning and share knowlege with you.
Cheers,
Pierre
I have been reading through the forums for a long time and joined in 2010, but for some reason it looks like I haven't been posting anything ever since...
Well, I'm 30 years old and live in Brittany, the westernmost part of France. I'm a collections assistant in a WW2 museum. My main interests are WW2 uniforms and equipments, mostly Free French ones. I am also into living history (Free French SAS paratrooper) since it's a very good way to commemorate these events now that veterans pass away.
Of course, I have a lot of other interests but just too much to list here, and not necessarily relevant to Fedora Lounge forums (like pizza and making skins for WW2 flight simulators)!
I hope to keep learning and share knowlege with you.
Cheers,
Pierre
