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Kane

One of the Regulars
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120
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Southern California
Greeting from another new hat fan. Name is Kane from the Los Angeles area. I made an intro post in the Observation Bar, but thought I’d say hi here as well as this is where my main interest lies. I’ve been wearing hats for a long time for work, but have recently evolved into wearing nicer hats for the pleasure and style of it. My first hat other than a ball cap was a Stetson straw western that I bought many years ago replace the cheap straws that would break down after a few weeks of working outside. This hat is still with me and does double duty with my beloved Brazilian tarp hat (what I call the anti-Tilley) for working outside. Recently I have acquired a few fedoras — first a Stetson, and more recently a Barbisio. I have always wanted to wear hats like this but in my younger years I sort of lacked the self-confidence, but now I feel pretty good donning my fedora. I have collected tobacco pipes, typewriters, fountain pens, and saxophones, and I can see how one can deveplop a love for many hats. We wear many hats figuratively, so why not literally as well.

Cheers!
 

RJR

Messages
10,620
Location
Iowa
Greeting from another new hat fan. Name is Kane from the Los Angeles area. I made an intro post in the Observation Bar, but thought I’d say hi here as well as this is where my main interest lies. I’ve been wearing hats for a long time for work, but have recently evolved into wearing nicer hats for the pleasure and style of it. My first hat other than a ball cap was a Stetson straw western that I bought many years ago replace the cheap straws that would break down after a few weeks of working outside. This hat is still with me and does double duty with my beloved Brazilian tarp hat (what I call the anti-Tilley) for working outside. Recently I have acquired a few fedoras — first a Stetson, and more recently a Barbisio. I have always wanted to wear hats like this but in my younger years I sort of lacked the self-confidence, but now I feel pretty good donning my fedora. I have collected tobacco pipes, typewriters, fountain pens, and saxophones, and I can see how one can deveplop a love for many hats. We wear many hats figuratively, so why not literally as well.

Cheers!
Welcome to the Lounge.
 
Messages
10,584
Location
Boston area
Greeting from another new hat fan. Name is Kane from the Los Angeles area. I made an intro post in the Observation Bar, but thought I’d say hi here as well as this is where my main interest lies. I’ve been wearing hats for a long time for work, but have recently evolved into wearing nicer hats for the pleasure and style of it. My first hat other than a ball cap was a Stetson straw western that I bought many years ago replace the cheap straws that would break down after a few weeks of working outside. This hat is still with me and does double duty with my beloved Brazilian tarp hat (what I call the anti-Tilley) for working outside. Recently I have acquired a few fedoras — first a Stetson, and more recently a Barbisio. I have always wanted to wear hats like this but in my younger years I sort of lacked the self-confidence, but now I feel pretty good donning my fedora. I have collected tobacco pipes, typewriters, fountain pens, and saxophones, and I can see how one can deveplop a love for many hats. We wear many hats figuratively, so why not literally as well.

Cheers!

Welcome aboard!
It’s best to to just let the affliction run it’s course. Don’t fight it. Buy hats. We’re here for you!
 
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12,384
Location
Albany Oregon
Greeting from another new hat fan. Name is Kane from the Los Angeles area. I made an intro post in the Observation Bar, but thought I’d say hi here as well as this is where my main interest lies. I’ve been wearing hats for a long time for work, but have recently evolved into wearing nicer hats for the pleasure and style of it. My first hat other than a ball cap was a Stetson straw western that I bought many years ago replace the cheap straws that would break down after a few weeks of working outside. This hat is still with me and does double duty with my beloved Brazilian tarp hat (what I call the anti-Tilley) for working outside. Recently I have acquired a few fedoras — first a Stetson, and more recently a Barbisio. I have always wanted to wear hats like this but in my younger years I sort of lacked the self-confidence, but now I feel pretty good donning my fedora. I have collected tobacco pipes, typewriters, fountain pens, and saxophones, and I can see how one can deveplop a love for many hats. We wear many hats figuratively, so why not literally as well.

Cheers!
Welcome to the Fray. You will find a fine bunch of enablers here for your new addiction.
 
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19,425
Location
Funkytown, USA
Greeting from another new hat fan. Name is Kane from the Los Angeles area. I made an intro post in the Observation Bar, but thought I’d say hi here as well as this is where my main interest lies. I’ve been wearing hats for a long time for work, but have recently evolved into wearing nicer hats for the pleasure and style of it. My first hat other than a ball cap was a Stetson straw western that I bought many years ago replace the cheap straws that would break down after a few weeks of working outside. This hat is still with me and does double duty with my beloved Brazilian tarp hat (what I call the anti-Tilley) for working outside. Recently I have acquired a few fedoras — first a Stetson, and more recently a Barbisio. I have always wanted to wear hats like this but in my younger years I sort of lacked the self-confidence, but now I feel pretty good donning my fedora. I have collected tobacco pipes, typewriters, fountain pens, and saxophones, and I can see how one can deveplop a love for many hats. We wear many hats figuratively, so why not literally as well.

Cheers!

Welcome to the party, pal. We're here to help.

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Griffstar4007

New in Town
Messages
2
Good morning. New to the forum. Just purchased my first Stetson Stratoliner and thought I should find a forum to learn how to take care of it. Lots of info here!

Just a quick question, should I remove the “sticker” label inside the hat with the barcodes, hat info, etc., or leave it there?

Thank you...
 

Winston Carter

Practically Family
Messages
675
Location
Seagoville, Tx.
Good morning. New to the forum. Just purchased my first Stetson Stratoliner and thought I should find a forum to learn how to take care of it. Lots of info here!

Just a quick question, should I remove the “sticker” label inside the hat with the barcodes, hat info, etc., or leave it there?

Thank you...
Welcome !! I leave my paper label in it but some take it out. As far as taking care of your hat just keep it clean and brushed. Stetson's will take a good beating. They look better to me with a little age. Gives it character.
 

JimK

New in Town
Messages
48
Location
North Ogden, Utah
Somehow I got drooling over Sterkowski caps. I needed to remind myself - I already have a lot of hats! We'll see how long the reminder lasts!

My wife and I moved to Utah about two years ago, from New York - following her son after he got a job out here. Our house is at 4600 foot altitude - the local mountains get up around 9000 feet and more. I am quite hairless on top - hats are the answer!

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Monavillecowboy

One of the Regulars
Messages
122
Location
Monaville, TX
Welcome !! I leave my paper label in it but some take it out. As far as taking care of your hat just keep it clean and brushed. Stetson's will take a good beating. They look better to me with a little age. Gives it character.
Good morning. New to the forum. Just purchased my first Stetson Stratoliner and thought I should find a forum to learn how to take care of it. Lots of info here!

Just a quick question, should I remove the “sticker” label inside the hat with the barcodes, hat info, etc., or leave it there?

Thank you...
Leave it in. You never know when you'll forget which hat it is or what size you wear.
 

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