Post New Hats Here!

[Scott Wood]

New (to me) Dobbs

My first Homburg arrived be fore christmas from another lounger. Hadn't worn it until last night, as I was going to see Sherlock, I popped it onto my noggin and made for the door.
No opportunity for candid pics yet:

 

[rlk]

Deerskin Trading Post Cap

1946-2000

 

[portolan]

Welcome....Love the Hat...Looks Great on You!

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post and I am looking forward to learning about Hats from the members of this forum.

On 05 January 2010, I got my new Akubra Cattleman in Tanbark Brown, my first serious hat. Ordered it from Aussie Bush Hats and Oilskins on 04 Oct 09. They provided great service and were quick to reply to my emails. They informed me at the outset that it will take 10-12 weeks as it was a colour that was not normally in stock. I changed my size after 2 days and they said no problem. I asked them to inscribe my name or initials on the inside of the hat and they said they do not offer that service. No big deal.

My hat cost me $AUD 100 and Shipping to London, England was $AUD35. Net landed cost $AUD135 or £78 (approx) as UK customs did not charge Duty or VAT.

I am pretty happy with the hat and thanks to members of this forum whose posts inspired the confidence to purchase an Akubra. I received invaluable advise in terms of using hat strips and not going into panic mode if the new Akubra initially fit loose.

A day after the hat arrived (06 Jan 2010) we had a record snowfall in London ( by our standards) and I decided to let the snow get acquainted with my new Akubra. No baby sitting this hat.

I have put up some pictures of the hat as brand new and out in the field. If anyone is looking to purchase a Cattleman Akubra, I hope these pictures help you decide.

Cheers.

Akubras are great hats, I have a bunch. Welcome again!

 

[RBH]

Welcome to the Lounge rollercap !!

 

[rollercap]

Akubras are great hats, I have a bunch. Welcome again!

Thanks much appreciated.

 

[rollercap]

Welcome to the Lounge rollercap !!

Thanks RBH. Feels great.

 

[billysmom]

My first Homburg arrived be fore christmas from another lounger.

Can't wait for the noggin shots. Looks wonderful!

Sue

 

[Lloyd]

My first Dobbs

just got this from ebay
More pics in the ebay thread
Overall it's in very good shape but the sweat is disintegrating rapidly. My forehead was covered with little black flakes after wearing it for 15 minutes

 

[Samuel]

Well done, sir! Very nice ribbonand bow work! :eusa_clap

Thank you Mr. paladin.

North Texas where in North Texas?

 

[Samuel]

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post and I am looking forward to learning about Hats from the members of this forum.

On 05 January 2010, I got my new Akubra Cattleman in Tanbark Brown, my first serious hat. Ordered it from Aussie Bush Hats and Oilskins on 04 Oct 09. They provided great service and were quick to reply to my emails. They informed me at the outset that it will take 10-12 weeks as it was a colour that was not normally in stock. I changed my size after 2 days and they said no problem. I asked them to inscribe my name or initials on the inside of the hat and they said they do not offer that service. No big deal.

My hat cost me $AUD 100 and Shipping to London, England was $AUD35. Net landed cost $AUD135 or £78 (approx) as UK customs did not charge Duty or VAT.

I am pretty happy with the hat and thanks to members of this forum whose posts inspired the confidence to purchase an Akubra. I received invaluable advise in terms of using hat strips and not going into panic mode if the new Akubra initially fit loose.

A day after the hat arrived (06 Jan 2010) we had a record snowfall in London ( by our standards) and I decided to let the snow get acquainted with my new Akubra. No baby sitting this hat.

I have put up some pictures of the hat as brand new and out in the field. If anyone is looking to purchase a Cattleman Akubra, I hope these pictures help you decide.


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Welcome to the Fedora Lounge Rollercap

 

[M_Jones]

Just received today - I highly encourage anyone with a 7 1/4 + 1/16 noggin to give any hat offered by M_Jones a very close look! I haven't been this excited to see a hat in at least a week or two

Excellent, I am glad that you like it Scott. I never thought that this was a Homburg and in fact I bought it based on "The Bold Look" ads that had been posted and clearly showed a fedora with brim binding wider on the bottom than the top. The cool thing about it is that snapping the brim gives the hat attitude as the binding does affect brim play. This hat does indeed have a bold look and I am glad that it found a home where it will be appreciated. Wear it in health!

Regards,
Hollis

 

[ScottF]

Excellent, I am glad that you like it Scott. I never thought that this was a Homburg and in fact I bought it based on "The Bold Look" ads that had been posted and clearly showed a fedora with brim binding wider on the bottom than the top. The cool thing about it is that snapping the brim gives the hat attitude as the binding does affect brim play. This hat does indeed have a bold look and I am glad that it found a home where it will be appreciated. Wear it in health!

Regards,
Hollis

Thanks Hollis. I wore it on a 4-hr walk today, and it feels fantastic. I've always avoided this color on wide-brims due to foolish Indy utterances, but the dark blue ribbon and reddish brim-binding should limit such comments.

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post and I am looking forward to learning about Hats from the members of this forum.

Welcome rollercap! Nice start! Sue is correct, it will be the first of many.

 

[Mr. Paladin]

My first Homburg arrived be fore christmas from another lounger. Hadn't worn it until last night, as I was going to see Sherlock, I popped it onto my noggin and made for the door.
No opportunity for candid pics yet:

That is a nice looking homburg, Scott. Looking forward to seeing you underneath it!

 

[St.Ignatz]

Welcome Rollercap that wide brim fits you nicely.:eusa_clap Just one question. Why the long face on your companion?:whistling
Tom D.

 

[stealthboy]

Stetson bowler

My wife picked up this Stetson bowler at a local flea market today. Any thoughts on its age?

The embroidered logo has a date of 1915 in it related to the "Panama Pacific International Exposition", from what I can read, but I wasn't sure how the Stetson logo may change, so that date may be unrelated to its construction. It was originally purchased at Kaufmann's in Pittsburgh (stamped in the leather headband).

 

[Sam Craig]

rollercap setter

Rollercap

I know what you mean about your setter.

I have a tricolor sheltie and she's the same way.

Put on the fedora an it's time to go play ball.

I figure dogs would love a good fedora if they could get the hang of wearing one.

 

[rollercap]

Welcome Rollercap that wide brim fits you nicely.:eusa_clap Just one question. Why the long face on your companion?:whistling
Tom D.

Thank You Tom D.
Murphy's long face can be very deceiving as I have found out on many an occasion. This fella is a great actor!! lol

 

[MadDawg]

A new Stetson Firenze I picked up this weekend. Beautiful steel grey with steel 1 1/2" ribbon from Henry the Hatter in Detroit (although I picked it up at the local Stetson outlet).

This is the classic dress fedora I have been looking for. Simple, elegent, and timeless. This will be a regular!

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[Garrett]

This vintage panama is from one of our very own loungers - pdxvintagette of Fab Gabs Fine Vintage on ebay.