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[TipTop]

WHAT?!?!? Wear it for a while first!!

Tom

+1, unless that perspective is way off, I think any trimmer brim would be out of proportion to an already high open crown. Let's see it bashed before carved!

 

[jlee562]

lol It’s just too big for me! Tried the broad brims before.

Glen Grey Campdraft.

Surely it is not much wider than the hat in your avatar?

I say keep the brim, the binding is what makes a Campdraft a Campdraft!

 

[randooch]

Ray, it looks sort of pinkish on my monitor. Very nice proportions on you.

BJH, you didn't ask for advice, so

 

[jbucklin]

lol It’s just too big for me! Tried the broad brims before.



Glen Grey Campdraft.

We're still waiting for a noggin shot... precarved!!!

 

[RBH]

I have 2 more Camp Drafts that I plan on Major Moore trimming as soon as I can get back over to his shop.
I may even go down to 2 1\2 on one of them and may let him rebind the other.

 

[Rats Riley]

Trick-Color Canadian
Received my "new" Biltmore from a fellow-lounger today and was surprised when I opened the box. From the ePrey listing, I expected a "sandstone" or pinkish beige hat--of which I have only one. Instead, it was taupe with a touch of olive to my eye. Then, I took a snapshot of it, indoors, and presto, it's back on that putty side of the aisle again. Can't wait to get it outdoors and see what my Olympus does with it.

None of this is to say that I don't like it; it is just that I have about 6 taupe/tan hats, and probably wouldn't have rushed into another had my eyes not been playing a trick on me. My calibrated monitor is above this stuff! Anyway, here it is in its Canadian beaver splendor.

I think this is an excellent lid!
What color is the ribbon? Looks almost like a brownish maroon....

 

[Rats Riley]

My new Optimo came today.

Very sharp!
Perfect height and brim width!!
I also like that it's not a perfect teardrop or middle crease!

 

[B.J. Hedberg]

Too excited to take a pre-carved shot I’m afraid. As of now it’s the widest brim hat I have, so here we go with a poor photo, the new glen grey Camp Draft shaped but still wet. Trimmed ½” off all around. The brim on this one is wider than was originally on my silverbelly and the crown is taller. Comes out at a hair over 2 3/8” trimmed, which is wider than I prefer, but it’s OK. Was going to sew a 1 1/2” navy ribbon on this one, (and it looks great sitting on it) but I kind of like the one that’s on it now so I think it will stay a thin ribbon. I could use an informal hat so I gave it more of a rumbled bash. Now I’m thinking of what I could do with a Boss of the Plains. I’ve got two old ribbons to use up still.

Just for fun, here are the not-so-alike twins.

 

[RBH]

I like it BJ, I had the Major trim my BG Camp Draft. I understand about how you feel about the brim width, I used to love the wider brim but now really prefer around 2 1\2 - 2 5/8s. My BG CD is now 2 5/8s. And the raw edge with the thin ribbon really looks good I think.
So from one of the original CD lovers here I think it looks great!

 

[EggHead]

Nice one BJ. I wanted to get the same, but trimmed (keeping brim decoration) down-under, but no-can-do.

 

[Aureliano]

I think it looks great!

+1

 

[coble]

The doorbell just rang not too long ago:

I’m going to give the brim a trim, but I plan on leaving the ribbon for now.

oh man, giving the brim a trim its up to you man, but its a stunning lid with it like that. But just my opinion, since i like brims wider. Please post photos when your done, would like to see. Good luck with your endeavor.

 

[B.J. Hedberg]

Thanks gents. It sure looks nice with that edge coming out of the box though. I’ve been thinking about picking up one and sending it out for a trim and new edge binding and ribbon at 2 3/8 or 2 1/4 just for fun. So far I’m liking the thin ribbon, although it’s proven a bit fussy. Think I’ll work on it a bit more before turning in, and I’ll post some finished shots tomorrow in one of the other threads. When it comes to trimming brims, this one proved that third times the charm.

 

[Mark Butcher]

Still wearing my new Optimo I really do love this new hat..

That Optimo looks great Chief.

 

[Chief000731]

Thanks for all the positive feedback guys I'll be posting my new hat from Rodkins today...
Carl

 

[TipTop]

Trick-Color Canadian
Received my "new" Biltmore from a fellow-lounger today and was surprised when I opened the box. From the ePrey listing, I expected a "sandstone" or pinkish beige hat--of which I have only one. Instead, it was taupe with a touch of olive to my eye. Then, I took a snapshot of it, indoors, and presto, it's back on that putty side of the aisle again. Can't wait to get it outdoors and see what my Olympus does with it.

None of this is to say that I don't like it; it is just that I have about 6 taupe/tan hats, and probably wouldn't have rushed into another had my eyes not been playing a trick on me. My calibrated monitor is above this stuff! Anyway, here it is in its Canadian beaver splendor.

Truth in Lighting

With a little bright shade and a chocolate shearling jacket that absorbs every bit of light, I ventured out to seek the truth in lighting with my new Biltmore. It is good. I like the light tone of it, even though it is not sandstone. Here are a couple of shots for you to see the difference natural lighting can make. Also, I calibrated my Eizo this morning, so that's a sure-bet.

 

[Chepstow]

Carl and Ray, very nice new ones! My Congrats looks good!

 

[ecorrigan]

I love the hats guys. I have yet to figure out how to post a picture of my new Homburg, but I'll get it soon!! Everyone else's makes me want to get more, but I can only wear one at a time.

 

[St.Ignatz]

I love the hats guys. I have yet to figure out how to post a picture of my new Homburg, but I'll get it soon!! Everyone else's makes me want to get more, but I can only wear one at a time.

but it doesn't have to be one a day.
Tom D.

 

[ecorrigan]

True enough St.Ignatz. I guess I could switch off and on throughout the day! Variety really is the spice of life!