Western, anyone?

[1mach1]

Sort of unsure where I should post this... 37 years ago my Akubra hat as work attire on our sheep and cattle station (read 'ranch' for US friends) and the only black hat I've ever owned. Chin strap can be seen hanging down, an essential when working on horseback to ensure it doesn't blow off at a gallop!
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Fantastic pics, especially the first one. Looks like you are in a spaghetti western. Welcome!

 

[RJR]

+1

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Well a wild 20X Brown Gold Resistol has appeared

 

[DOGMAN]

Got this American Hat co. western off the bay.3x clear beaver,3 1/2" brim.

 

[RJR]

Nice,Chuck.

 

[ingineer]

Joao, Dogman Some really nice finds.
How about a head shot there in OH-10?

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Anything related to Stetson's Clear Beaver hats?

 

[DOGMAN]

Joao,it's nice felt.I don't think that it will compare to my Stetson 7x CB.I'll have to put them side by side to see what I think.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

It will probably not compare to a 5x CB also.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

This is not a good pic of the hat, but it's a Rich Rand from his Old West collection and is among one of my favorites I own. It has seen a lot of wear & weather time and has held up well. I never buy a distressed hat; my hats get distressed the Ol' fashioned way! I have several Rand's, O'farrell's, Stetson's & others & I'll be working on some pics to post.

 

[RJR]

Nice hat,Hurricane.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Nice one! What are the dimensions on that one (brim/crown)?

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Nice one! What are the dimensions on that one (brim/crown)?

It's made on a 4x6" body. The crown ends up at 5.75" in the back sloping down to 3.5" in the front. The brim is 3.5" wide plus the pencil roll. This particular hat is one from Rand's Tom Horn series. Some of the Tom Horns are made on the 4x5" body as well.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Here's some pics taken in natural light. You can see the slope of the crown better. Pencil rolls can really take a beating when hats are worn a lot but this one is holding up well. The hat was made to measure and is very comfortable to wear all day long and never need adjustment on your head.

 

[RJR]

Your comments/pics echo all I've heard about Rands.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Nice! I like it!

 

[JoeyC]

This is not a good pic of the hat, but it's a Rich Rand from his Old West collection and is among one of my favorites I own. It has seen a lot of wear & weather time and has held up well. I never buy a distressed hat; my hats get distressed the Ol' fashioned way! I have several Rand's, O'farrell's, Stetson's & others & I'll be working on some pics to post.

Welcome hurricane. I too have a Rand, several O'Farrell's, Stetsons, Resistol, and many other custom made. Met Rich Rand many years ago during rodeo time in Vegas, very nice gentleman.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Joao,

This particular style was popular among rich & noble cattle barons in certain parts of the western US as a dress hat from the turn of the century up into the 1920's. John Coble, owner of the Swan Land & Cattle Co, & employer, friend & defender to Tom Horn was known to wear a similar style. Tom Horn was hung for murder in 1903 so he would have been no influence to the style but I have often wondered if that is how the crease is commonly called the Tom Horn today. Hatters probably made note of Coble's wearing of the style & his friendship to Horn, perhaps.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Thanks for the nice welcome Joey. It sounds like you have some nice hats as well, & have been collecting & wearing them for a while! I'd like to see some of them. I've never been to the rodeo & trade show in Vegas; have been to the rodeo in Cheyenne & others, however. I have two more versions of Rand's Tom Horn that I want to take pictures & post next, to show the variations in the style. How about posting some of your favorites?

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Alan owns most of "my" favourites... the ones i own are almost all off the shelf...