Western, anyone?

[M Hatman]

My Akubra Territory clone of a southern planters hat (still needing a ribbon).

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Nice Jack...
Ironically I am working on a planters hat myself.....an old Stetson 3X with just over 3 1/2" Bound brim...I finished the pork pie crown and then it sat around a while..........I have picked out my ribbon choice just this past week.....now I just need to sit down and sew it on......then wear it to some summer events.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Stetson OR 3X in Silverbelly from a few days ago

And in Dun from this morning.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Resistol Las Vegas Beaver 100 in buckskin:

 

[Steve1857]

Resistol Las Vegas Beaver 100 in buckskin:

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What a great Resistol, Brent. Looks like it's out and about in the environment it belongs in, too.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

What a great Resistol, Brent. Looks like it's out and about in the environment it belongs in, too.

Thanks, Steve. I live in a small city (population 90,000), but I work 35 miles to the east in the hills outside of Yosemite National Park. I’m not much of a city guy, but I do like having one close.

 

[Steve1857]

Thanks, Steve. I live in a small city (population 90,000), but I work 35 miles to the east in the hills outside of Yosemite National Park. I’m not much of a city guy, but I do like having one close.

Funny, I live in a small city, too. Population about 47,500. That constitutes a city in Denmark

There are forrests, coasts, beaches and countryside all around. I'm not much of a country guy, but I do love it being close by.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Stetson One-hundred

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Resistol SA 3X

 

[Yahoody]

Just an FWI for anyone looking for a hat maker that is capable of making a BIG Western hat. Lisa from Top Knot Hats in SILVER LAKE, OR, built a solid 5.5" brim with a 6" crown for me on a Winchester 100% beaver blank. All on a size 7.5" hat block. Most hat makers will tell you it aint possible. $500 plus the shipping. Machine sewn, nice leather sweat. Bound edge is also machine sewn if you fancy them.

But sure enough, you don't want to be out in a strong wind with this one

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{update?} Lisa says she is in no hurry to make another one in this size for a big head. It aint easy that is for sure. But I got mine

 

[Steve1857]

Smithbilt. It's on the large size with a 9.5cm brim and 13cm crown.

Needs a clean and a change of ribbon I'd say.

 

[Yahoody]

3.75" brim is a fair size hat. A nicely balanced hat. It looks good!

 

[Steve1857]

3.75" brim is a fair size hat. A nicely balanced hat. It looks good!

Thanks Yahoody. Appreciate that coming from the master of the large Western.

 

[alanfgag]

From the good old days when one X was a lot of X...

 

[deadlyhandsome]

From the good old days when one X was a lot of X...

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That is just about my perfect western. Those folks at the turn of the century sure had great taste in hats. I’ll keep modern dentistry and medicine though.

 

[Yahoody]

Steve, I see you have also mastered the "side eye selfie". Not an easy skill to obtain. Well done!

 

[Bamaboots]

40’s 3X

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

40’s 3X
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Great pic, Greg.
Love the toothpick ribbon and the boots....outstanding!!
Bored doctor’s office visit??
B

 

[Bamaboots]

Great pic, Greg.
Love the toothpick ribbon and the boots....outstanding!!
Bored doctor’s office visit??
B

Thanks, B. You figured that out. Hurry up and wait.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

From the good old days when one X was a lot of X...

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It’s a bit redundant to say how wonderful your western hat collection is, Alan. Always ancient, pristine, unique and classic but i’ll reiterate such with this one. Always a treat when you share them.
That horse hair band is about as nice as i’ve ever seen too. Perfect accessory for a perfect hat.
Thanks.
B

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Thanks, B. You figured that out. Hurry up and wait.

Had an appt with my cardiologist last month. Couldn’t find the right hat to wear. Had to cancel...my heart wasn’t in it. Ba-da-boom
Hope you get a clean bill of health with no co-pay.
B