Western, anyone?

[deadlyhandsome]

That is one wide brim, Brent. Love the crown height, too.

Thanks, Steve. It’s a favorite and my always think of Rick when I wear it.

 

[Thundercolt]

1887 Montgomery Ward style, beaver felt, Planters hat

 

[VoodooSan]

I think I haven't posted enough in this thread. Let see if I can touch at least a few of the recent bases.....

For Brent, a Knudsen "Maverick"

For Thundercolt, in solidarity of costuming (mine being for SASS competitions)

And a trio for all the big-brim aficionados

 

[VoodooSan]

Hell, I almost forgot why I hopped into this thread today.

I am SO predictable. First week consistently in the 50s, and I’ve bought a new straw hat. This one’s a Bailey Costa, with a 4 & 3/8” Cattleman’s crown, and a 4” “Medium Tail Wind” brim. A pretty nice shape and size for me, and for a very reasonable price. Color me pleased.

 

[Thundercolt]

Weather Hat Co. 100% beaver felt, custom ordered 30 years ago, restyled my me.
I was told that this hat would be waterproof for 2 solid days of rain when I ordered it.
I have worn it for one day of continuous heavy rain, it was indeed waterproof, but the rest of me was not. :>)

 

[Steve1857]

I think I haven't posted enough in this thread. Let see if I can touch at least a few of the recent bases.....

For Brent, a Knudsen "Maverick"
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For Thundercolt, in solidarity of costuming (mine being for SASS competitions)

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And a trio for all the big-brim aficionados

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Wonderful Westerns, Mark.

 

[VoodooSan]

Wonderful Westerns, Mark.

Thanks, Steve!

 

[VoodooSan]

One from the Colorado Mountain Hat Company, that I believe I acquired from a vendor at the 5 Dogs State Championship Match in 2005.

 

[SC_Jazzman]

Here is me in one of my Open Roads. Don’t really smoke a pipe. Just used it to pose for the pic. I have another more vintage one. It’s the 4X beaver felt. This one is the newer 6X one. Not sure if it has any beaver in it. This one looks ok from the side like this but straight on the crown is way too narrow and looks weird so I hardly every wear it.

 

[SC_Jazzman]

Here is my favorite western hat. It is made by Bailey and it only wool felt but it is super nice. It has a Gus style crown with a pencil roll brim.

 

[SC_Jazzman]

This is my “real” Stetson. A Stetson Range with a 3” brim. For me a real Stetson has this liner in it. This one has a few stains on it

 

[SC_Jazzman]

Here are two more of my western hats and the last two. An Akubra Rough Rider and a Bailey Tombstone.

 

[Steve1857]

One from the Colorado Mountain Hat Company, that I believe I acquired from a vendor at the 5 Dogs State Championship Match in 2005.

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Great looking Western, Mark. Wonderful scarf!

 

[VoodooSan]

Great looking Western, Mark. Wonderful scarf!

Thanks, Steve. That's another one of my vices. I must have at LEAST 30 wild rags that I use in my cowboy shooting costuming.

 

[Steve1857]

Thanks, Steve. That's another one of my vices. I must have at LEAST 30 wild rags that I use in my cowboy shooting costuming.

I wouldn't call that one a wild rag, but now I understand and appreciate why you mention my scarves.

Yet another "vice" we have in common, Mark.

 

[Rmccamey]

Looks nice. Typical of the OR style. Everybody needs at least one in their collection!

Here is me in one of my Open Roads. Don’t really smoke a pipe. Just used it to pose for the pic. I have another more vintage one. It’s the 4X beaver felt. This one is the newer 6X one. Not sure if it has any beaver in it. This one looks ok from the side like this but straight on the crown is way too narrow and looks weird so I hardly every wear it.

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[VoodooSan]

Another one I picked up from a used-goods vendor at 5 Dogs, around 2006, I think. A big-brimmed Montana Peak from Bronco Sue, for way less than a new one would have cost me.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Burns Saddlery that was completely rebuilt by Wolfbrae Custom Hatters aka @belfastboy
The felt color is called “dirt” and it’s a favorite.

 

[Who?]

Very classy.

 

[belfastboy]

Burns Saddlery that was completely rebuilt by Wolfbrae Custom Hatters aka @belfastboy
The felt color is called “dirt” and it’s a favorite.


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Terrible name but I loved the colour.