What hat are you waiting for today?

[Bob Roberts]

Actually there are 2 VS threads you can post on in the future.

 

[Scooterz]

In the tradition of Moon, here is a shot to torment you of my new Alley Kat that Tim is finishing up. I await its arrival peeking out the window blinds waiting on the big brown truck.

 

[Blackthorn]

Waiting for an Akubra Angler that I got on Ebay. I used to hate Akubra because they don't offer a wide range of colors, but now I have come to really like them as rugged outdoor hats.

 

[Killick]

Heck I'll chime in. I'm waiting for a Milan straw from Mr. Fawcett.

 

[Bob Roberts]

What the heck is this? Most likely wool? Dorian brand Safari hat described as "Vintage." Made in South Africa and originally sold by Hunting World NYC. Thanks to Rick Blaine for some previous info.

 

[RJR]

Waiting for an Akubra Angler that I got on Ebay. I used to hate Akubra because they don't offer a wide range of colors, but now I have come to really like them as rugged outdoor hats.

Certainly can't argue that!

 

[Zombie_61]

...I used to hate Akubra because they don't offer a wide range of colors...

I can't say I've ever "hated" them, but I do wish they offered at least a little more variety color-wise on some of their hats. A few years ago I was seriously interested in getting a Squatter for myself, but the color choices being basically "dark grey" or "dark brown" ended that pretty quickly. I understand it from Akubra's perspective--it wouldn't be good business to produce every hat they make in every color available, and even offering a "made to order" service would be problematic, veer into "custom hat" territory, and probably increase the prices for such hats dramatically. And they have been very good about occasionally accommodating our "Lounge Special" requests. But would it kill them to offer the Squatter in a lighter color like, say, Tawny Fawn?

 

[Blackthorn]

Exactly, Zombie!

 

[Gunloader55]

I gave Art free reign for two lids with 2 3/4 brims, in design of Borsalino Alessandro's, and a duplex like on the vs video with chocolate brim.

Now just waiting on the little brown truck.

 

[Scooterz]

Its Here! More photos in the Alley Kat thread.

 

[Bill Hughes]

This one should arrive today or Monday. A Knox 20 in navy. The headband has been replaced.

 

[Bill Hughes]

I just snagged this Stetson Sovereign 25. The headband has been replaced. Love the color combination.

 

[Bob Roberts]

This one should arrive today or Monday. A Knox 20 in navy. The headband has been replaced.

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Hey Bill. Who did the replacement work on the sweatband?

 

[Bob Roberts]

I just snagged this Stetson Sovereign 25. The headband has been replaced. Love the color combination.

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Lol. Same question?

 

[Bill Hughes]

Hey Bill. Who did the replacement work on the sweatband?

Scott at finevintagefedoras on esty.com.

 

[RJR]

Scott at finevintagefedoras on esty.com.

Scott is "Bond" here on the Lounge for any who don't know him.

 

[William G.]

Just ordered a Sunbody oak fedora (2 1/2" brim). I've been stalking it for a couple of weeks. eBay says it will be here Saturday.

 

[Dnewma04]

Getting closer all the time...

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[belfastboy]

Scott at finevintagefedoras on esty.com.

I thought that looked like Scott's great work.

 

[belfastboy]

I just got word that my new hat from Leon Drexler is going on the block next week. It has been a 9 month wait so have changed my mind numerous times.....but have settled on his new model "The Cotswolder". It is another version of a Lord's Hat or Hommie derivative. This one is a bound and curled brim at 2 1/2" with a finished crown (centre dent and I will see about adding the pinches) of 4 1/2" front, 5" sides. Went with a longer Angora finish on a Blue Steel felt. Have yet to decide the 10 ligne ribbon colour.