What hat are you waiting for today?

[Bob Roberts]

Nice.

Thank you RJR.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

OCMH, did this one ever arrive? Could you post pics & your impressions?

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

How long should Customs in New York take? My hat has been there since the 14th and no change in status. This is getting old.

 

[JackieMatra]

Usually things that I purchase from abroad make it through U.S.A. customs within a day or, rarely, two,
however, a recent purchase of three hats from England was stuck in customs for just over a week.
It was further unusual in that FedEx sent me a curious e-mail, prior to their shipping the hats, inquiring as to just precisely "what kind of hats" they were and what they were made of and whether they were "woven" or not.
The above led me to suspect that there was a security alert in effect to particularly look out for possibly weaponized hats.

 

[Bob Roberts]

How long should Customs in New York take? My hat has been there since the 14th and no change in status. This is getting old.

Should or could...? Should be abt a week. Could be.........

 

[Frunobulax]

I recently purchased a wallet from Australian Gear. It sat in ISC NY from January 22 until February 1. That was also during some of the heavy snow they got on the east coast.

Sometimes you just have to wait for them to sober up and finish the euchre tournament...

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

I recently purchased a wallet from Australian Gear. It sat in ISC NY from January 22 until February 1. That was also during some of the heavy snow they got on the east coast.

Sometimes you just have to wait for them to sober up and finish the euchre tournament...

Good point.

Federal service is not what it once was - glad to finally be retired!

 

[scottyrocks]

Buckaroo Hatters from a Fellow Lounger. View attachment 44832 View attachment 44833

I'd like to see this on a head.

 

[Bob Roberts]

I'd like to see this on a head.

Not as much as me. With any luck early next week. Raw brim is 3 inches and there doesn't appear to be much of a flange in it. I may have Northwest Hats do an overwelt and reflange. It will bring the brim down to abt 2 and 5/8 though.

 

[GHT]

This is a work in progress, it's almost finished. It's a bespoke made model by a talented milliner. A commission that I placed to finish off an outfit that is a light blue, linen suit. I can't say too much, but I can reveal more later. It's not from one of the well established hat companies, however, I am seriously impressed with it. Any comments?

 

[RJR]

This is a work in progress, it's almost finished. It's a bespoke made model by a talented milliner. A commission that I placed to finish off an outfit that is a light blue, linen suit. I can't say too much, but I can reveal more later. It's not from one of the well established hat companies, however, I am seriously impressed with it. Any comments?
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It looks very nice.

 

[Bob Roberts]

I'd like to see this on a head.

Per your request. Buckeroo.

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

So my RM Williams Akubra arrived yesterday from Spectrum On-line and it is very nice. The color is a very dark brown, the felt is very good and the pouncing is typical of Akubras.

However, this is not my size of 58. Rather it is easily 60 or larger. I can put my open hand in there and still have ample wiggle room inside. Akubra size control laid an egg on this one. I am sure that I will get the usual advice that Akubras shrink to fit as has been the case with my 4 other Akubras, but this is not possible considering the degree of difference here.

Grrrrrrr

 

[Strapped-4-Cache]

Got the word from Bond that he's completed the cleaning and sweat replacement on my recent Dynafelt purchase. Looking forward to getting this one.

Edit to add: That's a LOT of crown to work with. Probably going to have to go back to a cattleman crease with this one.

 

[RJR]

Waiting on a linen Sterkowski today.

 

[belfastboy]

I put down the deposit today and got in the queue for a Leon Drexler custom. The downside is that he is backed up and has a big project that will keep him busy throughout the summer so my wait will be a long one. Expected delivery is October. But that is okay as I wanted to add a custom Homburg and he has such a great selection of models. Have not decided as yet but leaning toward the "Londoner" in bourbon felt. Technically it is not a true homburg but it fits what I am looking for.

 

[Chepstow]

Waiting on a linen Sterkowski today. View attachment 45221

Wonderful choice RJR, splendid Cap and I know you will like it!


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[Snortman45]

Well, this morning I ordered two black ivy caps from Village Hat Company, because my wife thinks I look better wearing an ivy cap than the hat in my profile. I bought one wool and one bamboo, so that I should be good for both the cool and warm months. Hopefully they'll be here by next weekend. I'll post pics when they arrive.

 

[moontheloon]

just landed another bucket list hat ... very excited

it popped up on the bay this morning ... I made an offer and after a little negotiating I scored

her buy it now price was bananas ... so I used my usual offer tactic and we came to an agreement

40s Royal Deluxe Turf Club ... these are the sellers pics obviously ... and the pics do not represent the color correctly ... apparently there is a very light green tint to the tannish color ... can't wait to see it in person

she also swears it is in unworn condition ... we shall see .. they all say that ... but the sweat looks nearly mint and there is no staining and zero discoloration ...

I am excited to land another of my grail hats ...

 

[tommyK]

Moon, If it's anything like mine, You're going to love it!