What hat are you waiting for today?

[Zombie_61]

So, now my post actually fits into this category!

I ordered a 2-1/2 inch brim Oak-colored Tear Drop. 2-9 days to delivery.

Hey, that was my first Sunbody too! Don't be too surprised if it arrives looking kinda' shapeless like mine did:

Yeah, the Teardrop on the crown was the only part of the shape that was clearly defined; the brim was nearly flat and the side dents on the crown were barely there. Fortunately, after you soak a Sunbody in cold water for a few minutes they're rather easy to shape:

Admittedly not a huge difference, but much more to my liking.

As for my second Sunbody...well, I just ordered it about 30 minutes ago. I think it's basically the same as my first but with a narrower 2" brim:

 

[tropicalbob]

Although the Sunbodys are a little heavier and have a cloth sweatband, the ability to just dunk 'em in icewater is a really saving grace on a hot day fishing in the Keys. I don't think I can claim that virtue for any of my other hats.

 

[tropicalbob]

So, now my post actually fits into this category!

I ordered a 2-1/2 inch brim Oak-colored Tear Drop. 2-9 days to delivery.

Nice choice. I've often wondered why the hat manufacturers don't avail themselves of such a nice, simple design more often.

 

[Zombie_61]

Although the Sunbodys are a little heavier and have a cloth sweatband, the ability to just dunk 'em in icewater is a really saving grace on a hot day fishing in the Keys. I don't think I can claim that virtue for any of my other hats.

I'm no expert, but I don't think water and most straw hats go together well if the plan is to keep the hats for a while. I do have a few ball caps that could probably withstand a good dunking though.

 

[tropicalbob]

I'm no expert, but I don't think water and most straw hats go together well if the plan is to keep the hats for a while. I do have a few ball caps that could probably withstand a good dunking though.

That was my point, though looking at my posting now I realize that perhaps I wasn't being clear enough: I was referring only to the regular Guatemalan straw used by Sunbody.

 

[Blare]

Looking forward to this one’s arrival in the AM

 

[Zombie_61]

That was my point, though looking at my posting now I realize that perhaps I wasn't being clear enough: I was referring only to the regular Guatemalan straw used by Sunbody.

Nawww, your post was fine. My comments sounded far more sarcastic in my head though.

 

[M Hatman]

What I am waiting for, part 2.........It will take a while to get here BUT well worth the wait....especially as I thought I would never EVER get to own one......Steur did a nice comparison to his Churchill 50 and some other hats here WITH more great pictures: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/side-by-side-hat-comparisons.65983/page-49#post-2683359
And I will be getting that awesome plush silk topper too ......
It is posted here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/toppers-unite.36577/page-48#post-2678418
BOTH will get head time for those special occasions!!!!! Yes, even the topper ( I do Victorian historical events)!!!!!!!! ALMOST failed to mention I have the Fedora Enabler tag team of Stephen and Stefan to thank for the 7X!!!!! We have GREAT people here on the Lounge!!!!!!

 

[Blare]

What I am waiting for, part 2.........It will take a while to get here BUT well worth the wait....especially as I thought I would never EVER get to own one......Steur did a nice comparison to his Churchill 50 and some other hats here WITH more great pictures: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/side-by-side-hat-comparisons.65983/page-49#post-2683359
And I will be getting that awesome plush silk topper too ......
It is posted here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/toppers-unite.36577/page-48#post-2678418
BOTH will get head time for those special occasions!!!!! Yes, even the topper ( I do Victorian historical events)!!!!!!!! ALMOST failed to mention I have the Fedora Enabler tag team of Stephen and Stefan to thank for the 7X!!!!! We have GREAT people here on the Lounge!!!!!!
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What a wonderful hat. Looks like you have yourself a pinnacle piece for sure. Congratulations! Reminds me a bit of the Borsalino Ludoita arrived here last week. Stefan did a fantastic comparison expose.

and the topper looks extra cool... enjoy them and as you said get them some sunshine.

 

[Tukwila]

What I am waiting for, part 2.........It will take a while to get here BUT well worth the wait....especially as I thought I would never EVER get to own one......Steur did a nice comparison to his Churchill 50 and some other hats here WITH more great pictures: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/side-by-side-hat-comparisons.65983/page-49#post-2683359
And I will be getting that awesome plush silk topper too ......
It is posted here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/toppers-unite.36577/page-48#post-2678418
BOTH will get head time for those special occasions!!!!! Yes, even the topper ( I do Victorian historical events)!!!!!!!! ALMOST failed to mention I have the Fedora Enabler tag team of Stephen and Stefan to thank for the 7X!!!!! We have GREAT people here on the Lounge!!!!!!
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The one hat missing in my collection. I don't need a 100 anything... but I do feel a need for a 7XCB.

 

[M Hatman]

The one hat missing in my collection. I don't need a 100 anything... but I do feel a need for a 7XCB.

That is exactly how I have felt the last few years!!!!! And now fairly soon.........I will have one!!

 

[Just A Hat Rack]

I'm no expert, but I don't think water and most straw hats go together well if the plan is to keep the hats for a while. I do have a few ball caps that could probably withstand a good dunking though.

I have a memory of reading somewhere that SunBody actually recommends the occasional dunking to help prevent the palm from becoming too brittle.

 

[Rmccamey]

Lucky man! This news means that now I move up one spot on the S&S enabler tag team

What I am waiting for, part 2.........It will take a while to get here BUT well worth the wait....especially as I thought I would never EVER get to own one......Steur did a nice comparison to his Churchill 50 and some other hats here WITH more great pictures: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/side-by-side-hat-comparisons.65983/page-49#post-2683359
And I will be getting that awesome plush silk topper too ......
It is posted here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/toppers-unite.36577/page-48#post-2678418
BOTH will get head time for those special occasions!!!!! Yes, even the topper ( I do Victorian historical events)!!!!!!!! ALMOST failed to mention I have the Fedora Enabler tag team of Stephen and Stefan to thank for the 7X!!!!! We have GREAT people here on the Lounge!!!!!!
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[Tukwila]

That is exactly how I have felt the last few years!!!!! And now fairly soon.........I will have one!!

I passed on one a couple years ago that had a few problems... small issues, really. Now I wish I would have picked it up.

 

[M Hatman]

I passed on one a couple years ago that had a few problems... small issues, really. Now I wish I would have picked it up.

YES.....been there too!!!!! The regrets of what we do not buy when it presents itself......there are a few things that STILL haunt me........
BUT the right one will come around!!! I just proved that!
The only downer is this new hat and I are about the same age......and it looks to be in a LOT better condition than I am.....

 

[Zombie_61]

I have a memory of reading somewhere that SunBody actually recommends the occasional dunking to help prevent the palm from becoming too brittle.

Yes Sir, it's on their website on the "Shape Your Hat" page: "Extreme dryness will make your hat brittle. In dry weather an occasional dousing will keep your hat fresher and make it last longer." I don't think too many straw hat manufacturers can make that claim. Also, on hot days a wet Sunbody hat will help to cool the wearer at least a little.

 

[Just A Hat Rack]

Yes Sir, it's on their website on the "Shape Your Hat" page: "Extreme dryness will make your hat brittle. In dry weather an occasional dousing will keep your hat fresher and make it last longer." I don't think too many straw hat manufacturers can make that claim. Also, on hot days a wet Sunbody hat will help to cool the wearer at least a little.

Thanks for doing the legwork. I could have looked it up myself I suppose, but I was in the midst of my lunchtime FL blitz.

 

[M Hatman]

Looking forward to this one’s arrival in the AM

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It looks like you got a real good one there Joe!!!

 

[Blare]

It looks like you got a real good one there Joe!!!

Thanks... looks like it is gonna need a good steaming to get it back in shape as the guy shoved it in a small box and the brim is a little wonky. Also the front edge of has a weird bent crease right near the front.

 

[M Hatman]

You will find that hats can be quite resilient!! Lots of brushing and a litte steam can work miracles!! You showed us that with that nice Borsalino!
Best,
Mark