handlebar bart said:The cavanagh edge adds something real special to a fedora and it is really unfortunate that it is no longer done.
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handlebar bart said:The cavanagh edge adds something real special to a fedora and it is really unfortunate that it is no longer done.
suitedcboy said:Maybe a tin cup for soup would be in order too?
handlebar bart said:
Wore this Cavanagh today
Colby Jack said:Gene...what are the specs on that medalist?
Fatdutchman said:Well, I'm back to the ol' Akubra Squatter. By golly, it's just my favorite hat. It suits me better than all my others. Fits wonderfully, and looks as good on me as any hat. I like the color, not too dark, not too light. I like the brim, with the snap in the back, and the lightly curled edge even in the front. I like the crease I put in it. It has held up VERY well. I have worn it for much of a year, working outside in sun, rain, heat, and snow. It shows no real signs of the dreaded "taper", and I have been very pleased with it.
OK, I wasn't really wearing the tie today, I just put it on for the photos. It's a pretty keen '40's tie, and it's brown! My favorite color.
Stoney said:I really like it on you too. A great choice in both color and style. I can see this hat being worn with casual clothes as well as a suit. Nice all around lid for you.
Ya know how some hats just stand out...that medalist is one of them!:eusa_clap ...You can see the softness in the image...It "looks" like one of those fine antique hats, that's drooled over(and I am drooling)....I'll keep my eye open for one....HarpPlayerGene said:Lemme tell you fellas, that Medalist model IS a hat-and-a-half. I'm very curious about the origins of these as the ones I got must be early examples. Note the actual organic reed showing in the underside photo. All elements sewn in. No glueing. Super quality leather. Embossed insignia including, yes, the "VITA-FELT PROCESS" schtick. And the felt is on the order of very old Borsalinos I have.
Measurements:
Raw Edge Brim (measured underneath from very outer edge of reed)
2-9/16" front, 2-5/8" sides, 2-3/4" rear.
Crown
5-3/4" max open.
As I have it bashed it's 4-1/4" at front pinch, 4-1/2" at sides and 3-7/8" at back.
Ribbon
1-1/2"
Sweatband leather
1-3/4"
Oh, and one more unique thing. You know how some of them are marked whatever the size is then, "Long Oval"? This one has a tag that reads,
"Size 7 - Pin Head". Perfect for me!!
lol lol
Looks good! good to see you back too!Fatdutchman said:Well, I'm back to the ol' Akubra Squatter. By golly, it's just my favorite hat. It suits me better than all my others. Fits wonderfully, and looks as good on me as any hat. I like the color, not too dark, not too light. I like the brim, with the snap in the back, and the lightly curled edge even in the front. I like the crease I put in it. It has held up VERY well. I have worn it for much of a year, working outside in sun, rain, heat, and snow. It shows no real signs of the dreaded "taper", and I have been very pleased with it.
OK, I wasn't really wearing the tie today, I just put it on for the photos. It's a pretty keen '40's tie, and it's brown! My favorite color.
Alucard73 said:My VS Sportaire with a higher res picture. Same hat...I swear.
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Dark Moss is awesome! Of course so is Granite!BobC said:I plan to go with a granite one, but that dark most looks really good.
HarpPlayerGene said:I think the Dobbs version was the "Gay Prince".
HarpPlayerGene said:Some hats have, however, lost all of their stiffener and are just very floppy no matter what.