Black hats are seen commonly and associated with the Amish population in this area of the country.
Andy - nice looking hat. I don't see many black hats on here - are they less popular in the States than on my side of the pond where black is the norm?
Sam - looks good. How much brim did you remove? I like the look of the squatter, but the brim width has always scared me.
I wonder if the plum ribbon was the original color or if age has changed it from navy.
Very handsome homburg, A&A!
Your hat strikes me as being one that likely hasn't seen much sun or rain.