What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[Chamuco]

A pith helmet I can get into. I would love to see more of it, like the little top knot! Real WWII?

No, it's a copy, but a nice one, will get more pics tomorrow !! [emoji6]

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[Chamuco]

I think the combination of the invention of air conditioning and the sun helmet's association with colonialism caused it to fade out of common use sometime in the mid 20th century. I'm glad to see that there are a few of us trying to keep it from becoming completely extinct like the tricornered hat. Here in south Texas, I've tried a number of various hot weather headwear and, honestly, I haven't found anything else that works as well as a properly fitting pith helmet.
Honestly, I've tried mesh ball caps, do rags (wet and dry), cowboy hats, straw hats, boonie hats (wet and dry), even just a wet towel on my head. The pith helmet is king of sun hats, IMO.
Today, I was doing some heavy yard work (digging up bushes with a machete and a spade). It was humid and around 100°. Wet my head with the garden hose, put the pith on, and felt comfortable. I was able to work for a couple of hours straight. I felt so comfortable that at one point I stopped and took the helmet off to see if it was really doing much. I'm not exaggerating to say that the sun heated my head to being uncomfortable in less than one minute. Honestly, it was just a few seconds maybe 30 or so. Even after all my past ranting about the efficacy of the pith helmet, I was actually surprised at how much of a difference it had made. I know I sound like a broken record about these hats. People will have to get past the stereotypes and historical associations if they're ever to make a comeback, but they really are ingenious and effective.


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And nice, good looking, different and always a great conversation item.

Couldn't have written it better.

I do believe that due to Mexican culture being, historically, politically incorrect, people think of Pith helmets more as a nice item from a not so distant past that an item linked to colonialism.

I am with you about this hats being the best hats under heavy sun and high humidity, I have been surprised also with the Akubra Slouch hat, it's amazingly cool under the sun.

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[Dlaniger]

Down in Washington DC checking out the Smithsonian.
Panama by Magill


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[Dlaniger]

Just got home with the Slats Gill Playboy Clone. I couldn't be more pleased. Light as a feather, unlined and finished to a baby bottom smoothness (both inside and out), sand color with Playboy type ribbon treatment. I took a couple of shots with a preliminary hollywood brim curl. Need to refine it for just the perfect Coach Gill panache! More later, I need a beer and a nap.

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Very smooth, Red.


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[Dlaniger]

A cool morning with promises of 80+ degrees later in the day... time for some Cuenca colored straw for running errands. I hate paying bills, but the hat keeps me smiling! I sure love a navy fedora!

Major style points on that hat, Fed!


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[Dlaniger]

Powder Blue Gannon

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Nice!


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[Dlaniger]

The weather is beautiful in the East Bay with temperatures in the low 70s. I had to just had to break out the Montecristi Super Fino from the Optimo Hat Company for today's revels. Sorry for the lack of focus on the image of the sweat band but the stamping itself is the problem.


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Very nice!


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[Michael A]

Mushrooming was nice, but not very productive. A handful of chanterelles was about it for edibles. After a quick change I ran a few errands on the bicycle, accompanied by this boater,
IMG_5279 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_5278 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Didn't take the photos until I got home so I was well sweated.
IMG_5276 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Wore a green visor straw that is a downmarket version of Eric's for the mushroom walk, but forgot to get a photo of it.

Michael

 

[Dlaniger]

Mushrooming was nice, but not very productive. A handful of chanterelles was about it for edibles. After a quick change I ran a few errands on the bicycle, accompanied by this boater,
IMG_5279 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_5278 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Didn't take the photos until I got home so I was well sweated.
IMG_5276 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Wore a green visor straw that is a downmarket version of Eric's for the mushroom walk, but forgot to get a photo of it.

Michael

Pretty funky shirt, Michael.


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[Dlaniger]

Wanted to give the boater a more classically appropriate ensemble. I'm going to give it a whirl at work today in a cotton poplin suit. View attachment 79308 View attachment 79309

Quite appropriate my friend! Looking good.


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[Michael A]

Pretty funky shirt, Michael.


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Thanks D. The shirt is a Riscatto if that tells you anything. Italian made rayon is all I know. You were looking good in the panama today.

Michael

 

[Rogera]

Classic. Love everything about this Knox. Is it unlined and lightweight?

It's lined. I don't it's a light weight hat by design but it's not very thick or heavy if that makes sense

 

[Jhoff_1979]

celebrating the 115 year old tradition in my home town ... The Feast of Our Lady Mt. Carmel in this 50s OR

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Outstanding! OR is on my "must" Short list.

 

[Bob Roberts]

That's the hat!! I remember when you wore this a week or so ago and you and this hat were actually my motivation to try it. Its on my black Temple I got from Goodwill and I really don't find myself wearing it much. I thought if I could do something similar to yours Bob it would get more use.

I think you'll enjoy the changes if you do it. It's like getting a new hat.

 

[FedOregon]

Down in Washington DC checking out the Smithsonian.
Panama by Magill


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Great toquilla straw, D!

 

[Redfokker]

Mushrooming was nice, but not very productive. A handful of chanterelles was about it for edibles. After a quick change I ran a few errands on the bicycle, accompanied by this boater,
IMG_5279 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_5278 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Didn't take the photos until I got home so I was well sweated.
IMG_5276 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Wore a green visor straw that is a downmarket version of Eric's for the mushroom walk, but forgot to get a photo of it.

Michael

Another great addition to Boater Saturday. Crisp and clean my friend.

 

[Redfokker]

Thanks Red! I was pretty stoked when I found the pug at a thrift store. I knew immediately where it belonged. You are looking mighty sharp in that boater, btw!

Thanks Moe, I found this one on Ebay and it was actually a 7 1/4 LO so I couldn't pass it up. It does appear that the sweat has been replaced at one point in it's life.

 

[Willebe]

Mushrooming was nice, but not very productive. A handful of chanterelles was about it for edibles. After a quick change I ran a few errands on the bicycle, accompanied by this boater,
IMG_5279 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_5278 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Didn't take the photos until I got home so I was well sweated.
IMG_5276 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Wore a green visor straw that is a downmarket version of Eric's for the mushroom walk, but forgot to get a photo of it.

Michael

That shirt is playing tricks on my eyeballs. [emoji15] It looks good when I can focus...

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[Redfokker]

Ultrafino montecristi for "jazz yoga" this morning.

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What an image! Two beautiful items to behold!

Down in Washington DC checking out the Smithsonian.
Panama by Magill


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Great looking straw D, love the colors in the ribbon. Say Hi to Lincoln's hat for us all!

Very smooth, Red.

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Thanks, this is high praise from a dapper individual such as yourself.

 

[konadog]

Panama Hats Direct blocked by the amazing Art Fawcett at the Manchester United vs LA Galaxy game with my lovely daughter.