What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[hatsRme]

Campbell

Y’all have a great day

DANG, there, Richard! Classic!! That Campbell is just souper!!! (Sorry... couldn't help myself.)

 

[Bamaboots]

(Sorry... couldn't help myself.)

Can you ever?

 

[hatsRme]

Can you ever?

Should I try?

 

[Bamaboots]

Should I try?

Nah! Imagine if a head the size of yours exploded.

 

[Cornshucker77]

About $32. But seriously, the appearance and "finish" between the two is pretty much the same--same shape, same dimensions, visible tacks holding the ribbon to the crown. The sweatband on the Heritage Quality is a little softer and a little wider (about 1/8") than on the Imperial Quality, but unless someone is a real hat aficionado they probably wouldn't notice. Their Heritage Quality felt, while not thicker than the Imperial Quality, does feel more substantial/denser; not a quality that can be attributed to the amount of stiffener used (which, as anyone familiar with Akubra hats knows, can vary wildly from hat to hat). Otherwise, both felts feel pretty much the same to me. All things being equal, I'd guess a Heritage Quality hat would outlast an Imperial Quality hat; whether or not that's worth the extra $32 is up to the buyer/wearer.

That being said, I received my Heritage Quality hat by accident. I ordered an Imperial Quality hat, and they sent me a Heritage (I notified them of the error, and they told me to keep it with no additional charges). I mention this only because I was perfectly happy with my Imperial Quality hats and would probably have never ordered a Heritage Quality hat myself. Why spend the extra cash? But now that I've had the opportunity to compare them, I might consider it.

Thanks for the review Zombie. I appreciate your input.

 

[Cornshucker77]

To celebrate my birthday, I'm wearing my present that arrived yesterday.

Knox Superfine from the 1940s.

The hat belonged to Brigadier General Jerome J. Waters, Jr. Waters served in World War I as a Captain in the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Division. During that service, he was awarded three Silver Stars for "gallantry in action" on July 21, 1918 near Villemontoire, France.

In World War II, Waters commanded an artillery training center in China to train nationalist Chinese (known as the Y Force) for defense against the Japanese.

After the war, Brig. Gen. Waters was warden at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in the early 1950s. There, he instituted significant reforms and was also taken hostage at knife point by inmates on one occasion.

He died in 1972. I was born in 1972. I can't help but feel that this has worked out nicely.

I also attach a few items related to Brig. Gen. Waters. In the group photo, he is front left.

Happy Tuesday.

Happy Birthday Matt. What a great piece of history. Congrats.

 

[Frunobulax]

DANG, there, Richard! Classic!! That Campbell is just souper!!! (Sorry... couldn't help myself.)

Well, that covers it from soup to nuts.

Hint: Charlie's the nut.


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[Hurricane Jack]

Black hat season will be closing soon so I boxed 'em all up except my favorite. Of course, they are all within easy reach if needed.

 

[Cornshucker77]

Campbell

Y’all have a great day


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Very nice Richard. Love the full crown.

 

[Cornshucker77]

Wintry morning with a few flakes coming down. Pottering about and trying to decide whether to shovel or wait for spring under a Resistol Hi-7
DSCN8998 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN8997 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Whisky in color
DSCN8996 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
When the wind goes north and picks up it will be this Canadian surplus cap
DSCN8990 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Made by the Buffalo Cap Co Ltd of Winnipeg in 1952
DSCN8989 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN8999 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
3-6-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Happy Trails,
Michael

The cap is cool Michael and I do love a great Resistol hat.

 

[Cornshucker77]

Black hat season will be closing soon so I boxed 'em all up except my favorite. Of course, they are all within easy reach if needed.

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Excellent Jack!

 

[Frunobulax]

Nah! Imagine if a head the size of yours exploded.

POTD.


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[Cornshucker77]

Last night snowblowing in a Stormy Kromer. Wind gusts to upper 40 's mph.

Snowblowing in a Gannon (whiskey felt with charcoal trimmings).

Best, Eric -

Beautiful Gannon Eric. The Stormy Kromers are terrific, warm caps. I highly recommend them.

 

[Frunobulax]

Black hat season will be closing soon so I boxed 'em all up except my favorite. Of course, they are all within easy reach if needed.

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Nice, but don't box 'em all up. We need bad guys in the summer, too.

I need a black hat.


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[RJR]

Navy O'Farrell in a snow shower this morning.

 

[Redfokker]

Happy Tuesday! Knox Superfine today. Dark chocolate with a hint of heathering.

Bonus Dogman liner.

Have a great one, y'all.
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That is one super fine Knox Jim. Love the highlight in the ribbon and that liner...wow. Got to get me one of those.

Roger, Abba, Red - thanks for the comments on the Whippet, guys (and thanks to the like clickers). It’s a favorite hat for sure.
A modern hat today, navy blue Tumwater.
Cheers!
David

Love a Navy hat, and this one is stellar David.

Campbell
Y’all have a great day
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Beautiful Richard. Very smooth looking felt, great lines.

Wintry morning with a few flakes coming down. Pottering about and trying to decide whether to shovel or wait for spring under a Resistol Hi-7
DSCN8998 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN8997 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Whisky in color
DSCN8996 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
When the wind goes north and picks up it will be this Canadian surplus cap
DSCN8990 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Made by the Buffalo Cap Co Ltd of Winnipeg in 1952
DSCN8989 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN8999 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
3-6-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Happy Trails,
Michael

That is one great ensemble Michael. That color is fantastic! I always get a kick out of that Canadian cap, it is so...Canadian!

NW Hats on a glorious, sunny morning.

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Nice NW Jay. Real crisp looking brim, 2"?

 

[Redfokker]

Black hat season will be closing soon so I boxed 'em all up except my favorite. Of course, they are all within easy reach if needed.

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You always need a black hat for formal occasions, even in the summer. This one will do nicely.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Nice, but don't box 'em all up. We need bad guys in the summer, too.

I need a black hat.


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If it's cool enough to wear felt after sundown, don't matter the color.

 

[Knotten]

Nice NW Jay. Real crisp looking brim, 2"?

Thanks, Red. It’s 2 1/4.



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[Desert dog]

Black hat season will be closing soon so I boxed 'em all up except my favorite. Of course, they are all within easy reach if needed.

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I think it would be hard to put that one away. The beaded band is exceptional, nice width and gray colors go well on black.

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