What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Granville]

At the annual Stingymas Beach Frolic wearing a Triumph by Champ.

Not much of a turnout this year.

Passed Blowfeld's house.

Yup, this guy lives there. With his cat.

 

[jlee562]

Ok, I'll play. Not too many stingies left in my collection, but I like this one. Optimo Dillinger.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Akubra Kentucky Rancher:

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I have never tried an Akubra, Brent. How's the felt?

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I have never tried an Akubra, Brent. How's the felt?

This is western felt so it’s firm. I don’t think you’d be impressed comparing it to vintage felt, but I like it for what it is and knew what to expect when I bought it. I really like the shape of the hat.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

This is western felt so it’s firm. I don’t think you’d be impressed comparing it to vintage felt, but I like it for what it is and knew what to expect when I bought it. I really like the shape of the hat.

How is it compared to say, Optimos' and Alley Kat's FEPSA?

 

[deadlyhandsome]

How is it compared to say, Optimos' and Alley Kat's FEPSA?

It does not compare favorably with any of them. My two Alley Kat hats were some of his early work and I was not impressed at all. I suspect his hat making has improved considerably with years of experience.

In my experience, Akubra felt is that they are very inconsistent even when comparing the supposedly same felt (e.g. two hats made from Imperial dress weight felt). I think that if your points of reference are Optimo and other FEPSA felt you’re bound to be disappointed with Akubra’s felt. It’s not bad at all, but it’s not bad in the same way that a 1970s Resistol 5X isn’t bad. The Akubra’s hand is similar to most current inexpensive western furniture felt…damning with faint praise. Knowing what to expect, I was not disappointed in this felt at all, but then I wasn’t comparing it to Optimo.
The felt is firm and will hold its shape. It’s hard to explain if you don’t have experience with modern hats in this price range.

 

[The Shoe]

My contribution to the main event of StingyMas is this Bailey Toyo Wilshire with a 5cm brim. Pictured here in front of the Tesla we’re renting. Enjoying the Tesla, but not enough to think my next car has to be one.

 

[hatophile]

VS

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Good morning folks. No hats on my head today. The feel like temp of -30'f (-34'c) has me under a heavy wool Mackinaw cap with ear flaps. The new snow has been relocated and the walkways are shoveled! I am grateful to have a powerful snowblower this morning.

It has been two days in the same cap. Can you imagine!

Stay safe and warm folks. Cheers, Eric -

 

[Blare]

Ok, I'll play. Not too many stingies left in my collection, but I like this one. Optimo Dillinger.

That one is fabulous, Jared. Merry StingyMas

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Good morning folks. No hats on my head today. The feel like temp of -30'f (-34'c) has me under a heavy wool Mackinaw cap with ear flaps. The new snow has been relocated and the walkways are shoveled! I am grateful to have a powerful snowblower this morning.

It has been two days in the same cap. Can you imagine!

Stay safe and warm folks. Cheers, Eric -

Sheesh, Eric, what’s all that white stuff?!!
It falls from the sky?!!
And worst of all, keeps you from wearing your fine fedoras?!!
Maybe the president is coming to visit the disaster area soon…

 

[hatophile]

Good morning folks. No hats on my head today. The feel like temp of -30'f (-34'c) has me under a heavy wool Mackinaw cap with ear flaps. The new snow has been relocated and the walkways are shoveled! I am grateful to have a powerful snowblower this morning.

It has been two days in the same cap. Can you imagine!

Stay safe and warm folks. Cheers, Eric -

Stay warm and safe, my friend.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

It does not compare favorably with any of them. My two Alley Kat hats were some of his early work and I was not impressed at all. I suspect his hat making has improved considerably with years of experience.

In my experience, Akubra felt is that they are very inconsistent even when comparing the supposedly same felt (e.g. two hats made from Imperial dress weight felt). I think that if your points of reference are Optimo and other FEPSA felt you’re bound to be disappointed with Akubra’s felt. It’s not bad at all, but it’s not bad in the same way that a 1970s Resistol 5X isn’t bad. The Akubra’s hand is similar to most current inexpensive western furniture felt…damning with faint praise. Knowing what to expect, I was not disappointed in this felt at all, but then I wasn’t comparing it to Optimo.
The felt is firm and will hold its shape. It’s hard to explain if you don’t have experience with modern hats in this price range.

Thank you, Brent!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Good morning folks. No hats on my head today. The feel like temp of -30'f (-34'c) has me under a heavy wool Mackinaw cap with ear flaps. The new snow has been relocated and the walkways are shoveled! I am grateful to have a powerful snowblower this morning.

It has been two days in the same cap. Can you imagine!

Stay safe and warm folks. Cheers, Eric -

Beautiful, Eric! To me, as an Acapulco-born, snowy cold climates are painful, even if they are beautiful.
Hey, come to think of it, so was my first wife!

 

[alanfgag]

A lovely old bit of furry Mallory joy generously shared with me by Brent.

 

[Shadow1948]

Stetson Absinthe

 

[T Jones]

Akubra Kentucky Rancher:

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Nice!

 

[Frunobulax]

On the ninth day of StingyMas, as I await the first visit of The White Death for this winter, I went to (yet another) work-related lunch, wearing a mystery brand. I think I used to be able to make out the name stamped on the crown of this unlined hat, but darned if I can make it out right now.

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

1930's German Woolie 'Panonia'