What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Short Balding Guy]

Whatever life holds in store for me, I will never forget these words: "With great power comes great responsibility." This is my gift, my curse. Who am I?

Excellent Randy!

Hats look great, Eric, as does the snow. But with great snow comes great responsibility!

This afternoon I am showcasing my hat wearing responsibly. I chipped out the frozen seed from the feeder tray and left it on the ground for the squirrels. I put out new seed for the birds. My Gannon Wanderer (silverbelly w/charcoal trimming) was my hat for my morning outside tasks.

A late afternoon soirre about the neighborhood under the brim of a Stetson Stratoliner.

I started the grill to begin a Sirloin Tip roast. A VS Stratoliner (inspired by the Stetson hat of said name) in dove beaver felt was my headgear.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[Blare]

For this first day of 2024 I'm wearing my Swann Beaver Blend with the whip stitch brim. The kids head back to school tomorrow after winter break, so we went out to breakfast this morning.
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Love that one. A special hat!

 

[StoryPNW]

Love that one. A special hat!

Thanks Joe!

 

[Blare]

New Year’s Day.. Out with the old.. in with the OLD!

1930s Mallory in a black heather melusine. It soft fuzzy felt is Perfect for this crisp day.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

After returning home on the 29th, I had to do an unplanned dash back to Osaka on the 30th. This time I chose my Stetson Custom V.
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Just in case anyone is wondering, I’m well away from the earthquake area. I do have a couple of friends up there. Both are safe but had to evacuate their homes for the time being.

Bonus points for the cross zip!!
Your black cherry will totally finish that look.
B

 

[hambone71]

My beater Resistol 4X as I try to get a cure set on this new griddle the kids gifted us at Christmas. Not sure that is going to happen in these temps.

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Perfect griddle hat! We cooked up a good ol' Alabama pancake and bacon breakfast on ours this morning.

 

[The Shoe]

Bonus points for the cross zip!!
Your black cherry will totally finish that look.
B

Thanks! Just my second time wearing it.
How long can I expect it to take for the leather to soften up a bit? Right now I feel a bit like James Dean meets C3PO!

 

[hambone71]

Gannon to start the new year.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Thanks! Just my second time wearing it.
How long can I expect it to take for the leather to soften up a bit? Right now I feel a bit like James Dean meets C3PO!

Hard to say. Depends on the leather used and how tanned, etc. Your’s looks quite substantial. What brand is it? Best way is to wear it often, especially if new. Getting it somewhat wet then wearing helps speed the process. There are several threads in the leather jacket threads discussing break in processes.
Best is to wear the heck out of it, when it rains wear it and then after.
It’s a process. You’ll love it when it finally molds to your shape.
B

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Hard to say. Depends on the leather used and how tanned, etc. Your’s looks quite substantial. What brand is it? Best way is to wear it often, especially if new. Getting it somewhat wet then wearing helps speed the process. There are several threads in the leather jacket threads discussing break in processes.
Best is to wear the heck out of it, when it rains wear it and then after.
It’s a process. You’ll love it when it finally molds to your shape.
B

He should have worn it when he was power washing the other day, right B?

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

He should have worn it when he was power washing the other day, right B?

Perfect!!

 

[Blare]

He should have worn it when he was power washing the other day, right B?

Now I’m reminded of Seinfeld… The Jacket

“I had a leather jacket that got ruined. Now, why does moisture ruin leather? I don’t get this. Aren’t cows outside most of the time? I don’t understand it. When it’s raining, do cows go up to the farmhouse, “Let us in, we’re all wearing leather.. Open the door! We’re gonna ruin the whole outfit here..” “Is it suede?” “I am suede, the whole thing is suede, I can’t have this cleaned. It’s all I got!”

 

[The Shoe]

Hard to say. Depends on the leather used and how tanned, etc. Your’s looks quite substantial. What brand is it? Best way is to wear it often, especially if new. Getting it somewhat wet then wearing helps speed the process. There are several threads in the leather jacket threads discussing break in processes.
Best is to wear the heck out of it, when it rains wear it and then after.
It’s a process. You’ll love it when it finally molds to your shape.
B

Thanks again, Bowen.
It’s a Schott. It said on the tag not to get it wet, but the guy in the shop said it wasn’t a problem to wear it in the rain. As an experiment, he said he’d put his in the washing machine.

He should have worn it when he was power washing the other day, right B?

Etsuko doesn’t want me taking it out in the rain. It might be worth wearing it for water blasting, just to see the look on her face!
On second thoughts, no. I’d pay for it later!

 

[hatophile]

VS

 

[Frunobulax]

Late NY post. Stetson 3X Suede Finish for the first day of 2024.

Dang dog hairs!

 

[carouselvic]

Stetson #1 Quality

 

[hatophile]

Stetson #1 Quality

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Woohoo, nice!

 

[moehawk]

An oldie but goody. Lovely hat, Jonathan.


Going in style, Joe!


Very nice, John. The new sherriff doesn't allow any shenanigans it looks like.

Nope.
I'm cleaning up this here one-horse town.
Good thing there's only one horse. Those things make a mess!
And thanks!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

T. Jones custom:

 

[VoodooSan]

Today's wear was this 4X Beaver Resistol of indeterminate heritage. We spent a long day shopping and running errands, but managed to sneak in some antique-store cruising searching, (ever searching) for more hats.