What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[VoodooSan]

This is one of two hats I just got from @Bill Hughes , but since I wore it today I will post it here.

This is a Milan made by Peters Bros. in TX. I immediately loved this thing. The rich brown adds some variety to my summer lineup, and I love the ribbon that Bill added to this one.

Bill is a smidge smaller than me size-wise, so this was also an experiment. Straight out of the box I could get it onto the top of my head, but not down where it belongs.

I put a four-way hat jack in it, hit it with a little steam, stretched it a bit and now it fits perfectly. I can't see any distortion in the brim or crown, which I had been worried about.

By the way, in case I'm the last person on earth to figure this out, the two-way hat jacks are hot garbage. The four-ways are more expensive, and worth twice what you pay. My opinion, worth what you paid for it.

At any rate, here we go - thanks Bill.

This is from unboxing day - best angle for the hat and best color - love Bill's ribbon choice
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I think I figured out my lighting problem - I like blue light indoors - if I pull these lights and replace them with warmer bulbs, I should be able to get better color going forward - project for another day
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I might have created a little space in the sweatband when I stretched the hat a bit - if so, I hate to see it, but it was a learning experience. I will be more patient next time.
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I absolutely LOVE the color on this one!!! Kudos!

 

[VoodooSan]

At 55 grams, my lightest hat. A Dunhill straw made in Italy. Seems old.

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VERY handsome hat, Greg, and that ribbon is AWESOME!

 

[mayserwegener]

Stunning, Steve!

Mark, Thanks!

 

[mayserwegener]

A rare gem, Steve. Style, felt, finish: it's all there!

Oooh, that's a good looking hat, Jeff.

Stefsn, Thank you! Beautiful lineup of Straws by you this past weekend. Best, Steve

 

[Bamaboots]

VERY handsome hat, Greg, and that ribbon is AWESOME!

Thank you, Mark.

 

[RickP]

One of the Stylemasters for the morning running around

 

[jeffgarf]

I also went Akubra today with a Bushman. Whether rain or shine (I think both expected today), I'm covered.