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Akubra Overload
Well, it looks like I'm going to have to stop humming the tune to "Battle Hymn of the Republic" for awhile and start learning "Advance Australia Fair". I just placed my order for a Federation 4 in moonstone! This will be my very first fur felt hat. I'll raise a Fosters to y'all while I'm out... -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Slick look, Spats! But why am I hearing the Peter Gunn theme in my head all of a sudden? -
Akubra Overload
You Johnny Rebs are starting to convince me that I need to get a FEDeration IV a.s.a.p! lol -
Fedora Fever
Indiana wore fedoras Detective Friday did the same When I get myself some fur felt I'll fan that haberdasher flame I got the fever In the morning Feeling like I never did Fever! In the evening Fever when I wear my lid (With apologies to Ms. Peggy Lee) :) -
Fedora Fever
You read my mind, sir! I'll probably need brown with a black ribbon, gray with a black ribbon, another natural straw but with a brown ribbon, and a black straw with a gray ribbon. Not want, mind you. Need. ;) -
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Fedora Fever
I see. Perhaps a Christy's in Burma then? Hmmm... Of course, I'll likely end up wearing straws more often because of the heat here in Texas, but versatility would be good in a first "real" fedora. -
Fedora Fever
Yeah. I wear a lot of black, which would lean me towards a mid-gray. Problem is, I also wear a lot of earth-tones, which would go well with brown. [huh] -
Fedora Fever
Thanks, fellas! The bang-for-the-buck thing figures big in my purchasing decisions. Now I'm thinking Federation IV vs. Adventurer. They seem comparable in price, if conversion rates on the Web sites are accurate. Now the question is do I need a brown Indy felt, or a gray felt to bash into... -
Fedora Fever
Hmmm... I seem to have had a low-grade case for years. Then I found this forum and it seems to have flared up something awful! :eek: Right now I'm figuring out how to justify a nice fur felt despite my meager budget. I'm looking for a decent Indy clone, but I'm torn between the Akubra Fed... -
Resize both up and down
Personally I just have a square of paper towel folded up under the band of my Sunbody straw. I've only had the hat about a week and I think it's already shrinking to something more comfortable. -
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The Open Road Guild
Nice to see another Austinite on the Lounge. Maybe we'll run into each other at The Hat Box on 6th Street some day. The OR with the classic car in the background is a fantastic shot. -
Indy hat post em up
Ah! Now that's the way an Indy hat should look.:eusa_clap -
What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
Wow! What a great family picture. That does it! When I have disposable cash again, I am so contacting Panama Bob. -
Panama Hat Thread
Ah! Okay. I was just concerned about comfort and wearability. I'd hate to get a nice Montecristi all sweated up, my first summer. Note my location. In the Austin area we've had an almost record number of over 100 days this summer (and the summer's not over) with an average yearly humidity... -
THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION
Yeah, I still have the trimmed off ring specifically to test dyes. I tried leather dye on another cheap straw hat once and it didn't work at all. I think it was some kind of seagrass thingee I bought at a convenience store in Port Aransas, TX. The leather dye just sat on the surface and... -
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THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION
Thanks, CRH! I've always been kind of a DIY, tinkerer kind of guy so an easily customizable hat like the Sunbody is an ideal place for me to start. If I can learn how to do or make something cool, I'm all over that. 'Course once I get fairly good at that thing then I'm usually finished with... -
Panama Hat Thread
OOOOHHH! Montecristi! I would definitely like one. I recall reading somewhere, though, that a tight llano weave can actually be kind of hot due to lack of airflow. I'm thinking that if I ever get a nice Montecristi, I'll probably only wear it with dressy outfits. If I'm gonna use an actual... -
THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION
Chopped Sunbody Okay, folks. Here's my submission to the illustrious Sunbody Association. I picked up an open crowned 4 inch brimmed example from a local western wear store. It's size 7 3/4 which is a little large for me. 7 5/8 long ovals fit perfectly, but leave absolutely no room for... -
Panama Hat Thread
Bao Straw Indy Hello, guys and gals. If all straws are OK in this thread, then I'll submit my discount Indiana Jones straw hat. I picked it up last month from The Bay. It's a loose weave, so it's SPF is probably limited but when there's a breeze, the loose weave sure feels nice. From the... -
What to wear with a fedora....
Hi! New guy in town here. I disagree with the suggestion that a t-shirt is never appropriate with a fedora. I think a clean, solid color, t-shirt paired with nice looking jeans or slacks and decent sneakers can be a stylish yet casual look. You can also pair the t-shirt with a vest or...
