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    Indicators of a low quality hat:

    There is absolutely no substitute for experience. You can publish photos, write hundreds of “guidelines” and until you can pick a hat up, and immediately get a sense of its quality, and maybe it’s age, you are going to make mistakes. Some acquire this quickly, and some never do. (as in all...
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    Hats and social media

    Whenever I read the Darwin awards, I don’t know whether to laugh or shake my head.
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    Hats and social media

    Some folks just don’t know any better, and never will. You can’t protect ‘em from themselves.
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    Hats and social media

    Evidently I have transgressed, and one of my posts was disappeared. I shall endeavor to do better, but I will add that it was my first.
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    Hats and social media

    When he is old, and a significant part of his scalp has been replaced, either by skin grafts or scar tissue, he may wish he had worn a hat. I see a lot of old guys walking around with really gnarly-looking heads.
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    Akubra Overload

    The felt in the Boss is not the same as the felt in the Territory. (my experience) They may or may not be the same mixture, but the territory is significantly thicker and stiffer.
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    Hat Stretchers

    I just beat the internet to a froth, and I can’t find a word. I tried both “Sam Elliot’s hat size” and “Sam Elliot’s head size“. No joy. ☹️
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    Show us their hats!

    Have you tried putting a handkerchief, or even a kleenex (generic term for items similar to a trademarked item) over the flash to soften and diffuse the light?
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    Western, anyone?

    I think 3 1/4 is a bit “skimpy” but that’s just me.
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    THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION

    Science in action. One real number trumps a whole lot of hand-waving. (Note for those who don’t do imperial, 24 oz is 680 gm)
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    Hat Stretchers

    Brilliant!
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    THE SUNBODY ASSOCIATION

    Add a downspout or two to drain the brim and you wouldn’t need rain gear. (as long as there was no wind)
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    Western, anyone?

    I like it better open crown.
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    Justified FX Hat

    This is reminiscent of the mad hatters tea party, if Humpty Dumpty was present.
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    Justified FX Hat

    Post # 20 That’s no more a Boss of the Plains than it’s a beanie. Stetson, of all people, should know better.
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    The Bowler or Derby Hat

    Predecessor to the hard hat?
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    Worried about everyone here.......

    Only if he was carrying a tightly-furled black umbrella.
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    HAT ADORNMENTS: ribbons, bows, pins, pugs, leather, etc.

    Thank you. Just curious, as I said.
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    HAT ADORNMENTS: ribbons, bows, pins, pugs, leather, etc.

    Just out of vulgar curiosity, why did you cut the brims?
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    Fedoras afield

    Magnificent!

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