I definitely enjoy a heavier weight felt if it’s good quality and holds up, my worry with the Thomas Farthing hats was that they felt to me more similar to like, Scala type wool felts than anything higher grade. More like heavy and thick, but kind of loose texture, which makes me nervous about...
Ben Maney Gault, Texas Ranger of Bonnie and Clyde posse fame.
Not sure the exact dates of the pictures but I’m pretty sure they’re from a few years after the B&C hunt.
Notice that fantastic curl on his brim!
(Pictures from True West magazane and John Fusco)
Missed Whippet Wednesday so here’s a Whippet on Thursday. That time of year where you leave the house with a jacket/coat on and come back with it folded over your arm
It would definitely be nice if Elm would expand its offering— in the meantime I think RM Williams uk offers a few Akubras as well but again, a pretty small selection to choose from.
As for Thomas Farthing, I’ve been meaning to write in here to see if anyone has much experience with their felt...
Without some pictures of how and where the brim is curled I’m not sure I can help any further but I would be happy to take another shot at assisting if you upload a few pictures of the hat in question. Otherwise there may be some less visual learner types out there who may be able to guide you...
I’d honestly be happy with the initial up charges and then not have to worry about delayed deliveries and paying the customs fees separately etc. except that, like you said, the uk stockist for Akubra only has a very limited range of styles and colours. For Akubra I’m interested in the Camp...
Good to know. I’ve been wanting to add an Akubra to my rotation but I was hoping the trade deals would make that more economical (was recently charged absurdly large import fees for an old hat from the USA). Was hoping Australia would be less!
Actually I think this hat frames your face quite well, it looks great on you! Also those boots look real nice as well— which brand? Look like Redwings but not quite
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