Help Choosing a Whippet?

[StetsonHomburg]

Hello,

I am wondering our opinions on
these two whippets that I am
Looking at buying...
The First one is the 2009 Tawny
and the Second one is the 2010 Tawny or Caribou

http://www.bencrafthats.com/product.php?pid=442&subcname=Stetson

http://delmonicohatter.net/Stetson-...tm_medium=CSE&utm_source=FIND&affId=the005-20

Thanks.

 

[BanjoMerlin]

I don't have a Whippet but I do have fedoras in Caribou and Tawny. I find the tawny to be a bit more versatile though I tend to like the Caribou better if I'm wearing black but don't feel like wearing a black hat. The tawny pretty much goes with everything.

Get one of each and you'll be covered!

 

[indycop]

I like the Tawny.

 

[gtdean48]

I like the Tawny.

Wasn't she the girl on the car in the White Snake video???

 

[indycop]

Wasn't she the girl on the car in the White Snake video???

Oh yes!

 

[Neophyte]

I myself like the tawny, or at least, I'd prefer it over the caribou.

 

[gtdean48]

Oh yes!

I like the Tawney too...

 

[Pompidou]

I bought the tawny whippet from Del Monico Hatter. This is the hat in action. I love it, and I'll be honest, so does everyone else in the world. My black porkpie? It's hit or miss. My tawny whippet - haven't had a heckler yet. I have to recommend it. I like my porkpie the best, but I can't argue with the entirety of the civilized world.

 

[jbucklin]

Pompidou, I concur. Along with the entirety of the civilized world I add my voice, "That hat looks good on you!" :eusa_clap

 

[Pompidou]

Oh, I have to add -

I started fedoras because my dad wanted one for his camera collection - he's really into classic press imagery as a photographer, and wanted a very particular hat to put a press card into. He found one on eBay, a vintage JC Penny I think, Only sure about the vintage part, to display, but it was a size seven, and didn't fit. I got inspired to get myself a hat when I was looking for one for him before he found that one. I'd gotten an Indy commemorative first. Then a black pork pie that I liked. Then I got the whippet and gave the Indy away. The whippet was the one he always wanted, so, I got him one too. Loves it. Loves it so much he won't wear it except to barbecue or go to restaurants. I wear mine all the time. I don't care if it gets ruined. I don't hide my socks away in the dresser because they might get a hole in them. I use everything I buy. But yeah - dad loves his whippet too. Exact same one. Funny sometimes going out together in identical hats.

 

[Mr. Lucky]

You might also want to try Sterling Leather. Sign up for their emails, they send 10% offers all the time, have free shipping everyday and seem cheaper than anyone else.

http://www.sterlingleather.com/stetsonhats-10827-TF3210Whippet.html

 

[SteveAS]

I believe the 2009 and 2010 Whippets are the same. In my book, both colors are nice and choosing between them comes down to personal preference. That said, I think caribou is more versatile than tawny.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

It's a tough call, but I like the Tawny. Not just for the felt color, but also for the ribbon choice. I've been eyeing it for some time, and one of the few Stetson felts I'd sink money into.

Still, Caribou is nice. But I love gray hats, and I still prefer the Tawny.

The best thing to do is look in your closet. What dominates your wardrobe? Gray and black? Or Tan and brown? Green is kind of neutral, and so is blue. Failing that, what color do you need?

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

A man with a good eye !

Hats.....huh....I forgot what I was going to say.......

I like the Tawney too...

 

[StetsonHomburg]

It's a tough call, but I like the Tawny. Not just for the felt color, but also for the ribbon choice. I've been eyeing it for some time, and one of the few Stetson felts I'd sink money into.

Still, Caribou is nice. But I love gray hats, and I still prefer the Tawny.

The best thing to do is look in your closet. What dominates your wardrobe? Gray and black? Or Tan and brown? Green is kind of neutral, and so is blue. Failing that, what color do you need?

I personaly like the 2009 style better, but I love caribou.
My closet is full of neutrals, so it is a hard pick for me

 

[Not-Bogart13]

I'm still not clear on the 2009/2010 business. I don't think there's a difference. Illuminate us, if you know.

 

[danofarlington]

Hello,

I am wondering our opinions on
these two whippets that I am
Looking at buying

You say you'd like help whipping a Chooset? It's a little early in the morning.

 

[StetsonHomburg]

I'm still not clear on the 2009/2010 business. I don't think there's a difference. Illuminate us, if you know.

The 2009 one is a bit more lighter tawney with a dark brown ribbon. and the 2010 is a darker tawney with a more lighter brown ribbon then the 2009 one.

 

[BobC]

I like the Tawney too...

Am I missing the hat here?

 

[Mr. Paladin]

I like the Tawny.

I'm with IC. The tawny is tops...