Terry "The Hat"
Practically Family
- Messages
- 543
- Location
- East Central Illinois
Most newbys just don't know the difference between fur felt and wool felt when they first start looking for a hat. I've seen nicer brand "wool" hats sell for $100. I'd never pay that for a wool hat but in the beginning it would seem that a $100 wool hat would have to be a top of the line hat (in the beginners eyes). I have one wool hat and it's actually pretty nice. I never wear it anymore, not because it's not a nice looking and comfortable hat but because I have so many nice vintage fur felt hats that I just don't see the need to wear a wool hat anymore. You often see people describe vintage Stetsons or Borsalinos on Ebay as "Wool Felt," whch is a sure sign of someone who knows nothing about hats. Dorfman is the WalMart of hats. Hat's in the Belfry has some nice straws and they even sell a few Stetsons. They seem to be a step up. I've bought most of my hats from loungers or Ebay.