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[steur]

I picked up a bowler hat yesterday in a garagesale for 10 euro. Aquila Beste deutsche Marke on the sweatband. The sweat also mention "Stammhaus Guben" (right side) and SHG (left side). Certainly German make therefore and pre-war. Interesting piece and very comfy. But alas what I thought was dirt and dust appeared to be moth damage. So it bears battle scars on the back of the crown and the underside of the brim. For that price who's complaining?

 

[Zombie_61]

The interchangeability of the pugs and band give yours great versatility. I love how easy they are to shape and reshape.

I agree on both counts. Initially I thought the plain black band that came with it was a little boring, but I've grown to like the look and put it back on recently. I haven't done any major re-shaping to mine, but I was surprised by how easy it was to do what I wanted. I've never owned a proper Panama or fine weave straw hat, but based on what I've read here I don't think they respond as well to being soaked in a sink full of water.

I picked up a bowler hat yesterday in a garagesale for 10 euro...

I really like it Steur. If I were ever to get a proper bowler I think I'd want one that was a little rough so I wouldn't worry about whether it might get damaged. Besides, around here I think I'd look a bit silly in a bowler anyway so one with that kind of character might be more "acceptable".

 

[LuvMyMan]

Just in. I believe this is a German made hat, company name is Windsor. I really love the fairly thin pleated ribbon. The felt is very light and soft. I’m pretty much over the moon. I’ve been obsessed with the cattleman crease... it pretty much turns this hat into a sweet and soft modern Caribou OR... and I think I like it.

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That is very beautiful! WOW!

 

[LuvMyMan]

SunBody Fedora in Oak with a “2 1/2 inch” brim:

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Nice. With warmer weather coming this looks like a real winner! Wondering if Sunbody is still making that model hat?

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Nice. With warmer weather coming this looks like a real winner! Wondering if Sunbody is still making that model hat?

I just bought it. One 2 Mini Ranch had them on sale with free shipping! They are less than buying them directly from SunBody and we get to support @Monavillecowboy



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[Telemaster]

That is very beautiful! WOW!

Hey thanks! I am shocked by how much I love it. I’ve collected a few great hats in a fairly short period of time. I like wearing them but still have felt like I’m trying to “live up” to them. Wearing this hat feels like home... if you know what I mean.

 

[steur]

I agree on both counts. Initially I thought the plain black band that came with it was a little boring, but I've grown to like the look and put it back on recently. I haven't done any major re-shaping to mine, but I was surprised by how easy it was to do what I wanted. I've never owned a proper Panama or fine weave straw hat, but based on what I've read here I don't think they respond as well to being soaked in a sink full of water.

I really like it Steur. If I were ever to get a proper bowler I think I'd want one that was a little rough so I wouldn't worry about whether it might get damaged. Besides, around here I think I'd look a bit silly in a bowler anyway so one with that kind of character might be more "acceptable".

Thank you. Much appreciated and I find that over time I worry less about the character that comes with some of the hats. I admit that although I have several bowler hats I never actually wear them (other than trying them out). I'm already "that guy in the hat" over here, which doesn't bother me at all, but wearing a bowler might be pushing it. But who knows? Took me a while to start wearing homburgs too.

 

[Been]

Just got my Campdraft! Here’s my first crack at shaping it.

It feels huge on my head. I’m going to have to warm up to it.

 

[splintercellsz]

more here

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[Zombie_61]

Just got my Campdraft! Here’s my first crack at shaping it.

It feels huge on my head. I’m going to have to warm up to it.

If by "huge" you're referring to size and how it fits, just keep wearing it and it will shrink down. If you're referring to how it looks on you, just keep wearing it and you'll get used to it.

 

[Been]

If by "huge" you're referring to size and how it fits, just keep wearing it and it will shrink down. If you're referring to how it looks on you, just keep wearing it and you'll get used to it.

Thanks Z! I'm trusting the sizing. I thought with a cattleman' crease I could really reduce the appearance of a really tall crown. I'll sport it for a while and see what I think. If I'm still bashful, I'll rebash.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Thanks Z! I'm trusting the sizing. I thought with a cattleman' crease I could really reduce the appearance of a really tall crown. I'll sport it for a while and see what I think. If I'm still bashful, I'll rebash.

Hey Been:
If it makes you feel any better your hat does not look huge on you at all. It looks quite proportional and you wear it well. It’s a nice hat. You will get used to it in no time like we all did.
Be well and welcome to the lounge.
Bowen

 

[Been]

Hey Been:
If it makes you feel any better your hat does not look huge on you at all. It looks quite proportional and you wear it well. It’s a nice hat. You will get used to it in no time like we all did.
Be well and welcome to the lounge.
Bowen

Thanks Abba, for the encouragement.
I'm grateful for the collective wisdom of this group.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Just got my Campdraft! Here’s my first crack at shaping it.

It feels huge on my head. I’m going to have to warm up to it.

Looks good. Have you tried it with the front of the brim snapped down?


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[Been]

Looks good. Have you tried it with the front of the brim snapped down?


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I've not snapped it down yet. I thought I'd take a stab at the LBJ OR look first.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I've not snapped it down yet. I thought I'd take a stab at the LBJ OR look first.

LBJ was a singularly unattractive man, but I admire those who can pull off that hat style. @desertdog has a cattleman’s creased Campdraft that made me think hard about giving it a try. After a while I guy can get bored of teardrops and diamonds.

 

[Bamaboots]

LBJ was a singularly unattractive man, but I admire those who can pull off that hat style.

So, LBJ wasn't deadlyhandsome. Thanks for the setup.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Thanks Z! I'm trusting the sizing. I thought with a cattleman' crease I could really reduce the appearance of a really tall crown. I'll sport it for a while and see what I think. If I'm still bashful, I'll rebash.

JMO but by setting the center crease so deep (to reduce height?) you have brought taper into the crown, making it look taller. If you like the center crease deep as it is then enlongate the side pinches more to the front which will round the look of the crown. Just keep working with it & you'll get it to where you want it.

I wanted more of the brick look & my TFCD came out fine.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

So, LBJ wasn't deadlyhandsome. Thanks for the setup.

Ain't that somethin'.

 

[Been]

JMO but by setting the center crease so deep (to reduce height?) you have brought taper into the crown, making it look taller. If you like the center crease deep as it is then enlongate the side pinches more to the front which will round the look of the crown. Just keep working with it & you'll get it to where you want it.

I wanted more of the brick look & my TFCD came out fine.

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Thanks Jack. Your hat looks sharp! I think you’re right. With the depth of the center crease I’ve also lost some depth in the side dents. I’ll tinker with it some more and share again!

Thanks again. Next time I’ll reference Gutzon Borglum to the OR?