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[RobFedoraField]

*Cross posted in the 2010 Straw Whippet thread

Well, Monday I gave in to temptation I've been fighting and called the HATCO outlet in Garland, Tx to see if they had any Whippets in my size. They did, and I had one on its way to me that evening.

where the heck have I been??? you can call them and they'll ship????

ok, I'll search around here and find that number!

 

[RobFedoraField]

Nice lid, when you're not wearing it, I'd keep it on the strecher, I've had issues with hats shrinking back to their original size.

 

[RobFedoraField]

I really like the Milan. Stats please?

:arated:

 

[Lefty]

Broker, Interchange, those are fine straws fellas!
Okay, I posted this hat originally when I bought it, but the hat was too small, and the crown was not quite right for me: It's a Penney's Marathon from the 50's.

Very nice. :eusa_clap

 

[theinterchange]

Here's the Whippet on my head.

Randy

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Nice Randy! I am enjoying mine too. I understand the stiffness bit; I worried too but it snapped down fine and I worked the wrinkles right out.

 

[theinterchange]

Nice Randy! I am enjoying mine too. I understand the stiffness bit; I worried too but it snapped down fine and I worked the wrinkles right out.

Thank you, Mr. Paladin! Did you leave the Stetson tag on yours? Funny, when seeing it in photos I told myself I'd remove it immediately, but now that I have the hat, I can't decide if I should remove it or not. [huh]

Randy

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Yes sir. I took it off right after posting the first photos of the hat. I'm not a fan for that sort of thing and so...off it went!

 

[kenmcneill]

Two new Akubras in the last two weeks, I think I have the bug...

Angler -

Coober Pedy -

I'm really liking the Coober Pedy, I think it suits me well. The jury is still out on the Angler, but I'm sure it will grow on me. Very pleased with the quality, and the service from David Morgan was outstanding.

Now I need a fedora!

Ken

 

[Mr E Train]

Two new Akubras in the last two weeks, I think I have the bug...

Angler -
http://www.bluemoonkites.com/images/forums/kmac_angler.jpg
Coober Pedy -
http://www.bluemoonkites.com/images/forums/kmac_cooberpedy.jpg

I'm really liking the Coober Pedy, I think it suits me well. The jury is still out on the Angler, but I'm sure it will grow on me. Very pleased with the quality, and the service from David Morgan was outstanding.

Now I need a fedora!

I like them both, but I especially like the Coober Pedy. Both those hats are technically fedoras because they're in a fedora shape. Sort of "country fedoras".

 

[Yeps]

I like them both, but I especially like the Coober Pedy. Both those hats are technically fedoras because they're in a fedora shape. Sort of "country fedoras".

I really like them too, but I don't think I would call them fedoras. I would call them outbacks. While similar, and naturally blurred at the edges, I think they are distinct styles.

 

[theinterchange]

Coober Pedy -

I have to say that this is my favorite on you. For some reason, I didn't realize the Coober Pedy came with a ribbon, thought it had a leather band.

Here's my take on the Angler... In my opinion, it's the shiny leather band that detracts from the overall look. The hat itself is great on you, but the band almost doesn't match the look/feel of the hat... too "showy" for what's labeled and designed as a fishing hat. Just my two cents, take it with a grain of salt if you like. Of course, the leather band is an inexpensive and easy thing to change.

Randy

 

[150719541]

Nice hats ¡¡¡¡

Two new Akubras in the last two weeks, I think I have the bug...

Angler -

Coober Pedy -

I'm really liking the Coober Pedy, I think it suits me well. The jury is still out on the Angler, but I'm sure it will grow on me. Very pleased with the quality, and the service from David Morgan was outstanding.

Now I need a fedora

Ken

Hi brother, welcome to lounge where you will spend happy time, beauty hats, the colors are so cool and the combination ribbons too, go to store right now and pick a fedora and post.lol lol lol

 

[kenmcneill]

...I didn't realize the Coober Pedy came with a ribbon, thought it had a leather band.

Here's my take on the Angler... In my opinion, it's the shiny leather band that detracts from the overall look.

Thanks Randy. Both hats are from David Morgan, who have there own trim versions for some of the hats. The Aussie version of the Coober Pedy does come with a leather band, as well as a small opal. I've not see that version in person, but I really like the thin ribbon - a very understated look.

The Aussie version of the Angler has the same barramundi (fish skin) band, but shows as coming with a shark's tooth. Good thought on the band finish detracting from the look. I may try to de-gloss it a little and see if that works better.

Thanks all, for the welcome and kind words!

Ken

 

[jbucklin]

While waiting for my VS...

....I went to the Garland Hatco Outlet and got this Stetson Temple:

 

[theinterchange]

Thanks Randy. Both hats are from David Morgan, who have there own trim versions for some of the hats. The Aussie version of the Coober Pedy does come with a leather band, as well as a small opal. I've not see that version in person, but I really like the thin ribbon - a very understated look.

The Aussie version of the Angler has the same barramundi (fish skin) band, but shows as coming with a shark's tooth. Good thought on the band finish detracting from the look. I may try to de-gloss it a little and see if that works better.

Thanks all, for the welcome and kind words!

Ken

You're welcome. Like I said, both are great hats on you. Well, the Angler's band could be less shiny in person, flash has a way of exaggerating things. I'd almost be concerned about damaging the barramundi band, but would be interested in seeing an after photo if you did work on it.

....I went to the Garland Hatco Outlet and got this Stetson Temple:

Nice find! I WISH I lived around one of their outlets. I just got a Whippet from them, and am thinking of checking on a few more hats in the very near future.

Did you see many fedoras while there?

Randy

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

Mallory 7-3/4 Long Oval; photo set 1

Here are a few shots of a Pristine Mallory I just picked up.

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[Cane Rod Maker]

Mallory 7-3/4 Long Oval; Interior shots

Some of the inside...The quality of the Felt on this hat blows my mind ! It is sooooo soft.

The price tag inside the hat is marked $22.50 new back in the day.

 

[Rick Blaine]

UNBEFUGGINLEVABLE!

Some of the inside...The quality of the Felt on this hat blows my mind ! It is sooooo soft.

Where in Hells' half acre did you find a 7 3/4 like that. If you have a time machine, I WANT IN! AMAZING SCORE! :eusa_clap

 

[Mr Vim]

I agree, that is a fine hat, man oh man. That finish? What year did you say this was? Yowza.

Oh and Rob, good call on that I'll keep it stretched.