J Williams
Practically Family
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- 638
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- Vancouver, BC, Canada
I can't wait to see it. Great hat J.
Thanks Scott, I'm really excited to see what it looks like when I get it back from him!
I can't wait to see it. Great hat J.
I don’t mind firm western felt, but the 6X Open Road I had was brutally hard and unappealing. The RD is a much nicer hat for what I want. I suppose there’s a reason why someone might choose the 6X over the RD but I can’t think what it could be.
I have a premier stratoliner in the sage. Great color. Also have a royal deluxe OR in the natural color. It is softer feel than the 6x rancher I have. Just me, but for everyday wear, I’d choose the RD.I've got the Stetson Open Road 6X in the cart.
I'm vacillating between the 6X and Royal Deluxe, which is ridiculous because eventually I'll have both. I love fedoras but my daily inclination leans "western." Is that the answer?
I don't baby or abuse my hats and I favor function over form. Do I just go with the stiffer 6X up front or spend the additional $20 or so (found a solid vendor) and get the Royal Deluxe?
Decision is between silverbelly 6X and sage RD- this will be a 3-season hat. I'm pursuing vintage also but that won't affect this next purchase.
Hahaha- this is probably true. Head protection in case I fall off my "horse."Western helmet?
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Thanks! I had to roll out the sweat this morning because I couldn't remember what yr I bought this one...1992. So that makes my chocolate Rand which was originally a Rancher a 1988 or 1989 I think. I've worn this hat everywhere, even snowmobiling in Baniff National Park (I have some 35mm slides somewhere).One of my favorite hat and band combos of yours.
How does that band tie?
I've been studying the bands of a TN woman who is a member of the Cherokee Tribe of North Alabama and she makes fitted seed bands, made to fit snugly around the crown. I'm dubious. Any experience?
The fit is good even along the top border.
No gap or pucker along the edges.Thank! What I wanted to hear.
I gotta come up with some brim curlers...that's a nice kettle roll!Giving the Topeka a little head time this morning.
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What a great hat Jack. Very nice.The weather is cooling down, seasons beginning to change & it's almost Labor Day for the fashion conscious. Time for my Ritch Rand Tom Horn affectionately known as Blackie.
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I think the Topeka is my favorite hat of yours Ed. Looks perfect.Giving the Topeka a little head time this morning.
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Super looking hat Ed.Giving the Topeka a little head time this morning.
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Great shots. I love this time of year too. Always nice to transition from straw/palm to felt.The weather is cooling down, seasons beginning to change & it's almost Labor Day for the fashion conscious. Time for my Ritch Rand Tom Horn affectionately known as Blackie.
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Awesome crease Jack.Stormy night & rainy couple of days ahead calls for a BBW...big brimmed Woomera. I know what you were thinking!
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Stormy night & rainy couple of days ahead calls for a BBW...big brimmed Woomera. I know what you were thinking!
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No problem. I’ll be watching to see what you do with it.