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The Dobbs Hankachif Garrett mentioned earlier, 2.7 ounces. Unlined - very thin, lightweight felt... without the brim binding and wind trolley it would be in the hunt.
I love that hat. If I could just find one in 7 3/8 long oval...sigh...The Dobbs Hankachif Garrett mentioned earlier, 2.7 ounces. Unlined - very thin, lightweight felt... without the brim binding and wind trolley it would be in the hunt.
Pedigree "The Airie" that I recently picked up for hot humid Florida days with the regular afternoon showers. Love Milans in the summer. but, I am quickly getting spoiled by this hat. 2.5 oz.
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Bump @Garrett... looks like the Stetson feather weight is just a wee bit heavier than the Dobbs Hankachif. I have that one to my uncle some years back.
Completely forgot that I sold you that hankachif - has it been 9 years already? Time really does fly. How light is the borsalino pocket hat posted above?
But the winner by far is this Borsalino Ergosan in palladio colour. Weighs 61 grams (2.15 ounces) with a leather sweatband.
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Right?... we were kids.
Seems the Europeans have the trophy on light. The Borsalino Pocket Hat is remarkably light thanks to its grosgrain sweatband... though it does retain a full liner with paper crown protector. 65 grams:
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Just slightly heavier is this white Vimenet at 67 grams:
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Stepping outside the topic of this thread, straw hats are not constrained by the "two ounce body" - the class of ultra-light felts as spoken by hatmakers. This Knox Baku is unlines but with a full leather sweat and wide (silk, I think) ribbon - 60 grams:
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Finally, what is probably the lightest brimmed hat in my collection, a parabuntal body that I received in its original bamboo tube, blocked and styled by Graham Thompson - 53 grams:
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Wonderful examples, Alan. I think these lightweights are fascinating and are testaments to some outstanding craftsmanship. That comes at a price of course; the Ergosan loses shape even in a breeze with the brim blowing in front of your eyes.Great additions, Stefan...The winner and champion, so far... ;^)