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Amazing hats today! I can already feel my pockets becoming lighter
Jared, that sounds familiar. I've had to "long-ovalize" a few of mine, lightly steaming the hat with extra spacers between the stretcher and the sweat, simulating the irregular oblong nature of my warped cranium. Works wonders! Don't abandon the effort, 'cause you rock that hat.My new to me Cavangah Homburg:
Had to apply a bit of steam to get the side creases to hold. Also, I think I've discovered that I'm slightly long oval. The stiffer crown leaves some room on the sides, and gives me a light headache...I suppose I'll stretch it a bit to see if that helps.
Such a classic lid, and yours looks to be a mint (not "minty") example. And congratulations to you for prevailing over such a formidable bidding foe. Gloves must've been off.I was very pleased to get this one with only one person (our old friend Hats Enough) bidding against me.
This hat has the OPA tag so is an early to mid 40's model. I'll post more pics when I get the chance.
My new to me Cavangah Homburg:
Had to apply a bit of steam to get the side creases to hold. Also, I think I've discovered that I'm slightly long oval. The stiffer crown leaves some room on the sides, and gives me a light headache...I suppose I'll stretch it a bit to see if that helps.
I didn't get any good shots of my hat today, but I did get a nice birthday cake from everyone at work. And they went the extra mile by putting a hat collage on top!
Dobbs Rainbow today. Noone told me it was TAR day, but some nice ones so far Dave and Tom.
Akubra Fed IV
Loving the cool mornings and being able to wear some favorite felts again.
Borsalino Marque Grand Luxe today
This is my latest fedora, a Barrister by Champ. Not sure of the year but I believe it to be genuine late 40's/early 50's.
Starting the day with a newly arrived 40's Stratoliner
Major Moore and I are heading south through Georgia... No photos yet but he is wearing one of his custom westerns and I am sporting my Buckaroo Playboy.
+1 Dazzling colors!Vivid and beautiful images that really capture the essence of what must have been a great weekend, Jeff!
I agree, that homburg works very well for you!Nicely done! That hat is awesome! I have been wanting a homburg, but I've often wondered how I might pull off the casual look with it. You are definitely rockin' it!! :thumb:
Nice Scouter Campaign hat Rob = very official & dig that Eagle Scout knot!... I had to look "official"
.... I was going to go with another fed IV, but I wonder if I should go with the Akubra Adventurer, the wider brim may give me better proportions. thoughts anyone?
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Major Moore and I are heading south through Georgia... No photos yet but he is wearing one of his custom westerns and I am sporting my Buckaroo Playboy.