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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

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Heavy rains called for this afternoon, so I'm taking the Excellent Stratoliner out for another test flight to see how it handles it. Hopefully, better than @rclark's.

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(wet) Hat tip to Matt.

Actually, it didn't get but misted on today.

I would like to think that your Excellent Stratoliner would have held up, regardless...?

A Royal quality, on the other hand. :rolleyes:

After an unexpected rain, based on warnings here I anticipated that the brim might droop some from the outside in. Instead, the whole enterprise sorta sagged down from the base of the crown outward. Ick.

[I set it to dry in a reasonable facsimile of its original shape, but still: Ick.]

Stetson's current "Profile 10," and the factory-proportioned Stratoliner in particular, are favorite shapes/proportions; if the Caribou SE came in an higher grade, I'd be all over it.

Instead? I now foresee at least one Gannon in my future. For which I of course blame all of you. o_O

And Stetson. :mad:

~ S.
 
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I would like to think that your Excellent Stratoliner would have held up, regardless...?

A Royal quality, on the other hand. [emoji57]

After an unexpected rain, based on warnings here I anticipated that the brim might droop some from the outside in. Instead, the whole enterprise sorta sagged down from the base of the crown outward. Ick.

[I set it to dry in a reasonable facsimile of its original shape, but still: Ick.]

Stetson's current "Profile 10," and the factory-proportioned Stratoliner in particular, are favorite shapes/proportions; if the Caribou SE came in an higher grade, I'd be all over it.

Instead? I now foresee at least one Gannon in my future. For which I of course blame all of you. [emoji50]

And Stetson. [emoji35]

~ S.

Gannons are like popcorn. You can't stop with just one.

The only reason I have doubts about this Strat is Rick (@rclark) has mentioned his Excellent Strat tapered and shrank after a good rain. The only other Excellent Strat I know of on the Lounge belongs to Mike (@Redfokker), which was previously owned by @moontheloon. Don't know if his is battle-tested.


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I remember Richard as well. @ManofKent He sure came on strong and built an impressive collection!
I have not seen Richard here in a very long time. He owns 2 hats, from me, earlier builds. He was a very nice Gentleman to work for. If anyone has contact with him, tell him I said hello. Thanks!

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ANOTHER STUNNER! Ok, so I commented on yesterday's slightly larger brim than we're used to... and now THIS!?! What a fabulous find of European style!! Thank you, Steve!
Don't let @Joao Encarnado see this!
Charlie, Thanks! I think this one is still not wide enough for Joao but it's close. :)

OMG I LOVE IT.
Thank you!

I'd so wear that!
Bob, Thanks!

Wow. Exquisite, Steve. That's a mighty hat so to speak.
Stefan, Thanks again! Yes this one is unique. :) I think it had to have been a custom / special order.

That is Beautiful! I would wear that one in a heart beat.

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Thank you!

"STANDARD".

Yeah, right...

That's kind of like calling a blizzard a snow flurry.

My gosh, Steve.
Matt, Thank you! Yes it's definitely not standard. As I mentioned I think it might have been a special order.

Greetings Mayserwegener et al:
Sir, everyday you have the most distinctive, distinguished assortment of hats of which i know nothing of. It seems each one is of quality above par in terms of fit and finish of most hats i see. Thank you for sharing so much so often so diligently.
That being said in all sincerity, THIS hat is one hat i believe i enjoy as much as some of the most “everything” coveted hats i have seen on the lounge ever! Every little thing about it i love! What a treat you have amongst so many. Thanks for sharing.
Be well. Bowen
Bowen, Thanks! This hat is very unique + fantastic. I haven't worn it in a long while so I gave it a go yesterday.

I'm sure it's not my size but dang. On my head atop a horse, here; no one would believe it wasn't a western. You tire of it, Steve let me know.
Greg, Thank you! Yes it could pass as a Western style hat.

That is a Beast! To quote our beloved Ant!
Mike, Thank you!
 

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Trying to ward off the unnatural and disgustingly warm weather with the Adam THE POLAR.

Of course... I can't complain too much for there is a nice silver lining: great top down weather.

Have a thrilling Thursdee!
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I really like that Polar! And she said " what's it gonna take for you to lay your top on down"


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Thanks, Matt. Can't say enough good about the POLAR.

Top down day? That's what she said!


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I really like that Polar! And she said " what's it gonna take for you to lay your top on down"


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Thank you gentlemen. That's both for the comments on the hat and the reminder that mentally I'm still in seventh grade (and hope to never leave).

And DD...
I suggested that she ask me when we get to the outskirts of town.[emoji5]
 
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