What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[BobHufford]

Late 1950s Bailey U-Rollit Saddle King Buntal.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I got rid of the few "Florentine Milan" Stetsons I've owned because I found them heavy and didn't like the glossy finish. I felt like I was wearing a plastic bucket on my head, especially in the sun.

I don't own any Stetson Hemps, but have two made by Peters Bros and find them to be lighter and considerably more ventilated.

My experience too. I sold off my Stetsons Dobbs Florentine Milan hats as the finish and lack of breathability turned me off. It reminded me of Shantung. The hemp hats are much more to my liking be they Stetson, Akubra, or Peters Bros. I do like my polypropylene Akubra Country Club (despite its low crown) due to its great venting and complete waterproof qualities.

 

[Gary in NC]

Week update.
Yard work in my French pith
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Work week in my green work of Art
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Chilling after the work week enjoying the deck and nice weather in my Indian Pith.
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Stay safe and have fun everyone
Johnny

I really like the pith helmet. I understand that there’s nothing better for beating the heat. I recently saw a video of Les Claypool of Primus wearing what I think is the British version (comes to a point in front and back) in concert and thought to myself that takes a lot of confidence to pull off well, but those who can do it make them look cool as heck.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Stack Beaver Fifteen

 

[johnnycanuck]

I really like the pith helmet. I understand that there’s nothing better for beating the heat. I recently saw a video of Les Claypool of Primus wearing what I think is the British version (comes to a point in front and back) in concert and thought to myself that takes a lot of confidence to pull off well, but those who can do it make them look cool as heck.

Yup that sure looks like the British standard
https://www.villagehatshop.com/prod...034/village-hat-shop-british-pith-helmet.html
I know I prefer a pith in hot weather. I bought mine as a fun joke but I ended up using them when working outside. when I know I am going to be sweating a lot. I find them a little cooler than other hats and saves my other hat from being sweat through. So they last longer.
As for confidence, I don’t know about that. I think it’s more like wearing Crocs. I don’t give a darn as long as I am comfortable. Besides a few months ago I seen a high school girls, obviously headed to school, at the buss stop wearing Maleficent horns. If that’s acceptable I am sure a sun helmet is fine.
My two cents worth
Johnny

 

[dh66]

Late 1950s Bailey U-Rollit Saddle King Buntal.

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Lovin' that Bailey, Bob!

 

[BobHufford]

Lovin' that Bailey, Bob!

Thanks Dale!

 

[The Shoe]

I do like my polypropylene Akubra Country Club (despite its low crown) due to its great venting and complete waterproof qualities.

Exactly the qualities I was looking for when I bought the Capricorn, which I’m very happy with, and am wearing again for today’s inclement weather.

 

[Gary in NC]

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Yup that sure looks like the British standard
https://www.villagehatshop.com/prod...034/village-hat-shop-british-pith-helmet.html
I know I prefer a pith in hot weather. I bought mine as a fun joke but I ended up using them when working outside. when I know I am going to be sweating a lot. I find them a little cooler than other hats and saves my other hat from being sweat through. So they last longer.
As for confidence, I don’t know about that. I think it’s more like wearing Crocs. I don’t give a darn as long as I am comfortable. Besides a few months ago I seen a high school girls, obviously headed to school, at the buss stop wearing Maleficent horns. If that’s acceptable I am sure a sun helmet is fine.
My two cents worth
Johnny

Yep that’s it - Les looks like he’s completely owning the look. Anybody who’s not familiar with him should check him out on youtube. He’s known for wearing some cool hats. He often wears a bowler on stage. He’s a stellar bass player too. Crazy good.

Now what you said about Crocs and not caring as long as you’re comfortable - that’s confidence the way I define it.

 

[Mighty44]

Late 1950s Bailey U-Rollit Saddle King Buntal.

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That is a beauty!

 

[BobHufford]

That is a beauty!

Thanks David!

 

[StoryPNW]

Went to town with the family for a little shopping and a quick HH. Wearing my Ultrafino Havana today.

 

[GHT]

Hats allow you to make a statement without saying a word. It also help when
someone is talented at making all our clothes.

 

[Wyldkarma]

Embroidered Stetson cap for today's errands. Appears to be a replica of some vintage aircraft artwork.

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[The Shoe]

Panama for grocery shopping today…

Etsuko wore a Borsalino.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Good Sunday morning folks. I am catching up after a busy week. What a glorious parade of hats! Stupendous. Thanks for sharing.

I would like to share the head gear I wore.

Newt panama fedora mid week.

Lawn cutting in a Sunbody mid week.

Friday evening in a straw cap.

Saturday morning walkabout and sipping coffee panamas. A Supernatural and a Supernatural.

Pilgrim panama.

Stetson Genuine Panama with a stamp made in Ecuador.

Yard chores in a Sunbody.

Relaxing with ice water on the deck in a Supernatural Milan.

Cheers, Eric -

 

[steur]

The week in hats. Seems the week was a bit shorter.

Tirard Ragondia

Penumbra

The English hatter

Penumbra panama

Berry velour

Stetson Open Road

 

[Bill Hughes]

Late posting but here are my hats this week. At least the ones I got pictures of.

Northwest Semi-Calado for physical therapy Tuesday.

Brent Black Montecristi for physical therapy Thursday.

Northwest toast Panama Safari for a memorial service yesterday.

Guss Miller / Art Fawcett refurbished Montecristi for services this morning. I always feel kinda cautious wearing this 1800 WPI hat.

 

[steur]

Late posting but here are my hats this week. At least the ones I got pictures of.

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Brent Black Montecristi for physical therapy Thursday.
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Northwest toast Panama Safari for a memorial service yesterday.
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Guss Miller / Art Fawcett refurbished Montecristi for services this morning. I always feel kinda cautious wearing this 1800 WPI hat.
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Some high quality panamas on show there, Bill. Gorgeous!

 

[wsmontana]

Late 1950s Bailey U-Rollit Saddle King Buntal.

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Great hat! I’ve been searching for a hat like this for summertime fly fishing.