What Hat Are You Working On Today?

[Rollin Rains]

A New American Hat Company hat came in today ( one of the older Houston Texas hats). Came without a hatband so I slapped a little off the shelf 3/4" brown leather band. Better than no band but it didnt ring my bell. So out came the ribbon box. Now has a 1" Khaki Grosgrain with a campaign bow. looks a little better now.

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This is what a Texas fedora should look like!!!
Great stuff Rick!

 

[RickP]

This is what a Texas fedora should look like!!!
Great stuff Rick!

Thanks! I think its a cool look... kind of a 125% stratoliner lol

 

[Rollin Rains]

Thanks! I think its a cool look... kind of a 125% stratoliner lol

It's got a good brim for the Texas sun, and a good combo of western and classic fedora D.N.A..

 

[RickP]

Wore the new American out this morning and after seeing it out in the sun, in mirrors and the coffee shop window, I decided the 3" brim was just a bit big for my liking..... Trimmed it down to 2-5/8".... I like it much better now. Well call this the " cant leave well enough alone" syndrome.. lol

Before...

Now...

Now its time for a little brim edge sanding