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08-11-2013, 08:08 AM #1.
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Hats
It has been a while since we had a serious thread about hats. Traveling and living in a warmer climate this summer I observed more light colored Fedoras than caps.
I’m hoping this is a trend.
A Hat, for the purpose of this thread, is NOT a cap, a six-pence, a beanie or anything knitted. A real hat has a brim all around. E.g. a Fedora, a Bowler, a Cowboy-hat etc.
"Cheap Tools Is Misplaced Economy. Always buy the best and highest grade of razors, hones and strops. Then you are prepared to do the best work."
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08-11-2013, 08:13 AM #2.
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The first hat I ever bought is a Stetson. I found this one in Seattle in 1987 and it is safe to say it has been in more rain than sun.
Here it is on a trip to Svalbard in 1999. I still have it and it still looks great.
"Cheap Tools Is Misplaced Economy. Always buy the best and highest grade of razors, hones and strops. Then you are prepared to do the best work."
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08-12-2013, 10:38 AM #3< Banned User >
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my grandfather had a love for hats.
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08-12-2013, 11:25 AM #4Senior Member
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Hur Svenska stålet biter kom låt oss pröfva på.
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08-12-2013, 12:50 PM
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I have two Panama hats.
My favorite one, is the Borsalino Panama.
08-12-2013, 04:03 PM
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There's a hat for every occation, or so they say.
The oldest I have, an old Stetson felt. Used a lot for hiking trips, fishing and the like.
An old straw hat for when I'm feeling dapper
My summer dapper hat
Bought this at a truck stop in Arkansas, afaik. Brilliant driving hat, light and flexible, and with a brim that you can adjust to block the sun from which ever angle it falls.
My "heavy rain" hat, if you get wet in this one, you fell in the river
I also got a flatcap that I use for commuting to work for light rain. Love hats. Had several more, but time flies
08-13-2013, 01:11 AM
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How did this guy get banned for this? It was his first post.Originally Posted by edwardschlacter11
Just curious, doesn't seem bad, or has the post been edited?
Bread and water can so easily become tea and toast
08-13-2013, 06:54 AM
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We don't generally inform why someone is banned, but in this case I'll make an exception.
He was a sneaky spammer. He had other posts with links in them.
"Cheap Tools Is Misplaced Economy. Always buy the best and highest grade of razors, hones and strops. Then you are prepared to do the best work."
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08-13-2013, 12:16 PM
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I wear two different fedoras during the winter months; one black, and one grey, but only with suits. During the summer I have a panama c-crown fedora that I wear, although, I haven't much this summer. The only interesting thing about this post is that I have an unusually large head.....a 2XL, or a 7 7/8ths, to be exact, and have to special order anything I buy b/c they never carry my size in stores. FYI, I've found a site that gives incredible customer service, a wide array of selection, speedy delivery, and sensible prices. It's villagehatshop.com.
"Be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man"
08-11-2013, 08:13 PM
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Are you saying "let's find a hat for Carl" isn't serious ?
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Bread and water can so easily become tea and toast
