Recent content by addison

It's going to be a Akubra Zephyr for me this summer! I just ordered it today. I'll give you my thoughts on it when I receive it.

A lid that has a crown just like a fedora, complete with ribbon...but it had a bill on it like a ballcap. It didn't look cheap, it looked like a well-made fur felt hat. Have you ever seen anything like this? What is it called? Who sells such a thing? Thanks

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Hello friends, I'm considering buying a MODERN Stratoliner. I have a few vintage lids, but my only modern made ones are Akubras. My question is, how does the felt compare to Akubras? Is it similar quality and softness or is it perhaps a bit better? Other than materials, how would the quality...

That REALLY looks awesome!!!

Hello friends. I haven't posted for awhile, but I just had to give some love to the people at Brass Rooster Hat Co. in Milwaukee, WI. I asked a lot of questions and learned a lot from the answers. John was terrific and did an awesome job shaping the 2 Akubras I brought him. This is...

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Hello friends, I'll be in Milwaukee next Fri on some business and would like to visit a nice hat shop and get a couple of my lids shaped. What's your favorite shop and why? Thanks!

Hello friends, I live in WI but will be in Minneapolis next weekend, so I get a chance to do some fedora shopping! Any suggestions as to the best places for fedoras in the Twin Cities area? Thanks!

I'm planning a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2018. Give me your opinion of the right hat! I'd especially love to hear from experienced backpackers. I'm looking at the Tilley Airflow LTM6, advantage to be good ventilation, reasonable water resistance and of course that chin strap and...

Hey, you're that feller I see is a seller on the 'Bay, right???

Thank you, Regius...in fact I have been looking at Cooper on eBay and in my budget they seem to be what I'm looking for. I may move up to better stuff later, but they look decent for starters. I've been seeing nice looking Coopers going for $100-150 in my size (which I'm happy to say is...