Recent content by MadDawg

I have a questioned fueled by my analytical personality.... How are you guys establishing dates for your vintage hats? What is it that tells you it is "early 50's, 60's.. Etc"? I have an aged Adams, but can't seem to find any date information on it. In fact, even my newer hats that were...

Sorry.. Meant to post here... Today, getting cool in Texas... So, my trusted Dobbs Golden Coach. Sent from my SM-N910T3 using Tapatalk

Probably not leaving the homestead today, but when I do, it will be the modified Akubra Squatter as cover. Sent from my SM-N910T3 using Tapatalk

and one on my head....

Here is a pic that I think accurately reflects the color...

I am thinning the heard! I have a Modern Stetson Downs with C-Crown bash, 2 1/2" raw brim, Graphite color with matching Graphite 1 1/2" ribbon and bow. Fully lined with original Stetson Liner and Royal Stetson leather sweatband. Tag reads 7 3/8, but it fits more like a 7 1/2 to me. $50...

My first two fedora hats were Scala Wool Felt hats. They did the job for getting me accustomed to the look and style, but it definately didn't take long for them to lose their style with just a little bit of wear and tear. Once I switched to a fur-felt, nothing compares. You can tell an...

Sent to the eBay!

88 views and no comments or interest. Possible my asking price is too high?? How bout this, make me an offer. This is a hat that is not getting worn and deserves a place in this world. I am looking to get some funds for a Capdraft or similar style lid. All offers will be considered...

This is a Stetson Sovereign Quality in Charcoal Grey. The hat is in mint condition as I have rarely, if ever worn it. It is slightly big for my noggin. The tag reads 7 3/4 (62) but in my opinion is is a slightly snug 62. It has a thick and soft felt, with no blemishes whatsoever. The...

Let me clarify...I don't leave it in 100 degree heat for weeks at a time. Typically, just a normal weather day (here in Dallas) for a couple hours will do it. I don't get any warping of leather or the felt, it just seems to constrict the material a bit and as long as it doesn't get sopping...

I have several hats that are a shade big on me. I went and bought a yard of UNDYED (or at least same color as hat) felt at a local fabric store. Went home, cut it up and folded them inside the liner and they hats fit great now. The other thing I have noticed, by accident, is I can leave a...

I am looking to buy an Akubra Squatter in Grey, or possibly black. I have the Brown in the Featherwieght felt and absolutley love this hat. Want to add another color. Thanks,

Indy was definately my first taste of the fedora look. I live in Dallas, and personally (sit down for this) can't stand the look of a cowboy hat. So seeing an outdoors guy like Indy where a "style" hat was definately an inspiration. However, I am one that enjoys dressing to the 9's so I...

I have what I think to be a good conversation question....forgive me if this has been conversed already... Is the primary reason for the initial distaste for new production hats because of a noticeable quality difference from back in the day?? I will try to be brief with my analysis, but...