I could totally see myself in a hat like this while out and about with my Springer, likely a "wildlife management area" which is as close to boondocks that you'll ever find in Iowa. I call these "talisman hats". I've been seeing them around, fir felts, wool felts, straws.
I've been thinking...
Well, apparently, if the felt is soft enough all you have to do is drop the hat onto the floor. This Whippet was a tear drop. Here it is after accidentally dropping it.
Now it looks like something you'd see on TCM! :D
First off I'd like to say that this is one very cool and very weird hat and it looks fabulous on you, rlk!
[huh] "Genuine Tweed... woven in the Orient." [huh]
"Genuine Black Cat... made in Scotland" ;)
What is the hand like, rlk?
I'm thinking it's either hemp or jute.........
How long have you had it? Have you given it to anybody else - spouses, lovers, friends, aquaintances, family members, business associates?
Does your doctor know you have it? Have you given it to your doctor - or maybe your doctor's nurse or someone in the office has come down with it because...
I've seen some fine examples of clothing, shoes, and accessories made from hemp fiber varying from a canvas like texture to denim-like. The only hats I've seen are 'pork pie' varieties similar to the cheap cotton pork pies we are all familiar with.
There is growing interest here in the farm...
I'll try and keep this short.........does anyone else feel a breeze......it's probably just the klanking of my keyboard :rolleyes:.
I ordered a Squatter from E.A. thinking I would be getting Imperial felt since Akubra's website advertises the Squatter in Imperial.
After ordering I found...
To all the guys and gals on this forum who are willing to cut, sew, stretch, shrink, soak, scrape, or otherwise risk mutilation of their hats for artistic or historical enhancement purposes I raise my glass.
Your bravery and enthusiasm for your hobby is much appreciated.
:cheers1:
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