Recent content by Dark Arcane

Thanks all. I felt that Blue Smoke would be adaptable, for lack of a better way of putting it. I can dress up or down with it. I was really happy with the contrast between the bluish-grey of the hat, and the rusty-copper of the ribbon. Not sure if it's technically copper or not. I like a...

My first Art Fawcett custom. Color is Blue Smoke, brim is 2 1/2 inches. Fairly high crown. Loving it.

Great color on that Stetson.

The OR is my grilling hat. Finishing up some kabobs here.

Thank you kindly!

My vintage Open Road. Gibson SG '61 Reissue in the background.

Cable Car Clothiers bought Robert Kirk Ltd. in 1972. There's not a whole lot of information on the company prior to that. I know Robert Kirk Limited was founded by Wendel Kerth Nicolaus and Robert Kirk Underhill in 1939. They specialized in British haberdashery-type stuff. That's about all I...

Right on! The label inside the hat says San Francisco. It always makes me think of Dashiell Hammett or something along those lines. It also makes me think of Jimmy Stewart in Vertigo.

Another shot of my Robert Kirk. There's just something about a big a** ribbon.

Bound Edge or Raw? What do you guys prefer? I've been inclined to think a bound edge brim is generally more dressy, but do you feel a raw edge fedora can have the same type of vibe? To my mind a raw edge often has a more rustic look, for lack of a better way of putting it. Do you guys agree...

I've always thought that a certain demographic's aversion to fedoras has to do with a lack of exposure to true style, worn with confidence and poise. Backlash against hats and those who wear them is typically exhibited by those who've never seen a good one worn well.

Thank you kindly!

My Open Road.

Hey, sweet!

Great color on the Stetsonian!