Recent content by jhe888

The Campdraft in the photo of me is a 63. It is a bit too large, even after several years, and a 63 or even a 64 is my usual size. It is the higher quality felt. It hasn't shrunk or expanded that I can tell. I don't know if you can say they run big or small. I think it varies from hat to hat...

Shudde, as Majormoore said, made a lot of hats. I always assumed they got the bodies from elsewhere, but they made the hats. Shudde made some very nice hats. I have a gorgeous Montecristi from them my father-in-law bought. It has a crazy tight weave and is as light as a feather. The only...

Those pictures of Parker are cool. Thanks.

I'm hoping cocked hats come back in style.

That is what Robert Oppenheimer would have worn if he liked a fancier hat.

Thanks. They are not vintage, but they are Shurons, so they are just like old ones.

Stetson Open Road

Maybe Texans are a little more used to hats. You can still see cowboy hats often enough that hats aren't unusual.

Black Sheep. Finally cool enough.

Who has a Western hat from Vintage Sihouettes? Any photos?

Hogan looking cool in his linen cap and cigarette.

I can't say anything about their felt hats, but a motorcycle cap I got from them is very well made and was a bargain.

Thanks. hatsRme - I would prefer a little more height in the crown, and would give up some brim to get it. What about redoing the crease from a telescope to a plain Optimo style? That might give you some more height without reducing the brim.

Simonds

Black Sheep Hat It is really too hot for a lined felt hat, but I wanted to wear it.