Recent content by mageemm

I have read that there is no real way to compare the fur felt quality in X's from one hat maker to another. But does anyone have any insight on how the quality of felt compares between the Stetson Temple, and the Akurba Fed IV? I noticed neither one advertises the X quality in these...

I did find the Tilley fedora, and I liked its looks. I know that they made great hats, that probably transfers to their fedora as well. The two things I was concerned with were they didn't say what the bill (nomenclature?) length was, and I was concerned with a black hat in the summer heat...

I am certainly glad that I found this site. There is a lot of useful knowledge out there. To Answer some of the questions, I wear a 7 1/8, and have considered finding a vintage hat, but I like the idea of the scuffs and wear to be associated with a story from something that I was doing. Also, I...

Help for a Fedora Newbie I am looking for a hat for the outdoors. I will be using primarily for either hiking, backpacking, or fly fishing. I don't really like the western style of hats, the less cowboy looking the better for me. I also would like a quality hat that keeps it's shape, and that I...