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I would definitely wear a fur felt hat before going hatless. I often wear my Akubras in 90 degree heat.

I'm willing to wear felt, no matter what the temperature. Having said that, what hat I choose is dictated by my activity. If I'm doing something that requires an exceptionally tough hat, I wear an Akubra. If I don't need a "nice" hat and it's very hot and/or humid, I'll wear a Tilley. Smoking...

Wow! Mike sure seems to do some nice work. I may have to call him about a beaver Stratoliner clone, instead of the Strat Premier I was thinking about for Christmas. Those prices are amazing.

Well, I was going to post photos, but I guess I'll have to figure out the goofy tapatalk ID thing first.

Wow! Great photos, and it looks like you're having an amazing trip. My wife and I have got to visit Israel some day.

Akubras really are great hats. Probably the most bang for your buck with a modern hat.

+1 on the Akubras. I currently have a Cattleman and a Boss. I had a Fed IV for a couple years. All great hats and tough as nails!

Went to the Stetson Factory Outlet Today The one in St. Joseph, MO. It had been several years since my last visit. I have to say, I was impressed with their selection of nice fur felt fedoras! Sure it's the factory outlet so it makes sense, but last time I was there, the tiny selection of...

Piraat Belgian Ale. One of the world's greatest beers!

I fully agree that the brush is not something to go cheap on. There's a world of difference between, say, a drugstore hog bristle brush, and silvertip badger.

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San Miguel beer from the Philippines. So bad, I couldn't even finish one! In my case, that's saying a lot!

I vote for Akubra, hands down. They are by far the toughest hats I've ever owned, damn fine looking lids too. I would venture to say that Akubra offers the best price to quality ratio in the hat business.

I use a Mühle heavyweight razor with Feather blades, Art of Shaving cream and a silvertip badger brush. Sometimes I use the AoS pre shave oil, but I don't see a huge difference either way. The feather blades make all the difference in the world. Sharp!