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Sale is pending.

Sale is pending.

Here is the second of two hats I am re-homing. This is a used gray Akubra Federation IV Deluxe, size 60 (7 1/2). It was seldom worn but has some moth damage at the top of the crown in the rear. I am asking $50.00 or your best offer, plus shipping.

This is the first of two hats for which I am finding a new home. There are 3 or 4 slight moth bites on the front of the brim and at the top of the crown in the rear. There is some discoloration of the liner. I have tried photographing the moth bites as best I can. This is a used carbon grey...

My top three: Tabac, Mitchell's Wool Fat, Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood.

Today I had my best Fedora sighting ever! I was to be interviewed by a print journalist about the opening of a new business. When I answered the door, there he stood in his Fedora with a large "PRESS" pass stuck in the side of his hat band. Very vintage! :eusa_clap

My favorites are Tabac & Mitchell's Wool Fat. Cella is also quite nice.

I find restaurants to be the worst. They generally make no provisions whatsoever for patrons' hats or coats. Airplanes are second worst, although since I am taller than most airplane seat backs, I simply wear the hat. I'd name cars as a close third.

Dreadful. I find it unattractive, and I would never wear it.

I was walking toward a store in a strip mall today when I noticed a young man in his early 20's get an eye lock on me from about 50 yards. He starts walking directly at me. At 20 feet away he says, "Excuse me sir..." My thoughts immediately go to "Rats, I'm about to get panhandled." As he...

I have a rotation but my favorites in no particular order are: Pinaud Bay Rum Aqua Velva English Leather Also in the cabinet are: Old Spice Poraso Tabac

Here is my Carbon Gray Fed III

My oldest Tilley is about 15 years old. It still looks new, and has only been through the washing machine twice in 13 years. Tilley, however, recommends occasional washings to keep accumulated oils from deteriorating the hat. It is one tough hat, I am telling you.

I cannot help you with your question. However, I own two T-3s of different colors: olive for the woodlots and white for boating. I love my Tilley's. I'm not sure you can judge a Tilley's brim from marketing photos. In my experience they all seem pretty soft.

The hat looks great. And it looks great on you. Well done. :eusa_clap