Hi from Wales :)

• Feb 2, 2015

• #1

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GarethT

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Hi all

I just wanted to introduce myself and ask for some advice.

I'm Gareth, based in Swansea, Wales.

Recently I've been looking into wearing a tidy hat, as all my others are general mountaineering hats and are looking a bit tatty.

I'm not sure what style of hat would suit me best, I do fancy a fedora, but am unsure.

Here's a picture of my ugly mug. I apologize in advance for any blindness that may occur.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/byidj6oied9u72g/2015-02-02%2011.27.01.jpg?dl=0

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance and I look forward to chatting with you further.

Gareth

 

Last edited: Feb 2, 2015

• Feb 2, 2015

• #2

RJR

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Welcome,I suspect that most here will suggest a visit to a hatter if possible.If that isn't an option,peruse these threads for face shapes and types of hats that look good on them.

 

• Feb 2, 2015

• #3

Hat Dandy

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Welcome to the forum. There are a few types of classic hat styles...

http://www.realmenrealstyle.com/9-classic-hat-styles/

Here is some hat wearing advice based on face type...

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/05/28/the-perfect-hat-for-your-ugly-mug

Here is another site that provides further details...

http://www.goorin.com/hat-fit-guide

I hope this helps.

 

• Feb 5, 2015

• #4

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GarethT

New in Town

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Thanks for the advice.

I've found a hatter located an hours drive away, so I'm visiting them this weekend

I'll post some pictures if I buy anything.

 

• Feb 5, 2015

• #5

bloc

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Hi Gareth, are you coming to me? Bloc Hats in Llandeilo? If so I've moved premises, I have a workshop at Chess Menswear in Carmarthen St. (Used to be on Rhosmaen St) I'll be there all day Saturday. Hope to see you then.

 

• Feb 8, 2015

• #6

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GarethT

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Hi Bloc

Sorry dude, tbh I didn't know you were also in business.

I went to Tails and the unexpected, based in Cardiff on Saturday.

I will definitely visit you in the near future.

I look forward to catching up with you.

Gareth

 

• Feb 9, 2015

• #7

bloc

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Llandovery, Wales, UK

Hi Gareth, no problem. I know Tails, in Penarth. Did you get sorted? I make custom hats. Be good to catch up some time, cheers.

 

• Feb 10, 2015

• #8

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GarethT

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Hi

Yes I did, I walked out with a Christy's Black Poet Fedora.

Do you do repairs?

Gareth

 

• Feb 10, 2015

• #9

bloc

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Yes I do. What do you need?

 

• Feb 10, 2015

• #10

bloc

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GarethT said:

Hi

Yes I did, I walked out with a Christy's Black Poet Fedora.

Do you do repairs?

Gareth

Click to expand...

Would like to see a picture of the new hat.

 

• Feb 11, 2015

• #11

Tedquinton

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Hi Bloc

I've sent you a PM regarding some hat renovation.

Greg