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  1. Some Random Bloke

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Can someone tell me what these hats were called? Can't find a full photo, but it's on 12 Years a Slave, when he's in NY or wherever, but I think I saw one on a British period drama. C1840's here. The brim looks like a homby but the top is flat and the crown is not pinched. I could wear a hat...
  2. Some Random Bloke

    "Formal" Straw Hats

    Thank you for your replies. Unfortunately exchange rates and shipping to Australia effectively doubles, or more, the cost of the Peters Bros hats. But the information you've given is very helpful. Think I'll be looking at a fedora style. The Stetson Strat looks similar to the Akubra Stylemaster...
  3. Some Random Bloke

    "Formal" Straw Hats

    I'm looking at getting a straw hat for the summer (I'm in Australia so currently winter here). I'm a civil funeral celebrant and need a hat that's appropriately formal. From late spring to early autumn the day time temperatures rarely drop below 30 degrees and will be up in the low to mid 40's...
  4. Some Random Bloke

    Akubra Zephyr review

    We used these hats where I worked for 3 years. Very good durability. They even spray-painted them when they changed the company livery! Most people don't know how to look after a hat and they were frequently thrown in the back seat of a vehicle, so often got bent out of shape and didn't look so...
  5. Some Random Bloke

    Post New Hats Here!

    Nice. I like the Stetson.
  7. Some Random Bloke

    Post New Hats Here!

    This just arrived this morning. I was so excited I took it into work and will sport it to corporate lawn bowls tonight. (My company hat is too small). Akubra Stylemaster. My first fedora and first quality hat in 20 years. I went with the grey for versatility and safety, and because I wanted it...
  8. Some Random Bloke

    What are you wearing today??

    Some stunning outfits, fellas. Lots of food for thought for when I do a wardrobe makeover. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  9. Some Random Bloke

    Hats at Work - A Photo Thread

    I work in the funeral industry and a hat is part of our uniform. Just a basic Akubra Zephyr (woven synthetic) although I believe they're discontinued and we're replacing them with a similar model. I'm fussy about keeping the shape and the company does encourage good hat care, but most people...
  10. Some Random Bloke

    Felt Fedora Hat Makers

    Newbie here saving for my first quality hat in over 20 years (long story for another thread). I was wondering if there was a list of the major, and not so major, felt fedora hat makers out there? The main ones like Akubra and Stetson, not so well known like Sterkowski, bespoke hat makers who...
  11. Some Random Bloke

    What do you do for Living?

    I see dead people... Funeral Director. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  13. Some Random Bloke

    How do folks react to your hat wearing?

    I have a cheap but comfortable leather safari style hat. The other day in a shop the sales assistant asked me what I did (thought it a strange question) and then proceeded to tell me he thought I was a farmer. Time for a new hat! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  14. Some Random Bloke

    Being called by your first name at work

    In Australia it's pretty rare to use last names. School kids do with their teachers, and parents might to their kids teachers because they don't know their first name and are just in the habit of talking that way with their kids. In my industry we usually begin conversations with new clients by...
  15. Some Random Bloke

    Introduction

    Hi Everyone, another new guy here. I've been lurking for a couple of weeks after stumbling across this fine forum doing some research on hats. Living in a blazingly hot climate with extreme UV conditions and being bald I consider a hat a necessity, but that doesn't mean I can't wear one with...

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