Finally, my first "real" fedora!

[Mike in Seattle]

Personally, I'd say "Less taper! More brim!" but that'll come in time. And it does look fine on you.

 

[cybergentleman]

looks good- i forget the specs of that hat, but the side profile is nice. for your sake; if you can, maybe try and rebash the crown slightly, pushing out the sides a tad to lessen the taper, and tweak the pinch- just a bit.

otherwise it looks good. i think it suits you.

it has a very soothing color felt- good choie

 

[Scotus]

Even though I'm quite conservative and wouldn't wear that particular Fedora, it looks nice on you.

This reminds me that I have to take a trip to Hats Plus soon and get a new Homburg (half of my vintage New Year's resolution).

 

[ScionPI2005]

For your first "real" fedora, I'd say it looks pretty dang good!

Like Midwest Boater said...

....
Maybe not in the boardroom but its not beach wear ether.
...

:eusa_clap

 

[daizawaguy]

Great start Sir. I started in a New York Company Wool...the rest is history...and $`s!...

 

[PseudoGent]

Cool fed, love the ribbon! My first "real" fedora was an Akubra Bogart in a carbon grey

 

[Razoor]

looks very nice. I especially like the ribbon.
Oh, and welcome to the addictive world of Hats. where one is simply not enough.

 

[ValEag]

I can see where this is gonna be pretty addictive!

Right you are sir! I like your first choice. I'm more traditional myself like others here, my first 'real fedora' was an Akubra Fedora in carbon grey.

You wear that one well, and you have much to look forward to!

 

[gtdean48]

Good starting point, too wild & wide a ribbon for my taste. Your face can handle a taller crown & wider brim, but as said above, that'll come in due time.
As the song goes:
Welcome to the jungle
We got fun 'n' games
We got everything you want
Honey we know the names
We are the people that can find
Whatever you may need
If you got the money honey
We got your disease!!!!

 

[T Smith]

Thank you all for your comments and the warm welcome!

I believe this lid has a 2 1/8" brim, my wool Stetson has a 2 1/2" brim and I do like that look a bit better. I had to start somewhere! I've got my eye on another Dobbs on the auction site and I've been looking for a dressier hat to wear with a suit, then I'll need a couple of straws for summer and my wife wants a hat as well.....

 

[filfoster]

The Road to Perdition

T Smith, you are now on a slippery slope, my friend.

 

[John in Covina]

Milestones

You're at one of life's milestones.
Fine Fun Fedora this is a snappy hat that has a bit of panache.

please send up one blonde, one brunette, and a redhead!