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Looking for a hat that wears this nice

Mike Johnson

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Hi. My name is Mike and I’m a plumber. I love hats, especially Bowler hats but usually only wear when looking nice and not working.

I’m struggling to find a hat I can wear while working on dirty service calls. I’m always afraid to ruin a hat so I don’t do it. The other day I came across this photo and it occurred to me I just need a hat that can get dirty.

I love this hat! The size, shape and design is perfect. I’m not looking to have it distressed but rather a new hat that I can distress myself through the next decade of using only hard dirty work.

Can someone help me figure out finding a new replica of this design? I want it to be tough enough to last as least 20 years of rough wear in the field. I appreciate your input, thank you!

Mike
 

johnnycanuck

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Stylemaster would fit the bill. Tilley hats also would work if you want a hat you can throw in the washer from time to time. The hat reminds me of old Akubra Squatter hat farmers would wear for 20 years. Here is a photo of Paul Hogan in “Charlie and Boots” in a similar worn out style.
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1967Cougar390

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Mike Johnson

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I’m really glad I asked this here, thank you so much for the replies! Gonna check these out right away. Good looking hat on Paul Hogan by the way!
 
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Man....great minds think alike! As soon as I read the original post I thought about the Akubra Stylemaster. I’ll also throw in the Akubra Sydney. I love both and I feel either would be well suited for heavy work duty. David Morgan has both hats and the Sydney is on sale for $115.

https://www.davidmorgan.com/shop/product/1382/stylemaster-hat/

https://www.davidmorgan.com/shop/product/92/sydney-hat-open-crown/

Steven
Yes, I have the Sydney from David Morgan not the Stylemaster. That $115 is one helluva good price
 

1961MJS

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I would suggest the Akubra. I don't own one, but they aren't that expensive, and are supposed to be tough. Don't look at this as "getting a new hat dirty" look at it as "I have a new work hat." I have several outdoor hats that I don't worry about getting dirty. In fact, I wore a brand new, one-day old slouch hat in the rain all day at Shiloh Military Park.

Go for it.
 

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