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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

The Shoe

One Too Many
Messages
1,773
Location
Wakayama, Japan
I wore the new Tula palm leaf hat for outdoor dining on Sunday.
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As I’ve noted before, I had several issues with this hat.
The brim goes down front and back in the Australian Outback style - like my Akubra Cattleman. However, this went too deep at the front. That was a pretty easy fix.
The ribbon finishing was shoddy. And it tended to slide up when I wore the hat. I’ve now put a pug (that I bought planning to use on a different hat) over the ribbon.
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The biggest issue, though, was the elastic sweatband, that just felt weird and uncomfortable. I’ve discovered that if I pull the sweatband down at the back, it’s actually quite comfortable. It’s not the ideal solution, but it’s not visible when I’m wearing it, thanks to the brim flange.
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Short Balding Guy

I'll Lock Up
Messages
9,557
Location
Minnesota, USA
Busy Saturday and Sunday. Saturday I did duty with our 40's Woody auto at the 2022 Back to 50's Car Show. 12,000 cars where on display at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds for 2 days.

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My nephews did most of the "showing." Hats - oh yes, I wore a Champ panama hat for my Saturday late morning and evening.

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Sunday early morning escapades in a Supernatural Ecuadorian Panama.

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This is truly a grand panama.

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I grilled breakfast in a Stetson Premier.

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Finally it was 9:00am which is the accepted standard for "early grass cutting" in my neighborhood. I was under the brim of a Sunbody (palm straw fedora).

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I cleaned up and completed morning errands and bush trimming in a Pilgrim Panama fedora.

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I hope you enjoyed your weekends. Here is a pic showcasing just a few autos at the show.


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Cheers to all hat folks, Eric -
 

johnnycanuck

My Mail is Forwarded Here
Messages
3,005
Location
Alberta
After wearing a brown Federation for about 20 years and various beige Akubras I am still not sure how I feel about the Carbon Grey Squatter. It’s only been about a month. I wonder if it will grow on me. Or I should just try and stiffen the federation,
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Or save up and buy a new one.

Johnny
 

StoryPNW

Practically Family
Messages
974
Location
Oregon
Busy Saturday and Sunday. Saturday I did duty with our 40's Woody auto at the 2022 Back to 50's Car Show. 12,000 cars where on display at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds for 2 days.

031C1DFE-AA0B-4D61-8023-C908891DE907-M.jpg


75624AAA-5292-427C-9BAC-C91307477422-M.jpg


My nephews did most of the "showing." Hats - oh yes, I wore a Champ panama hat for my Saturday late morning and evening.

DF2ABA8C-4C6D-4D6B-882A-F4F84D8339C1-M.jpg


DSC03288-M.jpg


DSC03289-M.jpg


DSC03292-M.jpg


Sunday early morning escapades in a Supernatural Ecuadorian Panama.

9EA1E17F-EDA7-4F98-B245-9DB9FC68D391-M.jpg


This is truly a grand panama.

DSC03294-M.jpg


DSC03297-M.jpg


DSC03296-M.jpg


I grilled breakfast in a Stetson Premier.

4673FCA1-5769-40C4-B46F-185DAB78B473-M.jpg


DSC03299-M.jpg


DSC03301-M.jpg


Finally it was 9:00am which is the accepted standard for "early grass cutting" in my neighborhood. I was under the brim of a Sunbody (palm straw fedora).

4164208D-C726-45C1-9B9D-E4296D4B1134-M.jpg


DSC03309-M.jpg


I cleaned up and completed morning errands and bush trimming in a Pilgrim Panama fedora.

81ABDDA2-9D13-4742-A437-11B19F53D040-M.jpg


81ABDDA2-9D13-4742-A437-11B19F53D040-M.jpg
DSC03315-M.jpg


I hope you enjoyed your weekends. Here is a pic showcasing just a few autos at the show.


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Cheers to all hat folks, Eric -
Terrific hats as always, but your car is amazing! My kinda weekend!
 

StoryPNW

Practically Family
Messages
974
Location
Oregon
After wearing a brown Federation for about 20 years and various beige Akubras I am still not sure how I feel about the Carbon Grey Squatter. It’s only been about a month. I wonder if it will grow on me. Or I should just try and stiffen the federation, View attachment 434283 View attachment 434284

Or save up and buy a new one.

Johnny
The squatter isn't bad, I have a Stylemaster that I've never really bonded with kinda like you and your squatter, but I think I'm going to be saving my pennies for a Fed IV. Now I have to decide whether to save a few more for the deluxe.
 
Messages
10,806
Busy Saturday and Sunday. Saturday I did duty with our 40's Woody auto at the 2022 Back to 50's Car Show. 12,000 cars where on display at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds for 2 days.

031C1DFE-AA0B-4D61-8023-C908891DE907-M.jpg


75624AAA-5292-427C-9BAC-C91307477422-M.jpg


My nephews did most of the "showing." Hats - oh yes, I wore a Champ panama hat for my Saturday late morning and evening.

DF2ABA8C-4C6D-4D6B-882A-F4F84D8339C1-M.jpg


DSC03288-M.jpg


DSC03289-M.jpg


DSC03292-M.jpg


Sunday early morning escapades in a Supernatural Ecuadorian Panama.

9EA1E17F-EDA7-4F98-B245-9DB9FC68D391-M.jpg


This is truly a grand panama.

DSC03294-M.jpg


DSC03297-M.jpg


DSC03296-M.jpg


I grilled breakfast in a Stetson Premier.

4673FCA1-5769-40C4-B46F-185DAB78B473-M.jpg


DSC03299-M.jpg


DSC03301-M.jpg


Finally it was 9:00am which is the accepted standard for "early grass cutting" in my neighborhood. I was under the brim of a Sunbody (palm straw fedora).

4164208D-C726-45C1-9B9D-E4296D4B1134-M.jpg


DSC03309-M.jpg


I cleaned up and completed morning errands and bush trimming in a Pilgrim Panama fedora.

81ABDDA2-9D13-4742-A437-11B19F53D040-M.jpg


81ABDDA2-9D13-4742-A437-11B19F53D040-M.jpg
DSC03315-M.jpg


I hope you enjoyed your weekends. Here is a pic showcasing just a few autos at the show.


C20887B5-0DB2-4B79-90E8-F41F8EA3CCFB-M.jpg


Cheers to all hat folks, Eric -
Very cool pug on that Champ
 

Steve1857

I'll Lock Up
Messages
8,305
Location
Denmark
I wore the new Tula palm leaf hat for outdoor dining on Sunday. View attachment 434236
As I’ve noted before, I had several issues with this hat.
The brim goes down front and back in the Australian Outback style - like my Akubra Cattleman. However, this went too deep at the front. That was a pretty easy fix.
The ribbon finishing was shoddy. And it tended to slide up when I wore the hat. I’ve now put a pug (that I bought planning to use on a different hat) over the ribbon.
View attachment 434237 View attachment 434239
The biggest issue, though, was the elastic sweatband, that just felt weird and uncomfortable. I’ve discovered that if I pull the sweatband down at the back, it’s actually quite comfortable. It’s not the ideal solution, but it’s not visible when I’m wearing it, thanks to the brim flange.
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Love the Paisley pug, Gary.
 

Steve1857

I'll Lock Up
Messages
8,305
Location
Denmark
Busy Saturday and Sunday. Saturday I did duty with our 40's Woody auto at the 2022 Back to 50's Car Show. 12,000 cars where on display at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds for 2 days.

031C1DFE-AA0B-4D61-8023-C908891DE907-M.jpg


75624AAA-5292-427C-9BAC-C91307477422-M.jpg


My nephews did most of the "showing." Hats - oh yes, I wore a Champ panama hat for my Saturday late morning and evening.

DF2ABA8C-4C6D-4D6B-882A-F4F84D8339C1-M.jpg


DSC03288-M.jpg


DSC03289-M.jpg


DSC03292-M.jpg


Sunday early morning escapades in a Supernatural Ecuadorian Panama.

9EA1E17F-EDA7-4F98-B245-9DB9FC68D391-M.jpg


This is truly a grand panama.

DSC03294-M.jpg


DSC03297-M.jpg


DSC03296-M.jpg


I grilled breakfast in a Stetson Premier.

4673FCA1-5769-40C4-B46F-185DAB78B473-M.jpg


DSC03299-M.jpg


DSC03301-M.jpg


Finally it was 9:00am which is the accepted standard for "early grass cutting" in my neighborhood. I was under the brim of a Sunbody (palm straw fedora).

4164208D-C726-45C1-9B9D-E4296D4B1134-M.jpg


DSC03309-M.jpg


I cleaned up and completed morning errands and bush trimming in a Pilgrim Panama fedora.

81ABDDA2-9D13-4742-A437-11B19F53D040-M.jpg


81ABDDA2-9D13-4742-A437-11B19F53D040-M.jpg
DSC03315-M.jpg


I hope you enjoyed your weekends. Here is a pic showcasing just a few autos at the show.


C20887B5-0DB2-4B79-90E8-F41F8EA3CCFB-M.jpg


Cheers to all hat folks, Eric -
Some wonderful straws Eric, and some fantastic cars, too.
 

Steve1857

I'll Lock Up
Messages
8,305
Location
Denmark
After wearing a brown Federation for about 20 years and various beige Akubras I am still not sure how I feel about the Carbon Grey Squatter. It’s only been about a month. I wonder if it will grow on me. Or I should just try and stiffen the federation, View attachment 434283 View attachment 434284

Or save up and buy a new one.

Johnny
It looks good on you, Johnny. It's a great looking hat, so stick with it. You were made for each other.
 

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