What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[Rodkins]

It's rainy down here this morning so I wore my durable Akubra RM Williams

 

[jbucklin]

Mike, is that a vintage Akubra?

 

[Neophyte]

I don't think they are. The RM Williams, I think, was an exclusive, like DavidMorgan's Bushman. I think it was offered around the same time as the Federation III. I know there are a couple other RM Williams floating around the Lounge. Someone please correct me if I'm mistaken.

 

[jbucklin]

Thanks Neo. I had never heard of it till today.

 

[Neophyte]

No problem. There was a thread I saw when I was a newcomer to the Lounge comparing the RM to a Fed III.

As offered by RM:

http://www.rmwilliams.com.au/home.a...d=5EC41D8732AC84A0&productid=1270F753633ABAB4

 

[Rodkins]

I don't think they are. The RM Williams, I think, was an exclusive, like DavidMorgan's Bushman. I think it was offered around the same time as the Federation III. I know there are a couple other RM Williams floating around the Lounge. Someone please correct me if I'm mistaken.

Neo is correct. Not vintage - just a "special" model that is basically a modified campdraft.
This was the original bash-

 

[B.J. Hedberg]

Very windy, nevertheless I wore the Fed IV down to the county courthouse earlier today. (It blew off and rolled around a bit moments after this photo was snapped). After poking around without getting arrested, headed across the street for lunch at Phil’s Tara Hideaway, a place which claims to have been frequented by gangsters back in the day.

 

[bond]

Nice look. I am wondering if you cut the brim down on that one? Either way it fits you well.

 

[B.J. Hedberg]

Thanks. It’s 2 1/4” all around.

 

[JAVIER]

It's been some time.... hello again!
Today, my vintage Adams Panaweave in front of some beautiful art work displayed in my office from a local artist & photographer Sheridan Vincent.

 

[DJH]

David: Another paja beauty. Looks great with the transplanted pug.

Thanks, AL. I'm still searching for the perfect straw hat, but I think I'm good for this summer at least.

Nice to see you back, Javier - looking good in the Adam, mate!

 

[TPD166]

My new (2 weeks ago) Akubra Campdraft - freshly blocked by Paris Hatters into a cattleman crease.

 

[JAVIER]

Thanks, AL. I'm still searching for the perfect straw hat, but I think I'm good for this summer at least.

Nice to see you back, Javier - looking good in the Adam, mate!

Thanks, Nice to be back. Have been busy with work... but always donned my fedoras

 

[randooch]

Thanks, Nice to be back. Have been busy with work... but always donned my fedoras

Great backdrop, Javier!

Oh, and Panaweave as well.

TPD, those shades somehow go very well with the cattleman's crease. Nice.

 

[TPD166]

TPD, those shades somehow go very well with the cattleman's crease. Nice.

Thanks - I feel like all I need is a ******* to go with them both!

 

[B.J. Hedberg]

I posted this one over in the Akubra thread, but I thought I’d throw it here too since I was wearing it around for a bit tonight. Gripped by impulse, I trimmed the 2 1/2” brim on the already modified Campdraft down to a more comfortable 2 3/16.” You can really do a lot of nifty things with these Campdrafts.

 

[DJH]

TPD - the Campdraft looks great with the Cattleman's Crease.

BJ - love your new avatar; any resemblance between your photo and my one is 100% coincidence. Oh all right... more like 1% then =)

I probably won't be able to post tomorrow so here's my BJ inspired FAWCETT Friday contribution a little early. Silvermist VS ArtLite (don't worry Art, I have no intention of cutting down the brim!)

I just love the ArtLite felts.

 

[mayserwegener]

Manfred, David, Al, Thanks!

 

[Chepstow]

Mike, stunning Akubra. He looks very good on you.

B.J, the slight modification looks good .

Javier, welcome back, the Adam is a great Hat and fits you perfect.

TPD, wow, looks good with the new crease.

David, cool photo and silvermist. Art is glad to hear this!

 

[hatophile]

Royal Stetson OR.