Help me buy a Fedora

**ExoByte** · 09-29-2009 03:35 AM

I'm looking to get a good Fedora.

I've narrowed it down a bit on one site I'm using to take a gander.

If you have any other suggestions I'd be happy to hear them.

Otherwise tell me which one seems best, price notwithstanding.

It will be used in both casual and formal events.

http://www.thefedorastore.com/New-20...-Ha-p/5028.htm

http://www.thefedorastore.com/NEW-Ba...at-p/37201.htm

http://www.thefedorastore.com/Dobbs-...3227-savoy.htm

**Man of Steel** · 09-29-2009 04:30 AM

A man after my own ~~hat~~ heart.

I buy my hats from Village Hat Shop. You can get a Jaxon fedora from them for a damn good price. I bought my dad an Aussie-style fedora from them last year, he loves it in the winter as he's bald (well, actually I bought it for me, but measured my head wrong, so it fit him and not me, so I gave it to him, heh).

If you really want to go stylish, buy a beaver felt fedora. They're a bit more sturdy and durable than wool felt, but cost a good bit more. If you really want to go all out, and like the Aussie style, I strongly recommend an Akubra. You really don't get much better than an Akubra.

I will warn you, though, that it may not be all you're thinking. A felt fedora is hot in anything much over 75F weather. They will shed water pretty well, but in a downpour will soak through (and subsequently lose shape) without some kind of waterproofing. Other than that, they pretty much effing rock.

Thanks for helping bring hats back.

**Invader** · 09-29-2009 04:33 AM

Josh knows hats, too!

I favor the first choice, anyways. The "Henschel Firm Felt High Roller Fedora Hat". Gotta love the feathers aye?

**Man of Steel** · 09-29-2009 04:44 AM

I need more hats. My oilskin drover's hat is getting pretty battered.

**ExoByte** · 09-29-2009 05:30 AM

Originally Posted by Man of Steel

A man after my own ~~hat~~ heart.

I buy my hats from Village Hat Shop. You can get a Jaxon fedora from them for a damn good price. I bought my dad an Aussie-style fedora from them last year, he loves it in the winter as he's bald (well, actually I bought it for me, but measured my head wrong, so it fit him and not me, so I gave it to him, heh).

If you really want to go stylish, buy a beaver felt fedora. They're a bit more sturdy and durable than wool felt, but cost a good bit more. If you really want to go all out, and like the Aussie style, I strongly recommend an Akubra. You really don't get much better than an Akubra.

I will warn you, though, that it may not be all you're thinking. A felt fedora is hot in anything much over 75F weather. They will shed water pretty well, but in a downpour will soak through (and subsequently lose shape) without some kind of waterproofing. Other than that, they pretty much effing rock.

Thanks for helping bring hats back.

Thanks for the advice, all very true.

The Aussie style looks pretty damn good, but I don't think it suits me.

I'm also looking into a good top-hat. I've always had a thing for them.

Originally Posted by Invader

Josh knows hats, too!

I favor the first choice, anyways. The "Henschel Firm Felt High Roller Fedora Hat". Gotta love the feathers aye?

Agreed. I think the Red/Green/Yellow might not be fitting though. I'm leaning more to the Dobbs Fur Felt Savoy. The feathering is subtle, but noticeably stylish.

I'm also expressing great interest in the ~~Bailey Cashlux Malle~~ Stacy Adams Premium in Grey/Black as opposed to Black/Grey. Good for Mafia meetings.

https://www.thefedorastore.com/Produ...uctCode=SAW502

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