Those of you that do branding, any tips or tricks? I have very shaky hands so it’s difficult for me to keep the iron steady.
And for those of you who are wondering, yes, this is inspired by Raylan’s hat in Justified and the quote is from Rango
I recently turned a cattleman cutter into a hybrid outdoor/ gunslinger. The brim is 4.5” which is a lot bigger than most outdoor hats, but I do appreciate a lot of coverage considering I did have malignant melanoma several years ago. I’m pretty small and narrow, too. Does the brim look too big for my stature/ weird with this style of hat? I know these are usually around 3.5” in brim width.
Thanks for any advice!
I'm looking to see what y'all think about my work.
God bless and let me know!
I recently got my first hat since I’m going to a rodeo and I want to know if I’m wearing it incorrectly on my head. I don’t really want to offend anyone by wearing it incorrectly.
Also is it inappropriate to wear a cowboy hat if I’m not an actual cowboy nor farmer? I really don’t want to offend anyone by wearing one. I’ve seen some people be okay with it and some say it’s wrong.
Please let me know if I’m wearing it wrong and if it’s okay I wear one!!
Saw this lid on Ella's Choosin Texas MV and fell in love with it. What do y'all think? Early birthday present or what?
I went to the park to do some photography today and was out in rain quite a bit. This is really the first time this hat has really been wet and it held up perfect. Wild Hats 100% beaver felt.
So, as the title says, just got my first cowboy hat (well since ‘04, freshmen year of high school) a couple of weeks ago. My original hat, I never wore, it just sat on a hat hook in my teenage bedroom then got chucked by my dad when I left for the Navy.
Anywho! What’s some etiquette for wearing one? I know of don’t touch another persons hat, taking if off for dinner, when you enter a building, and putting it on the crown not the brim. What else? Also, had a buddy tell me to put it on the brim, while touching my hat without permission to flip it over. He said you’re not supposed to show the inside of your hat as it is considered rude? I never heard of that one. I put it on its crown regardless bc I don’t want the brim ruined.
Advice and all that appreciated. Thanks y’all!
I recently got this cowboy hat and asked for a jb brim shape when getting it shaped. I feel like the front isn’t curved down enough though, as it kind of sticks up when I wear it. Is this a pretty easy tweak if I go back and get it reshaped a bit?
Had an ember jump up onto my hat and neither I nor my wife noticed (thank the pine that's all we get around here).
Anything I can do or does it just add character?
Someone local to me says he’s the original owner of this Stetson Gun Club and says he bought it in the 70’s and provided me with the following pictures. I’m not as familiar with this hat or the terms they use on the box label. From what little research I’ve been able to find it appears this may be 100% rabbit. My conundrum is some online are saying these are entry level but some are saying they are highly sought after, high quality, well finished, durable hats. He is asking $85. Any information you have would be most welcome, especially thoughts from those of us who have owned one. Thank you in advance.
Just wanted to show some newer works I’m working on here just because It’s been a moment since my tiny little hat co has made some hats. The almond color is pure nutria 6 1/4inch crown with a sage skyline crease, and a 3 3/4 pencil curl with a beautiful matching grosgrain. The gray is a 20% beaver blend with a future 7 inch crown and 5 inch brim.
Howdy. Just read the book watched the quick and the dead. Loved the book more but Sam Elliot is great in it. Can anybody tell what kind of hat this is. It’s sturdy, raw and stylish without being goofy. Please inform me the material, shape and crown and if possible suggest that are close that I can buy. Thanks
Unbelievably happy to include my Stetson Skyline into my wedding!
Recently made a comment about trying different hat brands and how they accommodate different head shapes better. I suppose my curious thoughts would like to know. How much does the brand of the hat differ in quality, appearance, fits, etc for both straw and felt? I noticed personally that when buying my straw hat that instead of buying one if the lower $40 hats and spending a little more on one that was a low cost made by resistol hat the fit was better all the way around.
I couldn’t wait to get it redone :)
I asked for a modified cattleman crown and used a picture of something I had seen for the brim
I’m thinking it’s like a JB brim ?
Super happy with the result 🖤
Hi guys,
I’m looking to buy an American-style cowboy hat in Australia and would appreciate some guidance.
What I’m after:
* Silverbelly colour
* Single crease / Gus-style crown
* Medium to wide brim
* Fur felt preferred
* Traditional American western styling (not Australian stockman style)
Budget is fairly flexible, ideally around **USD $400–600**, but I’m open to spending more if the quality difference is actually worth it.
I’m a bit confused about fur felt quality tiers in general (the “X” ratings and similar grading systems). From what I understand, they don’t always translate directly into real-world quality differences, so I’m trying to figure out what actually matters at this price point.
For example, is there a noticeable difference in durability, shape retention, comfort, or overall finish as you move up the range? Or does it become more about marginal improvements and branding rather than function?
For context, I already own a couple of Australian hats (Akubra rabbit felt and Jacaru kangaroo leather), but I’m looking for a more traditional American western-style hat this time.
Any advice or recommendations would be really appreciated.