Club Obi Wan

I opened the paper this morning, and found this article about our favorite hat:

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We're WAY ahead of the curve!

Great article!

Hey, I just realized something: I'm a minority! I'm a minority!

Wow . . . Never thought I'd have a reason to say that.

Thanks for sharing. So people think I look sinister...

It is usually a lot cheaper to give yourself a new look with a hat than with a suit or an overcoat.

Say that to someone who's hat costs more than his suit!

“...Then somebody about five, six, seven years ago realized, ‘If I wear a hat, I make no commitment, long-term, to my statement.’ ”

Dropping a couple hundred dollars on a quality lid is a commitment if you ask me!


Regards,

Indiana Jeff

It's never bothered me to be in a minority. I love not being like everyone else. I wear my fedora proudly and happily. No gangster mentality needed. It just looks terrific. Classic style, not a slave to fashion.

DarenHenryW wrote:Great article!

Hey, I just realized something: I'm a minority! I'm a minority!

Maybe I can use this when applying for jobs!

Dropping a couple hundred dollars on a quality lid is a commitment if you ask me!

I would say that we are in a sub-minority, as most people are looking at cheaper lids right now. - $150 and lower. I'm guessing they are starting with the $60ish wool felts). It's a bargain if it can turn three suits into six or more different looks. Much like a tie, you don't have to buy the expensive ones to look good, and you can buy many to expand your options with fewer larger ticket items, like suits and jackets. I must have nearly 100 ties, and I didn't pay more than $20 for any except two (one custom and the Iskenderun tie). Yes, some are junk, but most would pass the muster of any crowd I want to be a part of.

Good article, thanks for sharing it.

The whole "neo-traditional" style seems to be gaining traction, I'm beginning to realize all my vintage, and vintage-inspired wears are getting a little less unique. The only problem I'm having is I recently got a new car and the seats are comfortable but the headrests make wearing a hat with a brim while driving uncomfortable and nearly impossible, and taking it on and off just to get in and out of the car is annoying. I've realized my caps are getting a lot more usage, or no hat at all

Good read, Thanks for posting.

A very interesting read, indeed! Thanks for sharing this link!

Mighty_Draw wrote:Good article, thanks for sharing it.

The only problem I'm having is I recently got a new car and the seats are comfortable but the headrests make wearing a hat with a brim while driving uncomfortable and nearly impossible, and taking it on and off just to get in and out of the car is annoying. I've realized my caps are getting a lot more usage, or no hat at all

I had that same problem, so I took the headrest off the drivers side seat.
Problem solved!

I just ordered a Penman Portable Hat Hook and I won't sacrifice vehicle safety by removing a head rest while driving. I'll take my hat off and use the portable hook in my van. In the S2000, there is no room behind the seat, so the hat goes in the trunk. In the MG, there are no head rests, so problem solved.

kwad wrote:

Mighty_Draw wrote:Good article, thanks for sharing it.

The only problem I'm having is I recently got a new car and the seats are comfortable but the headrests make wearing a hat with a brim while driving uncomfortable and nearly impossible, and taking it on and off just to get in and out of the car is annoying. I've realized my caps are getting a lot more usage, or no hat at all

I had that same problem, so I took the headrest off the drivers side seat.
Problem solved!

Not a good idea. nor is it a good idea to wear your fedora while driving or in a car. You need to set up your head rest so your head is in contact or near the headrest. no more than 2 1/2 inches.

Yeah, a broken neck aint worth it.

Yeah... I avoid wearing a hat while driving. I have been forced to do it a few times, and I don't like it. It's unsafe and uncomfortable, even in a larger car. Maybe it was commonly done back in the hey-day of hats, but we know a lot more about car safety than they did back then. Don't Don and Drive!

The mentioned store of 'Worth and Worth' was one of the VERY first stores we dealt with regarding obtaining more correct Indy style fedora's, by the way. They had one called the 'Allegro' that was quite popular in the mid 90's many were experimenting with at the time.

Regard! Michaelson

Michaelson wrote:The mentioned store of 'Worth and Worth' was one of the VERY first stores we dealt with regarding obtaining more correct Indy style fedora's, by the way. They had one called the 'Allegro' that was quite popular in the mid 90's many were experimenting with at the time.

Regard! Michaelson

I thought I recognised that name but I couldn't place it.
Thanks Michaelson!

Johnny