Do you own a Cowboy Hat?

I have one, in my closet. It was an economy model for sure, would have to dig it out for more info. Haven't worn it in over 5 years.
 
I've got one (crushable felt, wide brim), but only wear it if it's real sunny/bright outside or if it's raining hard and I've got to be outside (which doesn't happen often)
 
I have a Stetson straw that has a bit of a cowboy look to it that I wear when out in hot summer sun. I'm in a small town about equal distance from Austin and San Antonio. I see cowboy hats everywhere around here, mostly straw. Nothing poseur about them, they shade your face and keep your brains from baking.
 
PhilL said:
So Rat, if I decide I want to wear one does that make me a "poseur"?
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That is only for you to decide, since I do not know you. It was not meant to imply anything about anyone else who choses that style. I was speaking for myself.
 
Also, the one I wore was a Standard brim and somewhere between telescope & Canadian crease, closest I can find on your chart. It was dark brown felt Stetson with a leather band.
 
PhilL said:
So Rat, if I decide I want to wear one does that make me a "poseur"?
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Me too! I want to be a poseur too!

They even made a movie about us called "The Poseur-don Adventure".

Seriously, my uncle and two cousins were large-scale dairy farmers in Germany and I bet I've had as much cow-sh*t under my instep as anyone here! :D
 
PhilL said:
Stetson is probably the best know name for hats. When I think Stetson I think of more modern Rodeo style hats. Here's a chart with creases and brims, can you find your style on here?

http://tontorim.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/page43.html

For example the straw hat I own right now is basically a Roughstock crease with a Rodeo brim. I've had it for over 20 years, it's showing it's age (not a problem) but it doesn't fit any more (problem).
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Most are Arena crease with a Rodeo brim (or I'll shape them to a Rodeo brim).
 
Thomason said:
I have a Stetson straw that has a bit of a cowboy look to it that I wear when out in hot summer sun. I'm in a small town about equal distance from Austin and San Antonio. I see cowboy hats everywhere around here, mostly straw. Nothing poseur about them, they shade your face and keep your brains from baking.
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we must live within 100 miles of each other.
 
I had a Stetson back when I was like 22, but I lost it. I have to admit I would feel a little silly wearing one now in New England.
 
The hat I wear the most is a tan canvas job that is a dead ringer for the one John Wayne wore in his cavalry movies, and many other films. The brim's turned up a little in front and back, got a homemade "stampede string" out of paracord. Hardly ever leave the house without it.
 
I have several and wear them often, mostly typical Mexican straws: Panama, Bangora, Shantung, Toyo, etc. from San Francisco del Rincon, Mexico, where I believe some well known USA brands are actually made, though the natural straw often comes from Ecuador and the synthetic from the Orient.

I have a USA made wool felt crushable, good for the cool days and convenient to fold an carry in a coat pocket. I also have and wear dress hats: Panama from Ecuador and a nice one in rabbit fur felt from the UK. I have worn a hat regularly since I was a kid in rural Veracruz, Mexico.

Luis
 
Matteo Escobar said:
I had a Stetson back when I was like 22, but I lost it. I have to admit I would feel a little silly wearing one now in New England.
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Absolutely! It really IS such a silly "look" compared to, say, baseball caps worn backwards! ;) :) ;)

...or a Tilley with the chin strap! ;) Or one of those multi-color knitted Mongol caps with the ties hanging to the ground! ;)
 
yes, resistol. I don't look silly, but I only generally wear it on/around my horse.
 
I have been wanting one for quite some now. Probably a standard brim with a Cattleman crown.

My problem is finding one that is not made for a little boy. All the stores want to carry are small sizes.

I need a round oval in at least 7 3/4.
 
cockroachfarm said:
Seriously, my uncle and two cousins were large-scale dairy farmers in Germany and I bet I've had as much cow-sh*t under my instep as anyone here! :D
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But, have you been "up to your ear" in one?:D

I have a straw cowboy hat that I wear in the summer sun. Have a Filson packer hat ( I know, not exactly a cowboy style) that gets worn anytime it gets cool out. Got a bunch of Stormy Kromers too.
 
I spent half of 2005 working in Houston, TX. and to be honest I didn't see that many cowboy hats. I didn't have one with me and I didn't buy one. I spent last weekend in Scottsdale & Sedona, AZ. and sure did wish I had a cowboy hat there. I saw a lot of hats in the Sedona stores, but the only one I tried on is just like the one I ordered after I got home. Maybe my crushable will be all I'll ever need in a hat, the same way a SAK would be all I'd ever need in a knife. But, I know me and I've already started doing the research on my next and better hat.

I found this website last night and I found it fascinating. If I do move up in hats it probably won't be a Stetson, it'll probably be a Smithbilt.
http://www.thelastbestwest.com/cowboy_hats.htm

From their website:

"Everyone needs a Good Hat
In today's world of depleting Ozone and the rise of melanoma and skin cancer - everyone needs a good hat to shield their face and neck from the harmful effects of the sun. What could be more timeless and useful than a fine fur-felt Cowboy Hat? It will keep your face and neck in constant shade - regardless of the position of the sun, and your eyes and lips will say thankee-thankee. It'll be your friend for life and will age just as gracefully as you!"

I thought this was interesting:

Cowboy Hat Etiquette - By Longfellow
No other piece of clothing carries such a complicated set of rules involving it's wear. Here's some traditional rules for wearing a cowboy hat - and some we think are just good manners.

* Any hat should be removed when eating anywhere, that includes baseball caps!
* Any hat should be removed when the national anthem of any country is played. Hold your hat in your right hand, over your heart. This applies to women, unless their hat is held on with hat pins.
* Cowboys tip their hats to ladies when out doors, remove them when being introduced, and remove them when entering a ladies home.
* Men never tipped their hats to other men in the Old West. It was akin to calling them a woman. A nod was a common greeting when not shaking hands.
* In commercial or public buildings it's not necessary to remove your hat - but should be when entering a private office. Generally considered polite to remove it in a private home, unless other people are wearing their hat.
* Wearing a {cowboy} hat to a theatre or movie is fine but should be removed if it blocks anyone's view of the entertainment.
 
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