I have a Tilley waxed wide brim and an Italian waxed cotton cap that have never looked right or had the feel, but this hat is physically and emotionally comfortable immediately- fabric heft and texture, and the pleasing fit and look. The low crown, weathered dark brown and reasonably stiff brim avoid the Gilligan bucket look completely on a small diamond-shape face. Exactly as described, this is indeed a favorite right out of the box, and though not quite the ticket for the symphony, this may supersede even your marvelous soft bowler. And a good thing to find this favorite with a quick NikWax treatment, given temps in the 80's and the coming summer monsoon.

This is the second time that ordered this hat, the first one got lost and I was in dismay when it was not available :-( fortunately I received my email that it was available again:-)
Excellent quality and feel once notice the difference.

Perfect hat for photo shooting outing, makes me feel good just wearing this!

I bought this hat a few years ago from a local hat shop! Loved it as soon as I put it on my head! I have worn this hat on every vacation and boating day since I got it! Just got caught in a wicked storm on Traverse Bay and my favorite hat got ripped off my head and sadly was lost at sea!!! I am so very bummed! I can’t wait to buy another one! Please please please let me know as soon as you have one made!!!!! I would pay double for this hat! Lost a friend this week and want it back!!!!

the quality of the hat is great and the cover on my head is wonderful. I think I might have bought it one size to big but, I also like the extra room I have for my scalp to breathe but, I just have to be weary of a strong wind.