They are great looking hats, but right now up north (NY) I need something warmer. Come summer may purchase one.
My dermatologist recommended a Tilley Hat (
www.tilley.com). He and several others I've talked to really like these hats.
Those Barmah hats look really nice!
I wasn't sure I could quite pull off the harder-brimmed look, so I also went with a Tilley off the recommendation of a post I read on here a few months ago. It isn't the normal style hat that I would wear, but I wanted something with a full brim to protect the newly shaved dome, especially in the beginning. I really like it, I have this one:
http://www.tilley.com/The-TH4-Hemp-Hat.aspxFolks who like the Tilleys should check out the Barmahs too, some very nice styles there.
The beauty of the Barmah hats, in my opinion, is that the brims look firm but they are actually very flexible. The one in my profile picture can be worn tied up or worn down in the traditional style. I've been wearing my hat for a few months and I recommend them. They are worth looking into before you buy your next one.