Global Rating: 4.45 from 31 reviews.
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| rating | title | date | name | city state/province country |
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great sun hat (5/5) | Sep 15, 2009 | tony | oh |
| great for mowing, really keeps the sun off of you | ||||
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Great Pith Helmet (4/5) | Dec 3, 2009 | Paul in San Fran | |
| I bought this for a costume party, but it's so comfortable and functional that it's become my new sun-hat. | ||||
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Quelle Chapeau !! (4/5) | Dec 11, 2009 | Gerry | Qu CA |
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The service when ordering, responding to emails and delivering was excellent. Great looking hat, great fit (I am one of the BIG heads). I expect nothing but great service. Only thing I would add is a strap to keep in place on windy days fishing... on the other hand it does float! |
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a pilgrim's friend (5/5) | Jul 18, 2010 | tommy ollendorff | ca US |
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the sun was snickering at my baseball cap, so i leveled the playing field by going pith. this is a terrific hat. it is lightweight, sturdy, attractive, elegant, & unimaginably better than a baseball cap at providing shade for my head & face. i started with the standard size, then made a free exchange to get the bigger one, which is big enough to accommodate the headset for my ipod. the adjustable inner sizing band works well, as does the stylish & functional chin strap, which comes in handy on windy days. this is a great hat. i walk 4 or 5 miles a day in direct sunlight, & this pith helmet makes all the difference in the world. the price is halfway between a bargain & a miracle. |
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A Superb Bombay Bowler (5/5) | Aug 12, 2011 | Andrew | VA US |
| A pith helmet that fits my head and my eccentric taste. Lightweight, comfortable, and perfect for almost any hot/sunny weather outdoor activity. Don't let any negative reviews discourage any of you looking for a decent pith helmet. This pith is the real deal, no "el cheapo". Though if only they had a big head version of their "British[UK] style pith helmet...I can only dream. | ||||
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"Big Head" refers to the size, not the attitude. (5/5) | Aug 19, 2009 | Dave Thomas | Bryan Te US |
| I mow lawns in Texas. The temperatures are hot and the humidity is high. Up to now I have worn a standard straw hat with a "dew rag" under it to absorb the sweat. The result was hot sweat on my bald head. I now submerse the pith helmet for about 30 seconds, wet the dew rag and am good to go. Even walking behind the mower makes enough air move under the helmet and over the rag to drop my head temperature. I wish I had found this sooner. | ||||
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Absolutely spiffing! (5/5) | Aug 6, 2009 | Dr S Henderson | Buckie Mo UK |
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No hesitation in giving 100% recommendation: competent workmanship, great price, with superb delivery to the UK. These Indian Pith Helmets are very light ("light as a feather") and comfortable to wear. They give better protection than a baseball cap in hot sun, because the brim of the pith helmet protects your face *and ears* from getting sunburnt. A pity that the Indian Pith Helmets (Big Head Version) are only available on the USA website (and not on the company's UK website) - but these are must-have summer/tropical wear. Village Hat Shop Indian Pith Helmets surely represent outstanding value for any gentleman considering buying one online. Well done, Village Hat Shop. You have my wholehearted recommendation. |
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Not big enough (1/5) | Apr 17, 2010 | Eugene Houser | Camden SC US |
| Taking a standard size hat shell and giving it a velcro band does not create a "big head" version. Customers should be warned that this hat will not fit a head larger than 7-1/2 (if that). It didn't even come close to fitting my 7-3/4 head. | ||||
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A pith helmet needs to be big (5/5) | Sep 21, 2010 | Yehuda | Chicago US |
| A pith helmet needs to be bigger than a normal hat to allow air circulation. Unlike a normal hat, it does not rest directly on your head -- what rests on your head is the suspended leather band inside, leaving air space. The leather band is adjustable to fit. You can add some adhesive velcro further along the band if you need to make it even smaller. This "big head" version is sized for a normal adult -- you don't need to be Mr. Potato Head to wear it. Some earlier reviews said the leather on the head band and the chin strap is flimsy and orange. The one I received in September 2010 had sturdy-seeming dark brown leather, as in the picture. My only criticism is that the lining inside and under the brim is white fabric, rather than dark green, or some other dark color. The white, under the brim especially, will probably look dirty soon. But I'm happy with my new hat -- very pukka! | ||||
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Pith Helmet- Big head (5/5) | Apr 27, 2009 | Timo Roberts | Clearwater FL US |
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The hat is nice- buy it. Now for the important part- I recently wore the hat at a competition on the beach in Florida. It was great- the sea breeze blew over the hat and over my head, keeping me very cool on a warm Florida day. The larger size kept my head, face and neck safely shaded. If you are thinking about a traditional pith helmet- pick this one. |
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