In Moscow in the 80s there was a saying that if you wore the ear flaps down you were a bit of a girl. I wanted to fit in so I wore them up throughout the winter of 1988, minus 30 celcius. Moral: don’t try to fit in.
When i was a kid i the 90's in Canada, it was not even that cold out... just very windy, the way i was standing the wind hit one side of my face for some time. i got a inner ear issue i forgot what it was called, i was very young but it killed every nerve in half my face. I did not feel anything and my skin dropped, after a few months of meds it slowly came back. I was lucky.
I've always been a little worried that I was going to get called a commie or something for wearing it, but it's probably just all in my head. I either get compliments or I get to not freeze my ass off. Nothing but good has come from wearing a Ushanka in the winter, so I don't worry about the dumb thoughts in my head telling me it might draw negative attention, because it really doesn't.
@@monopolythesecond Yeah, things have changed since last I wrote this. If it was really cold out, I'd still wear it, but if I see a bunch of "my people" sporting Gadsen, Punisher and American flag symbols, I'll probably not be wearing it without them knowing I'm not antifa or whatnot.
I am pleased to say my Russian friends from the far north are having one custom made for me from mink aswell. I look forward to wearing it while fishing during winter
Lovely Ushanka...so the Mink is high status. I have one from 1972..with the mink label inside. Got it from my grandfather before he passed on.. Never wore it. Thinking about it now. Much love from NYC. Keep up the excellent work. ✌
As a bald guy in the Northern U.S. Midwest. A stocking hat under an Ushanka makes deer hunting and ice fishing much more bearable. Having ear flaps, ski goggles and a scarf are a must for doing chores in blizzard conditions.
I found this video very enjoyable. I never knew about the status symbol shown through ones ushanka. This video was very informative and funny at the same time and I love it! Personally i opt for russian military ushankas for just in general wear because I like the look and feel and I know they are of high quality just to enjoy the winter outdoors. This video has kinda eye opened and now I will look for another ushanka for wear when it is cold and I wish to be more formal in appearance so to speak :)
I am a history buff . I also have a Russian girlfriend . I saw the death of Stalin and loved it . Your funny as hell . I live in Toronto Canada and damn it can get cold . I think I will get one of those hats keep up the good work . Now I will drink some vodka and make love to my Russian ! Lol
After viewing your videos I find you very interesting and fascinating. If I were in Europe I’d enjoy very much sitting down with you over a meal and a few shots of vodka and tonic and chat about watches and gentlemen’s style.
great video, comrade. my ushanka protects against the cold as well as against psychotronic radiation. daughter of former Securitate officer (Romanian version of KGB during Ceausescu) explained to me the physics of these, with main threat being from MASERS (microwave lasers) that attack the brain, altering behavior. sa aveti o zi buna...
LOL! I love it! Especially the sense of humor! You ought to wear a Russian watch for this video. Ushanka is definitely more stylish than a beanie. I call beanies a "condom". They look exactly like condoms, some like a condom during backward movement, some - like during forwarding thrust, and yet others look like at the very end, with tip heavy from the load and hanging down.
As far as i know this type of check has no own name. Windowpane is with only one line crossing, POW with several lines in traditional order. I would call it multiple check but this can be entirely wrong.
in brazil the winter just ended and just know mine that i bought from ebay arrived anyway,i dont think i would have used it much,the only days when it wanst 35c (the entire winter was literraly 35c,i hate this fricking country) where idk,like 5 days that where 13c
I’ll take a enlisted soldiers wool one over a officers anyday. Nothing warmer than wool. Hint, get one a couple sizes bigger to fit down over your ears. That way you don’t have to drop the ear flaps down.
i like this video i do but unfortunately the russian music that you are listening to is a polish song by a polish composer being played by the polish philharmonic orchestra
It's even more complicated. Olga Scheps was born in Russian but lives in Cologne/Germany since she was a toddler. Music apparently doesn't accept any borders. But you're right of course, Chopin was polish.
@@CasebackWatches i am not bashing on the video, or your channel, i o like what is being made and many others do well as it seems. keep up what is being done. grüß Gott.
Go to 4:22 in Tim's video link to see hot Russian playing piano. Before that, I think conductor that enjoys masculine things. On another note... Tim, love your videos and I love the Ushanka. But, I live in Louisiana. So, lowest temp here in a typical year is about 40F - so, no Ushanka for me. On the final note, a friend of mine died last week and his drink of choice was a Gin Rickey. I drank one in his honor and have to agree with you that Gin is just too floral. Peace to you and and all your viewers/followers.
Love that plaid suit (Anzug). Really. I have a few Uhshankas. 1 Red Army offizier modelle. 2 Wehrmacht. All Rabbit. I prefer the Rabbit fur. Mink is for Urban Moscovites. Search fur hat world. Purchase cheaper in Summer. The fake fur on the old Russian Army cap is called "Fish Fur". You are a bit of a typical Linker musician aren't you? 👍 Interesting how you espouse Class and embrace classless societies. How cool man. NKVD would round you up. 😀 Prost Kameraden! 🍺
Russian hat , Russian musician and Russian movie ( about Stalin ) , why not Russian wirst watch ? Or something connected with Russia , a H Moser and cie for example .
@@CasebackWatches The story of H. Moser & Cie. began in 1828 in St. Petersburg. Descended from a family of Swiss watchmakers, Heinrich Moser aspired to produce timepieces that would demonstrate quality craftsmanship . www.google.com/amp/s/www.hautehorlogerie.org/fr/amphtml/les-marques/marque/s/h-moser-cie/
I like a lot of your video bro but you are wrong on the proportions. Your Finnnish ushanka is... Куцая. See Soviet movies for the proper ushanka proportions. Right at the beginning of Kin-dza-dza! for example ua-cam.com/video/EYHv8eJrW2Y/v-deo.html. Or Plumbum. Or Gorky Park with William Hurt. Ushanka is supposed to be tall and full. Btw, you shouldn't wear it in the rain either way, so the full fur ushanka is more elite than a part leather or suede ushanka.
A Chukcha (indigenous) sits on the shore of the Bering Strait. An American submarine surfaces. The American captain opens the hatch and asks: "Which way is Alaska?" The Chukcha points his finger: "That way!" / "Thanks!" says the American, shouts "South-South-East, bearing 159.5 degrees!" down the hatch and the submarine submerges. Ten minutes later, a Soviet submarine emerges. The Russian captain opens the hatch and asks the Chukcha: "Where did the American submarine go?" The Chukcha replies: "South-South-East bearing 159.5 degrees!" "Don't be a smart-ass", says the captain, "just point your finger!"
In Moscow in the 80s there was a saying that if you wore the ear flaps down you were a bit of a girl. I wanted to fit in so I wore them up throughout the winter of 1988, minus 30 celcius. Moral: don’t try to fit in.
You still have your ears?!
Caseback Watches unfortunately not. I swapped it for something or other. Possibly a lacquer box.
When i was a kid i the 90's in Canada, it was not even that cold out... just very windy, the way i was standing the wind hit one side of my face for some time. i got a inner ear issue i forgot what it was called, i was very young but it killed every nerve in half my face.
I did not feel anything and my skin dropped, after a few months of meds it slowly came back. I was lucky.
holy shit mate -30?
I’m from India and when the flaps are up, the hat looks like a ‘Nawab’ hat which is worn by old men in India. So I always keep the ears down.
In November, they make fun of you.
In December, they’re jealous of you.
In January, they’re considering stealing it from you.
I've always been a little worried that I was going to get called a commie or something for wearing it, but it's probably just all in my head. I either get compliments or I get to not freeze my ass off. Nothing but good has come from wearing a Ushanka in the winter, so I don't worry about the dumb thoughts in my head telling me it might draw negative attention, because it really doesn't.
@@manictiger I’ve been hesitant to wear this hat because I think people will think it’s a political statement
@@monopolythesecond
Yeah, things have changed since last I wrote this. If it was really cold out, I'd still wear it, but if I see a bunch of "my people" sporting Gadsen, Punisher and American flag symbols, I'll probably not be wearing it without them knowing I'm not antifa or whatnot.
@@monopolythesecond literally canvasing in a ushanka
In May, they're dead in -my- *our* trunk
I had been wearing a faux fur ushanka for 6 years and finally upgraded to a real mink ushanka shipped from Russia.
Could you please tell me the website of the supplier ?
how do you wash it?
I am pleased to say my Russian friends from the far north are having one custom made for me from mink aswell. I look forward to wearing it while fishing during winter
His suit is great the white shirt and the red tie and matching vest goes great together
Lovely Ushanka...so the Mink is high status. I have one from 1972..with the mink label inside. Got it from my grandfather before he passed on.. Never wore it. Thinking about it now. Much love from NYC. Keep up the excellent work. ✌
In November they look confused.
In December they look jealous.
In January they ask you how to buy that thing.
Wisdom from Tim!
One of the best winter hats you can have
Tim Enjoyed Olga’s Concerto very much she is exceptional! Thanks for the link! Happy New Year!
I came here for a hat review, then found myself subscribed to Ms. Scheps' channel, relaxed, and not caring about hats anymore.
Even the US Military had a variant of it sometime after the Korean War and up to the 1970's. I am sure it worked well in Alaska.
As a bald guy in the Northern U.S. Midwest. A stocking hat under an Ushanka makes deer hunting and ice fishing much more bearable. Having ear flaps, ski goggles and a scarf are a must for doing chores in blizzard conditions.
Thanks for the link to the Olga Scheps concert, wonderful!! The Ushanka would be useful in Boston, it would certainly get comments at the office!
hat is stunning. not too high on the head. just right.
I just discovered you and your channel and just subscribed. Also thank you for introducing me to Olga. Cheers from Canada
😂😂😂😂, one of your funniest vids. You looked hilarious with the lamb sofa on your head.👍🏻👍🏻
Hilarious video. Never been into hats myself but I might give it a go
You'll like it i guess. Really adds something to your wardrobe.
I found this video very enjoyable. I never knew about the status symbol shown through ones ushanka. This video was very informative and funny at the same time and I love it! Personally i opt for russian military ushankas for just in general wear because I like the look and feel and I know they are of high quality just to enjoy the winter outdoors. This video has kinda eye opened and now I will look for another ushanka for wear when it is cold and I wish to be more formal in appearance so to speak :)
I am a history buff . I also have a Russian girlfriend . I saw the death of Stalin and loved it . Your funny as hell . I live
in Toronto Canada and damn it can get cold . I think I will get one of those hats keep up the good work . Now I will drink some vodka and make love to my Russian ! Lol
We still have mink farms in Norway I'm afraid. But we don't wear those hats here though.
Good presentation.
Thank you.
I love your mink hat
Ah, yes. Ideal for the Oklahoma winter that can be all over the place.
Loved it, super video Tim. 👍👍
I always wanted one but have no idea where to get one in Japan! So practical.
(P.S. sorry it’s been a while since I saw your vids!)
Try to find kosadaka arctics Japan . They makes that type of hat. O buy original from amazon or ebay
WESLAV
After viewing your videos I find you very interesting and fascinating. If I were in Europe I’d enjoy very much sitting down with you over a meal and a few shots of vodka and tonic and chat about watches and gentlemen’s style.
What is that dry hair product not staining the hat? Would have thought you are using pomade.
I have to admit, you made me laugh. Nice video!
I don’t think I could pull one off in Australia.
J SHANGHAI
Move to northern England mate, a bit windy up here lol.
Wonderful video.
The death of stalin is a very good movie , I confirm .
You’ve just convinced me to try Vodka Tonic.
Excellent! Try with Absolut or Russian Standard. You'll love it.
It’s Saturday, might as well try it tonight.
Love the ushanka Tim tovarich
Happy New Year Tim. How about mounting a watch on your big new lamb ushanka and using it as a desk clock? 😜
:-D
Genius.
Started feeling old when you said the hat was an antique... Then said it was produced in the 80s.
I see the point! Maybe we should try to see ourself as "vintage", instead of old ...
Funny video and good points.
great video, comrade. my ushanka protects against the cold as well as against psychotronic radiation. daughter of former Securitate officer (Romanian version of KGB during Ceausescu) explained to me the physics of these, with main threat being from MASERS (microwave lasers) that attack the brain, altering behavior.
sa aveti o zi buna...
If added aluminium foil stay better.
She hustled him saying it was class based
Thanks for this great vid.
What is the brand of your German ushanka? Lierys?
Do you suggest any brand/website to buy an ushanka?
You're welcome. As it is an older video I don't remember the Ushanka's brand. I've ended up with a self tailored one. A mixture of fur and corduroy.
This is a fancy man, with fancy hats.
Thanks for this video!
Thanks for watching!
Aw, im low class. I have a synthetic material ushanka.
Don't worry! At least you have one at all!
LOL! I love it! Especially the sense of humor! You ought to wear a Russian watch for this video. Ushanka is definitely more stylish than a beanie. I call beanies a "condom". They look exactly like condoms, some like a condom during backward movement, some - like during forwarding thrust, and yet others look like at the very end, with tip heavy from the load and hanging down.
Where you get these
Awesome video brother really enjoying your channel keep it up and have a great New year
...complains about hypsters, then wears 80s russian traditional hat :)). Keep up the good work, that's why we like you.
I have a genuine raccoon one what does that mean
I can't wear my ushanka with a sweatshirt if it is over 40 outside. it is too warm
Do you live in a desert?
Fun video! I wish I could do hats, but my hair never survives and I look like a 5 year old just out of bed. What's the dry product you're using?
A certain body lotion. Not kidding. First its wet, but then dry and then you can remove it just by combing your hair.
The pattern of the fabric of your suit is windowpane or Prince of Wales? or how would you call it
?
As far as i know this type of check has no own name. Windowpane is with only one line crossing, POW with several lines in traditional order. I would call it multiple check but this can be entirely wrong.
Very entertaining and informative, thanks Tim! Will definitely check out Olga!
Beautiful music & Woman.
Mine is completely covered in fur
In Soviet Russia the ushanka wears you.
in brazil the winter just ended and just know mine that i bought from ebay arrived
anyway,i dont think i would have used it much,the only days when it wanst 35c (the entire winter was literraly 35c,i hate this fricking country) where idk,like 5 days that where 13c
You haven't advanced far enough in life if your hat doesn't anger PETA.
What is the status of your bespoke winter coat ?
Nearly ready! Still without button holes, but i will show it in a week or two.
I’ll take a enlisted soldiers wool one over a officers anyday. Nothing warmer than wool. Hint, get one a couple sizes bigger to fit down over your ears. That way you don’t have to drop the ear flaps down.
i like this video i do but unfortunately the russian music that you are listening to is a polish song by a polish composer being played by the polish philharmonic orchestra
It's even more complicated. Olga Scheps was born in Russian but lives in Cologne/Germany since she was a toddler. Music apparently doesn't accept any borders. But you're right of course, Chopin was polish.
@@CasebackWatches i am not bashing on the video, or your channel, i o like what is being made and many others do well as it seems. keep up what is being done. grüß Gott.
@@casperelle1 No problem, i didn't take it as bashing. Thanks for your supprt!
Mint for 20 euros..... wtf they sell sheep leather and fur on ushanka.com for 75 dollars.
With the Ushanka ears down, you look like Elmo Thudd. “Hey, Wabbit...”
Go to 4:22 in Tim's video link to see hot Russian playing piano. Before that, I think conductor that enjoys masculine things. On another note... Tim, love your videos and I love the Ushanka. But, I live in Louisiana. So, lowest temp here in a typical year is about 40F - so, no Ushanka for me. On the final note, a friend of mine died last week and his drink of choice was a Gin Rickey. I drank one in his honor and have to agree with you that Gin is just too floral. Peace to you and and all your viewers/followers.
Very sorry to hear about your friend. Never heard of Gin Rickey. I'll give it a try too. All the best.
You are a funny guy. I enjoyed the vid.
Very funny Tim not a big fan of hats but looks good on you lol
leon trotsky is that you?
Comrade?
@@CasebackWatches it was the snappy suit and hair that gave it away, happy overthrowing the russian monarchy!
i feel like it is impossible to find a reasonable sized ushanka, they are all furniture.
That's because people who wear fur nowadays typically do it for the statement. Not a practical/sophisticated nature of it.
@@rustyshackleford17 the ushanka is the apex of both practicality and sophistication.
Literally every Tyler the creator fan after call me if you get lost:
lol
Love that plaid suit (Anzug). Really. I have a few Uhshankas. 1 Red Army offizier modelle. 2 Wehrmacht. All Rabbit. I prefer the Rabbit fur. Mink is for Urban Moscovites. Search fur hat world. Purchase cheaper in Summer. The fake fur on the old Russian Army cap is called "Fish Fur". You are a bit of a typical Linker musician aren't you? 👍 Interesting how you espouse Class and embrace classless societies. How cool man. NKVD would round you up. 😀 Prost Kameraden! 🍺
5.12min : The mushroom in Mario Kart... ;)
100 percent real fur.
Russian hat , Russian musician and Russian movie ( about Stalin ) , why not Russian wirst watch ? Or something connected with Russia , a H Moser and cie for example .
Why is H. Moser connected to Russia?
@@CasebackWatches The story of H. Moser & Cie. began in 1828 in St. Petersburg. Descended from a family of Swiss watchmakers, Heinrich Moser aspired to produce timepieces that would demonstrate quality craftsmanship .
www.google.com/amp/s/www.hautehorlogerie.org/fr/amphtml/les-marques/marque/s/h-moser-cie/
Vostok for the win!
German?
Yes
Wunderbar, Mein Freund, Ich Habe Ein Ushanka Ist Eine Schwartz Ushanka,Manchmal Ich Scherze Über das Erschreckende Wie ich Aussehe.😝😝😝😀
I like a lot of your video bro but you are wrong on the proportions. Your Finnnish ushanka is... Куцая. See Soviet movies for the proper ushanka proportions. Right at the beginning of Kin-dza-dza! for example ua-cam.com/video/EYHv8eJrW2Y/v-deo.html.
Or Plumbum. Or Gorky Park with William Hurt. Ushanka is supposed to be tall and full. Btw, you shouldn't wear it in the rain either way, so the full fur ushanka is more elite than a part leather or suede ushanka.
'If it’s fake fur you’re most likely very low class.'
WESLAV ETO KLASS BLIN.
Play some guitar for us
Better write its name as Ушанка instead.
Talk about slavaboos
What does raccoon say about me
*insert communist joke here*
Here you have an entire Wikipedia page with Russian jokes. Some are really funny! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_jokes
A Chukcha (indigenous) sits on the shore of the Bering Strait. An American submarine surfaces. The American captain opens the hatch and asks: "Which way is Alaska?" The Chukcha points his finger: "That way!" / "Thanks!" says the American, shouts "South-South-East, bearing 159.5 degrees!" down the hatch and the submarine submerges. Ten minutes later, a Soviet submarine emerges. The Russian captain opens the hatch and asks the Chukcha: "Where did the American submarine go?" The Chukcha replies: "South-South-East bearing 159.5 degrees!" "Don't be a smart-ass", says the captain, "just point your finger!"
Caseback Watches I actually laughed
He looks like hes tony stark cosplaying as Vladimir lenin
Glad I don’t wear hair styling products