This hat looks as good as others which cost more. It came with the finish really buffed off in spots to promote the weathered look. I used some dark paste polish on places to darken it back down in the spots that were too light. If you do that, be careful what you pack the hat with so it does not stain anything. I also felt the raw cloth should not be so exposed. Now it looks great. Have had it out in the rain several times and it was very weatherproof. If you want an out-of-the-box "old hat that's been around" look, this one will give you that image.