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[Miamibruno]

my heart is pounding... because ...

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Moon,

I think I saw you over the moon. That is a stunning find. I've never seen a Premier so well preserved. The tip is almost never that clear. Well done!

 

[Miamibruno]

this Cedar Brown CD showed up yesterday .
as I expected it is typical Akubra less than mediocre construction completely unimpressive hat....
It is hard as a rock and stiff as a board.
The flanging is awful
It has the famous toliker line on the brim that Akubra for some reason cannot get figured out and frankly doesn't seem to care to.
It looks to have been pounced by a child.
The color is somewhat patchy.
All of this just further solidified my opinion of Akubra hats that they are highly overrated poorly made hats made of very mediocre materials.
I should have known better but I figured I would give them one more chance... I wasted my money.
Can't say I'm disappointed because I sort of expected this... but this hat is in no way worth what I spent on it.
I know Akubra gets very hyped here and I respect those who swear by them... but this hat is a costume hat at best

So after that glowing review... who wants it?
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Moon,

Tell us what you really think.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

Looks good. Is it soft/pliable?

Bob, this is the first Heritage grade I have owned. It is noticeably stiffer than my mid-brown CD but I can't remember how old the mid-brown is. As you know mid-brown hasn't been offered from Akubra for a few yrs now. I don't notice much difference between it & my BGCD I bought sometime in 2015; the difference I do notice seems to be mostly in the brim.

The sweat in the Heritage grade is very nice. Assuming a proper fit I think most of the comfort or lack thereof in wearing a hat is going to come from the sweat & the weight of the felt. Except for the variation in fit at this point I'm not sure I could tell the difference between this one & my BGCD if I were blindfolded & they were placed upon my head.

I can work with this, I'm happy with it.

 

[Frunobulax]

Moonstone Campdraft just arrived.

I had been thinking about an OR Cattleman style center crease with long side dents because I don't have one. I remember now why I personally don't have one! This hat will be getting a diamond or teardrop crease when I have more time.

I love the Moonstone color with CD specs.

Looks great Jack! I do like that color. If I were to get another CD, I'd have to seriously consider Moonstone. Enjoy it!

 

[rclark]

Early 1950s(?) Royal Stetson Open Road in dark gray. Since it came from the same seller, it must have been the stablemate to Anthony's museum-quality Premier Strat. I've been after one in this color for some time.

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[Bob Roberts]

Bob, this is the first Heritage grade I have owned. It is noticeably stiffer than my mid-brown CD but I can't remember how old the mid-brown is. As you know mid-brown hasn't been offered from Akubra for a few yrs now. I don't notice much difference between it & my BGCD I bought sometime in 2015; the difference I do notice seems to be mostly in the brim.

The sweat in the Heritage grade is very nice. Assuming a proper fit I think most of the comfort or lack thereof in wearing a hat is going to come from the sweat & the weight of the felt. Except for the variation in fit at this point I'm not sure I could tell the difference between this one & my BGCD if I were blindfolded & they were placed upon my head.

I can work with this, I'm happy with it.

Thx. Glad yer happy w it. Btw, I do like the way it's flanged also.

 

[Bob Roberts]

...and the wide pinches and the center dent.

 

[Redfokker]

And the pristine sweat! Love the printing of the period.

 

[rclark]

this Cedar Brown CD showed up yesterday .
as I expected it is typical Akubra less than mediocre construction completely unimpressive hat....
It is hard as a rock and stiff as a board.
The flanging is awful
It has the famous toliker line on the brim that Akubra for some reason cannot get figured out and frankly doesn't seem to care to.
It looks to have been pounced by a child.
The color is somewhat patchy.
All of this just further solidified my opinion of Akubra hats that they are highly overrated poorly made hats made of very mediocre materials.
I should have known better but I figured I would give them one more chance... I wasted my money.
Can't say I'm disappointed because I sort of expected this... but this hat is in no way worth what I spent on it.
I know Akubra gets very hyped here and I respect those who swear by them... but this hat is a costume hat at best

So after that glowing review... who wants it?

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I received my cedar brown Campdraft yesterday after it took a pre-holiday detour to Midland. Although my initial thoughts are more forgiving than Anthony's, I highly advise anyone considering ordering one to order one size down. This thing fits like a 7 3/8 (59) over the tagged size 58.

The felt is thick and not terribly pliable, but overall I like it if I can get it to fit. That all being said, I prefer my RM hat about 10X more than the cedar brown CD. Akubra's felt quality does not seem to be the big issue for me so much as their inconsistent sizing. The RM hat fit a size smaller, the BGCD fit a little large, and the SBCD fit just right (just too stiff).

 

[cmoy]

My Hanna 8 piece cap arrived last night!!!! I love it! Comparing it to my JJ's Newsboy cap this is one serious cap! It's bigger, the tweed is thicker, it's overall heavier, it has a larger herringbone pattern...what's not to love

JJ's on the left and Hanna on the right.

 

[Bob Roberts]

I received my cedar brown Campdraft yesterday after it took a pre-holiday detour to Midland. Although my initial thoughts are more forgiving than Anthony's, I highly advise anyone considering ordering one to order one size down. This thing fits like a 7 3/8 (59) over the tagged size 58.

The felt is thick and not terribly pliable, but overall I like it if I can get it to fit. That all being said, I prefer my RM hat about 10X more than the cedar brown CD. Akubra's felt quality does not seem to be the big issue for me so much as their inconsistent sizing. The RM hat fit a size smaller, the BGCD fit a little large, and the SBCD fit just right (just too stiff).

Love to see some pics creased or uncreased.

 

[ryan_289]

I received my Heritage Fawn Federation from Moon today. It looks brand new and I really like the crease!

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[moontheloon]

I received my Heritage Fawn Federation from Moon today. It looks brand new and I really like the crease!

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Awesome!!!
Hats just look good on you my man


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[moehawk]

moon, I think people are buying your old hats as much for your famous creases as for the hats themselves...

 

[Redfokker]

moon, I think people are buying your old hats as much for your famous creases as for the hats themselves...

+1 It is indeed a bonus!

 

[Frunobulax]

I received my Heritage Fawn Federation from Moon today. It looks brand new and I really like the crease!

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Looks great, Ryan.


Sent directly from my mind to yours.

 

[mayserwegener]

"Wiener ????", measures 54cm, no company mark, probably late 1940s early 1950s. This tiny gem came with a Hückel Hat Box I found. There are no company marks but the brown Velour is fantastic. You can see the nap shine at the crown back edge. I can't make out the word after Wiener ???? (Made?) so if you have any ideas please let me know.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Nice color!

 

[mayserwegener]

Thanks! Here it is on top of the box it came in.

 

[Jeremiah]

Nice.