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    My Camp Draft arrived !

    I'll re-bash mine and take it a bit slower. Yours came out great! Also check out http://www.everythingaustralian.com.au. You pay a lot for shipping, but it still comes out cheaper than most US-based sellers. I've bought a couple of Akubras from them and they are good folks. Note that the...
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    My Camp Draft arrived !

    I got a Campdraft recently and am also pleased with it. Had to wait three months, which was quite a test of patience. What did you use to get the bash? Steam? Water? Mine didn't come out looking as smooth, so am wondering what method you used. I misted mine with water, but perhaps was too...
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    Gift giving a hat. Is it a good idea?

    BTW, I notice that you are in Dallas. I was just looking at the Peters Brothers website and noticed that they are located in Ft. Worth. They seem to have a good selection of hats and also make customs. See http://www.petersbros.com/
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    Gift giving a hat. Is it a good idea?

    There are a lot of variables when buying a hat, such as color, brim width, crown height and shape, etc. If possible, you should bring him to a a hat shop to try on different ones to see what suits him. Your encouragement might make all the difference in getting him to take the leap. Beginning...
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    OpenRoad Question

    I second the recommendation of the Akubra Campdraft. Same as an Open Road, but cheaper and probably better quality, at least if you are buying new. Check out http://www.everythingaustralian.com.au-they're a bit cheaper than the above quoted price. I wore my silverbelly with a grey suit the...
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    How to travel with hats

    Unless you have a good strong hatbox, preferably to carry on, I would suggest not trying it. Personally, I wouldn't be able to relax worrying about my hat being crushed. Wear a versatile hat and pack a flat cap or something (if that's your style) if you want to bring some variety.
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    Blaze wipes out most of company's hat inventory

    Spoken like a post-Katrina New Olreanian!
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    Akubra size question

    I have two Akubras, including a Territory. Both are size 60 (I usually wear 7-1/2) and they fit fine. I bought from www.everythingaustralian.com.au and have had good experiences w/ them.
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    Akubra Campdraft

    Check out http://www.everythingaustralian.com.au. They're nice folks and have good prices, but you will have to wait for some colors. And it is a painful wait, let me tell you.
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    Western Style

    I'm a fan of western wear, especially vintage styles, but it's a bit out of place here in New Orleans. I spent a few months in Houston post-Katrina where it was bit more "normal". As much as I like western wear, it feels a bit costumey at times. Perhaps that's because I'm no cowboy, just a...
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    Fedora Lounge dress hat test

    Pilgrim-I did not perceive your comments to be negative, but they seemed to elicit a negative response.
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    Decline of the Hat

    Would like to join you, but I am facing the state bar exam on Monday, so I will have my nose in the books all weekend. Drink an Abita for me!
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    Fedora Lounge dress hat test

    Ditto. Lighten up, fellas. Y'all seem to be all about announcing it as a public thing that we should all embrace, but get defensive at any suggestions or discussion. Do it in private and don't announce it if you are going to be so protective.
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    Decline of the Hat

    I am well despite the heat that leaves me feeling as uncomfortable as Pappy O'Daniel looks in your avatar. I have a hectic August ahead of me, but drop me a PM sometime.
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    Fedora Lounge dress hat test

    I agree with Fedora that a long term test, e.g. a year, would be more legit and honest than a weekend test.
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    Cowboy Felt

    One's got a bullwhip and the other a pistola. Should be interesting.
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    Decline of the Hat

    1) I just finished reading 'Hatless Jack' and will pass it on to the first Lounger who contacts me (by private message), free of charge and postage paid, on the condition that he/she does the same upon reading the book. It's a decent read, although a bit long-winded at times. I thought of...
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    Cowboy Felt

    Hot damn! This has been a most educational thread-thanks to all who have contributed, hatters especially.
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    Hats and Baldness...settle a dispute for me.

    A friend of mine, who started balding in his teens, has theory of hair displacement. Under this theory, one doesn't lose hair, it just migrates from one's head to one's back. Anyway, that was his experience. I have heard that there is a relationship between baldness and testosterone, i.e. the...
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    Akubra Camp Draft

    It is actually 73 millimeters, not centimeters. Or 2.88 inches.

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