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Akubra Capricorn - sizing advice
I would wager that the Capricorn cannot be easily shaped, unless you got it almost melting hot, but I haven't held one in my hands so I can't swear to it. I currently have two polypro hats (Riverz Delta and Joe Fedora) - both have cloth sweatbands. It is coolmax material, sort of like terry... -
Akubra Capricorn - sizing advice
I currently have a Capricorn on order from EA in gray, size 62 - Sam arranged to have it made at this now-maximum size. It was in response to my query that Sam said any Capricorn can be made with a cloth sweat that gets it about 2/3 of the way to the next size up, so a 62 Capricorn with a cloth... -
Akubra Campdraft
Isn't that how Lauren Bacall got her sexy-raspy voice? I hear she got lost in John Huston's OR crease and had to holler until she was hoarse to get rescued from way down there.... ;) -
40's Benrus Wristwatch
Will you accept a personal check - and more importantly is it running OK? Let me know...- carldelo
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Akubra Campdraft
Oh, holy cow, I just realized the Camp Draft and I have the same initials. I guess I'll have to get one now, even though I think it might be too tall and too wide. Now that I think of it, I have been yearning for a silver belly, OR-style hat, every engineer should have one, I can put a deep... -
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An introduction and request for advise
Sounds good - I hope it works out, as I don't want to hand anyone a bum steer. It's a well-liked hat around here, though, so I bet you'll be OK. I've found a change in hat style takes a little while to get used to. Ironically, I won't get my Stylemaster until May, so am looking forward to your... -
My Stylemasters finally arrived
It's interesting that the brochure only lists two colors for the Stylemaster, but there are seven available at EA. Those pictures are truly terrible - it looks like they recently made the leap from film-based to digital printing without putting in the work needed to get a good final product. You... -
An introduction and request for advise
I'm a half inch taller - when I try tall crown / wide brim hats I look a little kid wearing his dad's hat. This is partly due to my height, but also I have a big head (size 62) and don't want to emphasize it too much. A little taper seems to help me also. Currently, my 3 main hats have brims of... -
An introduction and request for advise
Also The Camp Draft is a pretty big jump up in size from what you have, especially if you're not tall. I'd suggest looking at the Akubra Stylemaster as a more moderate brim and crown size for your next lid. Ditto what Wil says about black - a Stylemaster in mid-gray might be just the ticket -... -
Summer Hat Suggestions?
Hey Dave I meant to post this, but couldn't find it until now. It's a black straw derby, if you can believe it. I think it would fit right in with the situation you describe - formal in shape and color, but cooler in construction. If this came in XXL I'd have one, but no luck for me - maybe... -
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Summer Hat Suggestions?
PS I deleted my post just before this one, I replied before noticing the wink, must drink less coffee, no hard feelings, time for my nap, etc., etc., etc. OK, this is driving me nuts - all NYC bragging temporarily suspended - what song is that line from???? EDIT - never mind, found it (FEAR... -
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Summer Hat Suggestions?
:mad: Hey John, guess where there are more guns, NYC or California? NYC is about as safe as a big city gets in this country, and safer than most of the hinterlands, too, for that matter. OK, minor hissy fit concluded.... :) To the OP, I suggest the Stetson Retro, a nicely shaped C-crown... -
Anyone have an Akubra homburg?
Muddying the waters I agree that in general a Homburg should be a softer felt, able to be bashed. The brim should remain up not snapped, of course, but be amenable to stylistic swooping of a dashing nature. Anyway, I just wanted to suggest the Christy's Homburg as an alternative. I haven't... -
My first fedora - and a question about fit
Pduck, I think the hat looks good as well - I am a medium crown medium brim kind of guy too. As far as getting the top of the crown off your head, that was just mentioned in the Akubra Campdraft thread - the discussion starts at post 383 on page 15... -
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Akubra Stylemaster instant favorite...but now a question...
Tampahound, your Stylemaster is looking good - makes me glad I ordered one. Dr. S. - I'm happy to hear the brim is on the low of side of 2.5". Hope mine has that peachy colored liner too. Tampa, I think you should get the Deluxe - it's more money, sure, but you'll probably appreciate it every... -
More curl, please...
OK, thanks Careful reading of this description clears up my confusion - thanks. Not sure I'm ready to try it, but at least I get the idea. I wish I had a flange to use, maybe a good summer DIY project. -
More curl, please...
Davidson, I'm not getting the picture - is the hat right side up or upside down during the ironing? Is the brim snapped up all around during the ironing? Thx -
Fedora is a Trilby?
Hmmm I rechecked the OED, and the source is cited as Homburg, Germany. This is not to say the dictionary is without error, but that's what they say. Anyway, I checked my big atlas, where I found: the very small town of Homburg 15 miles west of Wurzburg; a medium-size city called Homburg... -
Searching for my next hat
At Hats Direct the Bogart is AU$102.50 = US$65.58. Aren't you in the US? Surely shipping isn't $74????
