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Post New Hats Here!
Quick lousy picture of my Hufvud, which arrived yesterday. Mikael express-shipped it on his own dime, so I got it faster than anticipated. I'll take some time and try for better pics this weekend. I had to post this morning and say that I now understand what I've been reading about custom... -
What hat are you waiting for today?
Thanks, Joe. My first bound-brim hat was a Stylemaster, and I haven't fallen in love with a raw-edge since. -
What hat are you waiting for today?
Interesting, isn't it? That was a major selling point. -
What hat are you waiting for today?
I thought of that! When it arrives, I'll have to make a change. -
What hat are you waiting for today?
My "semi-custom" from Hufvud. This hat was in the Marketplace and I asked Mikael to bind the brim for me. He just sent the "after" picture today. Now I wait for it to arrive from Sweden. -
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HUFVUD HATMAKER | Lund, Sweden
I've embarked upon a journey into my first "semi-custom" hat. I really like a hat in Hufvud's Marketplace - LEIFUR FEDORA | DARK BROWN RUST | RABBIT & HARE DELUXE BLEND | SIZE 58, US 7 1/4 - but I prefer a bound brim. I shot Mikael an email and he is going to bind the brim for me, and adjust... -
Akubra Overload
I went to David Morgan yesterday to browse and noticed an item which may be of interest to some Lounge members, so I thought I'd report. In the "hat reject" area is an Akubra DM Adventurer in black, size 57, for $80. (I wear a 58 usually, and it fit me fine.) The reason for the "defect"... -
Akubra Overload
I don't own a Sydney, but I handled several and tried a few on at David Morgan 2019-2020. The Sydney brim has a raw edge, so that will be different from your Stylemaster. The Sydneys I handled were of a thin felt so soft that David Morgan would not guarantee that their steamed-in bash would... -
Akubra Overload
The Cedar Brown and Moonstone colors were only available in the CD Deluxe, which was discontinued. -
Akubra Campdraft
You'll probably get a few different angles on this, as well you should. My priorities beyond look and fit are that a hat be weather-ready and provide weather protection. The Camp Draft will take the local rain and snow, and the slightly larger brim gives better protection from the sun and... -
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Akubra Overload
Back in September I played my last show with the band I formed in 2016. The moonstone Campdraft Deluxe served me well throughout the long evening. Gotta love that classy decor at Darrell's. -
Akubra Campdraft
I use distilled water from a spray bottle because it is easier, and as dmsantam points out, you have more time to work. I find it interesting that the Akubra care instructions I've received with many a hat suggest a dry bash, which you perfect when your hat is dampened with rain. They also... -
Akubra Campdraft
I'm one of those folks who wears my Camp Drafts all year round. Last August I played another 2-set outdoor show in 85 degree (F) heat wearing my sand (formerly silverbelly) Camp Draft Deluxe. I actually wore the hat all day long at the event, and did not sweat thru the leather band. That... -
Akubra Overload
I'm betting that is EXACTLY what is happening. I like the color, but sand is a more appropriate name for the color of my Akubras that were sold as silverbelly. -
Akubra Overload
I acquired an open crown Akubra Bushman a few years ago and told myself that it was NOT precious, but rather my "guinea pig" hat - all new procedures or techniques would be practiced on the Bushman before attempting them on another "good" hat. You guessed correctly: it is now one of my favorite... -
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Akubra Campdraft
I love the Camp Draft. I have 9 of them in various colors and bashes. Your patience will soon be rewarded, and I don't think you will be disappointed. Can't wait to see a pic or two once you receive it. -
Akubra Overload
My experience is with the same color (Bluegrass Green) but the Campdraft model as opposed to a Stylemaster. I too was puzzled about what I read about the color in this forum, prior to biting the bullet and placing my order. Well, let me tell you that my hat is green. Not a bright green, but a... -
What hat do you wear most (and why)?
That's an astounding hat and you sir, look as if you were born to wear it. Absolutely magnificent. Every time I see these pics I have the same reaction, so I had to post this time. -
Movie hats
I watched NO SUDDEN MOVE - a contemporary thriller by Steven Sondheim, set in the mid-1950s. I found the movie enjoyable enough to lose focus on the hats. I think that's a positive review. Don Cheadle is almost never without his fedora, and wears it very comfortably throughout the film... -
Akubra Overload
David Morgan now has the Campdraft on their list of hats. Presently they only have one color (Silverbelly) in one size (62). I guess that's a start. I realize that they may have absorbed some stock from another retailer that is closing-out or some such thing, but it is nice to see the hat on...
