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    Unusual Akubra hat size: "7/8"

    Thanks everyone! Sadly I'm a 7 7/8 so this hat may not be for me, but I'll ask for a circumference measurement.
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    Unusual Akubra hat size: "7/8"

    I'm looking at buying a used hat online, and the sizing marking instead the hat is "7/8." There are clearly no other numbers missing, just those two. Does anyone know what this refers to?
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    Best Fedoras for Tall Men

    Ha! TheDane, "clawhammer" refers to the banjo technique in this case, which is not to say that I'm not as dense as the tool. Actually I used the prize money from a local banjo contest to buy my Whippet, which seemed like the right thing to do.
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    Best Fedoras for Tall Men

    By the way, I went out and bought myself a Stetson Whippet. Love it! I can't believe it took me this long to get a high quality lid.
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    Ask a question, get an answer

    A question for you all: I'm planning to spend a year in West Africa and need a hat that will a) keep me cool, b) provide decent sun protection, c) be fairly durable, and d) not look horrible. I can't stand most of the "outdoor" hats I've seen...they're fine for hiking, but not for living...
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    Best Fedoras for Tall Men

    Wow, thanks for the thoughtful comments folks! I'll take them into consideration when I head down to Hollywood Hatters later this week. I'll let you know how it goes. I'm a musician, playing old timey fiddle and banjo, so I'll be wearing this hat to gigs and, more importantly, with relatively...
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    Best Fedoras for Tall Men

    Hi folks, I'm new to the forum, and new to fedoras in general. I like the look of narrow brims on the shelf, but they seem to look a little silly perched atop my 6'5'' frame. I wonder if people have advice for choosing appropriate brim and crown measurements. I know, I know: there are no...

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