Akubra Campdraft

[Gromulus]

That's a great collection of hats! I too am interested in the Rink and the Bushman.
I like the Tawny Fawn FedIV a LOT more than the Dark Brown, but you've already got several fawn hats. Hope all goes well with your future purchases!

...That reminds me, I still need to get a Silverbelly CD.

Thanks Neo.


I like the fawn color as well but as you point out, the dark brown represents a void in my collection. You do need to get a Silverbelly CD as well. The BG model looks good on you and the Silverbelly would present even more ensemble options for wear.

I knew I would like my Banjos and Stylemasters before I got them but the Camp Draft surprised me. I intially thought it would look too big and straight but I find it to be a very versatile lid. My Taupe Fawn CD gets lots of wear as of late!

 

[Link]

...That reminds me, I still need to get a Silverbelly CD.

That will most likely be my next hat as well.

 

[T Rick]

Does EA carry the Fed IV? I don't recall seeing it on their website.

 

[gtdean48]

Does EA carry the Fed IV? I don't recall seeing it on their website.

No, exclusive of Hats Direct.

 

[T Rick]

Thanks! I need to get around to getting one of those, one of these days... (so many hats, so little time/money/space, etc.).

 

[Neophyte]

Thanks! I need to get around to getting one of those, one of these days... (so many hats, so little time/money/space, etc.).

You're preachin' to the choir, my friend. :cheers1:

 

[Mikey P]

I just ordered my size 60 Bluegrass Green CD from EA yesterday, and got a note that it shipped today. I can't wait!!! After I found out they were back in stock, I'm not missing one this time!

 

[Jedwbpm]

I've sprayed down My BG Camp Draft and creased it and let it dry and Only took it off yesterday at a Church meeting I like this hat.

What do you think of the Crown Height?

I did a C and V on the Crown

and now a front and side view

My wife says she does not understand my obsession with hats. Not that it wrong just doesn't understand it.

Jeff

 

[hatophile]

Ditto what I said in the New Hats post.

 

[hatophile]

By the way, my wife says the same thing, then I remind her about her obsession with purses and shoes... That takes care of that!

 

[Crazy Legs]

That looks great! That profile shot is teriffic. That hat fits you to a "T".

 

[T Rick]

Looks great Jeff! I really like the job you did on the crease, and the hat does indeed suit you to a T.

 

[gtdean48]

...What do you think of the Crown Height?

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Looks great, very proportional to your head & face shape. Nice crease job Jeff!

 

[Crazy Legs]

My Silver Belly Camp Draft came in today. I will try my hand tonight for the first time in a bash and crown style. I hope mine comes out as nice as yours did Jeff. I am going to do my best to make it the same way you did.

 

[Gromulus]

Very nice. These photos of the Bluegrass-Green model are great and really whet my appetite.. My BGCD is due the end of next week sometime. I will bash it the same way (teardrop) I did my Silverbelly and Taupe Fawn.

 

[Jim2903]

I've sprayed down My BG Camp Draft and creased it and let it dry and Only took it off yesterday at a Church meeting I like this hat.

What do you think of the Crown Height?

I did a C and V on the Crown

and now a front and side view

My wife says she does not understand my obsession with hats. Not that it wrong just doesn't understand it.

Jeff

NICE! Gotta get to work on my silverbelly that arrived earlier this week ...

 

[Brando11]

Wow! That looks great- I particularly like the crease job you did.
How would you describe the stiffness of the felt? I was talking with someone at Hatco today about the Stetson Nostalgia, a hat I'm interested in along with the Campdraft, but they're not huge fans of it because they believe it's a bit too pliable.
Thx-

 

[danofarlington]

Wow! That looks great- I particularly like the crease job you did.
How would you describe the stiffness of the felt? I was talking with someone at Hatco today about the Stetson Nostalgia, a hat I'm interested in along with the Campdraft, but they're not huge fans of it because they believe it's a bit too pliable.
Thx-

Like a vintage Stetson Open Road, I would choose it because it's pliable, rather than stiff. There's usefulness in that.

 

[marshack]

Any comments from any extra long oval heads out there as to how a camp draft handles being stretched into a extra long oval shape? Does the front and back of the brim start bending down too much? Is there a fix for that?

 

[frussell]

I go one size up, since Akubras have a tendency to "snug down." If you are a 7 3/4, go size 63, wear the felt strips in front and back, or put it on a stretcher at night. I'm an extra long oval, and my Campdrafts have all adjusted well, same with the Fed IVs I've had. The extra size should make up for the brim warp that comes with being long oval. Frank.