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That’s because if you compare the size guides of the Australian dealers to David Morgan’s Akubras, David Morgan hats are 1/4 inch smaller for the same size. It’s really weird.
Nice looking Down Under.
I've found that if I buy em big enough, then steam the long oval shape into them, then wear them loose until they shrink up, you dont have to fight that long oval fight. I I the struggle well, I'm an long egg oval. Probably extra long.
I’m a long to extra-long oval too. A custom made band block is a godsend. Once you have one you can make your own duplicates cheaply and quickly. I keep the band blocks in some hats and others I slip them in and steam them a few times. I’ve found that a large pot of boiling water works better than my hat steamer. I can steam the entire outside of the crown at once. I let it rest 20 minutes and then repeat. After 3-4 streaming’s most hats hold the shape fairly well. Those that don’t get their own permanent band block.
Last day of the garage sale. 9 degrees Celsius with 30-60km/hour winds. Not fun. Didn’t realize summer was over already. But let’s hear it for tight hats that can stay on in the wind. Akubra Coolabah
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Stay warm everyone
Johnny
I know you've expressed concerns in regard to the crown height of the Bushman. I'm curious to see how you will like it.Kevin drives me crazy sometimes, but after watching this I finally pulled the trigger on a Bushman
I know you've expressed concerns in regard to the crown height of the Bushman. I'm curious to see how you will like it.
I might get one too. What color did you get??
I wish I would've gotten a bushman sooner, the crown height kept me away from one for years. It ended up being fine. Hope it works out!
I love mine.
My only complaint is the sweatband is sewn in flat against the inside of the crown so there isnt the proper bell shape which keeps the stitches off your forehead. Other than that, it's perfect.
Modern Stratoliner - 2-1/2" brimI went with moonstone. Do you already have a Campdraft? Is sort of between the Stratoliner and the Bushman in brim size.
Modern Stratoliner - 2-1/2" brim
Campdraft - 2-7/8" brim
Bushman - 3-1/4" brim
So, yeah, definitely between the Strat and the Bushman in brim size.
No, I hadn't. Village Hat Shop says it's 3-3/8", JJ Hat Center says 3-1/4", hatWRKS says 3-1/4". Strangely, it isn't listed on Akubra's Australian website.Have you noticed that David Morgan describes the Bushman brim as both 3 1/4 and 3 1/2 inches? I’m sure it’s 3 1/4, but I’d also be happy with 3 1/2.
Drat. Actually jjhats are sold out. Moonstone at David Morgan not available till 9/23