H Weinstein
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I'm thinking of ordering a Fed IV (standard Imperial fur). Hats Direct (and various Lounge posts) note the Fed IV runs about a half-size smaller than marked. So HD suggests ordering up a size.
I tend to stretch all my Akubras a bit to give them a slightly more oval shape. In view of that, do you guys with Fed IV experience think I should order my regular size 58 or go up to a 59 (which HD says measures at 58.5).
Which do y'all think is likely to give me a better fit -- stretching a 58 a half-size, or shrinking (and padding) a 59? I've done both with previous Akubras and found shrinking to be tougher to do and more frustrating to get right.
But I'm eager to hear any opinions and experiences you guys may have had. Thanks!
I tend to stretch all my Akubras a bit to give them a slightly more oval shape. In view of that, do you guys with Fed IV experience think I should order my regular size 58 or go up to a 59 (which HD says measures at 58.5).
Which do y'all think is likely to give me a better fit -- stretching a 58 a half-size, or shrinking (and padding) a 59? I've done both with previous Akubras and found shrinking to be tougher to do and more frustrating to get right.
But I'm eager to hear any opinions and experiences you guys may have had. Thanks!