Fedora Lounge Edition {Everything Australian } Akubra Camp Draft 2 5/8s brim

[RBH]

Those dents [I believe you called them creases] were on all the Campdrafts I have recieved] they disappear when I creased my hat.

They caused me no trouble at all.

 

[RBH]

By the way... Looks great so far!!!!
I like the way the brim width looks in your photos!

 

[RBH]

As far as the bow.
Please reference this post.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...ra-Campdraft&p=1570505&viewfull=1#post1570505




p.s. pull the front tail towards the front of the hat to bring it in line.
Or else pull the back tail down to make it more like the front tail.

 

[Thunderball]

Thanks RBH!

 

[Blackthorn]

Nice looking hat! Now I wish I had gotten one.

 

[ottawa_adam]

That's a beaut, Thunderball! I can't wait to get mine, now.

I'm sure the vertical creases will come out with some steam. Do you think they got there from the shipping box?

 

[Thunderball]

The dents are not from the shipping box. RBH said they will come out when the crown is shaped.

 

[Duper]

Ahhh, so nice to see. 2 5/8ths in a beautiful rich shade of green. I am anxious for my turn to come. Enjoy it Thunderball!

 

[MCrider]

Those pics definitely have me getting rather anxious for mine to come in. Every day I keep wondering when anyone besides the big heads will come in. Actually I'm rather jealous of you guys. Have fun shaping and wearing!

 

[Neophyte]

I'm itching to see some WHAYWT headshots.

 

[handymike]

Lookin' great! Can't wait for my 60....Haven't heard anything yet.

 

[samlark]

If only I had a bigger head...I wouldn't have to wait as long. The first shots of the hat are looking great; now we enter the final countdown...

-- Sammy

 

[Landman]

The dents are not from the shipping box. RBH said they will come out when the crown is shaped.

I have quite a few Campdrafts and most of mine came with those dents too. My experience has been much the same as Rusty's. The dents will go away after it is creased. Especially if you are going to stretch it a bit for a long oval.

 

[RBH]

I am really looking forward to my Campdraft!!

 

[Curly]

I am really looking forward to my Campdraft!!

My Camp Draft was one of the first three to ship, back on 1/1/13. I just received it this morning (1/15/13), after it spent 10 days in US Customs at LAX. I still have no idea why it took so long to clear Customs. [Note: you can track your order at auspost.com.au and usps.com. Sam's shipment e-mail will contain the tracking number.]

My first impressions: the Camp Draft is beautiful in person. The color is darker than the pictures suggest, more of a dark gray/green. The felt is stiff, and holds a bash quite well. So far I've tried a center dent and a diamond, and am leaning towards the center dent.

I have a question, though: what is the best way to drop the front of the brim? Steam?

I also bought an Akubra Rink in the same order. It is a synthetic straw (Polypropylene). The cream color is very nice. There has been some speculation that it might be too hot, being plastic, but it has an open weave above the ribbon that will let it breathe. Should be a great summer hat.

Thanks again, Duper, for pulling together this order. I'm very happy with my first Akubras.

 

[RBH]

I just work the brim back and forth with my fingers.
Dont be too drastic with the felt work...but do it as often as you like.
Also do not bend the felt... but slowly work it.
I hope this helps.

 

[Curly]

I just work the brim back and forth with my fingers.
Dont be too drastic with the felt work...but do it as often as you like.
Also do not bend the felt... but slowly work it.
I hope this helps.

Thanks! That does seem to be helping. I'll keep working it slowly until I'm happy with it.

 

[dawgvet]

Hey Curly, how about posting a pic of the center dent bash when you get a chance. Been thinking about that in my CD as well.
Thanks
Jed

 

[mando]

Hello curly, how about a pic of the rink. Iv'e been wanting to order one for summer. I have the capricorn and love it.

 

[Curly]

Hello curly, how about a pic of the rink. Iv'e been wanting to order one for summer. I have the capricorn and love it.

I'll try to take some pictures of both hats soon.