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Band ribbon = ribbon used to as hatband, short for 'hatband ribbon'
My Fed IV appears to have a taper in open crown state...it looks different to me compared to other pics on this site. What do you guys think? The lettering on the sweat band says "FEDERATION" ! Did I get an older model? If so, Hats direct screwed me!
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My Fed IV appears to have a taper in open crown state...it looks different to me compared to other pics on this site. What do you guys think? The lettering on the sweat band says "FEDERATION" ! Did I get an older model? If so, Hats direct screwed me!
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If it was suppose to be a new model, that does look like a lot of taper for a Federation IV. My Fed has "Federation IV" stamped on the front of the sweatband. Post a pic of your sweatband. Maybe you did get an original Federation. If you did, it might have some extra value to a collector. I don't really know if any Akubras have much value to a collector though.
Didn't you say the hat is four years old? Any hat will develop taper over that time period. Also, you may have a long oval shaped head, if so, as the hat adjusts to your head shape, it will develop a bit of front to back taper.
Also I second T Jones's comment; if you gave the hat a good soaking and used a balloon in place of a hat block, that could definitely increase any taper.
Ordered my first Fed IV in Moonstone today (Imperial). The Akubras fit me so well, it was a no brainer, really. Not to mention the great price!!
my Heritage Fed IV is among my absolute favorites
when visiting JJ Hatter a few weeks back one of the guys there couldn't tell if it was modern or vintage until I took it off and exposed the interior
I hate to admit things like this ... but sometimes I go into my office where all my hat boxes are, take the Fed IV out of it's box just to handle it and say .... damn that's a nice hat !!!
... and unlike my CDs and Bushman it fit like a glove straight out of the box with no shrink time wear needed ... and still has not budged after plenty wear ...
I was told to order up by Hats Direct. Little roomy on me but better than snug.