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this is pretty much the dead on truth so you might as well just cut out the middle man
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this is pretty much the dead on truth so you might as well just cut out the middle man
HAHA. Yeah.
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true , right Jim ?
nothing against the Stylemaster or any of those other hats ... they are fine hats
but the FedIV and CD stand on their own on a gold medal podium above the rest of Akubra hats ... in my humble opinion
Agreed wholeheartedly.true , right Jim ?
nothing against the Stylemaster or any of those other hats ... they are fine hats
but the FedIV and CD stand on their own on a gold medal podium above the rest of Akubra hats ... in my humble opinion
Agreed wholeheartedly!I need another CD...
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That's a good question, but you'll get a hat from EA or HD just as fast and for a whole lot less. I'm with all the guys above: it's a funny thing that happens when you get into hats - the smaller-brimmed, smaller crowns just don't feel adequate after a very short time. I found that the Fed IV seems a bit more "normal" than the Campdraft, but I promise you that you'll want them both in no time.Why are the DM prices so much higher than EverythingAustralian and HatsDirect? The Stylemaster is just one example--it's twice the price at DM compared to EA. What am I missing?
Another option, if you're interested in shaping the hat yourself, may be the Akubra Sydney aka Akubra Fedora (I believe the Sydney is the same hat listed as Fedora on Everything Australian).
http://everythingaustralian.com.au/shop-by-brands/akubra/fedora.html
Unless I'm badly mistaken, it comes as an open crown, but otherwise the proportions are similar to what you're looking for.
I have a Sydney in Fawn and it is my favourite hat. It came open crowned. It differs from the Stylemaster in that it a raw edge brim (my preference). It is a great hat for the money.
So, the Sydney/Fedora is the same as the Stylemaster EXCEPT that it comes open crown and doesn't have the ribbon around the edge of the brim? If I go the conservative approach (Stylemaster) the Sydney/Fedora would be a good option if I wanted to do the bash myself--but is this a big benefit in a first hat? I've read in some posts that the Sydney is quite soft and doesn't hold a bash well--true, not true? The color options would be different as well.
My bash in the Sydney holds well. It is a moderate soft hat. Do not own a Fed as yet so have no comparison but I have many other hats and the Sydney holds it as well as any. It is softer than my Akubra Campdraft but holds the bash as well as it. It was easy and fun to do and the bash is moderate so I can easily change if I get the impulse.So, the Sydney/Fedora is the same as the Stylemaster EXCEPT that it comes open crown and doesn't have the ribbon around the edge of the brim? If I go the conservative approach (Stylemaster) the Sydney/Fedora would be a good option if I wanted to do the bash myself--but is this a big benefit in a first hat? I've read in some posts that the Sydney is quite soft and doesn't hold a bash well--true, not true? The color options would be different as well.
You should always buy an "alternative" hat. Always.hi all,
first post: So I'm new to hats, but discovering a new pleasure.
I'm searching for a hat that is fairly casual, but also fits the wear-to-work-into-town style.
I have an akubra Banjo Paterson, which I love when in the woods, but in the city, I find the brim on the side is too wide for me (I have a narrow face & slender build (think 6ft but skinny)), and I live in a non-hat wearing European culture.
So I am asking for your advice; can I,
i) trim the brim by 1/4'' without damaging the overall shape/balance of the hat?
Or, even try to trim the sides down to 2 1/2'' on and leave the front/back 2 3/4?
do any of you have experience doing this?
ii) should I buy an alternative hat?
If so, I would wanna stay casual- leather band, brim max 2 1/2'' on the side (or all round); probably no bound brim.
Definitely fur felt too- I tried a wool felt stetson crushable and didn't like the floppy feel...
thanks for your help.
john
Ah, if only I had an alternative head!You should always buy an "alternative" hat. Always.
I do.Ah, if only I had an alternative head!