New to group, saying hello

[The MBP]

Hello all, introducing myself as new FL member. Call me by my handle or Mike. I am making the transition from ball caps and buckets to formal hats and have been learning a lot. I’m 7 3/8, 59 usually and long oval. I’m not that big but I take up space and I am east coast city style on a weekday. I am working with a campdraft now and have a question- how can you get crown dents to set? I can shape ok other than that - pic shared. Otherwise, looking forward to chatting with similarly minded folks.

 

[hatsRme]

Hello all, introducing myself as new FL member. Call me by my handle or Mike. I am making the transition from ball caps and buckets to formal hats and have been learning a lot. I’m 7 3/8, 59 usually and long oval. I’m not that big but I take up space and I am east coast city style on a weekday. I am working with a campdraft now and have a question- how can you get crown dents to set? I can shape ok other than that - pic shared. Otherwise, looking forward to chatting with similarly minded folks. View attachment 806969

Welcome, Mike!

Steam is your friend. Keep it away from the sweatband. It will soften and re-set the felt as you like. Go gently. Have fun!!

 

[The MBP]

Welcome, Mike!

Steam is your friend. Keep it away from the sweatband. It will soften and re-set the felt as you like. Go gently. Have fun!!

I can get some that look pretty good and then I’ll think I’ve held and cooled enough and a little while later it softens mostly out. My wife quilts so I have been “borrowing “ her steamer to work on this guy. I dry shaped a lot to practice and then last week ****** out the steam. How about that brim? I’ve tried to steam that enough to slant in front but this is some seriously stiff felt! I love that this akubra is so resilient

 

[Frunobulax]

I can get some that look pretty good and then I’ll think I’ve held and cooled enough and a little while later it softens mostly out. My wife quilts so I have been “borrowing “ her steamer to work on this guy. I dry shaped a lot to practice and then last week ****** out the steam. How about that brim? I’ve tried to steam that enough to slant in front but this is some seriously stiff felt! I love that this akubra is so resilient

Camp Drafts can be persnickety. If it isn't responding to steam, wet it down with a spray bottle, shape it, and let it dry. You might get better results.

 

[jeffgarf]

Hello all, introducing myself as new FL member. Call me by my handle or Mike. I am making the transition from ball caps and buckets to formal hats and have been learning a lot. I’m 7 3/8, 59 usually and long oval. I’m not that big but I take up space and I am east coast city style on a weekday. I am working with a campdraft now and have a question- how can you get crown dents to set? I can shape ok other than that - pic shared. Otherwise, looking forward to chatting with similarly minded folks. View attachment 806969

Welcome!