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[rclark]

If I ever receive it at all! The taupe fawn CD is pretty decent felt as well, and I like the Bushman as well. I love the look of the SBCD but it is stiff as can be. Hard to believe its the same company that made my "Stetson Open Road" made under license by Akubra, probably in the early 70s. Night and day difference in felt quality.

 

[moontheloon]

If I ever receive it at all! The taupe fawn CD is pretty decent felt as well, and I like the Bushman as well. I love the look of the SBCD but it is stiff as can be. Hard to believe its the same company that made my "Stetson Open Road" made under license by Akubra, probably in the early 70s. Night and day difference in felt quality.

It is night and day from my BGG and taupe...could not be more different.
Those hats are beautiful... as was a Fed I just sold .
But my SB and this new cedar... both deluxe by the way... are just horrible


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[Bob Roberts]

My first 3 Akubras bought abt 2 and a half years ago were all good to decent re stiffness and pouncing. My 4th and very last, an Imperial Fed was incredibly stiff. It will be my last Akubra.

 

[Rogera]

This is my fear of going with an Akubra. For just a few (a C note) dollars more I can get a bespoke hat from Gannon or NW Hats. What is the best investment for the long term?

Custom!

 

[Rogera]

It is night and day from my BGG and taupe...could not be more different.
Those hats are beautiful... as was a Fed I just sold .
But my SB and this new cedar... both deluxe by the way... are just horrible


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I backed out of my cedar. I've decided on another NW Hats.

 

[moontheloon]

I backed out of my cedar. I've decided on another NW Hats.

Good move


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[Zombie_61]

this Cedar Brown CD showed up yesterday...So after that glowing review... who wants it?

See, that's the problem with you "vintage" and "custom" guys--you've lost the ability to appreciate a modern mass-produced hat that someone slammed together just to get it on the shelf and make room for the next hat they have to slam together while probably getting paid not much more than minimum wage.

 

[Frunobulax]

See, that's the problem with you "vintage" and "custom" guys--you've lost the ability to appreciate a modern mass-produced hat that someone slammed together just to get it on the shelf and make room for the next hat they have to slam together while probably getting paid not much more than minimum wage.

NTTAWWT


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[bowlerman]

Found this pork pie. Couldn't pass it up. Nothing special, but in decent condition. The ribbon sold me. I can't read the liner but I can make out a "B... B..."

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[Zombie_61]

NTTAWWT

Gesundheit.

 

[frussell]

My last Campdraft was on the bad side of the equation as well. I've owned about 8 Akubras, all were well-made and decent felt quality. The last Imperial SB CD has felt like many modern Stetsons, prone to spider-creasing when shaped, stiff as hell, and what looks to be a more tapered, lower-blocked crown. No more for me either. I'll keep my BGCD, and throw my big head business at Art or Tumwater. Maybe production has changed at Akubra, or I just got a stinker. No disrespect to their fans, I loved all mine except the last one. Frank

 

[Chamuco]

This is my fear of going with an Akubra. For just a few (a C note) dollars more I can get a bespoke hat from Gannon or NW Hats. What is the best investment for the long term?

Get a Custom, I have like + 20 Akubras and had no complains at all, my friends have bought more than 20 and,they have only got one cardboard like Akubra Fedora, all the others are great for around 100 bucks each.

BUUUUUUUUUUUUT when you get a custom hat from the right hatter its addictive....

Nothing beats a custom beaver, so I will gladly save my $$$ until I get enough for a Gannon or NW, might be 2.5 times the price but, in my humble opinion, ita worth it 100 times.

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[tropicalbob]

Found this pork pie. Couldn't pass it up. Nothing special, but in decent condition. The ribbon sold me. I can't read the liner but I can make out a "B... B..."

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Brooks Brothers?

 

[Chamuco]

I had a nice surprise today. After I got home we decided to let the kids open a few presents. Afterwards, I went on the front porch to turn the Christmas lights on and I had a present from Moon stuck in the corner! (It's still a present even when you buy it for yourself right?!) Caxton Silverbelly.

That hat looks like a million bucks !!

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[Redfokker]

Custom!

+1

 

[Redfokker]

Get a Custom, I have like + 20 Akubras and had no complains at all, my friends have bought more than 20 and,they have only got one cardboard like Akubra Fedora, all the others are great for around 100 bucks each.

BUUUUUUUUUUUUT when you get a custom hat from the right hatter its addictive....

Nothing beats a custom beaver, so I will gladly save my $$$ until I get enough for a Gannon or NW, might be 2.5 times the price but, in my humble opinion, ita worth it 100 times.

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Oh, I totally agree, I have a few in the mixer at present. I have so many wants, a 40s Mallory, a VS in powder blue, a Cavanagh Hommie...and it goes on and on...

 

[Zombie_61]

...Maybe production has changed at Akubra...

About a year ago someone posted a link to an online article that stated Akubra was going to have to outsource the fur for their hats because of some sort of problem with the rabbit population in Australia. I can't help but wonder if that has somehow affected the quality of their hats; maybe they're adding more stiffener in an effort to counteract having to use inferior fur?

 

[Frunobulax]

About a year ago someone posted a link to an online article that stated Akubra was going to have to outsource the fur for their hats because of some sort of problem with the rabbit population in Australia. I can't help but wonder if that has somehow affected the quality of their hats; maybe they're adding more stiffener in an effort to counteract having to use inferior fur?

I remember that. I think there was also some issue with production costs, as in it was cheaper to import than use "in-house" sources.


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[Frunobulax]

Here it is.

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-08/akubra-to-import-rabbit-fur/6603106?pfmredir=sm


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[DOGMAN]

this Cedar Brown CD showed up yesterday .
as I expected it is typical Akubra less than mediocre construction completely unimpressive hat....
It is hard as a rock and stiff as a board.
The flanging is awful
It has the famous toliker line on the brim that Akubra for some reason cannot get figured out and frankly doesn't seem to care to.
It looks to have been pounced by a child.
The color is somewhat patchy.
All of this just further solidified my opinion of Akubra hats that they are highly overrated poorly made hats made of very mediocre materials.
I should have known better but I figured I would give them one more chance... I wasted my money.
Can't say I'm disappointed because I sort of expected this... but this hat is in no way worth what I spent on it.
I know Akubra gets very hyped here and I respect those who swear by them... but this hat is a costume hat at best

So after that glowing review... who wants it?
What size is it?I like a nasty stiff hat.....for the right price.

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