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    Akubra Overload

    I have seriously considered doing just that. The only things holding me back are that it is bound and would then go to unbound. Is that a problem? With the thinner felt, I’m worried it wouldn’t look or feel quite right. In other words, is it bound for a reason? I’d feel much better if someone...
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    Akubra Overload

    Ok, so I guess some of their models do have thicker/thinner felt. I compared my Angler with my Cattleman closely last night and it really seems that the Angler has thicker, stiffer felt. I’d love to get a hat with a smaller brim than the Cattleman in the same lightweight felt. It just feels...
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    Akubra Overload

    Thanks for your reply! That Snowy River looks fantastic on you! I might just try the Leisure Time and maybe get a different hat band for it.
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    Akubra Overload

    Thanks for that information! I had wondered if all imperial quality felt was the same. Interestingly, even though the Angler and Cattleman are both of the imperial quality felt, the Angler seems much thicker and more stiff than the Cattleman. Maybe that’s just in my samples? The entire Cattleman...
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    Akubra Overload

    Hello, I haven’t been here long and this is my first post. I know this question has been asked before but I couldn’t find the specific answer so I figured I’d ask. I’m new to hats over the past couple of years, but as I recently turned 50, for some reason I’m wanting to wear one more and more...

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