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Akubra Overload
When I received my Imperial Fed IV earlier this year I was worried that the downgrade in sweatbands from the Banjo Paterson would be an issue for me. It never has been. Even more than that, now that I’ve got a couple of quality vintage hats I have to confess that the Akubra sweatband - either...- Nathaniel Finley
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Akubra Overload
The folks at the Hattery in Katoomba set a high standard for customer service and product knowledge. I was in their store from 10 a.m. until closing time my first visit. I tired on practically every hat and received a rather thorough, patient initiation into the world of Akubra from Trudi and...- Nathaniel Finley
- Post #6,187
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Akubra Overload
David Morgan has info on both the sweatband difference and the Sydney felt distinction. -Sweat difference: https://www.davidmorgan.com/shop/category/2_22_26/hats/akubra-hats/heritage-collection “The roan leather for the sweatbands is tanned from selected sheepskins, for an exceptional quality...- Nathaniel Finley
- Post #6,186
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Akubra Overload
I couldn’t agree more! Having purchased hats from both stores the experiences are worlds apart!- Nathaniel Finley
- Post #6,181
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Akubra Overload
Yes, it’s partially true, but the rabbit is also sourced more judiciously to create the higher quality felt. These hats have a better hand even than the Heritage felt I’ve handled and I found her explanation to be rather unprofessional and incomplete, unfortunately. But I’ll leave it at that -...- Nathaniel Finley
- Post #6,179
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
Although to be fair, she is selling a bunch of Navajo stuff, so maybe she just doesn’t know anything about hats and is just repeating what somebody told her. Here’s an “authentic vintage hand made Scalia cowboy hat” on offer from her. (Sorry, I don’t mean to poke fun but I can’t stop giggling...- Nathaniel Finley
- Post #29,536
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
That’s a valid point but did you read the description? “This is a Rare find my great uncle is Navajo wore this hat proudly he is 102 decided someone should enjoy this hat he took all his Military earnings to purchase this Hat Great memoribillia !!!!!!” :D- Nathaniel Finley
- Post #29,535
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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
This must be the worst bs I’ve seen on an eBay hat add: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1938-Authentic-Royal-John-STETSON-fedora-Awesome-hat-Very-Rare-find/202176753358?hash=item2f12ac6ece:g:lk4AAOSwnlFaUSnS- Nathaniel Finley
- Post #29,533
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Akubra Overload
I hate to do this, but I really feel the need to record this terrible experience I had the other day in Melbourne at the so-called “iconic” City Hatters in Flinder’s Street Station. It’s a wonderful location and the store couldn’t be a more charming set-up, just in a basement shop tucked under...- Nathaniel Finley
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Post New Hats Here!
Thank you Dogman, that’s nice of you to say. I questioned the wisdom of purchasing a vintage hat in such fine condition knowing that my intention is to wear it hard. Then I thought, “Maybe this hat has been preserved by the fates for just this purpose...”- Nathaniel Finley
- Post #35,789
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Post New Hats Here!
Oh yeah? That’s interesting to know and I was wondering about this exact information while deciding on the purchase. Google images doesn’t return many photos of Stetson 3X beavers that look like this one (especially this model with 3 ply ribbon), although there are some. I’m hampered in my felt...- Nathaniel Finley
- Post #35,787
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Post New Hats Here!
Thank you, Moehawk... Your point about the protective qualities of stiffener is well-taken. I plan to wear this fellow a lot and I reckon I’ll keep the stiffener in. Make mine a sarsaparilla! ;)- Nathaniel Finley
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Post New Hats Here!
The Stetson just had its first compliment from a random stranger standing in line at the supermarket. Here is the final dent - I tightened the front pinch a bit. Boy is this felt a true pleasure to work with once steam hits it!- Nathaniel Finley
- Post #35,781
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Post New Hats Here!
One reason might be the sheer quantity of hats on the U.S. market 60 years ago. Stetson could afford to try different tweaks on established models with 2 of every 3 adult males in felt hats (I have no idea if that figure is correct, but it must have been high). For me, it was another selling...- Nathaniel Finley
- Post #35,778
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Post New Hats Here!
The 3 ply ribbon was the last selling point for me, I absolutely love it. But that seems to be the only difference between this hat and an Open Road. Maybe my question is one of surprise that the ribbon is a big enough difference to keep this from being labelled an Open Road, all other things...- Nathaniel Finley
- Post #35,772
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Post New Hats Here!
The 3X beaver came with a few questions and I reckon this is as good a place as any to ask them. I don’t think we have a dedicated 3X beaver thread: 1. I’m in Melbourne and I was at a shop yesterday with Akubra Campdrafts. This hat is EXACTLY like a campdraft in dimensions (or, rather, the...- Nathaniel Finley
- Post #35,766
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Post New Hats Here!
Thanks guys! I absolutely fell in love with this fellow on eBay and I’m delighted that he is everything I hoped he would be!- Nathaniel Finley
- Post #35,765
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Post New Hats Here!
This finally arrived from North America yesterday - I would almost rather not sleep than take it off. I haven’t felt this way about a material possession in almost 20 years. Stetson 1950s 3X Beaver.- Nathaniel Finley
- Post #35,755
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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?
It was a tough decision leaving the FED IV behind on this adventure, but i’ve got my new (for me) vintage Stetson en route to Melbourne so I decided to take the stingy brim Champ on this trip. Just finishing up dinner at the airport and the last of my Pakistani chewing tobacco. Next stop, Down...- Nathaniel Finley
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