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  1. Chuck Bobuck

    Detective hats

    Hey there RBH, I like about everything he's written, "Hot Springs" is set back in 1946 and most of his other books are set later in time. He wrote "Sniper" which was made into a movie, but the book is great.
  2. Chuck Bobuck

    Detective hats

    My influences were film noir, old television and my dad who wore fedoras most of his life. He became a stingy brim guy in the 50's and pretty much stayed with them. I remeber a big taupe wider brim in the closet when I was kid though. If you like hard boiled detective books, check out "Hot...
  3. Chuck Bobuck

    The Cap Faction

    I'm 23" or 59 cm. It's not snug and not too loose, it's just about right. I have 2 Med. Hanna flat caps that I have to gently stretch over my knee occasionally. According to UK sizing a Med. is the US 7-3/8, 23", 59cm. Not quite snug but Large may have been better with the Hanna's. I don't...
  4. Chuck Bobuck

    Akubra Campdraft

    I have a set of 180's and a cheap knock-off I found on e-bay. Both work great. I prefer the fit on the knock off pair.
  5. Chuck Bobuck

    The Cap Faction

    The button sure looks smaller in that picture.
  7. Chuck Bobuck

    The Cap Faction

    Thanks Wiser Hatter. I got it here... http://www.leathercoatsetc.com/
  8. Chuck Bobuck

    The Cap Faction

    My snow blowing and shoveling ensemble featuring a navy 8 panel cap. This is my heaviest weight wool cap. It's nice and warm. If vintage caps had smaller buttons, then this must be from the future judging by the size of its enormous button shown with a quarter. Cap was purchased new...
  9. Chuck Bobuck

    Akubra Overload

    I didn't want to like it. I wasn't prepared to like it, yet I love it! It's your best bash yet! :p :D
  10. Chuck Bobuck

    Have any of you ever trimmed the brim...

    I know of a local Tack and Western store that trims brims, but I'm not sure if it would end up being a dimensional brim when done. Anyone familiar with the brim trimming process at a Western type store?
  11. Chuck Bobuck

    Akubra Overload

    Hey Dan, I found this blurb on David Morgans site in their FAQs... "Do you carry the hat worn by Crocodile Dundee? No. Crocodile Dundee wore the Down Under, in Black. We no longer carry the Down Under. The hat band worn in the movie was in crocodile leather, with crocodile teeth. In recent...
  13. Chuck Bobuck

    First Time Hat Buyer Info Thread - A Compendeum of Advice

    That looks great, the Stylemaster's dimensions work well for you.
  14. Chuck Bobuck

    Opinions, Please

    I agree with Scotty, he pushed the top into a diamond and it's pushing the sides of the crown out and will balance things out a little. Too much or too little taper is subjective, but since you asked for opinions....:)
  15. Chuck Bobuck

    First Time Hat Buyer Info Thread - A Compendeum of Advice

    I like that Dobbs.
  16. Chuck Bobuck

    New to hats, would like some advice

    Sacrilege! :eek: :D
  17. Chuck Bobuck

    Wife needs help finding a great, thin fedora hat but don't know where to start!!

    Check out the Akubra Federation IV at Hats Direct or a Stetson Temple.
  19. Chuck Bobuck

    New to hats, would like some advice

    There are a plethora of inexpensive straws on e-bay, on-line vendors, or even your local department stores. Due to the unpredictable weather on the Prairie, I went with a polypropylene Akubra 'Capricorn'. It blocks the sun, vents the heat and will stand up better than straw in a sudden...
  20. Chuck Bobuck

    New to hats, would like some advice

    I think you made a good decision. Of course, we'll need to see pics when you get it.
  21. Chuck Bobuck

    New to hats, would like some advice

    The Squatter has a wide brim, but shorter crown than the Camp Draft. I love the Squatter, but it was difficult to get used to at first due to the brim. Great rain and snow fedora.
  22. Chuck Bobuck

    New to hats, would like some advice

    When I first found the Lounge, I was looking for ideas on a Summer straw for sun protection. I didn't think I'd care for fur felts with a wide brim and the Open Road, thin ribbon style fedora didn't appeal to me at all. As I spent more time here and paid attention to vintage photos, my...
  23. Chuck Bobuck

    New to hats, would like some advice

    It depends if the hat and size you want is in stock. I've ordered only with Hats Direct, I waited over a month to get one Camp Draft, 10 days or so on other fedoras in stock. Hats Direct was great to work with. Prior to the sale they helped me determine the right size and answered my...

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