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Akubra Overload
I've never seen another hat other than the Bushman at DM offered in a color named Nullarbor Tan, but common sense tells me that Akubra would not brew this dye for only one model for a single vendor. Perhaps other Akubras are offered in this color, but it's called something else. Here we go... -
akubra fedora
Back to math class, Daoud. 1 inch = 25.4 mm (2.5) (25.4 mm) = 63.5 mm Rule of rounding to whole numbers is to round up if the fraction is .50 or greater, so 63.5 mm becomes 64 mm = 2 1/2 inches. The brims are the same width, and, in fact, the Fedora and the Sydney are one and the... -
Akubra Overload
Clarification on Bushman & Squatter I'm very familiar with Akubras in general and David Morgan's in particular. First off, the name of an Akubra offered by one vendor may or may not be the same hat as one offered by another vendor selling it with the identical name. We've discussed... -
Berets, Anyone?
Ken, The beret looks snazzy on your head, perhaps a bit tight. I prefer looser, like your three female friends! -
Ghurka Leather
I've been collecting Ghurka for nearly ten years now, and the No. 3 bag has not been sold during that time frame. The item number on all Ghurka products is in the order that it was introduced. No. 1, and Marley Hodgson made only one of these, a book bag for his son, is in the Smithsonian...- NonEntity
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Berets, Anyone?
Ada Veen, I cannot say for sure without more info and photos, but your very fine beret, based on the "Grand Lux" and "Impermeable" nomenclature, plus the details of the sweatband and overall design, appears to be an older version of the Super Luxury manufactured in Tolosa. Just a reminder... -
Difference Between Trilbys and Stingy Brim Fedoras?
I, too, have long wondered about the difference, if any, between a trilby and a stingy-brim fedora. Not a fact but just an observation, though, is that vendors seem to label as "trilby," in contrast to "stingy brim," those hats which appear to have a taller, more tapered crown, often an... -
If you could have any hat
If I may be so bold, so as to trim the responses from a wish list panoply, let's re-word the question to, if you could have any hat, but only one hat, what would it be? Now, that's tough, eh? Has to be in a style and color that goes with just about anything you might wear, and durable since... -
Del Monico Hatters, New Haven, Connecticut
Thanks for the pics of Del Monico Hatter, MJ, because I've never been there in person but have dealt with them for many years via its web site, www.delmonicohatter.com; E-mail, info@delmonicohatter.com; and phone, 866-470-4287. Yes, they have outstanding customer service, IF you deal with... -
How to travel with hats
I have traveled extensively by air, and here's one way to do it: Since crushing is not a problem, you don't need the plastic bowl, which will just consume a bit of precious space. I'm assuming your fedora is either a pretty decent rabbit or beaver fur felt, as a wool felt wouldn't be worth... -
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CBS Sunday morning story on hats
Though I was tempted to change over to NBC for the Tim Russert Meet the Press tribute, I stuck with CBS Sunday Morning and enjoyed the hat segment. For a short, major network piece, I must say they pretty much got it right. As for the salesguy at JJ's, I thought he was very informative and... -
Sherlock Holmes Hat
Whoever selected and shaped that hat for Rathbone in "Voices" knew what he was doing, for though the fedora was 1940s-contemporary, the unique downturned front and back brim combined with the pencil-role on the sides, is reminiscent of the deerstalker he wore in the earlier "Hounds" and... -
Berets, Anyone?
Woodfluter, I am so happy that you found a beret you really like. Though it seems simple enough, the beret is one of the most difficult types of headgear to assess quality, fit, and how a certain diameter will look on your head in the manner you wear it, when you are making your decision... -
Berets, Anyone?
BellyTank, I cannot thank you enough for that information!!! To think that I've worn this beret that is one of my favorite possessions for 25 years and had no clue it was military, and British at that, just makes me go "gulp." And I'm embarrassed that I have stated with confidence that the... -
How do you apply your brimmed hat?
While I'm aware that, to avoid eventually ruining the top front of the crown, you are not supposed to ever handle a hat there and use the brim instead, for me, I have found that putting one on and taking it off by the pinch is an extremely difficult habit to break. Frankly, even after many... -
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Berets, Anyone?
Woodfluter-- I carefully studied the beret offered by the Seattle photographer in the link at the bottom of your last post. He said it is manufactured by a family owned company in the Basque region of Spain, so that could only be the Elosegui factory in Tolosa. At the inexpensive prices... -
Akubra difficulties and Everything Australian
Sounds like the communication gap is between Akubra and Everything Australian. I suppose the good news is that Akubra is maintaining high quality standards and not sending out defective products despite strong demand. I do empathize with your frustration--that's an awfully loing time to... -
The Curse of Indiana Jones
We've gone over and over this issue here on FL. While I agree that a person calling any fedora an Indiana Jones hat is potentially irritating to the hat cognoscenti, keep in mind that 99% of the time such a comment is a compliment or simply an effort to connect. For the same reason... -
Hat to the Beach?
Were I to wear a nice Panama to the beach, my hand would never leave the brim for fear it would blow off and either go into the water or flying down the shore only to be snapped by the claws of a moody sand crab or the oily hands of a sunbather. But if you're going to be on the beach for long... -
Berets, Anyone?
I thought this thread I started way back in January was long dead, so thanks for resurrecting it, Glass Shark. Yours, with the nylon sweat band, is one of the many versions of the Hoquy. Someone earlier asked about replacing a leather beret sweat, but no one's yet offered a source. As I...
