2 more Akubras, crease advice please!

[indycop]

Here is my Mid Brown Campdraft and Sorrel Tan Boss of the Plains. I am Pretty sure I will stick with the diamond on the campdraft, the problem is mainly the Boss (isn't it always?). I knew what I wanted to do with it but just could not get it there. So here are a few attempts at some creases, let me know if any look like they work. I have not messed with the brim yet so it is snapped up until I decide on the crown. All attempts are dry only so they are kind of loose. I will also probably not have the cord on it.
I will take better pictures outside tom. when I have the permanent crease in as well as color comparison pics since we have 7 Akubras and an 8th on the way.

First Mid Brown campdraft,

You can't see it but there is a nice mushrooming effect goin on that I really like with this one.

Surprise, surprise it's a diamond.

I shaved after the pics.

So leave it, steam it in, change it?

Next the tough one,

Open crown

this is probably the worst crease, a bad attempt at a modified cattleman.

 

[indycop]

Simple centerdent, I feel like this needs crossed sabers on it though,

And finally an attempt at a Gus.

Brim work tom.
Does the Crease Police Chief's jurisdiction cover Western's??

 

[KY Gentleman]

I like what you did in these pics. I've become a fan of the center dent with a not so tight pinch. It leaves the crown tall and looks a bit more "formal".
I ordered another Campdraft and a Fed IV this week and will probably go with that look on those when they arrive.
I like your new mid-brown Campdraft, they are great lids.

 

[RBH]

All that Campdraft needs is to be worn!!!! Looks great, I love the color!

As to the BOTP... I may need to think on it... what does the Chief think about it ?

 

[indycop]

I want the Boss to be totally western so I will either curl the brim a little or just make a dip front and rear.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

Well, the Campdraft looks great. I don't think you should even steam it. Just "wear it in."

As for the Boss; First, I thought they came pre-bashed! :eusa_doh:

Anyway, I rather like the first modified Cattleman. I think if you move the side dents forward about 1/4 or 1/2 inch, you'll have a winner. Otherwise, what about a c-crown "outback" sort of thing?

 

[Woodfluter]

The Campdraft is just fine, as others noted. What a great looking hat. One day I might have to get me one. The only thing I'd do if it were mine - steam the front dents in so they extend a bit lower down and become flatter, rather than just up near the top. But that's just my preference.

For the Boss, I'm partial to the modified Gus. Or...you might or might not look good in it, really can't say...but I'd also be tempted to go with the open crown. Very, very traditional and what a lot of the really old-time cowboys would have done until their horse modified the crown for them.

Good hats IndyCop. All the best,

- Bill

 

[indycop]

Anyway, I rather like the first modified Cattleman. I think if you move the side dents forward about 1/4 or 1/2 inch, you'll have a winner. Otherwise, what about a c-crown "outback" sort of thing?

Nothing against my Aussie bretheren but I want an American western look for this one. I am using it as an experiment to see if I can wear a western then in a few months I will order a custom from Mike, probably full beaver Crossfire Trail clone.

Didn't the Duke have a diamond creased Cavalry hat?

 

[indycop]

The only thing I'd do if it were mine - steam the front dents in so they extend a bit lower down and become flatter, rather than just up near the top. But that's just my preference.

I think I will wear it all day tomorrow and fiddle with it, then set it in more at the end of the day.

 

[cookie]

I think I will wear it all day tomorrow and fiddle with it, then set it in more at the end of the day.

Good!:eusa_clap that will give you something to do whilst contemplating your next injection of cash into the Aussie economy....

 

[deanglen]

The first looks fine and the second could use a tight "fore-and-aft"

dean

 

[indycop]

dean

That looks like crossed Kentucky rifles to me, as a former Infantryman that is very tempting!!

 

[indycop]

Good!:eusa_clap that will give you something to do whilst contemplating your next injection of cash into the Aussie economy....

Glad to be of help!lol

 

[BobC]

Good!:eusa_clap that will give you something to do whilst contemplating your next injection of cash into the Aussie economy....

I'd say we're all glad to be of help, especially considering the outstanding product we are receiving in exchange for the most reasonable injection. I love my Akubras and seem to keep finding more to add to the family. Thank you, Australia!

IC, as for the Boss, I like the first crease and echo pulling the side dents forward just a bit more.

Will you please take some outdoor pics of the mid brown CD?

 

[Colby Jack]

I kinda like the gus...:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[gtdean48]

Go for the Gus-Toe!

IC, here is my version of a "Gus" crease in a vintage Adam 101 Corral. Sorry about the quality of the photos..

 

[gtdean48]

Man, I can't wait on my mid-brown Campdraft to get here!!:rage:

 

[jimmy the lid]

IC -- As you suspect, Western creases are outside my jurisdiction...

I think you did a real nice job on the Campdraft. Looks great! As far as the BOTP, how about trying a narrow centerdent with long side dents -- kind of a classic cattleman's crease, just to check out how that might look. Of the ones you've posted, I think the Gus looks very promising. What's tricky about this exercise is that you can only really determine which crease looks best in context -- so, seeing it on your noggin, along with what you do with the brim, will tell us a lot. You may want to post some noggin shots of different crease/brim styles.

I have a Stetson 3X in a 3.5" brim, which is the same brim width as the Akubra BOTP, I believe. I know you've ruled out this kind of crease, but I still think it would look really good on you...

BTW, gtd, you did a nice job with that Gus crease on the Adam Corral!

Anyways, IC -- looking forward to your BOTP crease-a-thon!

Cheers,
JtL

 

[toobacat]

Indycop, the Gus crease looks great on this hat. I think the brim looks good like it is, sort of a more formal western look. I may have to get one of these after seeing yours. What's the open crown height?

I think the Campdraft looks good with almost any crease you put in it.

 

[indycop]

This hat will have to be soaked or steamed to get anything to stay.:eusa_doh:

Here are 2 for Dean Glen,

I tried to do a centerdent with pinches but it would not stay while dry.

Next the Gus,

I really like the look of both Jimmy's and Gt's, but can only seem to get something resembling a Gus so I am going to break out the steam for the first time.