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Akubra Campdraft

BobC

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:arated: Very nice with that suit and tie, Mr. P. And your teardrop looks great. This gray color is going to be very versatile.
 

CRH

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Mr. Paladin said:
... Looks a bit too casual maybe??? ....but I think it goes well with anything I will wear it with.

.....

Bravo Mr. P! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap. Not too casual and matches anything. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

I can see that you are enjoying this, this Pursuit of Happiness. Your service in the pursuit is much appreciated.
 

CRH

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More pics

Here's some side shots of my Campdraft. I've read about "pez dispenser" and "stovepipe." I present to you "tug boat smokestack. :D"

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My wife can't seem to warm up to the crease. I've explained the diamond look thing but she's not buying it. She thinks it looks "all wrinkly" :p.

Henceforth I shall refer to this Campdraft as "Old Wrinkle Tail." :D
 

kaosharper1

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CRH said:
Here's some side shots of my Campdraft. I've read about "pez dispenser" and "stovepipe." I present to you "tug boat smokestack. :D"


My wife can't seem to warm up to the crease. I've explained the diamond look thing but she's not buying it. She thinks it looks "all wrinkly" :p.

Henceforth I shall refer to this Campdraft as "Old Wrinkle Tail." :D

Like a lot of people she's used to seeing hats steamed over a form that are "perfect." Show her the pictures of Bogie's fedora in the Maltese Falcon over at thegoldenera.net web site and show her how they used to do it.
 

Chuck Bobuck

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CRH said:
Here's some side shots of my Campdraft. I've read about "pez dispenser" and "stovepipe." I present to you "tug boat smokestack. :D"

hpim0616.jpg


hpim0617w.jpg


postei8.jpg


My wife can't seem to warm up to the crease. I've explained the diamond look thing but she's not buying it. She thinks it looks "all wrinkly" :p.

Henceforth I shall refer to this Campdraft as "Old Wrinkle Tail." :D

But...but...that's the way they're supposed to look.
 

CRH

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indycop said:
Is the front ribbon much longer than the rear? It looks like they might have forgot to even up the tails.


Ah, its a little bit longer in the front. That front tail is my wind gauge. I can assess wind speeds relative to how furiously the ribbon is tapping against the hat ;).
 

CRH

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kaosharper1 said:
Like a lot of people she's used to seeing hats steamed over a form that are "perfect." Show her the pictures of Bogie's fedora in the Maltese Falcon over at thegoldenera.net web site and show her how they used to do it.

Oh, Yah! We're both huge Bogie fans. We actually watched The Maltese Falcon on one of our first dinner dates at my place. That was before I re-awakened my love for hats, though.
 

CRH

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Chuck Bobuck said:
But...but...that's the way they're supposed to look.

lol That's what I was thinking when my wife mentioned wrinkles. I just chuckled and acknowledged that I understood her conundrum. lol

She actually liked it at first... short honeymoon with the Campdraft!
 

RBH

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CRH said:
Here's some side shots of my Campdraft. I've read about "pez dispenser" and "stovepipe." I present to you "tug boat smokestack. :D"

hpim0616.jpg


hpim0617w.jpg


postei8.jpg


My wife can't seem to warm up to the crease. I've explained the diamond look thing but she's not buying it. She thinks it looks "all wrinkly" :p.

Henceforth I shall refer to this Campdraft as "Old Wrinkle Tail." :D


Hey C.. check out the diamond on my Camp Draft [I have the same in both of mine]..
hope this helps you out...

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CRH

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RBH said:
Hey C.. check out the diamond on my Camp Draft [I have the same in both of mine]..
hope this helps you out...

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That's the hat that got me fired up about the Campdraft in the first place :eusa_clap.!!!

When I was work'in my Squatter that's the first crease I tried. It looked damn fine...damn fine... It looked... well, you know :D - but I really had a center crease in mind 'cause I've never worn a center crease hat.

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
 

Chuck Bobuck

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kaosharper1 said:
Like a lot of people she's used to seeing hats steamed over a form that are "perfect." Show her the pictures of Bogie's fedora in the Maltese Falcon over at thegoldenera.net web site and show her how they used to do it.

I was trying to find the thread with the pic of Jimmy Stewart wearing the OR in the FBI story. That is a what this bash reminds me of.
 

RBH

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Chuck Bobuck said:
I was trying to find the thread with the pic of Jimmy Stewart wearing the OR in the FBI story. That is a what this bash reminds me of.

Hope this helps!!!

Here is a shot from "Thunder Bay"..

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And here are a few from 'THE FBI STORY".

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These shots look as if Mr Stewart could have given Indy a run for his money!!!
And in a thin ribbon!!!

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CRH

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RBH said:
Hope this helps!!!

Here is a shot from "Thunder Bay"..
...

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:arated:
Looks all wrinkly and crooked to me. lol
 

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