Bob Roberts
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Nice vid Kid.you will find that I have the same experience here
Nice vid Kid.you will find that I have the same experience here
+1Nice vid Kid.
That's a nice hat you got there. Is it moonstone or silverbelly?
My Imperial Silverbelly Camp Draft is stiff and my Imperial Bluegrass Green Camp Draft is soft. My Imperial Fed in Taupe Fawn is extremely stiff and my Deluxe (Heritage) grade is very soft.
My Imperial SB is so stiff that I hardly ever wear it even though I love the style and color.My SB is stiffer than my BGG, but it's not as dramatic as Moon's in his video.
the SB is my least favorite ... not only because of the stiffness ... not really a fan of the color eitherMy Imperial SB is so stiff that I hardly ever wear it even though I love the style and color.
Same here.Is the felt on the SBCD noticeably stiffer than that of the BGCD? My SBCD is still as a board whereas the felt on my BGCD is almost not stiff enough. Strange. Imperial quality on both of mine.
We should all beat the snot out of our Silverbelly's. Me included.
I just ordered a BGG from EA. Hoping to see it late next week.
Thanks Atticus. Your hat looks very nice. I am trying to get Akubra to pre-shape my next Campdraft in that style (probably using the Arena or Kentucky Rancher mold).Hi Christopher. It's silver belly. Akubra's silver belly is a much "warmer" color than most. It is very different from Stetson's silver belly.
AF
59 here. Better not take 10 weeks! When I ordered it confirmation said it would ship out in 2-3 days.Not sure what size you ordered, but I'm at 10 weeks and still waiting for my size 61 BGGCD.
you will find that I have the same experience here
I would like to reblock my BGCD as it is tapered from shaping it into a long oval, and I would just like to know how to do itMy Campdraft experience:
Just thought I'd weigh in. I have three Akubras, a Campdraft in Deluxe Heritage (thick and stiff), a Bushman in Imperial (thin and pliable) and a Down under which I converted to a fedora. Many say they are great in the rain but my experience is different. I have never worn the Bushman or the Down under in much rain but the Campy was my go to foul weather hat all winter and got soaked through many times. Needless to say this did have a negative outcome. Being rabbit, the felt will shrink, thick or thin, and will taper the crown considerably. The brim held up fine.
Just prior to tear down for re blocking.
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Crown open and soaked in prep for a good stretch.
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Done. Time to re build.
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Re bashed next to my old OR beater
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So I guess it depends on how much rain. Iv'e heard all bunny with shrink eventually over time if wet, unless its treated. I haven't worn it in the rain since the re block and am wondering if the ironing during the re block has compressed and tightened the felt, making it denser and more resistant to shrinkage. We'll soon find out. If you don't care about taper or don't mind an occasional tear down and re block, wear it everywhere and enjoy.
I find this true with my RM. Stiff as heck.My Imperial SB is so stiff that I hardly ever wear it even though I love the style and color.
That's why I use my SB as a shop and work hat. Looks way better with stains and grease.We should all beat the snot out of our Silverbelly's. Me included.