James71
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Glen grey CD with my custom ribbon job on the mean streets of Adelaide late at night.
I picked mine up from the post office. I never purchased a properly sized hat before. My last hat was a large ;-). Anyway, I ordered and received a 58 CD today. It fits a little snug. I must be a 59. Is there a way to stretch it, or will it do it naturally?
I can pull it down to the right place on my head, but I can sure feel it on my forehead.
-Tim
Why not send it back and exchange it for a larger size?
If you have a western wear shop near you that sells hats, you might be able to get them to stretch it for you (for a price usually) or you can get a "Hat Jack" ( sold by many mail-order/internet shops) and with some steam or distilled water stretch it yourself.I emailed them to see what can be done. Seems like mailing it back to Australia would cost a bit.
Thanks. I'm considering the hat jack. I think the problem maybe I have an oval head. When I push in the sides, the front loosens up a bit. Will these hats stretch naturally from just wearing them?
Hat Jacks are good for Oval head shapes and yes Akubra's will stretch and conform to your head the more you wear it and especially if you get it wet in a good soaking rain or two
Looks good. Mine was a little tight when it came. I gave it a little stretch overnight and now it fits great. Enjoy the hat I wore mine today.Thanks, I think I'll be good to go with it. I also got a henry hat today and although its a little looser, it feels very similar.
Here is a photo of the CD. Still playing with the bash. Hard to tell with this iSight camera anyway.
Looks good. Mine was a little tight when it came. I gave it a little stretch overnight and now it fits great. Enjoy the hat I wore mine today.
Jeff
How did you stretch it Jeff?
Tim
Hi
I live in exciting and cold Wichita KS. Hatman Jack's, Vanderbilt's, and Shepler's all three carry Hat jacks to stretch your hat.
Later
Harbor Freight has some cheap ones that work fine, too = http://www.harborfreight.com/adjustable-hat-stretcher-42210.html
Harbor Freight has some cheap ones that work fine, too = http://www.harborfreight.com/adjustable-hat-stretcher-42210.html