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Akubra Overload

monbla256

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I put just a little curl in my Coober Pedy last night. Fun stuff. I'll put a little more in there when I get a chance.
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Before:
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I think adding a "western" curl to the brim improves a good hat IMMENSLY :) Keep going :)
 

Bebop

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It seems that putting a curl on the brim makes a hat look less like an umbrella and gives it a little character. (I seems to make the wearer smile more too!)
 

1961MJS

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Hi

I like both looks. The before is more of a work hat, but the after is more on the order of a "vacation hat". I'm not hard over on the vacation description, but well... I like the back of my hats to curl down on my outdoors / bad weather hats. It also allows you to wear the hat in the car easier.

later
 

The Good

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I must say, that's an awfully strange "crease" that Open Road has... it looks like it's been pushed in towards the middle... Can't help but want to see someone do a teardrop or center crease on that thing. Is this an exhibit though, or does someone actually own the hat?

P.S. Rodkins, that's a great brim curl, and I like it better than the brim down all around.
 

Neophyte

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Thanks guys. I'm really having fun with this if you can't tell.

Indeed we can, if that subtle grin is any indication :D!

Speaking of which, so am I :)! This is about the best smile I can manage without pulling something [huh]. I worked the curl a little more on one side than the other, because a little asymmetry goes a long way. It's a good thing I was wearing it, too, because it was hailing today lol!

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