Akubra Overload

[BlackSmp]

I never thought that getting a campdraft to experiment with was so great fun

I’m a sucker for front pinch and “middle of the road” brim size

This feels right!

 

[Who?]

Should there be a saying in the vernacular “He’s all crown and no brim.”

Somewhat equivalent to “all hat and no cattle”.

 

[Doctor Strange]

jeff, Akubra's Sand and Silverbelly ARE the same color.

Ten or more years ago, I had a color swatch PDF file from Akubra's old web site - alas, lost a couple of computers ago - that showed both names next to the same swatch.

 

[jeff]

jeff, Akubra's Sand and Silverbelly ARE the same color.

Ten or more years ago, I had a color swatch PDF file from Akubra's old web site - alas, lost a couple of computers ago - that showed both names next to the same swatch.

THANK YOU so much, Dr! Clearing up a 15 year conundrum. You really are a wizard!

(I'm sure the answer is also held elsewhere in the treasure-trove of FedoraLounge posts, just never thought to do a search)

 

[deadlyhandsome]

jeff, Akubra's Sand and Silverbelly ARE the same color.

Ten or more years ago, I had a color swatch PDF file from Akubra's old web site - alas, lost a couple of computers ago - that showed both names next to the same swatch.

THANK YOU so much, Dr! Clearing up a 15 year conundrum. You really are a wizard!

(I'm sure the answer is also held elsewhere in the treasure-trove of FedoraLounge posts, just never thought to do a search)

 

[jeff]

Whoohoo - You're my hero, Brent!

<jeff heads off to drag and drop that image into his Akubra folder>

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Whoohoo - You're my hero, Brent!

<jeff heads off to drag and drop that image into his Akubra folder>

To be fair, I think this was originally posted years ago by @Doctor Strange

 

[Doctor Strange]

Yes, that's the one! Thanks, Brent.

 

[The Shoe]

jeff, Akubra's Sand and Silverbelly ARE the same color.

Ten or more years ago, I had a color swatch PDF file from Akubra's old web site - alas, lost a couple of computers ago - that showed both names next to the same swatch.

THANK YOU so much, Dr! Clearing up a 15 year conundrum. You really are a wizard!

(I'm sure the answer is also held elsewhere in the treasure-trove of FedoraLounge posts, just never thought to do a search)

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I’m not sure if that remains the case. Maybe they have slightly different colours for different retailers. Or maybe the two hats (purchased within a year or so of each other) come from a different run, but as my post from March (below) shows, there is certainly a difference between the Sand and Silverbelly hats that reside in my house.

They had sales on the last of the deluxe models a year or so ago (maybe more).
Hats by the Hundred still has their model listed as Silverbelly. The pictures my be deceiving, but the Silverbelly looks to have a darker ribbon and a slightly different coloured felt.
My Silverbelly Campdraft (purchased from The Hattery) and my wife’s Sand Leisure Time (Hats by the Hundred) are quite different colours. View attachment 412380

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I’m not sure if that remains the case. Maybe they have slightly different colours for different retailers. Or maybe the two hats (purchased within a year or so of each other) come from a different run, but as my post from March (below) shows, there is certainly a difference between the Sand and Silverbelly hats that reside in my house.

I have to Akubra’s in silverbelly and they are different colors/tones. I don’t know if it’s a year made or a retailer thing.

 

[The Shoe]

I have to Akubra’s in silverbelly and they are different colors/tones. I don’t know if it’s a year made or a retailer thing.

The Sand of Etsuko’s Leisure Time is what I imagined when I bought the Campdraft…I’m a little jealous.

 

[The Shoe]

I have to Akubra’s in silverbelly and they are different colors/tones. I don’t know if it’s a year made or a retailer thing.

The Sand of Etsuko’s Leisure Time is what I imagined when I bought the Campdraft…I’m a little jealous.

I see the Hattery now offer the Campdraft in Sand rather than Silverbelly. I’m tempted. In fact I’ve asked them about the colour. I’ll let everyone know when I get the reply.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I see the Hattery now offer the Campdraft in Sand rather than Silverbelly. I’m tempted. In fact I’ve asked them about the colour. I’ll let everyone know when I get the reply.

I wonder if it’s the same color just rebranded? Looking forward to your report.

 

[Boomerang]

I wonder if it’s the same color just rebranded? Looking forward to your report.

I'm betting that is EXACTLY what is happening. I like the color, but sand is a more appropriate name for the color of my Akubras that were sold as silverbelly.

 

[The Shoe]

I wonder if it’s the same color just rebranded? Looking forward to your report.

I'm betting that is EXACTLY what is happening. I like the color, but sand is a more appropriate name for the color of my Akubras that were sold as silverbelly.

Unfortunately, that is exactly what is happening. Here’s the reply:

Thanks for your enquiry - that one is easily answered

The Campdraft you have is indeed SAND (was Silverbelly - but is the same colour - so Akubra have just simplified their coding).

However, the Leisuretime is actually a colour called LIGHT Sand - and it is much lighter in colour.

Hope that solves the mystery of the sands

So, I won’t be purchasing a Sand Campdraft. If they come out with a Light Sand Campdraft, I’ll be up for it, though.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Unfortunately, that is exactly what is happening. Here’s the reply:

Thanks for your enquiry - that one is easily answered

The Campdraft you have is indeed SAND (was Silverbelly - but is the same colour - so Akubra have just simplified their coding).

However, the Leisuretime is actually a colour called LIGHT Sand - and it is much lighter in colour.

Hope that solves the mystery of the sands

So, I won’t be purchasing a Sand Campdraft. If they come out with a Light Sand Campdraft, I’ll be up for it, though.

Not sure what color light sand actually is:

 

[Zombie_61]

Not sure what color light sand actually is...

It's like "Sand", but lighter.

 

[jeff]

Clearly this is referring to Lieutenant Sand

 

[The Shoe]

Our new Akubras arrived today. The Black Leisure Time for Etsuko and the Acorn Fawn Stylemaster for me.

Also a quick plug for Hats By The Hundred. The hats arrived in record time with free untracked shipping - for which they sent us a tracking number as soon as it shipped!

 

[GuitarGuy99]

According to the Hats Direct webpage, Akubra prices will be rising on Wednesday.