Akubra Overload

[jpbales]

I thought...

"fleet admiral" would be the correct rank

 

[Colby Jack]

Man I love this thread!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap All those great shots of CD's and the squatter! Fantastic!

 

[CRH]

Man I love this thread!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap All those great shots of CD's and the squatter! Fantastic!

Happy to hear we haven't disappointed you, CJ .

 

[BobC]

Yep, thanks Bob!! I'm relieved to see it's a light color, like in their ad. Gorgeous hat!

I'm gonna go nuts waiting until July to get mine.

No problem, gents. I'm always happy to contribute a little something to the lounge when I have a chance. I surely do take a lot of useful info and opinions from it.

The heritage seems "browner" than the tawny to me, but it's not a dark brown. I think you'll like it, Scott.

 

[TopGumby]

New Fawn Capricorn...I know it's got it's own review thread, but it's an Akubra!

 

[Goose.]

Wait a second -- I thought it was the "Professor" and Mary Ann...
Cheers,
JtL

Thanks, but I'm not smart enough to be a Professor. Now that I think of it, "Professor" was the only male on the show that never wore a hat, so far as I know. And, if he was really smart, he would've figured out a way to boot the other guys of that island.

"fleet admiral" would be the correct rank

Thanks JPBales...I'd rather be a Top in the FMF though...well, maybe...but no tugs there

New Fawn Capricorn...I know it's got it's own review thread, but it's an Akubra!
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And, that's why it fits right in here TG. Looks great. Hope the burgers came out good. :eusa_clap

 

[Benny Holiday]

Hi all.

I Have been lurking around for a few weeks now and have just successfully registered. I have a reasonable collection of Akubras and am now waiting on my mid grey stylemaster to arrive. I will more than likely add a silver belly campdrafter to the collection very soon. To date I have .

1. Black stoney creek.
2. Sand Outback club.
3. Fawn cattleman.
4. Deep fawn squatter.
5. Sombrero
6. R.M.
7. At least 3 Slouch hats or KFF with a mix of old a new style pugaree's.

Thanks for all the Pics of people actually wearing their hats as it makes purchasing a new one online so much easier if you have a more visual reference of colour and how it looks on a head.

Back to surfing the threads.

Barra

Welcome to the Lounge Barra, sounds like you'll be right at home here mate!

 

[FurFeltFedora]

Akubra Federation IV in Moonstone

Another one of my Fed IVs showed up today - Moonstone. One more to arrive (Carbon) and I'll have all the shades in Standard. Not sure if I'll be an Admiral like Goose, but I'll at least have a decent collection

As with my other shots, the background and lighting has been kept consistent for comparison purposes.

You can really see in this shot what a chameleon the Moonstone is, many shades of grey...

And for context the obligatory "I'm incredibly pale" shot...

Cross posted with the "New Hats" thread.

 

[CRH]

Another one of my Fed IVs showed up today - Moonstone. One more to arrive (Carbon) and I'll have all the shades in Standard. Not sure if I'll be an Admiral like Goose, but I'll at least have a decent collection
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I dig this consistent background thing you have going on, tripleF.

Excellent work on the creasing. I don't make thin front pinches - not to say that I would not wear one though . That wavy brim looks like it will age well once it hits some precipitatation :eusa_clap.

I'm sure the 'Admiral' will approve!

 

[FurFeltFedora]

Thanks CRH, I find all the Feds look better after a little wind, rain and sweat. I've already got the Black one, but I haven't had a chance to post the pictures - soon. When the Carbon comes and I'm all done I'll do a shot of all five for comparison plus some of the differences I've noticed - some are quite radical from one to the other.

 

[Chuck Bobuck]

Thanks CRH, I find all the Feds look better after a little wind, rain and sweat. I've already got the Black one, but I haven't had a chance to post the pictures - soon. When the Carbon comes and I'm all done I'll do a shot of all five for comparison plus some of the differences I've noticed - some are quite radical from one to the other.

Great photos and looking forward to the carbon and moonstone comparisons.

 

[FurFeltFedora]

Chuck - the carbon should show up anytime this week.

 

[jazzncocktails]

Another one of my Fed IVs showed up today - Moonstone. One more to arrive (Carbon) and I'll have all the shades in Standard. Not sure if I'll be an Admiral like Goose, but I'll at least have a decent collection

Love that Moonstone, FFF...that's next on my list. Hopefully in a Campdraft!

 

[stibbons]

Another one of my Fed IVs showed up today - Moonstone. One more to arrive (Carbon) and I'll have all the shades in Standard. Not sure if I'll be an Admiral like Goose, but I'll at least have a decent collection

Woah, once again some excellent pictures. I've been thinking about getting a moonstone Fed IV for a little while now, and you've just sealed the deal. Thanks!

Luckily hatsdirect's bricks and mortar store is only a couple of hours drive out of Sydney, so I should be able to head out there next week. Sounds much less painful than three weeks waiting for international mail.

 

[FurFeltFedora]

I'm so jealous!! I can only order online and it's about 3 weeks (although I got one in just a week).

 

[barra063]

OK. Again bare with me while I experiment with photo uploading.

L-R. Cattleman, stoney creek, outback club and Sombrero that has a sort of teardrop bash.

L-R. Australian Army Slouch hat with current rising sun badge, Airforce Slouch hat with old version of the Airforce pugaree and then hat with new "Airforce blue" pugaree and RM.

 

[CRH]

...When the Carbon comes and I'm all done I'll do a shot of all five for comparison plus some of the differences I've noticed - some are quite radical from one to the other.

This should be interesting. Comparison and contrast photos are my favorite.

 

[CRH]

OK. Again bare with me while I experiment with photo uploading.

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Nice collection, barra063. Could we see some more shots of the Cattleman and the RM?

 

[barra063]

The hat band is not the standard band that comes with the Cattleman. This is one I made myself by plaiting roo lace.

The RM has a crown a tad over 5 inches, the felt is really soft yet holds it's shape. This is fast becoming my favourite.

 

[CRH]

The hat band is not the standard band that comes with the Cattleman. This is one I made myself by plaiting roo lace.

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The RM has a crown a tad over 5 inches, the felt is really soft yet holds it's shape. This is fast becoming my favorite.

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Thanks.

I have a Cattleman on my short list. Nice to see a worn one.

That RM has a classic tall style about it. I can see why it's favored.