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I was waiting for you to bring up the liner/sweat dichotomy, which is why I "showed my work".
Certainly, a scholarly approach to the Stetson liner/sweat dichotomy/conundrum...
I was waiting for you to bring up the liner/sweat dichotomy, which is why I "showed my work".
Looking to buy a hat from the bay and the description of the sweatband says to be very "stiff". Can that be softened, or will it end up cracking on me if I get it?
Perhaps, but remember that sweatbands are the primary point of contact in the wear of a hat... often they will have condition issues in a hat that is in fine condition otherwise. They are easily replaced by a good hat shop such as Optimo. If you find a hat that you love and intend to wear, keep that in mind. You can retain the original sweatband for its markings and history and enjoy wearing the hat with a new one.
cheers,
Alan
derekj27,
This is a little bit of guesswork on my part, but I would say Akubra requires a certain number of hats in a particular color needs to be ordered by their retailers in order to get that color. Everything Australian may have other customers who have expressed an interest so they are willing to place an order for multiple hats in that color. Most retailers are loathe to tie up money in something that doesn't sell, so my guess is EA thinks they can sell them, whereas the other retailers are not willing to take the risk or don't have interest from their customers.
In any event I believe they are a reputable retailer, so if it's a hat you want and they can get it for you, go for it. Enjoy the 3 month wait - I've done it before on one occasion. Can you say, anticipation?
Well, even though it sounds like guess work, it makes a lot of sense, thanks for your reply, wouldn't mind anyone else s take on it!
Thanks again!
The D Man
What happened to that thread on Watson Hats? It was here yesterday, I'm back home to check the Lounge again, and it's gone! Was it deleted?
Lefty, I'm hoping you can help me.
I have searched and come up red eyed. Is there a thread listing the Dobb's styles and for how many years they produced certain stly hats?
In particular I am looking for a bit of info on a Dobbs, Kenley.
Can you help me out, or suggest where or who might know?
Thanks.
Eric