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You just make a fresh post in the thread. Keeps everything chronologically simple.
So far no luck. The green ogre laughed at the vinegar and my fingernail! Baking soda next.
I'm looking for a wide brim hat for everyday wear in the winter and harsh weather wear in the summer. I have a crushable Stetson Jeremiah that's almost falling apart, and I'm looking to upgrade. I'm a college student, so I have to brave the elements on my way to class. The floppy brim of my current hat just doesn't cut it, and it never has. From what I can tell, the Akubra Pilbara is closest to what I want. It has been suggested that I get something with a more moderate brim this go 'round like the Akubra Stockman instead of an outback style hat, so I won't have to deal with wearing a large, stiff brim indoors. I wouldn't be opposed to that, but i just don't see anything less than 3 inch brim being as useful out of doors (where I spend more than half of my time). My biggest concern is that a compromise will be the worst of both worlds, unweildly indoors and not quite wide enough outdoors so I've already decided that if I get a new hat it will either be wide brim or not.
So here are my questions: Does anyone have the Pilbara or the Stockman and like 'em? Alternate suggestions?
Does anyone know a good source for good hat brushes? Preferably not ones made in the Orient. Thanks!
Sorry for spamming this thread with questions, but I have a couple more. Are the Cattleman and the Bushman from Akubra the same weight of felt? Both are described as "imperial quality" but I've read on the forum that it varies from one hat model to another. Last question (for now), what is the practical difference between the imperial felt on these two hats and the premium felt used in the heritage line? I know the technical details that Akubra gives, but what does that mean for me? Will it keep me warmer on a cool day, stand up to a good rainstorm better, or is it just better quality of the same to last longer?
The more I think about my hat decision the more I realize that what I want may not be what I need, so I think I'm just going to soak up knowledge for now and hold off on making a decision until I know what I'm doing and so far the only thing that I know is that "crushable" is not for me.
Haha, Part of my problem is picking which one I think looks better! I keep thinking that If I can find something that makes one style better than another it will make my decision easier. Unfortunately, I'm a college student and there's no way I'll be able to afford one of each.It's an AKUBRA, pick out the style you want and get it
Well either one will probably last your lifetime of use. Myself, I'm partial to the Bushman for a few reasons, first, it's color. A very nice Olive/Brown color which works well with a lot of other colors and truly does not show as much dirt as some other colors. Secondly, I like the tall, straight open crown which has allowed me to crease it as I want. Thirdly, wearing it in the style I do allows it to "fit" with a wider range of clothing styles than my "dinkum Aussie" style Cattleman which I do like a whole lot, but one of my horses doesn't hence it's two total immersions in a stock tank Go for the Bushman you'll like itHaha, Part of my problem is picking which one I think looks better! I keep thinking that If I can find something that makes one style better than another it will make my decision easier. Unfortunately, I'm a college student and there's no way I'll be able to afford one of each.
I need guidance on a scenario. I recently purchased a Whippet which was described to me as "in fair to good condition". Pics were exchanged and it appeared the felt was in good shape with a minor stain or two. The ribbon was badly sweat stained and this was evident in the photos. A price ($125) was agreed upon and we agreed to split shipping. I was pleased as punch at the thought of owning this hat, but was surprised when the hat arrived.
As it turns out, the sweat band on this hat was GLUED in and separating, I could find no evidence of stitching at all. Obviously, the hat will need serious attention for the glue issue, and the sweat sewn in, over and above the ribbon staining. I have sent the hat to Clean A Hat for needed attention.
I guess my question is this, did I pay an appropriate amount for this hat (size 7 1/2)? I know these hats are expensive and highly prized, especially in the larger sizes, but I think I might have tempered my bidding a bit had I known in advance of the glued sweatband and such. Perhaps I am way off base, and got a great deal and just don't recognize it.
Anyone care to comment?
What kind of hat is this? Has no bash in the front, but the top is sort of like a fedora in that it's indented--not a flap top like a top hat.
Can't tell from the pic shown but it looks like a Homburg styled Panama .