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PS: Langenberg (Beaver Brand) made hats for many other companies - and also had their own labels. My own is a Worth, which was one of Langenberg's labels.
I seem to be able to run into a hat around here every once in a while, I just can't figure out how they get so dirty.
So wet back of sweat band and leave it in the car for about an hour. Then wear it and see? I'll try that.
thanks for in info. Guess I will ship this off to be cleaned and blocked. I seem to be able to run into a hat around here every once in a while, I just can't figure out how they get so dirty.
I want to restore old hats. What tools/supplies do I need? Thanks
So wet back of sweat band and leave it in the car for about an hour. Then wear it and see? I'll try that.
I had similar concerns when I received my first Campdraft in August. My only previous experience was with my Akubra Fed IV five years ago which, when I received it, was quite a bit looser than the Campdraft, and shrunk at least half a size. I'm pleased to say my Campdraft didn't shrink nearly as much as the Fed IV--it shrunk a little, just enough for a nice snug fit, and stayed that way. I'd say wear your hat and enjoy it!Just got my first campdraft and am wondering something. I measure around 57.6 and ordered the 58 like advised. The hat does fit slightly loose but not uncomfortably so. I know akubras will shrink a little with wear but I'm concerned it might shrink too much. Is this fear rational or am I just being overly concerned? Thanks
Wait is there something I can do without wetting all of the felt on the hat? I thought you were just saying wet the sweat band and wear it.
Heritage won't draw like an Imperial, at least my 2 haven't.
I ordered my usual size for both Heritage & Imperial & haven't had an issue with the Heritage being that much too large after I creased it.
If it is quite large now, I think it will stay large for you. The sweatband is different as well as the felt being denser = less opportunity to draw in.
Thanks. Will creasing it make it fit tighter? I didn't know that.
I owned a Statesman a while back that was basically a Snowy River copy. This ones seems to be a Cattleman copy.Gents:
There's a pale-colored, C-crown, rabbit fur hat offered locally on Craigslist. It's branded "Statesman." Kind of a broad-brimmed fedora with grommeted vent holes.
A little poking around led me to a site selling Western-styled hats that claims Statesman is the brand formerly known as Drizabone. I once owned a Drizabone duster that I found in Idaho, but had no idea they made hats.
Seller wants $40, and it's practically walking distance from my house. Anyone have an idea on quality? I don't mind buying a cheap hat... as long as it doesn't FEEL or LOOK like a cheap hat.
Ad link here: http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/clo/4113620657.html
Thanks for help/advice. I appreciate the well of wisdom around here.
Cheers,
Jack