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[Jacora]

Do you have a picture of the results?

 

[RJR]

Jacora,I don't at the moment.

 

[volvomeister13]

For a late 1920's/early 1930's style fedora (measuring 6" open crown) what do you guys recommend, a 2 3/8" brim or 2 1/2" brim? I've heard both measurements quoted for this error on here. Does the 1/8" really make much of a difference?

 

[Bob Roberts]

For a late 1920's/early 1930's style fedora (measuring 6" open crown) what do you guys recommend, a 2 3/8" brim or 2 1/2" brim? I've heard both measurements quoted for this error on here. Does the 1/8" really make much of a difference?

Dont believe that little difference will matter in the overall confirmation of the hat. Personally I'd opt for the larger especially if custom. If not and you like the hat I wouldn't hesitate on the smaller.

 

[Brad Bowers]

I have several Dobbs hats from that time, and they all have 2 ⅜" brims or less. Granted, my small sample may not be representative of every hat, but If you're looking for proportionality of the period, I'd go for the smaller brim. To my eye, it looks more correct.

Brad

 

[moontheloon]

ok Gentlemen

the Stetson Racine Royal Deluxe

anyone have any experience with this hat ?

I am loving the look ... just would love to hear from someone who has had their hands on it before I make the move

http://www.delmonicohatter.com/product/TFRCNE122503.htm?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=products&gclid=Cj0KEQjw18-rBRDogrTg4Lusuu0BEiQACs8YQrefADSRE8fpOyIz9hYh-7O1a1hjgIQJZwqnw4e99vgaAihT8P8HAQ

 

[Day_late]

I bought a nice newsboy-style cap a couple years ago, and liked the look but didn't wear it for long. The problem is that the material in the bill of the cap doesn't fit smoothly along my forehead. Pressure from the ends of the bill gives me a headache pretty quickly. I don't suppose that problem is unique to me. Has anyone figured out how to get around it?

 

[RJR]

D_L,I always bend/flex my caps and "work" the contact area.

 

[Chamuco]

Hello,

Need help on an Akubra hat.

A friend of mine has a couple of Slouch hats, no other markings but Dunkerley Ltd, AKUBRA 1968 (and the other one 1967 instead), 7 1/4, Made in a Australia.

And he believes this ones were issued to Australian troops, and he says this ones are WOOL FELT.

Any one knows if Akubra ever made this hats in wool felt instead of Fur Felt?

Any help will be appreciated.

Sincerely.

Rodolfo

 

[Mantis]

I am looking for a hat that resembles Cullen Bohannons in Hell on wheels. Any suggestions?

 

[rogerstg]

Looks like something Amish with a lot of dirt.

Roger

 

[moontheloon]

Looks like something Amish with a lot of dirt.

View attachment 30601

Roger

definitely ... with the sides of the brim very gently wiped upward

 

[rogerstg]

Then there's this one with a different crease and taper.

 

[jlee562]

It's almost got a BoTP vibe, except for the taper...

http://www.knudsenhats.com/cullen-bohannan.html

 

[gtdean48]

I am looking for a hat that resembles Cullen Bohannons in Hell on wheels. Any suggestions?

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...-Wheels-Hats&p=1492582&viewfull=1#post1492582

 

[Mantis]

Awesome thanks guys. Looks like a black Akubra Plainsman or a black Stetson Amish would do.

 

[Mantis]

Anyone have any experience with Buffalo fur? how does it compare to Rabbit?

 

[Gordon Harlan]

Which online vendor of Akubra hats has the greatest selection? I'm also needing very large, U.S. size 8, so 64-65 metric (?)
Thamsk

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[89quattro]

USA retailers: http://www.davidmorgan.com/index.php?cPath=2_22

Also check out Everything Australian and Hats Direct (down under).

64 cm is about the max, except for the Snowy River style.

...thought I was the only one around here that can handle a 65cm hat.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Anyone have any experience with Buffalo fur? how does it compare to Rabbit?

Buffalo fur is more comparable to wool than bunny fur. In fact buffalo fur *is* considered wool.
I discovered this in the hardway (you will find a tag saying 100% wool in a buffalo fur hat) but still durable and looks like it will not shrink like wool hats do.