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[basbol13]

I like the look on Westerns.

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I do too

 

[Rmccamey]

I'm a long, tall Texan,
I wear a ten gallon hat!

Nice one's, Bob.

I like the look on Westerns.

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[belfastboy]

The “why” is that some like the look. Some also wrap the crown in bandannas or stick feathers behind the ribbon or band. It’s just a personal preference. Stetson and others offer some hats this way and some custom hat makers do similar for their customers. Even the traditional single ribbon or band is cosmetic as it covers the sweatband stitches and adds some visual appeal.

Here’s three hats from Hornskov’s Bohemian Collection:

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It doesn’t appeal to me, but different strokes…

Yes, I was so surprised once I entered the world of Instagram and discovered the HUGE number of hatters making Nick Fouquet styled hats....they are legion. Waaaay more of that type than the classic fedora. Heck, I have even made one but my excuse is the customer wanted it that way.

 

[LEOSTARK]

What would be a comparable Akubra color to Stetson’s natural?

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[Bill Hughes]

What would be a comparable Akubra color to Stetson’s natural?

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Natural is no dye so I would think natural.

 

[LEOSTARK]

Natural is no dye so I would think natural.

Doesn’t seem like a popular Akubra felt color. Not many results when looking it up

 

[belfastboy]

Doesn’t seem like a popular felt color. Not many results when looking it up

Natural is a great versatile (neutral) colour in the Winchester beaver felt. Tonak has one but it is much much lighter. Akubra does not offer a felt in what they call Natural. The closest, looking at the their felt swatch chart, would be Sand but it is far from an exact match. Most manufacturers even if they name the felt "Natural" is still a dyed felt and thus as with any of the colour names is purely subjective and varies greatly one manufacturer to the next.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Doesn’t seem like a popular felt color. Not many results when looking it up

I have more custom hats in natural than any other color. It’s a very popular color for current custom hats. Akubra’s color offerings have changed a lot over the years. Some of the fawn colors look close to Winchester’s natural to me.

 

[Blare]

What would be a comparable Akubra color to Stetson’s natural?

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Dang I thought this was @Rumad for a moment

 

[NewbieHatter]

My apologies for the lengthy delay. Could not recall the thread title and could not locate it. The product is made by "Lepage" and is plastic wood. It looks much like peanut butter. I use a Varathane Diamond Coat as a finisher/sealer.

Thank you so much!

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

My apologies for the lengthy delay. Could not recall the thread title and could not locate it. The product is made by "Lepage" and is plastic wood. It looks much like peanut butter. I use a Varathane Diamond Coat as a finisher/sealer.

You mentioned Varathane Diamond Coat in a previous post.
Have you ever had any reaction/issues with the finish or to the hat body after a Coleman Fuel bath?
Particularly white or light colored hats.
Thanks @belfastboy.
Bowen

 

[belfastboy]

You mentioned Varathane Diamond Coat in a previous post.
Have you ever had any reaction/issues with the finish or to the hat body after a Coleman Fuel bath?
Particularly white or light colored hats.
Thanks @belfastboy.
Bowen

No, When I do the naptha bath I let it dry dry thoroughly before I block it. So by the time I block it the hat is dry and the Naptha has all gassed off. I then steam it then block. Light coloured vintage hats are so much harder to clean than dark ones.

 

[johnnycanuck]

What would be a comparable Akubra color to Stetson’s natural?

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I can look when I get home. I have a Natural fedora from Art Fawcett and a hand full of Tan Akubras. Do you know what Akubra model/models you are looking at?
Johnny

 

[LEOSTARK]

I can look when I get home. I have a Natural fedora from Art Fawcett and a hand full of Tan Akubras. Do you know what Akubra model/models you are looking at?
Johnny

Thanks Johnny. Feds or stylemasters. Heck, whatever you have!

 

[johnnycanuck]

Bottom left to right Akubra Snowy River in Sandtone Fawn, Art Fawcett Natural Felt, Akubra Snowy River in sand.
Top row left to right Akubra Coolabah in Bran, Akubra Cattleman in Fawn.

Looking at the Federation the best bet would be tawny fawn and in the stylemaster Acorn Fawn. I would personally go for the Federation myself. Mine is 16 years old and still going strong.
Hope that helps
Johnny

 

[LEOSTARK]

Bottom left to right Akubra Snowy River in Sandtone Fawn, Art Fawcett Natural Felt, Akubra Snowy River in sand.
Top row left to right Akubra Coolabah in Bran, Akubra Cattleman in Fawn.
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Looking at the Federation the best bet would be tawny fawn and in the stylemaster Acorn Fawn. I would personally go for the Federation myself. Mine is 16 years old and still going strong.
Hope that helps
Johnny

This helps tremendously! Appreciate your time, and thanks for being so kind!

 

[johnnycanuck]

This helps tremendously! Appreciate your time, and thanks for being so kind!

All of the fawn colours are great versatile hats. Goes with just about anything. Glad to help.
Johnny

 

[Granville]

Newest acquisition is a short-brimmed Champ. Judging only by the crown it could be "old new stock." Sides of crown are soft, but no dents or pinches. When I try and mold a dent it basically pops back out. Other than hours of massaging them into place, is there a method for 'fixing' the dent/pinch?

 

[Steve1857]

Newest acquisition is a short-brimmed Champ. Judging only by the crown it could be "old new stock." Sides of crown are soft, but no dents or pinches. When I try and mold a dent it basically pops back out. Other than hours of massaging them into place, is there a method for 'fixing' the dent/pinch? View attachment 423937

Nice looking Champ, Granville.

Have you tried steaming and shaping?

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Newest acquisition is a short-brimmed Champ. Judging only by the crown it could be "old new stock." Sides of crown are soft, but no dents or pinches. When I try and mold a dent it basically pops back out. Other than hours of massaging them into place, is there a method for 'fixing' the dent/pinch? View attachment 423937

Some folks use water and some use steam. I predominantly use steam.

Steam Wins!

For those of you who are still using a spray bottle to shape your hats, take the advice of the many loungers who have advocated steam as the way to shape. I finally broke down and got myself a tea kettle, and the results are amazing. It is so much easier to obtain the results you are wanting...

www.thefedoralounge.com