Gentlemen, I anticipate the arrival of my first Akubra Campdraft relatively soon. Do you all recommend using steam or perhaps using cold or lukewarm water directly on the hat for working out the bash. For Stetson hats I have intuitively used moderate steam in the past. Most obliged, Digby
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slimdigby said:
Moderate steam should serve you well, keep in mind also that Akubras are much more robust and durable (IMO) than contemporary Stetsons. Though the only two Akubras I have, a regular Federation & an Open Road (i.e.- a Campdraft), seemed to respond quite well to a dry hand bashing, I don't think you'll harm them w/ steam. I can't wait to see it, what color did you opt for?
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Well, I have a custom Silver Belly halfway through the production, love it that they can tell you where your hat is. Then after seeing a very handsome Taupe Fawn presented in The Lounge, I could not resist opting for that one also. They had one in stock - so it was too tempting. All my felt hats are Silver Belly, so I figured it was time to try a new color. Cheers
Well, I have a custom Silver Belly halfway through the production, love it that they can tell you where your hat is. Then after seeing a very handsome Taupe Fawn presented in The Lounge, I could not resist opting for that one also. They had one in stock - so it was too tempting. All my felt hats are Silver Belly, so I figured it was time to try a new color. Cheers
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My best results have always been with cool or room-temperature distilled or spring water, especially on the crown. Akubra crowns may taper faster if exposed to steam. Try dry bashing first, and use only what you need in terms of water. My Campdraft responded to it very well.
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I shaped my Campdraft with a spray bottle of water.
But when I made my front pinch a little taller I dry creased it.
Cant wait to see what shape you give you Campdrafts.
But when I made my front pinch a little taller I dry creased it.
Cant wait to see what shape you give you Campdrafts.
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Slimdigby, where did you order your Campdraft from?
Hats Direct or Everything Australian?
Hats Direct or Everything Australian?
Both actually. The custom order Silver Belly from Everything Australian and the in-stock Taupe Fawn from Hats Direct. Both outfits seem to be very good. Great communication, and they really seem to care all around. I should have the Taupe Fawn in 7-10 days. Will document the bashing process. But prior to that upload an image of the desired look. Cheers
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