I went with a 5 sided diamond crease attempt & the JtL inner "arrowhead". It is still drying but here's a photo....
Very very nice bash- Plus, that color looks much lighter than the other posts I've seen for the Heritage Campdraft. Is this photo accurate?
Thx-
-Brando
Good job there Tom.
Mine has. Took a little bit more than my "putting it on after a shower with damp hair" trick though. Did that two or three times, wore it in one decent rain storm, and wore it around the house for several days (including a good sweat or two). It fits great now, still far from tight, but not loose either.Question for you guys that have been wearing the Heritage CD and "broken it in" - has it snugged up and come to form fit like an Imperial version?
Question for you guys that have been wearing the Heritage CD and "broken it in" - has it snugged up and come to form fit like an Imperial version?
My Lord those are both great colors! I really like the creamy tones of that silverbelly, and the bluegrass is just awesome. one of these days I will finally get an Akubra.
I'll second the need for a good rain to finish mine.
My Lord those are both great colors! I really like the creamy tones of that silverbelly, and the bluegrass is just awesome. one of these days I will finally get an Akubra.
Thanks! That was the first hat I bashed, and it as far easier than I'd expected. I'd read Jimmy The Lid's teardrop workshop, and used some of the elements of his instruction, though mine is much rougher than the smooth professional contours he gets. I didn't use any steam on it, only sprayed it down with distilled water before I began, spent about 10 minutes (or less) on the bash. Wasn't exactly the look I envisioned when I started, but I decided I liked the result (I wore it while it dried also).I like that bluegrass, especially the bash. No matter how I try I cannot get one to look like that.. I'm like you I like the creamy color of my new silverbelly, just wish the weather would cool off so I can wear it. The way I sweat, about 5 minutes outside and it would be permanently stained.
Mine has. Took a little bit more than my "putting it on after a shower with damp hair" trick though. Did that two or three times, wore it in one decent rain storm, and wore it around the house for several days (including a good sweat or two). It fits great now, still far from tight, but not loose either.
I'm about to order one of these, but I have one question: Does Heritage felt shrink less than normal? My Campdrafts are 59, but they are a wee bit smallish (after starting out large), but not really a whole centimeter small. Should I go for another 59, or up it to 60?
I'm about to order one of these, but I have one question: Does Heritage felt shrink less than normal? My Campdrafts are 59, but they are a wee bit smallish (after starting out large), but not really a whole centimeter small. Should I go for another 59, or up it to 60?