My Federation is Finally Here!

[Mid-fogey]

After what seems like quite a while my new Akubra Federation is here!!

I ordered one in size 60, and it turned out to be too big. I sent it back, but 59s in tawny brown were back ordered. Overall, this was about a 6-plus week process.

Impressions: I like it. It's pretty stiff at this point, but that will change over time. I like the color. The quality and workmanship seem very good.:eusa_clap

 

[RBH]

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap I would say it was worth the wait!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap
Great looking fedora! And I like the pinch.
What type crease did you put in it?

 

[J.T.Marcus]

And it looks good on you. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Mid-fogey]

The crease...

...is teardrop.

Thanks gents.

 

[Mr. 'H']

After what seems like quite a while my new Akubra Federation is here!!

I ordered one in size 60, and it turned out to be too big. I sent it back, but 59s in tawny brown were back ordered. Overall, this was about a 6-plus week process.

Impressions: I like it. It's pretty stiff at this point, but that will change over time. I like the color. The quality and workmanship seem very good.:eusa_clap

More pics please!

Did you trim the brim? Looks narrower than usual.

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Looks great! Congrats.

 

[Razzman]

Great looking hat Mid-fogey. Looks great on you too!:eusa_clap

 

[Jerekson]

Simply spectacular! The Tawny Fawn Fed is growing on me.

I love the glasses, too! Clubmasters?

 

[Colby Jack]

Wonderful!

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap
Looks fantastic on you!..
:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[fatwoul]

You certainly look very pleased in your pic, M-f. You wear your new Fed very well. The proportions are just right.

 

[indycop]

That hat looks great!!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap I have been wanting a Tawny Fawn for a while now and you are making it worse. If you feel that it is a little stiff for your liking then just work it with your hands and it will soften up real quick.

 

[Edward]

Simply spectacular! The Tawny Fawn Fed is growing on me.

I love the glasses, too! Clubmasters?

Looks like it to me. I love Clubmasters with a collar and tie - they have a real G-Man retro feel to them, with an added air of sophistication that Wayfarers can't quite muster. I mean, I love Wayfarers, they're a classic, but somehow they don't quite work the same with a suit. To me they look a little too "costume" (Reservoir Dogs, Blues Brothers), or at least a bit too self-conciously "cool." Clubmasters really hit the spot, though. They look fantastic with that hat, too.... now I've seen a few on this board, I've added a tawny Fed to my wishlist..... eep. Maybe I'll give a C Crown a go on one of those - I'm already thinking diamond on the grey, and of course Raiders-style centre dent on the brown.

 

[Barb]

Looks great!

I'd love to see a close up image.

After what seems like quite a while my new Akubra Federation is here!!

I ordered one in size 60, and it turned out to be too big. I sent it back, but 59s in tawny brown were back ordered. Overall, this was about a 6-plus week process.

Impressions: I like it. It's pretty stiff at this point, but that will change over time. I like the color. The quality and workmanship seem very good.:eusa_clap

 

[riccardo]

Great hat, it look very good on you.
I like very much the color and the brims dimension.
I repeat the question : Have you trimmed them?

With compliments.
Riccardo.

 

[Lawman]

Great Hat!

Hey, I love that pinch? How did you to it? Mine is not nearly as good, and yours is the look I'm after.

 

[The Outlaw Kyle]

Looks sweet! I've toyed with getting a Tawny fed in addtion to, or replacement of, my campdraft. I like the bash also. Lets see the top of it.

 

[carter]

Nice Lid and you wear it well!

Keep up the good work in the Old Dominion!

 

[Mid-fogey]

Thanks everyone...

...for all the kind words

Carter: did you switch your avatar? The new one looks great. Love the hat.

Ricardo and Mr H: I didn't trim it down. The other one I got was the same size. I'm 6'4" and pretty big, so it may look smaller on me than on some of the more svelte folks who've modeled them.

Edward and Jerkson: They are Clubmasters -- my favorite style. I have had them in black and tortoise. I agree with Edward. I have Wayfarers and they seem almost like to come along with a mood.

Barb and Kyle: I'll take a close picture of the hat and post it later. A closer view of me would be fatal.

 

[Barb]

there's always

photoshop <ducking>. seriously, I doubt that would be fatal. either way, a closeup would be grand!

...Barb and Kyle: I'll take a close picture of the hat and post it later. A closer view of me would be fatal.

 

[metropd]

Great preportions on that hat it fits your face perfectley. You wear it with alot style.