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[Bob Roberts]

After a 3 month wait, 2 more Akubras have arrived. (Sam sent these to me in two days!)

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The Stylemaster represents my evolution in hat wearing. Phase one for me was buying junk until I understood what quality hats were. Phase 2 was buying what everyone says is the proper hat to buy (i.e. large crowns with straight sides). But when I picked up the straw Capricorn several months ago, I realized that I liked a slightly tapered crown on my head. It just seemed to look right for me.

So these two additions have the same crown shape essentially as the Capricorn. I'm very happy with these.

Akubra Stylemaster

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Akubra Country Club. This has the 3" brim and will be great for hot days on the beach. It's wonderfully weatherproof.

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Both look great on you Dave.

 

[NewJack]

Took a trip to Bencraft this morning seeking a modern Alessandria ... Contrary to what I have read about them , these hats are gorgeous.
Extremely light, very very soft handle, and well made...super comfortable as well.. Almost float on the head.
I was immediately torn between three colors ... Light gray (wearing it in the mirror shot)... Steel gray... Dark gray.
The light gray was ever so slightly heavier than the other two .
Was a very tough choice and I came away with the dark gray because I don't have anything remotely close to it... It is also a very hard color to photograph ... Even outside.

Some pics to enjoy

These guys are the best!

and finally the hat... I'm leaving it open for the pics because I plan to do a fresh bash vid for the Monster Bash thread.

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Heaven!! Gotta return and get the piece(s) I left behind!!

 

[NewJack]

Recent acquisition OR Clone. Resistance was, is, and probably will remain futile...





A few nibbles. Nothing serious....





Inside Liner Patina...



On my noggin...

 

[moontheloon]

Recent acquisition OR Clone. Resistance was, is, and probably will remain futile...





A few nibbles. Nothing serious....





Inside Liner Patina...



On my noggin...

great piece ... congrats !!

 

[moontheloon]

Heaven!! Gotta return and get the piece(s) I left behind!!

I'll be heading back very soon for the light gray Alessandria I left behind ... it was like Sophie's Choice in there

 

[Frunobulax]

Recent acquisition OR Clone. Resistance was, is, and probably will remain futile...

Good pick up, NewJack.

 

[1mach1]

Recent acquisition OR Clone. Resistance was, is, and probably will remain futile...

Great score, New Jack! Congrats!

 

[moontheloon]

Heaven!! Gotta return and get the piece(s) I left behind!!

In the car right now heading back to Bencraft to get the light gray... Yes I have a problem

.... But hey... I'm not on my way to buy heroin or illegal firearms right?

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[Frunobulax]

In the car right now heading back to Bencraft to get the light gray... Yes I have a problem

.... But hey... I'm not on my way to buy heroin or illegal firearms right?

[emoji4]


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What you do to and from Bencraft is your business.

Just don't forget my Cheez Whiz, boy.

 

[dh66]

New Jack that's am amazing score! Great looking hat and you rock it!

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[moontheloon]

What you do to and from Bencraft is your business.

Just don't forget my Cheez Whiz, boy.

 

[RJR]

New Jack that's am amazing score! Great looking hat and you rock it!

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+1

 

[Frunobulax]

 

[rclark]

In the car right now heading back to Bencraft to get the light gray... Yes I have a problem

.... But hey... I'm not on my way to buy heroin or illegal firearms right?

[emoji4]


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I think we all are hat junkies looking for a fix! You just happen to live relatively close to a great place to get your fix! Looking forward to more photos.

 

[moontheloon]

I think we all are hat junkies looking for a fix! You just happen to live relatively close to a great place to get your fix! Looking forward to more photos.

I hope you don't mind my wife giving you a call to discuss the benign nature of "this thing of ours"

returned from Bencraft safely ... pics to come

 

[rclark]

I hope you don't mind my wife giving you a call to discuss the benign nature of "this thing of ours"

returned from Bencraft safely ... pics to come

Good luck with all that! Ha! Looking forward to seeing your treasure!

 

[Bob Roberts]

In the car right now heading back to Bencraft to get the light gray... Yes I have a problem

.... But hey... I'm not on my way to buy heroin or illegal firearms right?

[emoji4]


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They would be cheaper...

 

[Bob Roberts]

I hope you don't mind my wife giving you a call to discuss the benign nature of "this thing of ours"

returned from Bencraft safely ... pics to come

I think you need to start another new thread... "Wife bashing Moon."

 

[ingineer]

NewJack;
A 7-1/2!!
The Force is with you. Splendid

 

[Dlaniger]

In the car right now heading back to Bencraft to get the light gray... Yes I have a problem

.... But hey... I'm not on my way to buy heroin or illegal firearms right?

[emoji4]



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