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[harty]

Thanks bowlerman. It's a Stevens DeLuxe. I am anxious for this hot, humid weather to dissipate so that I can wear it comfortably. And fall is my favorite time of year anyway--

 

[Orangegrad]

Akubra Stylemaster

Taking a vacation day. The UPS truck just dropped off a package from David Morgan. And it's for me.

I really like the acorn color. In most of the photos I'd seen the color looked lighter. I like this color just fine.

I'm right in-between a 56 and a 57 by the David Morgan chart, and the folks there suggested going with the 57. I put the pads along the sides, and the fit is quite comfortable. I'm thinking the 56 might just have been too small, especially if this shrinks at all.

I may ask my daughter to take a few more pics later today, and I'll post in the Akubra Overload thread. I'm liking my Akubra so far.

 

[ScionPI2005]

That one looks good on you! The Stylemaster is a great hat!

 

[InsolentPuppy]

Distressed Towncraft

Got this beat up medium hair 3x beaver Towncraft off ebay for $10 a couple months ago. No lining, dirty as heck and a torn up black ribbon. After a lot of steam and brushing and some ribbon from Etsy this is what I ended up with.

The sweat is seriously distressed but intact.

The best thing about this hat is all the white hairs. My wife says it reminds her of me.

The ribbon work is my own. It's simplistic, but I'm getting better at it.

Sorry for the poor lighting. It's cloudy today.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Good job on cleaning up the hat.

 

[monbla256]

Taking a vacation day. The UPS truck just dropped off a package from David Morgan. And it's for me.

I really like the acorn color. In most of the photos I'd seen the color looked lighter. I like this color just fine.

I'm right in-between a 56 and a 57 by the David Morgan chart, and the folks there suggested going with the 57. I put the pads along the sides, and the fit is quite comfortable. I'm thinking the 56 might just have been too small, especially if this shrinks at all.

I may ask my daughter to take a few more pics later today, and I'll post in the Akubra Overload thread. I'm liking my Akubra so far.

It looks great on ya! I'm with you on the color, it works with just about ALL other colors. I wear mine alot

 

[Orangegrad]

It looks great on ya! I'm with you on the color, it works with just about ALL other colors. I wear mine alot

The only issue I have now is that it's August in Cleveland - just a tad hot to wear a felt hat. Then again, I really do want to shrink the sweat band just a bit, so maybe I should wear it for a day or two even in the heat.

Not sure which Akubra will be next.

-Andy

 

[Alex]

Stevens Deluxe

More in THE STEVENS SPOTLIGHT/The Other Open Roads....

 

[Neophyte]

That looks fantastic! Congrats!

 

[Alex]

That looks fantastic! Congrats!

Why thank you sir!

 

[fmw]

I guess I need to visit a thrift store one day. That's quite a find.

 

[fmw]

My new lid is an almost new 3X beaver Resistol western with a 3 1/2 brim. Amazing condition for hat that I bought for less than $30 on Ebay. It doesn't even need to go out for cleaning.

 

[Ordinary Guy]

My new hat from Black Sheep Hat Works

More info on it here:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...w-custom-hat-from-Black-Sheep-Hat-Works/page6

 

[Alex]

I guess I need to visit a thrift store one day. That's quite a find.

Thanks! Yeah, you never know what you might come across.

 

[Alex]

My new lid is an almost new 3X beaver Resistol western with a 3 1/2 brim. Amazing condition for hat that I bought for less than $30 on Ebay. It doesn't even need to go out for cleaning.

Looks like a great hat at a good price!

 

[RBH]

A new VS , The milan Barnstormer.

 

[Kkaderly]

My new Stetson Royal DeLuxe I found floating in the Bay!! A little steam and a tear drop crease ... I don't think it's been worn!!! My first Stetson and I really like it!!

 

[zetwal]

My first Stetson and I really like it!!

Well, I guess so ... Have fun!

 

[Alex]

Hey that's a really nice Stetson!

 

[bowlerman]

Alex, fmw, OG, Kkaderly, RBH-- bravi! They're all great ones. And I'm pretty sure Bob Jesse is a genius. add him to my Holy Grail list.