scottyrocks
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I was mistaken...……..the Akubra arrived today. Out of the box, not all that true to size but I remember my other Akubras were the same. After adding the size spacer, it's OK. Color was spot on for my choice. Shaping begins, working on the crown now. Advice....I've shaped the crown the way I prefer it to be, now, do I steam it to keep that shape? The same for the brim?
I never mess with felt unless it's moist.
Iow, use steam, or a spray bottle if you can wait for the hat to dry (when I used water I shaped my hats at night so they'd be dry and ready to wear in the morning).
Moisture makes the process so much easier, and the results are more permanent than dry creasing. Just the thought of that gives me the willies!