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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

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Mike and his wife just had a baby a couple of weeks ago. He was back at the shop only 3 days later... He is probably a little sleep deprived. I'm going down for a visit on Thursday and I will report back.

No worries. I get that in the big picture hats aren’t all that important. Just give him my congratulations and tell him that his work is worth the wait.
 

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Outstanding!! You got it. That’s a fine looking hat as well! A near twin. What is it? Pics, headshots, insides, plenty please.
Be well. Bowen

With pleasure! Will post in 'New Hats' thread as it was a very recent purchase. Made by Beaverbrook Hats. Not much history. But there is a hint of history that the manufacturer was located in Connecticut.
 

Eliesti

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Nice new hat. How do you like it compared to the Akubra? Maybe post a review?
Wear it in good health
Johnny

The beaver fur is extremely soft and nicer to the touch than my Akubras. I do think the Akubras will probably stand up to a beating a little better, but this is by far the most sophisticated styling of any hat I own. My go-to is and probably will still be my Fed IV Deluxe though. The Stetson is great suit hat and will probably be my dressy go-to. The sweatband of my Fed IV is much nicer than the one on the Stetson, which I am a little disappointed by. The felt on the Stetson, although soft to the touch, is a little stiff, which is probably fine considering the shape of the hat is important to its look and the stiffness will keep the shape in place. Overall, I would give it a 7.6 if a 10 is a perfect hat. That score takes into account the value at the price point and everything. If I had to do it over again, I would probably buy it again as I am very happy with the purchase. I did forget when I picked out the color that I had a gray Mallory Holburg coming from a fellow member, but I could probably find different uses for the two hats.


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