Where do you all order your Akubras?

[gtdean48]

My last order from EA was not up to par. I've ordered 2 from EA & 1 from HatsDirect. All were not out of current stock. I ordered an offered color from EA then weeks later, ordered a Glen Grey that was a HatsDirect special color & got the grey first. I got some story from EA that put the blame on Akubra when they should've been looking out for their orders! The service from HatsDirect is worth the extra price of their shipping & handling to me. HTH

 

[ScottF]

One more time, just in case this one got lost. Thanks!

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Also, what's 'Superfine' quality? I see sites that say the only felt types are Heritage and Imperial, but then I see occasional references to 'Superfine'.

 

[barra063]

I get all my Akubras from Nungar trading

http://www.nungar.com.au/catalog/index.php/cPath/25_26

 

[gtdean48]

.... Also, what's 'Superfine' quality? I see sites that say the only felt types are Heritage and Imperial, but then I see occasional references to 'Superfine'.

I have a Squatter that is Superfine quality & has Featherweight stenciled in the sweatband. It comes w/o a liner & is not near as thick a felt as my Imperial quality Akubras. My assumption is that it is a less dense felt than Imperial for lighter hats that can be worn in warmer temps. JMHO.

 

[ScottF]

I have a Squatter that is Superfine quality & has Featherweight stenciled in the sweatband. It comes w/o a liner & is not near as thick a felt as my Imperial quality Akubras. My assumption is that it is a less dense felt than Imperial for lighter hats that can be worn in warmer temps. JMHO.

Thanks - that's great info.

 

[CRH]

... My assumption is that it is a less dense felt than Imperial for lighter hats that can be worn in warmer temps. JMHO.

My feeling is that the Superfine is thinner than Imperial but doesn't appear to be less dense. The Superfine is definitely lighter weight.

This has been an ongoing conumdrum and I'm considering contacting Akubra to clear the air.

 

[ScottF]

My feeling is that the Superfine is thinner than Imperial but doesn't appear to be less dense. The Superfine is definitely lighter weight.

This has been an ongoing conumdrum and I'm considering contacting Akubra to clear the air.

Interesting. It also sounds like Akubra varies the hats that will be 'Heritage' or 'Superfine' felt - I have seen the 'Overseer' as both 'Imperial' and 'Superfine', and sounds like the 'Squatter' has been made from both felts in the past. Byrnie Utz has the 'Sydney' in a thinner felt than Imperial (seems to me), but I didn't actually check to see what felt was listed on the hat.

 

[ADHD librarian]

from memory, superfine is a discontinued line.
But, as I say, this is just from memory so don't sell your Akubra stocks based on my memory.

 

[daizawaguy]

Or BUY! if it`s been discontinued...

 

[CRH]

from memory, superfine is a discontinued line.
But, as I say, this is just from memory so don't sell your Akubra stocks based on my memory.

Everything Australian still sells the Squatter (the only Squatter choice they offer) in Superfine with a three month wait. They all get the telescope bash.

 

[theinterchange]

Mid Brown Campdraft?

Anyone have a lead as to who has Mid Brown Campdrafts in stock? I've been searching around, and sent an email to HD, no one seems to have them in stock.

The aforementioned Nungar Trading has them, but I'm not sure they ship to the US.

Thanks,

Randy

::Edit:: I take that back, Nungar has to order them, also.

 

[Dewhurst]

I bought my Akubra hat from David Morgan.

 

[gtdean48]

Anyone have a lead as to who has Mid Brown Campdrafts in stock? I've been searching around, and sent an email to HD, no one seems to have them in stock.

The aforementioned Nungar Trading has them, but I'm not sure they ship to the US.

Thanks,

Randy

::Edit:: I take that back, Nungar has to order them, also.

That was the one I had my trouble with EA about. It took way longer than 3 months... :rage: