What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

javadave61 said:

You know, that value part is a big consideration. All the Premieres I've picked up have been half off or more at the outlet, making them the same as an Akubra. But at full price, it would be hard not to go custom. And Akubra beats it hands down at that point.

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g.durand said:

Dave--first the caveat: I own three Akubras. I have three Premier Stratoliners and have handled several other modern Stetsons. So it's a small sample size.

Based on my experience and what I read here, Akubra does a better job with quality control. All my Akubras are well made. No flaws in the felt, good execution to the stitching, etc. I don't recall too many complaints from Loungers about poorly made Akubras.

Akubras aren't finished to a high level, meaning the felt feels a little bit coarse, but they are consistent, meaning there are no detectable flaws in the felt. For the price, they are a bargain, and like everyone else I can attest to their durability.

Modern Stetsons, on the other hand, have inconsistencies from hat to hat. Some are well executed, the felt is good and fairly well-finished and some aren't. A lot of those faults are pretty well documented here.

I would rank Akubras above modern Stetsons and a better value.


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Bob Roberts said:

True Dave. Re: Value. Outside of some recent production NOS Canadian Biltmores and some Internet bargains on out of production Stetsons and of course Akubras... there's not really anywhere else to go cept custom... Though some of the Italian hats from Capelleria Melegari look great for current production "factory" type hats.

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javadave61 said:

And since we're talking value, I feel obligated to mention D'Aquino. Heck of a hat for under a C note.

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Bob Roberts said:

From all I've seen, yes and I would have persued Daquino more but I don't believe she has the type of blocks I'm looking for.

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javadave61 said:

And since we're talking value, I feel obligated to mention D'Aquino. Heck of a hat for under a C note.

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Frunobulax said:

May I agree 200%? And for a little extra coin, she'll make you one in all beaver.

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Bob Roberts said:

I'm seeing some nice hats. +1

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javadave61 said:

I need to PM you sometime about the Beaver felt. I have a few questions.

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EstherWeis said:

Just out of curiosity, what type of blocks would that be?

From what I've seen from her, they are excellent value for money!


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Frunobulax said:

I don't believe I've heard that term before. I thought a tuxedo hat was a topper. Learn something new from you guys every day!

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Bob Roberts said:

BIG and FAT, tall, straight sided, vintage style blocks with no taper.

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