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    Akubra Traveller vs. Borsalino Traveller ?

    Any opinions on which hat is a better buy/fit/wear/quality? Couldn't find any comparisons (or much info) on the forum about either of these hats. Any opinions would be welcome! Thanks! Dan
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    A Poll: How many of us...?

    I will only buy hats that fit me with the sole intent of wearing them... so I guess I'm not technically a "collector." I'm just a guy who wears hats. ;-)
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    What's your headwear of choice for rain or snow?

    I have a Franz Bittner wool fedora that I got from Noggintops that has served me phenomenally well in cold weather, snow, and through a day of drenching rain hiking through the mountains in northwestern Pennsylvania. It's not a high-end hat, but it looks pretty good and it's very comfortable...
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    Akubra straws

    Honduran, I'm also of the opinion that, while Montecristi hats are unarguably the finest quality straw hats, they're not suitable for every situation, so there's a place for other types as well. I wouldn't wear a Montecristi hat on a rafting trip nor to an amusement park where I'll be...
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    Anyone with comments on Akubra Traveller?

    I'm quite interested in this hat as well, but haven't heard anything about it. I'm also considering the Borsalino Traveller, but again, I haven't heard anything, good OR bad, about either of these hats. I'm also travelling in the colder months and having a hat that can easily take being smashed...
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    The downturned brim

    I'm no expert, but to me, the downturned brim seems more casual and "outdoorsy" than a regular snap brim. I own a few hats with downturned brims (including the Banjo Patterson), including some straw and raffia hats. The downturn makes for great sun protection and all my yard work hats and hiking...
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    Akubra Banjo Paterson vs Clasico

    Excellent. I may have to send off an order for that one, then. I've gotten about 8 or 9 hats from Noggintops and Doug's customer service is top notch. I've been delighted with every single purchase, and knowing that he'll stand behind everything 100% makes things even better. Thanks for...
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    My First Panama Hat- First Post

    That's a nice-looking hat, Hotel Charlie! I wish my first Montecristi purchase would have gone that well! Congrats!
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    Akubra Banjo Paterson vs Clasico

    jeboat, Did you order a size larger in the Clasico as Doug suggests on his site, and if so, was it a good fit? I've been tempted to order that hat for months now. I've never had a bad experience with Noggintops, but it's always nice to hear from someone who owns a hat before making a...
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    My First Panama Hat- First Post

    Congratulations! I, too, had a wonderful experience with Panama Hats Direct. Welcome to the Montecristi club! :-)
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    Flattening Brim & Stitching Sweatband?

    Thanks for the help, everyone!
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    Flattening Brim & Stitching Sweatband?

    Can anyone point me to some information regarding techniques for sewing in a leather sweatband on both felt and straw (if there's a difference)? I haven't been able to find any instructional material and, although by looking at existing sweatbands, it looks like it's not rocket science, I just...
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    Hat shop blues

    Android, The Nemo hat is awesome. Does it come in fur felt? ;-)
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    Info needed on Akubra

    HatsDirect.com has both of those styles. They're not in the US, though. They're in Australia, but their prices are good compared with most US distributors, even with the more expensive shipping. If you don't mind doing business outside the US, they're a good option. :-)
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    How to Store Hats

    The best hat storage boxes I've seen, bar none, have been the ones I've gotten when I've ordered hats from Noggintops. They're sort of a hat cradling box with a hole for the crown so you can store them upside down and securely. I don't know where they get them or if they're custom made, though...
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    Stiffener for Montecristi brim..

    I have some Scout Felt Hat Stiffener that I got from Noggintops awhile ago and hadn't considered using it because it said "Felt" hat stiffener, but I saw it was very much the same thing as the Kahl product and it has worked great. Gotta go do some brim shaping now. Woohoo! Thanks for your...
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    Stiffener for Montecristi brim..

    Hmmm... fire water... I think I have some Jack Daniels around here somewhere! LOL! (just kidding, of course!) I'll see if I can track down the Kahl Hat Stiffener. That sounds like the item that I'm least likely to screw up. ;-)
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    Stiffener for Montecristi brim..

    Is there a way to add some stiffness to a Montecristi brim? I have one that has a very, very floppy brim and won't hold a block at all, partly due to the way it's woven, but also due to the floppiness. Because of that, the hat is borderline unwearable. It ends up looking like a boonie hat no...
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    Sources of Panama Hats (newbie alert!)

    I am extremely happy with my hat from Casey at PanamaHatsDirect. I got great service, too. The hat is better than I'd hoped and it arrived quickly in very good packaging at a price that was more than reasonable. I'm sure I'll be purchasing another from him at some point. Highly recommended.
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    Leather Sweatbands... I don't get it (yet)

    Brad, I don't have any vintage hats, but the sweatbands I got from Optimo (one on a Monitcristi and two on felt hats) seem to be very soft and supple. Sadly, I don't have a good base for comparison to vintage hats, though. I only have a problem with the shiny, smooth finish. :-)...

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