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  1. Mark53

    Akubra questions

    Yes, I also wear cowboy boots and have had many comments over the years, the (Hello Sheriff variety). Not so many any more, probably because I am not self conscious about it. Mostly now the comments are, nice hat or, small children asking if I am a cowboy. My reply is, no I'm not a cowboy I...
  2. Mark53

    Akubra questions

    Bone daddy, I have worn Akubras for about thirty five years, mostly Camp drafts and Squatters in recent years. My experience is that they tend to hold up very well. But!! I wear size 61 and always buy 62. I put adhesive backed foam tape inside the sweat band and move it as it shrinks. I...
  3. Mark53

    The Stratoliner Appreciation Club {MODERN}

    Here are the pictures of the Silver Belly Strat. Not the best quality, I apologize but we are not pros.
  4. Mark53

    The Stratoliner Appreciation Club {MODERN}

    A stratoliner Excellent in Caribou possibly. email me @ msagar12561@gmail.com. I am trying to move the ones I don't wear so much. I'm not really a collector, I like to wear them. These are worn but only lightly. The Strats are worn only when I play out with my band. They are lightly...
  5. Mark53

    The Stratoliner Appreciation Club {MODERN}

    My email: msagar12561@gmail.com
  6. Mark53

    The Stratoliner Appreciation Club {MODERN}

    I have a little worn 7 5/8 in Silver Belly if you are willing to go the foam tape route.
  7. Mark53

    Akubra Campdraft

    Silver Belly is a good color for summer wear. Living where I do, one can't always depend ao a summer day with no rain. I have messed up straw hats that have gone rained on, on a day that was clear in the morning. Silver Belly however, is "only as clean as you are" (quoting a hat salesman at...
  8. Mark53

    Akubra Campdraft

    Taupe is my favorite. I wear it almost every day. Silver Belly on the other hand, is a great color too. Why not get both. If you like the Camp Draft, both will end up getting a lot of wear.
  9. Mark53

    M.C. Gannon Hat Company

    Received in mail a few minutes ago. High crown looks great with a diamond crease. I have never tried one before but with this felt it was easy. Not having any luck with pictures so, I'm sorry Red, I guess it didn't happen. I am trying to get the picture thing going. When I do will post...
  10. Mark53

    M.C. Gannon Hat Company

    I am expecting mine to arrive today or tomorrow. Very excited to see it in the flesh.
  11. Mark53

    M.C. Gannon Hat Company

    Hat is in production. 6" crown, 2 3/4" brim with moderate flange. Natural beaver felt with !" ribbon and 3/8" brim binding. The ribbon color is commando which is a close match to the natural beaver. I am excited to see the finished product. Tried to post a picture of the crown and ribbon...
  12. Mark53

    I love the Fed IV!!

    I wouldn't call it a problem. More a matter of what I have gotten used to. I wore a Brown Fedora that I bought from Arnold Hatter (NYC now long gone) for many years and was fine with it. I think the problem is the Camp Draft. I got used to the higher crown and wider brim and everything else...
  13. Mark53

    I love the Fed IV!!

    Moonstone Size 62 It has shrunk a bit from being worn, I am size 61 and all the foam tape is out of it. It will be going up in the classifieds.
  14. Mark53

    I love the Fed IV!!

    I bought a Fed IV about four years ago. It was my second Akubra, the first being a Bushman that I got about 28 years ago. I saw it on the Lounge and was very excited. I ordered one in Moonstone but it doesn't work for me. In pictures posted by you gentlemen it looks great with its' blocky...
  15. Mark53

    M.C. Gannon Hat Company

    I'm in it now! Six week wait.
  16. Mark53

    M.C. Gannon Hat Company

    I've used that one before. She's pretty quick on the uptake. She likes me though, it wouldn't cause any permanent problems.
  17. Mark53

    M.C. Gannon Hat Company

    They are very practical indeed. I remember the first Camp Draft that I bought. I thought that my first task would be to remove the wind cord. I didn't and am very glad. It gets windy here in the Winter and early Spring. If you've ever had to chase a hat across a snowy field until it hangs...
  18. Mark53

    M.C. Gannon Hat Company

  19. Mark53

    M.C. Gannon Hat Company

    This one is a beauty. You and I have very similar taste in hats Eric. I am getting closer to an order myself.
  20. Mark53

    M.C. Gannon Hat Company

    Thanks for the encouragement Eric. I have been lurking for a while but have seen and learned a lot from all of you gents. I am an admirer of your collection. I don't have room for an extensive one myself. My studio is small and between hats, cowboy boots and guitars there is not a lot of...

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