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Akubra Federation IV ~Black~ 63 Inches~ $100
Er... yeah, 63 cm! Oops :) Anyhoo, here's some pics:- GentlemanGamer
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Akubra Federation IV ~Black~ 63 Inches~ $100
Got this hat via HatsDirect, gently shaped it and wore it a bit before deciding to return it. However, my light tinkering voided the return policy, so now I'm selling it to whoever is interested. Its only been gently used and returned to its original open crown state, ready and willing to flex...- GentlemanGamer
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Akubra Fed IV vs Biltmore Taylor Fedora?
So far, I'm the hat :) It's comfortable, flexible and stylish; there's nothing NOT to like about it, really. Overall, I'm quite happy with my choice :)- GentlemanGamer
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- Forum: Hats
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Akubra Fed IV vs Biltmore Taylor Fedora?
Just got the fedora! :) Will post pics later on when I've got the brim shaped.- GentlemanGamer
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- Forum: Hats
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Akubra Fed IV vs Biltmore Taylor Fedora?
Thanks; your advice is most appreciated :)- GentlemanGamer
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Akubra Fed IV vs Biltmore Taylor Fedora?
Sorry for the double post, but I have finally made the decision to bite the bullet and get a black federation iv standard. Its my first fedora and the first time I've had to be so specific with my measurements, so I'm a little anxious. Stoll, I'm looking forward to its arrival and eventually...- GentlemanGamer
- Post #38
- Forum: Hats
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Akubra Fed IV vs Biltmore Taylor Fedora?
It definitely seems like a friendly, supportive place, and is certainly a more classy crowd then a majority of the internet these days :) Despite me and my newbie questions, everyone's been really great about answering them and giving me honest opinions on potential hats and the like. Whether...- GentlemanGamer
- Post #37
- Forum: Hats
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Akubra Fed IV vs Biltmore Taylor Fedora?
As someone who is both new to hats and lacks a lot of coordination in general, this is really encouraging :) I mean, it'd really stink if I went and spent all that money on a hat only for me to not be able to get it to look the way I want it to. The fact that it's flexible enough to work even...- GentlemanGamer
- Post #35
- Forum: Hats
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Akubra Fed IV vs Biltmore Taylor Fedora?
... as a newbie to the world of fedoras and expensive hats, I feel so impressionable; it probably IS wise to wait till I have more experience to even consider getting something custom made :) So yeah, I'll probably just go with an Akubra, as originally planned. I am quite tempted to get the...- GentlemanGamer
- Post #32
- Forum: Hats
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Akubra Fed IV vs Biltmore Taylor Fedora?
I don't know... while I WOULD be happy to get one custom-made, wouldn't it be still more expensive then most Akubra hats even if I went with rabbit felt? If I did go custom, who would you reccomend I see and how much should I expect them to charge? At this point I'm still planning on getting an...- GentlemanGamer
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- Forum: Hats
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Is Hat Ettiquette Obsolete?
While I'd say not a lot of people practice the 'no hats indoors' policy, I wouldn't say its obsolete; as long as there are still people who do such a thing and people still feel respected when you take off your hat for them, then I would argue it's still very relevent today even if it's not...- GentlemanGamer
- Post #30
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Akubra Fed IV vs Biltmore Taylor Fedora?
Very informative post; it was nice and reassuring to hear your high opinion of the Akubra's, and it helped me to decide on a couple things regarding my future hat purchases :) You've definitely sold me on two things: one being that I'll likely just get the cheaper of the Fed IVs to save money...- GentlemanGamer
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Akubra Fed IV vs Biltmore Taylor Fedora?
Definitely sound like great hats :) I was thinking about getting the deluxe Fed IV, but would you say the regular one is as good a buy? It's cheaper, has more color options, and I like the idea that they shape easily; as a newbie to the fedora, I could imagine me having some real trouble in...- GentlemanGamer
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Akubra Fed IV vs Biltmore Taylor Fedora?
It did actually; I WAS slightly confused about the term, so I'm glad to know what it means now. Thanks for the clarification :) On a different tack, while I am currently planning on (eventually) picking up the Fed IV, I've also heard that the Akubra Adventurer and Stylemaster are pretty good...- GentlemanGamer
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Akubra Fed IV vs Biltmore Taylor Fedora?
I don't doubt it; I love hats and own about 4 already (a flat cap, a spitfire, an ascot and a baseball cap), so once I'm started I doubt I'll stop :) Thanks for the warning and the welcome; both are most appreciated :)- GentlemanGamer
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Akubra Fed IV vs Biltmore Taylor Fedora?
Yeah, I e-mailed Hats-Plus just to confirm and they said pretty much the same thing; that the ribbon was the same color of the felt, or close to. I don't know what's up with those pictures and why the ribbons look weird, but whatever; it doesn't make a huge difference to me. If anything, this...- GentlemanGamer
- Post #17
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Akubra Fed IV vs Biltmore Taylor Fedora?
You know, I think I agree. I like the look of the stylemaster and it's raw brim, but I think the dimensional brim nicer, actually. I like the look of the 'swoop' and it's flexible-ish brim would allow you to bend it or move it to your liking :) The Biltmore certainly looks nice, but I don't have...- GentlemanGamer
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Questions about Hat Ribbons
Tedquinton- I'm liking this tutorial; it seems rather detailed, so it'll likely serve me well once I get my fedora. Thanks a bunch :) T Jones- Looks like a helpful bunch, I'll be sure to check them out if I need assistance; thanks for pointing it out. Nice hat by the way; I'm now almost...- GentlemanGamer
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Akubra Fed IV vs Biltmore Taylor Fedora?
Thanks everyone for your thoughts so far :) g.durand- Good points all around :) I certainly wouldn't want to go for a Biltmore -much less for that amount of money I'd be paying. I like the design... but to me, it's not QUITE worth the risk. And the Fed IV certainly seems like one of Akubra's...- GentlemanGamer
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- Forum: Hats
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Akubra Fed IV vs Biltmore Taylor Fedora?
I'm considering getting a black version of either the Akubra Federation IV/Deluxe (http://www.hatsdirect.com/federation/) or the Biltmore Taylor (http://hats-plus.com/p-732-biltmore-taylor-ark-fedora-hat.aspx) hats for my first fedora. From my perspective, here's the benefits to one versus the...- GentlemanGamer
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