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The Open Road Guild
Byrnie Utz of Seattle is still in business. One of the few old fashioned downtown hat stores left. Stepping into that store last October is what launched me on my interest in fur felt fedoras and related hats. I know that doesn't help you date the hat, but so many of the hat stores whose... -
The Open Road Guild
For $230 new, a 6X Peters Brothers Shady Oaks might make a good alternative. Surprisingly, a quick look at eBay revealed that a lot of vintage ORs in good condition with supple sweatband and lining intact, up to 7-1/4 at least, often go for $50 or less, though the shipping charges are... -
Christys' Adventurer
When I was in the Village Hat Shop in Long Beach, CA, they had a Christy's Adventurer in Indiana brown. Their website indicates that they carry Christy's, but no sign of the Adventurer. You might check with the Village Hat Shop retail outlets. -
An Akubra Bushman Question!
David Morgan's Bushman is a fully formed hat, with high open crown and hemmed 3" brim. Color is Nullarbor Tan, a Morgan exclusive that is (I think) a beautiful medium tan. Brim is a fairly stiff snap; open crown wants some steam or lots of water to shape. Hat is lined and has standard Imperial... -
Akubra Campdraft
I have two Fed IVs and a David Morgan Adventurer. More to your point, I have a Fed IV in tawny fawn. I put an elongated teardrop crown in it (a lot like a Bogie Maltese Falcon), and you can see from the profile that it's fairly low. The second picture is there to give you a better look at the... -
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An Akubra Bushman Question!
I have a David Morgan Bushman and also like it a lot. Very comfortable and great against the elements, whether sun or rain. The felt's great and I like the overall build quality. Now that the AUD/USD exchange rate has settled down (about 84%), the Morgans aren't such a bad deal if you're in... -
Akubra CEO vs. Fed IV Deluxe
The taper of a CEO doesn't have the same effect as the taper of--say--a Stetson Temple. The CEO is a full 5" tall on the sides in creased form. The extra inch of height spreads out the taper, and you don't end up looking like a bullet-head. CEOs rock. The downturned brim enables you to have a... -
I got an Akubra Overlander for $30.00
It's funny--before I even read the replies I was thinking 2-5/8" as well. If you want a dimensional brim, I suggest 2-5/8" x 2-3/4 or 2-7/8". You look better in broad brims than you give yourself credit for. So how did you score a Heritage Akubra for $30? -
Adventurer vs Federation
I was in the David Morgan showroom this past Friday and tried on the Adventurer. (I also have a mfr's sample Adventurer I got there from their reject pile, but it's not representative of the final product.) The Adventurer is a really nice hat. The crown is tall and very straight-sided, the... -
Akubra Overload
I was just at the David Morgan showroom Friday. His version of the Squatter is pretty cool. It has a lining, the felt is substantial, and it's available in moonstone. When you factor in that shipping is something like $8 instead of $24, that you get the hat in about a week, the high level of... -
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shrinkage!
I KNEW I'd forgotten at least one good one. The DM version of the Squatter just kills. It's every bit as tough as their Bushman, but dressier, and you can get it in moonstone. The same holds true for quality leather. I used to run a Red Wing Shoe Store, and--given the high price and quality of... -
shrinkage!
How they shrink and taper? Nah, you're thinking modern Stetson. lol In general the Akubras intentionally run a little big, but they pretty consistently shrink to fit in my experience, and you'd be hard pressed to find complaints about taper. There are in particular a couple of FLoungers who... -
shrinkage!
My two Fed IVs needed sizing strips when I first got them, one in mid-November and the other on Dec. 29. The November hat came down to size at the end of December, and the December hat came to fit just few days ago I. And I use the ultimate sizing strips--thin, soft, flexible leather similar... -
I dont care...
Here's Johnny side-by-side with a pic of my dad in 1954 when he was almost exactly Johnny's present age (about 45-1/2). The hat geometries are pretty similar--tall, straight-sided crown with relatively narrow brim, definitely 2.5" or less. I don't know if my dad was still wearing a... -
Akubra Overload
I have 8 electrics, an electric bass, a mandolin, two drumsets, a vibraphone, piano, and a conga drum. Let's not even talk about the amps (10 at least). I stopped in a hat store on Oct. 3 (2008) and tried on some fedoras. I took delivery of my first Akubras Nov 12 and by mid-January I had... -
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Akubra Overload
That's what I got with my Fed IV std in tawny fawn, but I sure ain't complaining. The felt is now butter soft, and combined with the Deluxe sweatband, it's a *very* comfortable hat. I think the color's great; maybe it'll grow on you. It reminds me of a camel hair blazer, and goes great with... -
My Capricorn made it! Sort of...
Miller Hats, hook-on pugarees at $10 each. Also, -
Showcase of Non-Indy Federations
I have a tawny fawn Fed IV std. as well and really like it. I posted pics on the first page of this thread. My bash has a steeply raked profile like the Maltese Falcon, but the crown is domed instead of just punched in like Bogie's was. It's a really pretty color and is sort of reminiscent of... -
Akubra Campdraft
I think you did great! Excellent creasing job on your part and the resulting hat looks like it was made for you. -
Federation or CEO...can't decide
Join the club. That Fed looks great on you--a lot better than the hat in your avatar. The Fed's proportions and your bash fit your look well.
