New guy needs advice (you probably get that a lot)

[monbla256]

Turns out that hatsdirect.com is out of the moonstone Stylemaster in my size. Apparently they expect to have more at the end of December. I may just wait, but in the meantime the Akubra Fedora in burnt oak has kind of caught my eye, even though I've been focusing on grey. I don't recall seeing any other Akubras in that color; it's really nice-looking on the website and in the pictures I've seen here.

Looks alot like the Regency Fawn of the Sydney that DM has. Akubra seems to have names for colors on their site which the different retailers have differnt names for I've found. Does HD have it in stock in your size? Would be great if you did not have to do the "OZ wait" when you order your hat

[Obsessed]

Looks alot like the Regency Fawn of the Sydney that DM has. Akubra seems to have names for colors on their site which the different retailers have differnt names for I've found. Does HD have it in stock in your size? Would be great if you did not have to do the "OZ wait" when you order your hat

I thought the burnt oak looked a little darker than the regency fawn.

I haven't checked my size in the Fedora with HD yet. I'm still leaning toward waiting for the moonstone Stylemaster.

[wgiceman]

I predict that by this time next year, you will have at least a dozen hats. Welcome to the club.

[Obsessed]

I predict that by this time next year, you will have at least a dozen hats. Welcome to the club.

I'm going to need to get my resume out first. I'll need a better job to afford a habit like this.

[Dan Rodemsky]

For my first "real" hat I went to a brick and mortar shop. I mean a hat shop, not a building supply shop. You can try on several sizes, styles and colors. I would like a hat from OZ but not for a first. My big head doesn't fit many styles.

[monbla256]

For my first "real" hat I went to a brick and mortar shop. I mean a hat shop, not a building supply shop. You can try on several sizes, styles and colors. I would like a hat from OZ but not for a first. My big head doesn't fit many styles.

Unless you absolutely need to order your Akubra from OZ, David Morgan, the US importer carries most of the styles in sizes up to 7 7/8 and has several models up to a US size 8. Take a look

[Obsessed]

Gentlemen,

I have to apologize, because after soliciting your advice I failed to let you know what I decided on. I actually went with something different than we had been discussing, a Selentino Hudson in "steel" from JJ Hat Center. I tried to post a picture, but it didn't work.

Thanks again for all the advice, which I do appreciate.

[TomS]

I really like the Open Road style hat. I think it goes well with just about any attire.

[skyvue]

Obsessed, congrats on deciding on a hat.

You stated earlier in the thread that you were leery of going with an open crown hat. When you're ready for another hat, don't let that stop you, as J.J. will happily crease a hat to your liking, no matter where you purchased it. And they don't charge you a cent (though, of course, it's always a good idea to tip).