Recent content by YARVTON

Bushman It's confusing. I thought the "Bushman" was an exclusive to David Morgan and copied the oldest of Akubra models. Australian websites sometimes list a Bushman, but I have yet to see a photo and/or specs that match the DM offering.

Hatsdirect shipping time Just got second order -- faster than first order. Paid on Saturday, arrived a week later on Monday. Think that's only 5 Business Days.

Silverbelly Campdraft Hatsdirect has Campdraft available in Silverbelly, though not listed on website. They had me order the Fawn and note that I wanted Silverbelly instead. No Wait.

The Greys of Akubra I have a Fed IV in Carbon Grey -- really dark and to my taste. I think the Stylemaster is in the same or nearly dark grey. Wish that Squatter came with a black ribbon, though a change is easy enough.

Order Today! Has the exchange rate been any better in recent past? Fed IV about US$67.00! Wonder if Campdraft in Silverbelly can be ordered from HatsDirect?

Fed IV Delivery & Price One ordered on a Friday came on Thursday 2 weeks later. Just ordered another today since the price (delivered) is just about US$93. -- last one cost about US$105. Is there a better VALUE out there?

Who's the Father of the "Metrosexual?" Why, Mark Simpson, of course! Haven't read through EVERY post here, but didn't see mention of He Who Coined the Term. marksimpson.com

Keppler's hats Yes, Keppler orders hats from Beaver that aren't actually made of beaver, but all this -- and more -- would become clear should the Original Poster choose to do a search.

Dressing Henry Higgins Professor Higgins would certainly dress to please himself. The costumer's mistake would be to provide a hat not of the period -- or just before the period of "Pygmalion".

Bogart's Hat Lee Keppler makes a "Bogie" copied from The Maltese Falcon. A search here will reveal feedback from experts as well as from at least one buyer. He's going to make one for me quite soon.

In search of the White Fedora JJ Hat Center in NYC has the Biltmore eggshell white. And some other model in cream. Check website: jjhatcenter.com

A Wedding in the City of Brotherly Love Have you ruled out the Bellevue? Perhaps the events people there might suggest some appropriate alternatives.

Presidential Hats FDR wore hats all the time -- there's that thread about one of his hats for sale. Might have been the best president for the hat industry, if JFK was the worst.

The tweed hat of Prof. Higgins Is it not similar to that worn by Henry Jones, Sr. in "Last Crusade" -- an out-of-fashion hat for a movie set in 1938.

Harrison's "Fair Lady" 1956 stage 1964 film