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Summer hat: palm or felt?
Hi All, I am wondering whether it is better to use a fine (Mexican or Ecuadorian) palm hat or a unlined felt hat (maybe with eyelets) in summer. Summer where I am is hot and sweaty and my Akubra Banjo Paterson is proving quite too hot. At the same time I'd like a hat that does not mind the... -
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From Akubra to Josey Wales
Hi All, I quite fancy bashing a hat in a somewhat Josey Wales shape (light colour, flattish brim, kettle curl, mid crown). My natural inclination would be to get an Akubra and rebash it, but I am not sure which one to start with. In addition if at all possible I'd go for for a Heritage... -
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Stetson 6X versus Akubra Heritage collection
Hi All, I would like to ask you how does a Stetson 6X felt compare to the felt of an Akubra Heritage collection hat. Which one is more durable? which one is smoother, softer etc? And of we look at the leather sweatband, how would a 6X Stetson compare to Akubra Heritage (softness, width... -
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Modified Akubra Banjo Paterson
Hi All, I have one hat, and Akubra Banjo Paterson. I like the quality of the felt and the sweatband, but did not like the fedoraish shape, nor the hatband, so I changed them to a somewhat cattleman (without a massive brim) + a hand braided band. I also removed the plastic from the liner...
