Hi guys- to clarify why I like my roadster so much: it fits me better than any other hat I own. When I bought it the hat sat too high on my head and didn’t fit (too large). The good folks at JJ Hat Center steamed in a teardrop which made it sit lower on my head and did the trick. I find the felt...
Hi gents,
Thanks for your suggestions. I tried just doing the sweat and while it worked somewhat, I needed it a little smaller. The dryer did the trick, although there are some wrinkles (but that could just be because it’s linen).
Again, that you for your comments/suggestions.
Hi Mark,
The first felt hat I ever bought was a modern Royal Deluxe Temple. I have worn it commuting in rain and snow many times over the years and it has held up as well as I could have expected. When it gets soaked I do dry it out properly. The brim got a little wiggly at one point but nothing...
Hi everyone,
I just received a Stetson ivy cap in a linen/cotton blend. I am a little between sizes so I sized up and am wondering what the best way to shrink the cap slightly would be. Could I soak it with water and chuck it in the dryer for a bit? I did that with a wool cap once and had some...
Was wearing my Stetson Roadster when I was stopped by an older gentleman who complimented me on my hat and told me how much he loved wearing hats in his younger days. We then had a lovely conversation and it turns out he went to the same high school and college as my father and his father during...
Agreed. Looks excellent. I have a Roadster and I honestly don’t know why it doesn’t get more love around here. It’s very versatile and rather handsome.
Evening Gents - I just got my silver belly Campdraft (ordered on Monday and got it on Saturday...pretty awesome!) and I am really enjoying it. I’m pretty reliably a 60 in all other hats and this hat fit very nicely right out of the box. I even found it to be a little more long oval than my...
Hi guys. I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts regarding the regular Akubra felt vs the deluxe (heritage felt). Is the deluxe version worth the extra money, in your opinion? Thanks!
Hi All - I am sure this question has been asked before, but I have been unable to find anything using the search function...
I am just beginning my hat-making journey and I am looking for a good place to buy some fur felt to start tooling around. I have found a few places that seem like logical...
Hi guys - I have a couple Akubra-specific questions and I figured this would be the best place to ask!
1. I like the Campdraft and I would like to be able to switch up the bash now and then (a cattleman one day, maybe a teardrop the next). I have never held a CD so is this realistic? Is the felt...
Greetings All - Long time lurker, first time poster. I love seeing all the beautiful hats you all post. My personal collection is rapidly expanding and I am looking to branch out into making my own. Just wanted to say hi and that I am looking forward to being part of this community and learning...
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