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    Stetson Roadster

    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...
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    Shrinking linen/cotton cap

    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.
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    Is it safe to wear my hat in the rain? Is it up quality/waterproofness?

    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...
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    Shrinking linen/cotton cap

    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...
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    How do folks react to your hat wearing?

    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...
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    Stetson Roadster

    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.
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    Akubra Overload

    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...
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    Akubra Overload

    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!
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    Tabletop Hatters of The Lounge

    deadlyhandsome - This is great info. Thank you so much for steering me in the right direction!
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    Tabletop Hatters of The Lounge

    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...
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    Akubra Overload

    GLewis- Multiple CDs! I like your thinking!
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    Akubra Overload

    Thank you so much for your responses! Very helpful!
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    Akubra Overload

    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...
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    New Member to the Hat Forum

    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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