Akubra: Bogart v. Stylemaster

[ninman]

The Bogart has a center crease while the stylemaster has a c crown. That would be my decision maker. What do you prefer?
Johnny.

I personally favour the centre crease.

 

[johnnycanuck]

There you go. Post some pictures when you get it.
Johnny

 

[Roanoke Jim]

Can't go wrong with either one.

 

[Wesslyn]

I'm not sure if Lock and Co is still around but if you can find one of those, you'll get a high quality "traditional" looking fedora. I've got one from the 50s. And I'd imagine they'd be easier to find in the UK, having been manufactured there. But I base this on pure assumption.
However if you're set on Akubra, think of or try to find a picture of the look you're going for and compare your options to them.
Typically i , along with most loungers, would recommend a high untapered crown and a good width of brim as fine starting specs.

Wide ribbons are my favorite because they look better on me than thin ones, but you may have noticed lots of folks here totally rock thin to medium width ribbons. And thinner ribbons are also not necessarily nontraditional.
Tl;dr, it's all a matter of what you think looks best on your head. Surely you'll get compliments from either choice.

 

[Eliesti]

This video may be of some help as it shows both hats and the main difference between the two (other than color selection.

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[Lean'n'mean]

What do you think I should go for?

Therapy ?

 

[Seb Lucas]

Before you buy, a bit of reflection may be worthwhile. If you are thin with a narrow face those Akubras will look ok. But if you have a wide face or a big build with a large head, the hat will probably look off. So often I have seen people wearing a Stylemaster (and sometimes a Bogart) and it just looks wrong because if they have a broad face the taper is really obvious. It can look, in the words on one member here, like Zippy the Pinhead.

 

[Frunobulax]

Therapy ?

A drink?

 

[Bird Lives]

Man, I love this place......You ask a specific question.....and these folks don't only absolutely answer it....Complete with videos and pics...They ask you the right questions to help YOU decide....and they give great advice...Nowhere else in the World I tell you...

Congratulations for making the right hang......And let us know what you picked and don't forget the pics....

FL, I applaud you.....}8^))

 

[KY Crusader]

At the risk of complicating matters, you might want to consider the Akubra Fedora. Similar to the other two you're looking at; but you get an open crown you can crease yourself--and that is the most classic look of all!

 

[Bob Roberts]

At the risk of complicating matters, you might want to consider the Akubra Fedora. Similar to the other two you're looking at; but you get an open crown you can crease yourself--and that is the most classic look of all!

Agreed. Very good point! And you can change the crease if and when you desire.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Take KY's advice Nimrod and get the Akubra Fedora.

 

[Frunobulax]

Take KY's advice Nimrod and get the Akubra Fedora.

As an owner of one, I concur.


Sent directly from my mind to yours

 

[Bird Lives]

I had thought about it....These gentleman are spot on....I would only consider the open crown...You can spot the difference from 50ft. One look at one of the side dents is all it takes...
I vote for the Fedora....

 

[wedgetail]

You can always alter the stylemaster too, although I agree the crown's potential is limited by its height. I love mine though -

disclaimer, this is 5 years ago

 

[scottyrocks]

I like a high crown with straight sides. I would get a Fed IV and trim the front and back of the brim to match the sides so that is non-dimensional - iow, normal.

 

[Lean'n'mean]

Mr. Ninman already has a fed IV.

 

[scottyrocks]

Mr. Ninman already has a fed IV.

Yes, but he is not the OP.

 

[Obsessed]

Hey, my old thread!

FWIW, I ended up getting a Stylemaster because I felt the Bogart was too tapered. It's a great hat, but that was unfortunately before I knew that "Akubras shrink so order a size up."

 

[Bob Roberts]

Hey, my old thread!

FWIW, I ended up getting a Stylemaster because I felt the Bogart was too tapered. It's a great hat, but that was unfortunately that was before I knew that "Akubras shrink so order a size up."

Nice of you to weigh in after 6 yrs!