Akubra Overload

[Scooterz]

Nice. I’ve been trying to get my side indentations (if that is the correct English word) as visible as yours but never been able to them as good as yours.

What is the trick?

My Akubra hats are almost all thicker and less moldable than some of my other felt hats. They are also all a little different from each other. I get better results by spraying them with cold distilled water to shape them than I do using steam. But I just have a little jiffy steamer. I usually have to spray them and shape them a little and do it again (maybe three times) after they dry to get them to take deeper side dents. Jack is right about it also depends on the overall shape you are going for and overall crown height you have to work with.

 

[BlackSmp]

As far as setting the depth use plenty of steam & I use a big stainless steel salad spoon to press it in & hold until the steam cools

I get better results by spraying them with cold distilled water to shape them than I do using steam

Seems like good tips! Thank you, I'll try later tonight. The day just started here in Sweden. And winter is coming, -10 centrigrade this morning.

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I get better results by spraying them with cold distilled water to shape them than I do using steam.

Dry heat won’t do it alone but I think it’s the heat in steam that softens up the stiffener in the felt. That’s why it’s necessary to hold the new shape in place until the steam cools & the stiffener sets back up. JMO.

 

[BlackSmp]

@Hurricane Jack Thanks. The tips about salad spoon sent me in right direction even if I still need some more experiments to learn more.

This is really fun!

The hat band is reflective. Good to have during dark winter days.

Campdraft with a touch of western (my preferred style)

 

[Hurricane Jack]

@Hurricane Jack Thanks. The tips about salad spoon sent me in right direction even if I still need some more experiments to learn more.

This is really fun!

Looks like you got the hang of it! Buy more hats! Experience helps refine the technique.

 

[BlackSmp]

Looks like you got the hang of it! Buy more hats! Experience helps refine the technique.

Buying new hats isn't a problem these days. Got a Bronco Quartz yesterday and tweaked the brim this morning. And is already thinking about the next dopamine kick

 

[StoryPNW]

I took advantage of The Hattery's free shipping for Black Friday to finally order a Fed IV Deluxe. Can't wait!

 

[wsmontana]

Received this Squatter today. It is a bit greener than shown. The seller claims it is 30+ years, unused, and size “9”. No size tag and no liner. I did get some rough measurements from the seller and took the risk that it would work for me. Happily it turns out to be about a 60. It is a touch large for me but that is an easy problem to solve. The fur is much finer and lighter weight than my other Akubras. Looking forward to putting it into rotation.

Bill

 

[StoryPNW]

Received this Squatter today. It is a bit greener than shown. The seller claims it is 30+ years, unused, and size “9”. No size tag and no liner. I did get some rough measurements from the seller and took the risk that it would work for me. Happily it turns out to be about a 60. It is a touch large for me but that is an easy problem to solve. The fur is much finer and lighter weight than my other Akubras. Looking forward to putting it into rotation.

Bill

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I think I saw this one come up, nice get! I was curious about the Squatter.

 

[wsmontana]

I think I saw this one come up, nice get! I was curious about the Squatter.

Thanks StoryPNW! I haven’t been able to find much about it. I found a seller in Australia who offers a modern Squatter with a 6 month wait. The Squatter seems similar to the Camp Draft.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Akubra Squatter Featherweight:
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Specs:

3" x 2-7/8" Dimensional Brim​

5-1/2" Crown (open)​

1-1/8" Ribbon​

1/4" Binding (symmetric)​

122g Weight​

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A somewhat less common model being the unlined, Superfine Quality Australian version. I think the color may be bluegrass green, though some other threads mention it being offered in willow green at one time. I haven't been able to find a good picture to compare as many of the old links are broken. Should make for a good foul weather hat.

Thanks StoryPNW! I haven’t been able to find much about it. I found a seller in Australia who offers a modern Squatter with a 6 month wait. The Squatter seems similar to the Camp Draft.

You can find specs from my Squatter Featherweight posted earlier in this thread.

 

[wsmontana]

You can find specs from my Squatter Featherweight posted earlier in this thread.

Thank you!

 

[G MAN]

Rain all day today and I needed cover, my Leisure Time needed some air as well
I don't see a lot of Leisure Time's on here but it's a great looking hat.

 

[The Shoe]

My wife loves her Leisure Times. She has one in each of the three colours They’re made in.

 

[G MAN]

I'm not surprised as it's not a big hat and that is why I like it, I have both colours of the Banjo Paterson and the Leisure Time is basically the same hat in Imperial felt quality and a more casual band.
I also like that I can drive with it on as the brim is not too wide, I hate when I have to remove my hat to drive.

 

[Who?]

Buy a bigger vehicle …….. wear big hats.

Easy peasy.

 

[dkstott]

New video from Kevin at JJ hats steaming a Campdraft into an Indiana Jones style crease.

 

[The Shoe]

Rain all day today and I needed cover, my Leisure Time needed some air as well
I don't see a lot of Leisure Time's on here but it's a great looking hat.
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Etsuko wore her black one today.

 

[G MAN]

She looks great in that hat, I see why she likes them, I would like to get the Leisure Time in black but first I would like a hat in Bluegrass green, either the Campdraft or the Stylemaster.
Today it was my Fed IV in Tawny Fawn.

 

[BlackSmp]

It started to snow (campdraft)