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What a great picture! Special congratulations to both of you on the very new little person featured-- and all the work and love and joy of the former new little person, the baseball dude.
(The hat's a looker, too.
~ S.
The Fed might be more classic but both are nice and favorites of many Loungers.
I agree with RJR. The Fed IV probably has more of "the look" that most people would associate with the 1930s, but I own three of each and I don't think you can go wrong either way. As far as where to find one used, you could post a "Want To Buy" request in the Classifieds forum here. Otherwise it's the usual online auction sites like eBay, Etsy, etc..
I agree with RJR. The Fed IV probably has more of "the look" that most people would associate with the 1930s, but I own three of each and I don't think you can go wrong either way. As far as where to find one used, you could post a "Want To Buy" request in the Classifieds forum here. Otherwise it's the usual online auction sites like eBay, Etsy, etc..
With regards to "lived in", if you're referring to a hat that's more comfortable because it's been broken in, I can't disagree. But if you're looking for an Akubra that looks like it's been lived in, good luck. My oldest Akubra is almost 10 years old; it's been in my regular rotation the whole time, I've worn it as a work hat and sweated through the felt, it's been soaked thoroughly in rainstorms two or three times, and I'm still waiting for it to attain that "lived in" look.
Mine looks as good now as it did the day I got it; maybe better. Tough stuff, these Akubras.
You have no idea. I wish I was aging as well as my Akubras are.
I agree with RJR. The Fed IV probably has more of "the look" that most people would associate with the 1930s, but I own three of each and I don't think you can go wrong either way. As far as where to find one used, you could post a "Want To Buy" request in the Classifieds forum here. Otherwise it's the usual online auction sites like eBay, Etsy, etc..
With regards to "lived in", if you're referring to a hat that's more comfortable because it's been broken in, I can't disagree. But if you're looking for an Akubra that looks like it's been lived in, good luck. My oldest Akubra is almost 10 years old; it's been in my regular rotation the whole time, I've worn it as a work hat and sweated through the felt, it's been soaked thoroughly in rainstorms two or three times, and I'm still waiting for it to attain that "lived in" look.
Mine looks as good now as it did the day I got it; maybe better. Tough stuff, these Akubras.
Ha! By then I'm guessing I really will look like a zombie.
Hello all, new guy here. I've lurked for many years, but finally decided to join the Fedoralounge. I bought my first Akubra, a Slouch hat, about 6 or 7 years ago. Here is a shot of me wearing it up in the High Sierra:
My second Akubra was the Cattleman, which I got a year later. Apologies for anyone offended by the revolver, I was going for an arty shot, like a modern-day Western sort of look:
My most recent Akubra is another slouch, that I just got a few days ago. I still have my original, but I really liked the size of my 59 Cattleman more than my 58 Slouch, so I got a second Slouch in 59. I ordered it from David Morgan with the "military" bash, but I didn't care for it in person. The photos I see of all the slouch hats in Burma, etc., during WWII, had a much narrower center crease than the one David Morgan puts in. I ended up changing the military bash to my own pinched telescope an hour ago. I like it much better. I also changed out the puggaree that comes with the hat to a much more authentic puggaree I ordered from a company in Australia. I haven't taken any photos yet of my new Slouch, but I'm very happy with the look. I'll post pics when I get a chance.
Doug
I actually no longer have that 686SSR in the photo. I replaced it with a Model 66-8, 2.75".
Thanks Deadly! And well-played on the S&W remark.
Dogs are my passion. The pup in the photo is Vixen, my 12 year old Malinois. She was my backpacking partner for a number of years, but now her hips aren't up to long hikes. We also still have my male, Ari, who is a GSD/ Malinois cross. He was my partner at work for 6 years and is now 11 years old. So they are both getting up there in years.
But back to hats, somewhere in my future I think I see a Panama hat. I still need to do some more research on what brand and style I'm after, but it'll be a ways down the road.
First, welcome to The Lounge! I have a feeling you'll fit in well here. Second, great photo! Beautiful scenery with no hint of "civilization" in sight, and a loving dog by your side. Wonderful! Third, not offended by the revolver at all as long as you aren't aiming at me.Hello all, new guy here. I've lurked for many years, but finally decided to join the Fedoralounge... I bought my first Akubra, a Slouch hat, about 6 or 7 years ago. Here is a shot of me wearing it up in the High Sierra:
My second Akubra was the Cattleman, which I got a year later. Apologies for anyone offended by the revolver, I was going for an arty shot, like a modern-day Western sort of look:
My most recent Akubra is another slouch, that I just got a few days ago. I still have my original, but I really liked the size of my 59 Cattleman more than my 58 Slouch, so I got a second Slouch in 59. I ordered it from David Morgan with the "military" bash, but I didn't care for it in person. The photos I see of all the slouch hats in Burma, etc., during WWII, had a much narrower center crease than the one David Morgan puts in. I ended up changing the military bash to my own pinched telescope an hour ago. I like it much better. I also changed out the puggaree that comes with the hat to a much more authentic puggaree I ordered from a company in Australia. I haven't taken any photos yet of my new Slouch, but I'm very happy with the look. I'll post pics when I get a chance.
Doug
, and a 44 Special would server you well, should it ever need to, haha! I appreciate the head's up about longevity of Panama hats. That's something I hadn't considered and didn't realize was an issue.
