Ok, well that does not seem too bad at all. Tomarrow morning I do believe I will place an order for a Federation! Thank you all for your help. It was very much appreciated. By the way, out of curiosity, I was wondering what raitings you would give the three fedora versions up for sale at U.S. Wings?...

Well most of you seem to think that the Federation is the best one for me but I have to admit I’m still slightly apprehensive about the fact I have to shape it myself. Exactly how easy is it to shape the hat? What would I have to do to it?

Thanks for the welcome and the quick replys! After taking a look at the Akubra Federation I just have two questions. First: The website says the picture shown is a "styling suggestion." What exactly does this mean? (if you haven't guessed by now this is my absolute first serious hat so I k...

Hi everyone, Let me start off by saying that I've been looking around these forums (which are great by the way you guys have a wonderfull community) for a week or so trying to make up my mind on which hat to purchase but I just can't seem to make up my mind. I must appoligize to you all right now as...