It sure is.

Thanks folks

Fixed.
I used the plyers to bend the wire in such a way that it was impossible to reinsert, then twisted the end 180 degrees, and it just slipped into place!

Ok I am thinking of getting a new hat at somepoint so I don't mind what happens.
To me as long as it remains a smart, wearable hat...

Ok! Thanks I'll try that now!!

Or is that the reed? I am confused. It's under the sweatbad. Or something...

Right, i have a problem with my Akubra Fed IV.

The wire or whatever holds the shape seems to have broken, and there is a piece sticking out that digs into my head.

Sorry if this isn't clear. I am not sure about technical terms.

Just to say that since posting this question, I have been wearing my Fed IV quite a lot, and I don't care what people think. Actually loads of people think it is cool, and a couple of them associate me with the hat and think it is fantastic. :whip: Sorry I just had to use that emoticon. Anyway, it a...

Well I have just started university (on Saturday actually!) and the Fed IV has certainly drawn it's fair share of attention. Been handy as well to shield my eyes from the sun at times. Also, I am somewhat overweight (working on it :cry: :lol: ) but no one notices that now they just notice the hat, a...

Any advice on how to incorporate the Fed IV into what I'm wearing without it being the absolutely first thing that defines me, if that makes any sense?

Liam