Will the Akubras soften up after a while?

Doug C · Post by **Doug C** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:17 pm

I'm considering getting one of the Federation Akubras but I've heard some mention that the felt is much stiffer than the ABs. Now, I have an image in my head of a very stiff hat, which is kind of turning me off to it. I definately won't be babying any hat I get but will it soften up if I work it a bit?

Doug C

prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 5:30 pm

The AKubra will begin to soften up after a couple of weeks.

Hemingway Jones · Post by **Hemingway Jones** » Tue Sep 13, 2005 6:38 pm

True, in most cases. Mine sure did. But Indiana Fist, who is late of this Board; his never did. That thing was hard as a rock.

Erri · Post by **Erri** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 4:25 am

My ab soften up only in those parts where i mostly worked on with my hands.. like some parts of the brim

prairiejones · Post by **prairiejones** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:37 am

The AB is already softer than the Akubra will ever be. IMO

Feraud · Post by **Feraud** » Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:49 am

My Akubra Federation Deluxe was as stiff as a helmet when it arrived!

I bashed it with steam but that does not make the stiffness go away.
Wearing it and handling the brim will eventually soften it up.
My hat is currently very comfortable. It is not floppy soft but 'well worn'. I am quite pleased with how it feels.