Christy's Adventurer vs. Akubra Federation IV
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- DR Ulloa
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Christy's Adventurer vs. Akubra Federation IV
I am in the market for another fedora and have whittled it down to two: the Christy's Adventurer and the Akubra Federation IV. I am looking for insight on these two hats. I know there are other out there. I don't want to know about AB, HJ, Camptown, or anything else. I know about them and have an AB on order. I am looking specifically for information on these two. If anyone owns or has owned both, I would like to know what you think about them. Thanks guys.
Dave
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DR Ulloa, I could not go past the Fed IV. I purchased one each for my boys (size 54 and 58) and could not fault the service (even when one had to be sent back for a re-size), delivery time (one week here in Western Australia - might as well be O/S for the rest of Australia) and most of all the quality of the hat that Ken (via Akubra) turns out.
Both hats have styled perfectly - the 54 to a LC bash and the 58 to a SOC bash.
I will be purchasing a Fed Dlx for myself when I can justify it to my better half.
Cannot comment on the Christy, however that is my 2 cents worth on the Fed.
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Jonesy
Both hats have styled perfectly - the 54 to a LC bash and the 58 to a SOC bash.
I will be purchasing a Fed Dlx for myself when I can justify it to my better half.
Cannot comment on the Christy, however that is my 2 cents worth on the Fed.
Cheers
Jonesy
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If you want a more screen accurate color, go with the Christy's. (I still might get one of these for this reason). I don't have one of those, but from what I understand the color and shape are right on for the HJ.
I just got my Fed 4 today, and wow!
-Look for my review in the Fed 4 showcase thread.
I just got my Fed 4 today, and wow!
-Look for my review in the Fed 4 showcase thread.
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That is still an option. I have been considering the Henry since I read about it and the price is definately tantalizing. But, since I already have a handmade AB on order, I figured I would get an HJ and cover all basis. I guess what appeals to me is that the Magnoli HJ is just that, and HJ. It would obviously be more "original" if I went with the Swales HJ, but I am not spending $400 on that when I can get the same hat for $100 less and blocked by Steve. The Henry is an option though. I just know that I want an HJ and that itch won't go away until I have one. My AB itch has been satisfied; I ordered it a few months ago. That HJ itch will stay there until I have one. I don't know if that makes sense or not.
Dave
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