Do ABs or Akubras display the size?

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Do ABs or Akubras display the size?

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Like is there a tag inside that says "size 59"?
In some ways that would be kind of tacky but maybe it's standard what do I know..
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In the Akubra Federation there is a size paper (removable) tag. :D


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Mine is still in there. I find that it makes the hat fit just right. 8)

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AB's do not. sometimes the size is written behind the sweat.
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All the customs I have do not. I've seen the lack of a tag in my PB customs as well as my Art Fawcett and JPDesign.

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Post by blueoakleyz »

Also this goes for HJ's and Magnoli HJ's?
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Custom hats are not made to standard sizes because they're, well, custom. That's why Steve has you give him a measurement and Art Fawcett actually sends a halo conformer to you for sizing.
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And t'other way round

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Alan wrote:Custom hats are not made to standard sizes because they're, well, custom. That's why Steve has you give him a measurement and Art Fawcett actually sends a halo conformer to you for sizing.
Remembering that an Akubra/Stetson/brand-hat is likely destined for a B&M where there are dozens of hats differing only in size. So not printing the size inside would lead for far more confusion and more damage to the hats (due to repetitive handling). A custom goes to the buyer- often with the initials or name permanently on the sweatband. The hat maker will have your size on file for your next purchase. Leaving the hat size in an Akubra etc is optional but could help the hat retain some of its value for re-sale (heresy!). [-X
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