Raw versus Bound?
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Raw versus Bound?
I was looking at Adventurebilt's website and noticed on the Deluxe version I have the option of having a Raw edge or a Bound edge. What's the difference?
While on the subject, what's the difference between the Deluxe version and the regular version?
Thanks!
While on the subject, what's the difference between the Deluxe version and the regular version?
Thanks!
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A bound edge means that ribbon is bound to the edge of the brim. Makes for a dressier hat. Looks really good on an adventurebilt. And I honestly don't know what the difference between Regular and Deluxe anymore. I think I did at one point, but I try not to think of them as I don't want to drool over something I can't afford
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Having seen both a deluxe and regular AB side by side, I can say that the deluxe is made of better materials (if that can be imagined). However, since the AB standard is already made of nearly the best money can buy, if you live in the US, I don't find the extra expense worth it. But if price is no issue, or you live on the same continent as the Deluxe, it is worth getting.
As for the bound edge, I prefer them over raw. But as an Indy hat, clearly it's not what one would want for screen accuracy. Now, on a cheap hat, the bound edge pretty much holds the brim together! But on an AB, it's just decoration (as it should be). I find that I also like the almost microscopic effect that the bound edge has on the brim shape. Don't ask me to explain. I can't. I just see a difference.
As for the bound edge, I prefer them over raw. But as an Indy hat, clearly it's not what one would want for screen accuracy. Now, on a cheap hat, the bound edge pretty much holds the brim together! But on an AB, it's just decoration (as it should be). I find that I also like the almost microscopic effect that the bound edge has on the brim shape. Don't ask me to explain. I can't. I just see a difference.
microscopic effect
And if the binding is a different color than the felt, the effect can be much more than "microscopic" -- but in a very good way.
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Although not screen acurate, I like the bound edge look. This is an early pic (I seem to play with the shape, pinch, etc. about once a year or more) of a Beaver Brand hat made for The Man's Hat Shop in Albequerqe, NM. [img=http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/8148/dscn03972le6.th.jpg]
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[img=http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9729/dscn0395th9.th.jpg]
[img=http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/8148/dscn03972le6.th.jpg]
Please excuse my ineptitude. Here is another try at sharing a couple of pictures of my bound edge brim hat. HJ
[img=http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/8148/dscn03972le6.th.jpg]
Please excuse my ineptitude. Here is another try at sharing a couple of pictures of my bound edge brim hat. HJ
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