Check out my latest Fedora Vid - Especially focused on the AKUBRA RM . kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eqqFZsaCnr_DlXU.html
@robertoceja7875 Жыл бұрын
I also bought the RM hat because I was looking for a nice brown fedora. I believe it is a campdraft that Akubra blocked in the shape RM Williams wore his. The crown was a little tall for my taste so I steamed it into a teardrop and flipped the brim up
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
Oh yes !! I too had to do a little reshaping haha 😂 Those pictures on the RM website really does not do this hat justice . Yeah it’s a tall crown but those pictures really make them look extra tall . Like a pilgrim hat or something. So yeah - mine looks pretty normal now . I think I wear that one the most ….. That RM and the AKUBRA Adventurer . ( my CD’s are getting jealous) haha But I still wear when I can . I just got one in Bluegrass green . Love it !!!!
@michaeleastham3868 Жыл бұрын
The Akubra campdraft known as the Bushman in America are modelled on the hats that akubra made for Stetson back in the day, based on the Open Road. When Stetson no longer required Akubra to make them, Akubra simply re branded the hat as the Campdraft/Bushman and sold them as an Open Crown.. meaning that unlike the "RM" hat, you can shape it anyway you want. Apart from being a higher crown and wider brim than the "RM", the quality of felt is better... Not hanging shit on the "RM", but there is something special about a hat thatyou can shape yourself.. I've done mine in different styles but my favourite is the "cattlemans crease", making it a cheaper alternative to a Stetson Open Road though better quality.... A simple perusal of different hat forums, particularly the Fedora Lounge, will show a strong leaning towards the Campdraft/Bushman's....(though, I am only expressing my own opinion)
@JAZZ4643indy Жыл бұрын
Being a akrubra guy ..I find that akrubra makes The finest hats in the world.I have camp draft hats ,but couldn’t find one In brown.so R M Williams In brown is in the way..glad to see another guy who loves his hats ..like I always have ..thanks for your video on the subject on Hats !
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for taking time to watch my first ever Hat video haha … I usually stick to knife reviews and movie knife reviews , but I figured it was time for a break . I’ll be doing another AKUBRA video soon . I just recently acquired another Camp draft in Bluegrass green . And the AKUBRA Adventurer ( Think Indiana Jones - the best version out there ). Love it !! Both are quite awesome actually. Now I have one for each day of the week haha . ( including my open road and this Italian made fedora ). I wish that men would start dressing like they did in the 20’s Thru 40’s . It would be odd to see a guy without some sort of hat back then . Now I’m the guy that sticks out like a sore thumb . Around these parts anyways …. Thanks again for taking time to watch and comment . 🤠
@SandMDOTCOM1 Жыл бұрын
I have the camp draft in silver and black. They are my favorite hats (and I have ALOT of stetson and akubra hats). I have always wanted a open road but have a hard time parting with them $$$. Another brand I recommend is "Hats by Griz".
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
I’ll check out “ Hats by Grizz “ for sure . I like the AKUBRA much better than the Stetson OR . I just think the material is better . Plus I personally think I look better with the AKUBRA. I did a video not that long ago of me wearing the AKUBRA Adventurer hat ( very Indiana Jones ). I’ll try to send you the link . Keep Rocking brother 🤠
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
Here is the video link : Let me know what you think. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtybobea2LWwimg.html
@michaeleastham3868 Жыл бұрын
The great benefits of owning a Campdraft is that you can shape it into an Open Road by steaming a cattlemans crease into it.... my go to hat for hitting the town....
@claudiamuller6208 Жыл бұрын
What should I said? You don't have any idea how much we live to work with you! You are an absolutely unicat in what you do! This Video is absolutely great too! I love the black Hat!
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
Haha Yeah I broke out my Fall weather clothes again . I’m happier in the colder months ( dress wise ). The cold though ??? Not a fan !!!! October November are my favorites!! Then April and May . Perfect weather around here . Days it’s like 55 to 70 …. Nights like 45 to 55 . December Thru March -- too FN cold for my old ass !! Haha 😂
@scottf.3808 Жыл бұрын
Another collection of goodness....Thanks for the share as I don't wear hats but I think they rock....Good stuff....
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
I’m a hat wearing fool 🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠
@donavantew8278 Жыл бұрын
This is awesome cowboy 🤠
@stevep24304 ай бұрын
R,M, Williams and Akubra are two different companies but both are quality brands.
@tubes51504 ай бұрын
Very True 🤠
@aussiepete67 Жыл бұрын
Great selection Cowboy, and you certainly have the swag to rock all of them!. Brisbane is the sun cancer capital of the world(yay) so hats are pretty much required 🇦🇺🤣. Love a good lid, thanks for sharing 🇦🇺👊🇺🇸
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
So glad you watched M8 …… My favorites are by AKUBRA . I got a big face so the bigger crown suits me better . But when I lose weight - The Open Roads look better . It’s a Win Win ❤️
@msvladswiss Жыл бұрын
You have a great selection of hats!🤠👏👏👏 Have a great day!😊
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
This is only a portion of my hat collection haha 😂 Thanks so much for watching. Here is a link to my AKUBRA Adventurer hat if at all interested ( very Indiana Jones ). Thanks so much for watching kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtybobea2LWwimg.html
@jamesmcgee2447 Жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
Many thanks 🙏
@williammcguire3rd Жыл бұрын
Nice hat collection. Thanks for sharing. I've always liked fedoras can't find any for my fat head lol.
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother….. Something tells me that I was around during the 30’s and 40’s . I love that style !!! I forgot to break out my newsboy caps . Should of included for examples .
@Gman1024 Жыл бұрын
Sweet ensemble of accoutrements. Thanks for sharing.
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
I think I lived in the 30’s and 40’s . I always admired the Mens fashion during those decades . Fedora or newsboy caps . Plus vests and dress shirt . Definitely a neat style . Think movies like “ of Mice and Men “ or “ King Kong 1935 or even the Jack Black One . I think I was there haha …. Ya never know . Either that or I watch too many movies haha 😂
@Gman1024 Жыл бұрын
@@tubes5150, I agree. I've had many vests over the years, different colors and flavors as well as fedoras and scally caps. Not feeling myself as much these days, but as soon as I start feeling good, I'll start dressing up again, haha.
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
@@Gman1024 You struck a nerve brother . I have my highs and lows . My wife was asking me at one point “ Why do you have so many clothes when you don’t want to ever go out “?? Haha 😂 She’s right !! I’m just prepared that’s all . Or I like to throw on some retro when going to a family function . The occasional concert ….. It sucks out there bro . We ain’t missing much . Feel safer at home . Haha 😂 Seriously- we will talk one of these days .
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
Sorry it’s Not a Knife Vid Folks …. Just a little C Bop Fashion Tips haha 🤠♥️🙏🔪
@kevinmcdermott5518 Жыл бұрын
Australia makes fine horror movies...love that hat on you!
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
Wolf Creek . Totally true !!! Heck - he Even wears a bad ass hat !!!!
@jipsiemune Жыл бұрын
My Son said you are making him want to get a hat and that this was a very good video because you are a very interesting person ... I agree 👍 those are some Very nice hats and you wear them so nicely 🌼
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
That is such a nice thing to say …. I think every guy should start wearing fedora type hats like the old days . Would absolutely love to see that style come back . Once upon a time , a guy looked silly without one . Now it’s quite the opposite. People look at you strange now when they see someone wearing a fedora . Not in a bad way ….. More like they are fascinated. Haha If he has any questions- let me know . Happy New Year 🎆
@jeffaschbacher3334 Жыл бұрын
Sweet Aussie hat brother 👍
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching… The AKUBRA hats are much better then the Stetsons . My opinion of course . But I still like em both 🤠🙏♥️
@bladetimeswissvladknives Жыл бұрын
You've many different great hats! I don't wear hats myself but they suit you!👊👋
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate those kind words . I love the style of say the 30’s and 40’s . Something tells me that I once lived in those decades . I do have a fascination about that . Haha 😂 I forgot to break out my newsboy caps too …. Oh well …. I have done a few videos in the past wearing them . Off the top of my head ( no pun intended), I can’t think of any . But they do exist ……..
@BakerBaker1-9 Жыл бұрын
the Williams is a campdraft (I believe) did it come with the bash ? I have several Akubra hats (love them) the campdraft doesnt come with a bash - my brown campdraft I bashed similar to the open road style ( it has become my go to for the past 2 years ) the green campdraft I teardroped fedora style - I am expecting anyday now my 10 X toasted open road hat - hope i look cool as you underneath it - subbbed for the awesome content , peace and blessings
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!! You sound like a man with excellent taste . My RM Williams did come already bashed and the brim was styled in a way where I had to change both . I don’t know if they changed the picture on the RM website but the RM hat looked really huge on that models head ! That was a huge gamble when I purchased . I thought I might have to return . But the hat arrived much better in person ( again - had to reshape ). I’ll bet that photo of the model deters folks from purchasing. I might have to make a video just focusing on the RM Williams Fedora. I made it more of a Campdraft / Indiana Jones style . But THEN I ordered the AKUBRA Adventurer fedora !! Holy Smokes !! Now THAT is the best Indiana Jones lid I ever purchased !! When I go side by side with the Adventuer and the RM , I can definitely tell the difference. Especially with that wider hat band on the Adventurer . ( I actually wore that in one of my recent videos and now I can’t remember which one ). I’ll try to send the link .
@BakerBaker1-9 Жыл бұрын
@@tubes5150 awesome 👍 , I want to add the adventurer to my collection.... If you want to see the Brown Campdraft (bashed similar to open road) I'm wearing it in a video I did " Country state of Mind " Hank Jr Cover - GOD bless
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
I’ll definitely check out your vid !! Here is the vid when I wore the adventurer …. Enjoy 🤠 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtybobea2LWwimg.html
@utubekebs7 ай бұрын
I have both the Stetson Open Road 6X in silver belly and the Akubra Campdraft in Bluegrass Green. Ask me which I wear most ?
@tubes51507 ай бұрын
Hahaha I literally just posted a new video about an hour ago ….. Let me guess …. The hat you wear most is the hat I’m wearing Last in my newest video . ( I put on like 5 hats ). Let me know . Thanks 🙏
@utubekebs7 ай бұрын
@@tubes5150 Cheeky way to get me to watch your new video to the end. hehehe. nice band! My campdraft has a cattleman crease. My Akubra Federation IV Deluxe has pinch centre crease. Also have a Moonstone FedIV
@stefanklaus1652 Жыл бұрын
you look 20 years younger without a Hat Sir, but its your choice to wear one ...god bless you allways Sir
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much !!!!! That means so much . I have family members who agree with you . True : once in clean shaven and hatless , I do look a lot younger . I’m a chameleon who likes to look different in so many ways around these parts . At events - they never know what to expect . Always had a thing for style . Who will I be this year ???? Haha 😂 Thanks brother
@MarktheMartian Жыл бұрын
Cool deal sir. I got a couple Stetsons too.
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
I love the style of the 30’s and 40’s …. Think “ King Kong “ movie with Jack Black ( or the original 1935 ). Fedora or Newsboy caps ; like Of Mice and Men . I swear I was around during those decades ….. 20’s Thru 50’s . Born again in the late 60’s . Haha 😂 Ya never know !!
@lordteabelly Жыл бұрын
Im definitely considering gettinf the brown rm williams akubra. i just got an an akubra campdraft in the bluegrass green so if it looks similar to that and same quality then ill get it too
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
I could probably send you a private vid to see a better comparison. I also have the Blue Grass Campdraft . My email is in my about section here on KZfaq . Shoot me an email , and I’ll do a full comparison vid for you . I think they are very similar.
@lordteabelly Жыл бұрын
@@tubes5150 awesome I will do thank you!!
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
@@lordteabelly I’ll check my emails carefully….
@lordteabelly Жыл бұрын
@tubes5150 I've emailed you sir:)
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
Hello again … I tried to send you a private video thru your email but it was too long to send . So I posted a full video instead . I hope this helps 🙏🙏🙏 Let me know what you think . Link …. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eqqFZsaCnr_DlXU.html
@lordteabelly Жыл бұрын
That brown RM WILLIAMS Akubra does it have a snap brim too like the campdraft so you can have the brim up?
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
Yes the RM does have a snap brim . I think the online add does the hat Zero Justice !! Don’t it look huge on the guys head ?? Now I had to reshape mine using steam . I didn’t want the “ Indiana Jones type hat “ . That’s how it looked when it first arrived . I flattened the brim out and reshaped the crown too , ( I made it an open crown - steamed - then went ahead and finger creased ). My only gripe was they didn’t have my size when I ordered. I normally wear 7 3/8 “ and ordered a 7 1/4” . I had to stretch it out a bit using a hat stretcher and steam . Holding pretty good . But I still need to just stretch almost every time I wear it out . If you want a vid - send me an email . Hope this helps . Love the RM !!!!!!!!
@lordteabelly Жыл бұрын
@tubes5150 yes that's what made me a bit unsure as the crown looks huge lol, really tall on him. so it comes preshaped then and you just reshaped it yourself? I'd lover the crown myself esp at the back and give it a nice teardrop so it didn't look like the site photo.
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
@@lordteabelly Yeah when I first bought it I was really unsure … I showed my wife the pic on the website and she says “ Looks like something Santa Claus would wear on his days off “!! Haha So I took a chance . Reshaped everything!!! Wasn’t that hard either . If you need tips on how to do that watch my friend Kevin over at JJ Hat Center here on KZfaq . He is like the fedora master !! He can reshape anything! He can take a dented / crushed Stetson fedora from the 1940’s - and make it look brand spanking new ! He is amazing !!
@lordteabelly Жыл бұрын
@tubes5150 yes, if it comes preshsped then I would definitely reshap it myself to make it look less indy. make the crown smaller and not as tall and flatten the brim so it doesn't gave that adventurer curve to it. I watch Kevin's videos too! I'm visiting NYC for the first time in sept from the uk, so I'm planning on going to jj hat centre to check the place out, hopefully grab a hat. I'd love a stetson premier stratoliner the open crown one but don't think they are available anymore atm
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
@@lordteabelly Oh that is so awesome !!! What a cool store !! You will love it !! I gave Kevin an AKUBRA Blue Grass Campdraft a couple months ago . I only wore once so it’s basically brand new . It was just a tad too big . So when I found my size , instead of returning or selling the Blue Grass , I just gifted to Kevin . He’s such a cool dude !! Wish I could go with ya !!
@gf2390 Жыл бұрын
Nice hats mate.
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
I’m just now seeing your comment …. Sorry for the delay . Nothing like a good fedora bro ! My absolute favorites are the Australian company AKUBRA . They make the very best IMO . Hope all is well on your end my friend . See ya soon 🤠
@gf2390 Жыл бұрын
@@tubes5150 Akubra are great quality for sure mate. 👍💪
@sigmanarchery54 Жыл бұрын
A nice dress ware, I’m a plaid man my self 👍🏼👍🏼
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
I wear a ton of plaid shirts - but not pants . I’d love to add a few pair to the wardrobe.
@sigmanarchery54 Жыл бұрын
@@tubes5150 for sure.
@SignalRider Жыл бұрын
What wad the name of the last Akubra you wore ?
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
That is actually the RM Williams brown AKUBRA . What you see in the video is not what you would receive though . I had to reshape to my liking . It’s an awesome hat !!! It arrived with the brim down in front and back …. I flattened it out to be more 40’’s fedora style .
@anthonytuccillo6274 Жыл бұрын
I actually love your hair brother! I wish I had hair like that 😅
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
You convinced me to let it go and grow for a little while longer . My wife is mad at you . Haha 😂
@TinmansCorner Жыл бұрын
You have a great selection of hats. But I love both of your AKUBRA fedoras, because they look like classic fedoras. Say you didn't happen to see my video where I was trying to test the Coleman machete on a tree did you? I hope you have a great day.
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching brother ….. Yeah I have a fascination with hats - especially when they were really popular in the 30’s and 40’s . I swear I had a life back then . Reborn in the 60’s . Ya never know …. Haha I’m going to check out your video now .
@TinmansCorner Жыл бұрын
@@tubes5150 My favorite hat style is the fedora. People say I can rock that style.
@tubes5150 Жыл бұрын
@@TinmansCorner That’s what I like to hear !!!! Rock em if ya got ‘em
@TinmansCorner Жыл бұрын
@@tubes5150 Amen to that.
@TinmansCorner Жыл бұрын
What was the name of the brown hat you were wearing in the video? It's the brown Akubra.