Akubra Banjo Paterson Hat

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I purchased this hat to use as a travel hat and possibly regular everyday use. I just returned from a month long visit with our daughter in Turkey and needed something to keep the sun off my tender ears and keep my thinning hair head warm when cold... pretty much why one would wear a hat anyway. I have an odd-shaped head (many of us do) and my best fitting hats (2) are custom from RAND hatters in Montana. When I received this hat, it seemed just a little big, but I was only a couple of days from leaving for Turkey so I went with it. After wearing the hat everyday now for a month, I'm finding it more and more comfortable and shaping to my head like a custom hat. I think I am really going to like this hat and it should become my "go-to" piece of headgear. It is well made, good-looking, and has a wide enough brim not to be prissy looking but narrow enough to not bump into the back of the seat in my cars and truck. I can't wear my western hats while driving because they bump into the headrest. It kept my head warm during 30 degree temps in Turkey but I live in Southern California so probably will not get 12 month use here because the hat will be too warm and I will need something lighter. Overall, this hat was an excellent acquisition and I would recommend it to anyone.

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The Akubra Banjo Paterson Hat truly deserves its reputation. It is not cheap as hats go, but is well worth the price. It will never need replacing and can be worn nearly anywhere. It looks really sharp (especially with the Barramundi hat band, which gives an exotic touch) and seems to be very durable. The fur felt quality is excellent and dense, as it should be. It is waterproof too (including the hatband), as I found out wearing it recently in a downpour. It was dry in a couple of hours with no stains or other damage at all. It looked like it had never got wet. My only complaint is that it is not available off the shelf in Charcoal Gray. That is a custom order taking at least 3 months. The Heritage Fawn color is very nice though, and it goes with practically anything.

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After trying on many different hats in the $60-$75 range -- which were made in China under who knows what conditions -- I decided to pony up the extra money for a hat that I felt was a much better looking hat... the Akubra Banjo Paterson. I ordered from DelMonico and received the hat in short order. The moment I opened the hat box I realized that I was now into a new world of fine hats. The look of the rich Fawn color was above what I had previously been looking at. The weight of the felt and sturdy construction told me that this was a hat made to be worn and last a good long time. Once I put my Banjo Paterson on my head it was hard to remove the ear to ear grin from my slightly amazed face. I cannot emphasize enough how happy I am with this purchase. I get complements my hat wherever I wear it. It rained a few days after I received my hat and I was delighted to wear it in the rain as it kept my head dry and smug. I have the satisfaction of wearing a well made product that I will be able to enjoy for years to come. The downside is that I am now looking into buying more hats because I feel so good from this purchase.

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I decided on this hat for a few reasons. It's initial appeal to me was the way it looked on my computer screen. The design shape, color (I went for the fawn), size availability and the many better great reviews from other owners are the top reasons for my decision.The ultimate protection from the sun, resistant to rain and light weight also apply. The hat just arrived today and I have not worn it yet aside from trying it on. The fit is perfect. A local hat store in Oakland fitted me to other hats, and I was considering one size smaller because several of the reviewers for this Akubra Banjo Paterson hat reported it as being half a size to big, but I do not find that to be the case with the wonderful hat that was delivered to me. My Borsalino beaver is a size 61, and though I think it might be just a tiny bit on the large size, it fits, and I would not want it any smaller. I am looking forward to wearing this hat for many years. The band on the hat is exotic and I really like it a lot. No charge for shipping, a nice hat box included with the superior packaging, a price that couldn't be beat and a discount as a new customer has made me a very happy customer of DelMonico Hatter and I have nothing but good things to say about my experience wth them. Highly recommended to anyone considering this hat and store. And I couldn't resist doing a little research on Banjo Paterson, which was a great man in Australia, such a jewel to that down under country they apparently have his image on their ten dollar bill. Finally, my 1st new Akubra hat is of superior quality, and I feel lucky discovering this company.

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The first I ordered (online) was a size too large. One phone call and another was shipped that was perfect. I returned the too-big one and other than the shipping charges for shipping the hat back, everything worked out great. I like the hat and I've received some nice comments about the look. Not sure "stylish" is the word but certainly the hat looks good and is appropriate for just about anything.

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I purchased this hat because I wanted a high quality hat that I could wear everywhere in Every season. A great quality will go through anything hat. This hat fits the bill perfectly. The rabbit fur felt on the Banjo Patterson is soft and pliable and retains it's shape even after enduring heavy rains on my head. This is my first Akubra hat and I chose Akubra because I have heard that they were built to last and after a few months of wearing this one, I have no boubt this one will last a long time. If you are looking for a hat you can fish, do yard work and just brush it off and wear it out later in the evening because it still looks great. Buy an Akubra. You will not be disapointed. I also chose Del Monica Hatter because of the great reviews I read on their website from other purchasers. I have to say that they do not disapoint. Service was extremely fast with follow up to make sure I received what I had ordered. Awsome staff. Will definitely buy other hats from them.

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This is an awesome hat! I was looking for a hat that was between a cowboy hat and a 50's ish fedora and this was fits the bill perfectly. It is also comfprtable to wear winter and summer. Took me a while to find this hat -- and DelMonico's was patient with me -- and would recommend it to anybody.

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I have been very pleased with my Banjo Patterson Fawn color hat. I have had it for several months. Its' comfortable to wear and stays on in stout winds. The crown depth is deep enough that the top of my head doesn't touch the top of the hat and the sweat band is very comfotable. I have many choices of hats but this hat has become one of my 2 most favorite hats. I wear a hat every day. When it is hot I go to straw, but I mostly alternate between this and a styled up Stetson Catera of four years (bought it here too). The Akrubra is a softer less stiff felt but holds it's shape well. It has seen wind rain and snow with no worries. I didn't want to duplicate my Cateras' color and the good folks at Delmonico's were very helpful with a color comparison by phone and email.

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I use the hat every day during Fall, Winter and early Spring: walk the dogs; grocery shopping; stroll downtown with my wife. It looks terrific and draws a lot of nice comments from men and women alike. If there's a drawback, it's that the top of my head barely touches the lining, but I can live with that and if it ever annoys me enough, can always reshape the hat a little to raise the crown. BUT I'd still buy the exact same hat and even though two people may be the same size (60), fit is a peculiar thing. Service was excellent and hat arrived quickly and appropriately packed. This hat, for as nice as it looks, is so well constructed that it may be the only hat of this style you need and it is built well enough to last a long long time. I purchased a similar hat in "sand" for the hot weather of late spring and summer and should be set for life!

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I am extremely satisfied with my Akubra hat and the service I received from Del Monico. Thank You

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I have wanted this hat for several years and just didn't want to spend that much money on a hat. This year, with the insistence of my family, I broke down and purchased the Banjo Patterson hat that I had wanted for years. This is a really nice hat. I followed the guideline for measuring and determining the correct hat size but when the hat arrived it was just a shade loose. I called DelMonico about the loose fit and within a couple of days I received reducers to make the minor hat size adjustments. Good call. Its sets a little higher on your head than a ball cap so the fit takes a little getting used to and it catches the wind much easier than ball caps. Nice hat and good choice.

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If you want the best hat out there, then you want pure Beaver, and this is it!!! It is the perfect hat for a real man who wants style, comfort, and warmth. I have worn hats all of my life, and this is the best I have ever worn. Everywhere I go, people comment on how great this hat looks. You feel like a million bucks in it. It is a little more expensive, but you really get all that you pay for in this one. Don't hesitate, get one, you won't believe what it feels like. Thanks for carrying such a fine product, because most stores and other hatters don't have this one.

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Great Fedora so far! I was concern about the color when I opened the Box, did not quite look FAWN. Funny thing though, it seems to become more of the fawn color I expected the more i wear it, LOL... must be my age. I've worn it in light rain, did not spot after it dried. I've receive a few compliments in the short time I've owned it. I was wondering about how it would fit because I needed a size 64, but it did the job. The only way I could have received finer fit is that if would have been custom made. Bottom line... I am looking for a straw/summer fedora by this had designer.

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I love this hat! The Akubra line is top notch with excellent workmanship. I took the time to measure my own head circumference with a cm tape measure, and ordered the exact size that I needed. It fit perfectly right out of the box! The style is cool and not overbearing. -- that is, it presents as a good looking hat without coming across as a sombrero. I really like the Aussie hats, but this one is a keeper. I also own the Akubra Snowy River. I wear this when walking or hiking outdoors as it provides good protection from the sun and elements. No regrets about this purchase!

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I always wanted an Akubra Banjo Paterson and was waiting for my Snowy River to bite the dust: after 10-years it never did: it looks like it did when I first bought it. The Banjo Paterson is more Aussie outback and less cowboy-like. I bought my Banjo Paterson on-line at DelMonico. After stopping at DelMonico on a business trip to New Haven, I found that it to be a terrific store, with an enormous selection and great customer service. I get compliments on both Akubras wherever I go. You go to DelMonico's for your Akubra

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I look so good in it... It keeps reflective light off my glasses while competition trapshooting. I need a hat that I can wear in the sun or rain. This hat will suit my needs nicely.

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I finally found my hat! Put it on out of the box, and it was the best fit of any hat I ever had. I'm at the border of Small to Medium, so hats sized in that manner never quite fit. And US sizes 6 7/8 or 7 seem to vary by manufacturer. But this Euro-sized 56 is perfect for me. And it also just looks right on me. Even my hat hating buddy couldn't get over how well the hat worked for me. It's also somewhat of a large brimmed fedora, so the wearing possibilities are extensive. Did I tell you how many compliments it has received in the first few days? The ladies love it!

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Great hat. I really like it and have garnered a number of complimentary comments. What really stands out for me however is the amazing service. I called, speaking in generalities and trying to describe what I was looking for in a hat; my descriptive powers are limited to say the least. The young lady I spoke with was patient, knowledgeable, and intuitive. She steered me to this hat. Due to her efforts I have recommended your company to a number of my friends. This is Kansas -- definitely hat country.

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A truly high quality hat which I purchased for shooting sporting clays, but found myself wearing more often than not. Great wearing to my office, on the sporting clay course, out to dinner or out for a stroll. I visited made the 1 1/2 hour drive from Northern Westchester County in NY to visit DelMonico's and it was worth the trip. I walked out with this Banjo Paterson in Black and it looks fantastic with the Barramundi hat band. I'm more that satisfied.

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I started purchasing nicer hats recently - wanted something classier than baseball caps. Have a few inexpensive fedoras I like just fine, but wanted at least one nicer hat. The Akubra Banjo Paterson - I ordered the fawn color - is a magnificent hat, clearly superior to the others in my collection. While wool felt works fine, the pure fur of the Akubra is imcomparable. It is beautiful, comfortable, and suitable for both casual and dressier occasions. I'm pretty sure I'll be able to wear it in all but the hottest weather. I plan to take very good care of it; it will be a delight for years to come.

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This is the perfect hat! It has been a long cold winter and I was tired of baseball caps to keep me warm. Did not want a fedora or a cowboy hat -- something in between that was comfortable, stylish, etc. After MANY tries I tied this one as one last chance. Glad I did. Put it on and knew it was the one. Very well made product. Would highly recommend it! And thanks to the folks at Delmonico's for their patience!!!!

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This is a beautiful hat. The fit is wonderful. The color - Heritage Fawn - is gorgeous. This hat looks great from casual to fairly dressy. Though I've only worn it in cool to cold weather so far, I'm pretty sure it will work well into summer heat. Once you wear an Akubra, it's hard to go back to lesser hats. The style, craftmanship, and durability are off the charts.

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Dermatologist told me I need to protect my face and ears and this brim is perfect for that use. I am basically a casual person so I wear this hat everywhere I go. It is light enough that sometimes I forget it's on. That is a great feature for comfort. DelMonico is easy to work with and they have been very helpful in me choosing the Akruba Banjo Patterson.

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I bought this hat in early February. Fit me perfectly out of the box (more below). Mostly I wear hats to keep the sun and light rain off my head /out of my eyes, and it does that well. However, I started getting compliments about the Banjo Paterson the day I put it on. It is surprisingly wearable for a fur felt hat in the summer (in Florida!) and great when it's cooler. My favorite hat.

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This is a very fine hat. I've never owned a hat that I liked so well. It is absolutely stunning.

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This is a high quality, well-made, and classy hat that perfectly fills the gap between my Stetson western hat and Borsalino fedoras! Great dimensions, with an appropriately sized brim. Though I would love to see this in a dark chocolate, I really enjoy the graphite color. DelMonico once again offered a great product with excellent service (reblocking to long-oval).

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I was fortunate to be able to try on another style of Akubra hat while traveling, so I was able to determine my exact hat size. That store did not have the Banjo Paterson style, though, which was my preference. My shopping experience with Del Monico was positive. I appreciated the very prompt delivery and careful packaging of my hat.

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The color is much darker than I expected based on the illustration for fawn, almost a taupe or loden shade. I mention just FYI. I'm not dinging the hat or Delmonico. I love the hat all the same. Comfortable. Attractive. Well made. Great Value. Fits. It will be in rotation during the cooler months for daily wear and travel.

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At 70 I need a hat for scalp protection, provide eye sight protection, and I look better with a hat than without. I waited three years to buy this hat awaiting another good hat to show sufficient wear and tear from sweat and use to justify another. This hat does everything I ask and makes me look more dapper than I really am. Who could ask for more?

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I purchased a Scala straw hat for summer use. As winter approached I wanted an everyday hat for cold weather. The Banjo Patterson is perfect. It's a warm hat that handles rain and snow without a hitch. This is the third hat I have purchased from Del Monico. Their service is 1st class! They are my go-to hat company!

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Akubra makes an excellent hat. I now own two and will order a third in the fall. I do wish they made a hat with the outback design, trimmed edge and with a silk head band. Sort of like a fedora but with the outback styling. For all of you who are bashful about wearing a hat. We are trend setters.

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it is so comfortable i forget it's on.here in alabama 90% of men wear baseball hats.dermatology told me i needed to get a full brimmed hat to protect my ears, face and back of my neck.i felt like i would be self-consious so i wanted a hat that would blend in and not stand out.the shape and brim size is perfect.

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This is an excellent hat and the most liked of the four I have ordered from Ernest! Stylish and comfortable as well! I do many art shows in the Columbus, OH area and this will look great while shoppers come into my booth. My next challenge is to find a similar hat like this one, with black being the color choice.

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I was looking for a nice outdoor hat that could stand the weather in Houston and this hat fills the bill. It is very well made and sized correctly. The hat has a great fit and finish with high quality sweat band of good leather. This hat will last and holds up good in wet weather.

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I love this hat and I'm sure you will, too. It's so comfortable to wear. I ordered it late Wednesday night and received it Saturday. Very fast service. I wasn't sure about the color (fawn), but I really like it. It should go with just about anything I'm wearing.

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This is a quality hat. I have a long oval head so for other like me, take advantage of the free service to stretch the hat a bit that delmonico offers. They did a nice job, but I still need a little side padding for the perfect fit. Service was excellent......great hat.

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I just received my Akbura Banjo Paterson and I am impressed. Great quality and construction.....and the lightest feeling hat in my collection. Dressy but not so much it can't be worn casually. Fit is true to sizing. Looking forward to years of use.

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This is a great hat have had many complements regarding this hat. I have purchased several hats here great company super fast shipping always packed well. My next purchase will be from them in the future.

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I bought this in Fawn which is a perfect color for outdoor wear. The quality of the hat is very apparent and the style seems timeless. I expect to use this for outdoor activities for years to come.

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Have wanted this hat for 10 yrs. Kids gave the Banjo Patterson to me for Christmas. Fantastic hat. Stylish enough to wear anywhere. Fits perfect. Keeps sun out of eyes and off face. Couldn't be better.

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First but not likely my last Akubra. Very well made and stylish hat whether dressing up or down. It's a thin fur felt but feels very durable and tends to hold its shape well while not being too rigid.

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From October 1 to May 1, I wear this hat several days a week. My own brand of hat etiquette, Fedora after October 1, Straw after May 1. Never fail to get a positive comment when wearing my Paterson. Goes with with any outfit.

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Although buying mail order, Ernest DelMonico offered great assistance in picking the correct size and blocking to a long oval - they even installed the stampede string. I will certainly buy here again.

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This hat is true to size and very well made. Should last for years. Wanted something to Handle the varied weather here in south texas. All round hat for outdoors and dress.

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It's a low key, densely felted hat that works well in active pursuits (hiking) and in commuting and city wear. I've had no issues wearing it in rain, snow and in hot sun. Great hat. I bought a second one!

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I have been looking for this style for a number of years. It fits great and has the look I want. Would have liked a lighter color.

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I use my Akubra hat every day for all occasions. I get lots of compliments. Everything is great!

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I am very satisfied with this purchase. The hat fit perfectly and I wear it most every day.

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The hat is perfect for wing shooting sinse the brim is the perfect size[2+3/4].

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I use the hat for sun protection on hikes. Great hat, need to get a chin strap for the wind.

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Needed a comfortable hat that would withstand rain and be stylish.

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Very comfortable, true to size, great weather protection.

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The hat is surpassed only by the service in the store.

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I love this hat. I like the way it looks and feels.

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When I put this hat on my head it became my favorite!

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Excellent feel

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Everyday wear.

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All is great.