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Post by sammy on Feb 7, 2012 20:18:00 GMT -5
....will be delivered to me tomorrow according to my tracking number. I'll post pics as soon as it arrives!!
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Post by indyclone25 on Feb 7, 2012 23:22:34 GMT -5
kool! i hope to have mine within seven days , post those pics , i think the hat will be less stiff like the downtowner was , but still have that raider look.
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Post by sammy on Feb 8, 2012 19:08:02 GMT -5
.....as promised!  ordered mine unbashed     the brim seems smaller than Akubra's and Penman  side brim measurement  Front Brim measurement (same as back)  next to my Penman and Akubra Adventurer |
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Post by Mr. Fusion on Feb 8, 2012 21:48:53 GMT -5
It looks pretty good. It's strange how the brim is smaller than your other ones. I know the brims on the older Akubra Feds ran a little large. I also understand that if you are going by the original HJ specs, the brim can be a little bigger or smaller depending on the hat size. Still, it's surprising how much smaller the brim is compared to your Penman. Otherwise, it's a very smart looking hat.  What bash are you planning to give it? -Josh |
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Post by sammy on Feb 8, 2012 22:15:11 GMT -5
What bash are you planning to give it? -Josh Not sure. This will be my 3rd attempt at an open crown bash. Any suggestions?  Well, Raider's bash might be all but out. You'll notice how the brim has that upward wave when sitting on a flat surface? That's because the hat came with the brim pre-formed. Instead of it being flat or even snapped stiffly up like some Akubras, the hat has the rear turned upward and the front turned down. A Raiders turn makes the brim to wavy and since I'm too chicken to add a little steam to straighten out the brim (I'm still haunted by the shrinkage I experienced with my other Akubra not pictured here because it has since been deemed unworthy to be seen by anything other than fish), I may just leave as is and do a CS or LC without the side-brim-curl. The felt is very soft. Much softer than an Akubra. It has a nice "nap" that feels silky but it lacks that clay-like malleable quality to it. |
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Post by Mr. Fusion on Feb 8, 2012 23:11:17 GMT -5
Well, you might try a Raiders style bash, without the turn. Introduction style?
I however, would recommend either a Crystal Skull or Last Crusade bash. My second favorite style is between LC and CS. Personally, I was never much a fan of the TOD bash. To each his own.
No matter what style you choose, I'm sure it will look great!
-Josh
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Post by jnicktem on Feb 9, 2012 0:34:07 GMT -5
Looks good- may I recommend starting the bash out with a CS? And then if you feel like it gradually tighten the pinch if you think you want to go for a Raiders.
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Post by sammy on Feb 9, 2012 12:19:08 GMT -5
Looks good- may I recommend starting the bash out with a CS? And then if you feel like it gradually tighten the pinch if you think you want to go for a Raiders. Yeah, I think that's the direction I will go. It's a good looking bash and depending on how the felt reacts, I could always change it up later if I want. |
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Post by GCR on Feb 12, 2012 14:27:10 GMT -5
Great looking hat (and collection) and nice comparison shots! I can't wait to see it bashed... |
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Post by sammy on Feb 12, 2012 21:03:39 GMT -5
Thanks GCR. I haven't bashed it yet. I think I may be returning it to Todd's.
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Post by indyclone25 on Feb 12, 2012 22:47:07 GMT -5
i think that the bash will only make it look like a last crusade hat ..... my ''uptowner'' is like the lc style and the "raider" is pretty similar to the uptowner
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Post by sammy on Feb 15, 2012 11:47:38 GMT -5
Read over on C.O.W that I failed to give my hat size. Sorry 'bout that. The size on this hat was 58. :-)
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Post by domtar on Feb 24, 2012 14:33:29 GMT -5
I got my raider today!!! Simply the coolest and best hat i have ever worn... Its silky smooth and and beautiful to say the least... I dont really look good in hats, but this hat will look good on ANYBODY!!! I only got it 15 minutes ago, but i can tell that i will never want to take it off!
Douglas
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Post by sammy on Feb 24, 2012 15:38:10 GMT -5
I got my raider today!!! Simply the coolest and best hat i have ever worn... Its silky smooth and and beautiful to say the least... I dont really look good in hats, but this hat will look good on ANYBODY!!! I only got it 15 minutes ago, but i can tell that i will never want to take it off! Douglas Congrats!!!! It really is a fine looking hat. |
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Post by tex1272 on Mar 11, 2012 12:55:53 GMT -5
I think I am ready to get this. I have Todd's Downtowner sized 59. Should I order this one in the same size?
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Post by indyclone25 on Mar 11, 2012 16:45:41 GMT -5
you won't regret it tex!!!!!
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Post by tex1272 on Mar 11, 2012 18:33:03 GMT -5
Ok I order that size. Anyway, I know Todd's is great about exchanges.
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Post by indywannabbe on Oct 12, 2012 17:21:57 GMT -5
Does anyone think Todds crushable fedora is any good? What does officially licensed really mean as regards an indy hat? It is a dorfman pacific hat.
How do you remove the indy symble pin on the ribbon?
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Post by Mr. Fusion on Oct 12, 2012 19:57:23 GMT -5
Does anyone think Todds crushable fedora is any good? What does officially licensed really mean as regards an indy hat? It is a dorfman pacific hat. How do you remove the indy symble pin on the ribbon? Officially licensed means it doesn't look a thing like Indy's hat. The Dorfman hat is available everywhere. I would recommend you save up a another $50 or so and buy one of Todd's fur felt hats or a Fed IV from hatsdirect. -Josh |
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Post by Pennsylvania Jones on Oct 12, 2012 22:28:48 GMT -5
Officially licensed means it doesn't look a thing like Indy's hat. Unless it's a Stetson.   Steven |
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Post by indywannabbe on Oct 13, 2012 4:07:14 GMT -5
Officially licensed means it doesn't look a thing like Indy's hat. The Dorfman hat is available everywhere. I would recommend you save up a another $50 or so and buy one of Todd's fur felt hats or a Fed IV from hatsdirect. -Josh Really? At first i read you wrong and thought you said officially licensed means it looks like the real deal. But i bought it already. I'll check out the fed iv from hats direct though. Should i go for the tawny fawn or dark brown? Read more: indylounge.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=fedora&thread=5878&page=1#ixzz29AVXIU67 |
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Post by Mr. Fusion on Oct 14, 2012 1:24:10 GMT -5
I'll check out the fed iv from hats direct though. Should i go for the tawny fawn or dark brown? I've actually never seen the tawny fawn in person. From all the pictures I've seen online and the reviews, the color is too light. It's more like a tan color. Dark brown is good, but it's still a little off. It's more of a greyish brown opposed to Indy's hat which has a richer color. If you were to take some fuller's earth to the dark brown version, it should give it more authenticity. -Josh |
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Post by indywannabbe on Oct 14, 2012 5:52:05 GMT -5
I'll check out the fed iv from hats direct though. Should i go for the tawny fawn or dark brown? I've actually never seen the tawny fawn in person. From all the pictures I've seen online and the reviews, the color is too light. It's more like a tan color. Dark brown is good, but it's still a little off. It's more of a greyish brown opposed to Indy's hat which has a richer color. If you were to take some fuller's earth to the dark brown version, it should give it more authenticity. -Josh Fullers earth? It all sound so scary i live in UK so not sure about that. But i think i will go for the dark brown fed iv sometime soon. I wont go for Todds fur blend as it will work out more expensive with shipping and customs charges as well. I think dark brown fed iv will be closer, colour and materials wise to Indys than my crushable one. Thanks for the recommendation. Village hats and caps also do some Indy fedoras, dont know if you know about that company.? www.hatsandcaps.co.uk/Christys-Hats-Fur-Felt-Iconoclast-Fedora-P138895/ |
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