new to the fedora

[smithandwesson]

I'm new to the world of hats and i have been looking at all the hats made by just about everyone and was wondering which way i should go

[strikeomen]

Well the first thing is budget. With a limit in mind you can eliminate some hats. The next step is screen accuracy and durability. I recently got my first fedora and it's Todd's new one. It is very nice and came pre bashed which was a bonus. If you are looking for a cheap hat with better quality possibly look to getting a Fed iv.

Hope that helped.

[jnicktem]

What are you looking for in a hat? And what is your budget?

[macauirr]

I agree. It depends very much on your budget.

If you can afford spending a good amount, I'd suggest you get a Penman hat.
I have been in search of the perfect hat for many years now. I owned two or three (including the Herbert & Johnson, makers of the original ones for 'Raiders'). I was never entirely satisfied.

I think that the answer to my search may be in John Penman. To date, he seems to be the only person who pays attention to every detail for screen accuracy. He seems to be truly obsessed about the perfect Indy hat, and he replicates each of them for each of the four films.

To me, screen accuracy is of a paramount importance. The right shaping and measurements, and a good quality product.
By what I've heard and seen so far, John Penman has all of that on offer.

I have myself ordered a 'Raiders' hat from him. I specifically asked for the same shaping and seen in the 'Ravenwood bar' scene, in Nepal.

I can't wait to get it!

Hope this helps. Just an opinion, though.

Best,

[smithandwesson]

well thanks right now not sure what my budget is just finishing paying off my student load but im hoping for a penman i have talked to john via email i have also looked at garrison's and ad vintage any pic or reviews from any one would be great