Indy hat post em up

[thunderw21]

Now that looks like the 'original' Indy hat. Natural aging is always the best way to go.

 

[Jerekson]

Mr. Sable, that hat of yours is fantastic. Don't do the reblock - just leave it as it is!!! It's perfect!

 

[DOUGLAS]

that style looks great RBH!

 

[DanielJones]

I like that YIJ style on you R. It suits you well!

And Mr. Sable, don't change that lid! Looks great!:eusa_clap

Cheers!

Dan

 

[jimmy the lid]

RBH --

Is that your AB that you've given the young Indy look? Do you mind sharing the specs on that lid in terms of crown height and brim width?

Thanks,
JtL

 

[RBH]

Thanks JtL, no that is my Akubra Federation that I recieved recently. As I had an AB I thought the YIJ style would look good.THe brim is dimensional and the front of the crown is 4 1\2 and the back is 5 1\2. I have a very slight center dent that goes with the YIJ style along with the slight side dents.


Here is my Adventurebilt, the front crown is around 5 1\2 and the back around 4. Also a dimensional brim.

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Thanks Dan and Douglas.

WOW Mr. Sable, that looks like a well loved fedora! I like it!

 

[Mr. Rover]

DJ, I think this is the one you were thinking of.

Marc makes a great product!

Douglas, that hat looks infinitely softer to handle than the AB regular...is it?

 

[DOUGLAS]

Rover The standard AB is soft as well. The DeLuxe is more.... DeLuxe, not softer more lush, tacktile, robust, dense etc. Marc certainly has a way with hats. Next time we meet I will wear one to show you.

 

[Mr. Rover]

Alight :eusa_clap it seems like it's cooling down enough to wear a substantial felt.

 

[VegasMike]

Hi all! Here's me with my cheapo Dorfman Pacific Indy hat, out hiking in Red Rock Canyon outside Las Vegas:

Someday, hopefully in the next year, I plan to get myself a much nicer Indy hat. I want something great for when I go backpacking through Hawaii next year

 

[RBH]

Welcome to the Lounge VegasMike !
Glad you joined us, nothing wrong with a Dorfman.
I think it looks pretty good on you. Is it the crushable one?

 

[Jerekson]

VegasMike- not trying to advertise or anything, but I really feel obligated to recommend the Akubra Federation for you.
You'd like it.

Trust me.

Welcome to the Lounge!

 

[apipeguy]

Jerekson, what about Camptown?

 

[VegasMike]

RBH - yup, it's the crushable one, which actually works out pretty nice at work sometimes when I have to shove it in my bag and put on a hard hat.

Jerekson - I've been looking at those Federations, as I REALLY want a nice Indy hat, but I'm also looking and some lower crown outback styles which might be more conducive to my hiking/backpacking. Eventually I'll get both, just which one first!

 

[HamletJSD]

Vegas ...

(Extreme Indy aficionados please turn away now)

You can put a C-crown or teardrop on a Fed. and it is actually a little lower than you might think. Maybe it's still not what you're looking for, but I was hesitant at first, too, and my Fed. Deluxe has turned out to be my favorite hat ever in just a few short weeks

 

[Jerekson]

Jerekson, what about Camptown?

The Camptown (as well as all the others, AB etc.) are fantastic.

I was simply recommending the Akubra for a hiking man.

 

[VegasMike]

surprisingly enough, the DP is actually quite the comfortable hat. I thought the bash was starting to press out on my melon while wearing, but I then I realized I needed a haircut With less hair it fits great now I'll definately keep it around as a nice beater hat, even if I get an Akubra

 

[fatwoul]

The most comfortable hat I have is an old wool felt that doesn't even have a brand name to it. Great hat to throw in my bag when I want a second hat, but I wouldn't want to wear it in the rain!

 

[DanielJones]

The Camptown (as well as all the others, AB etc.) are fantastic.

I was simply recommending the Akubra for a hiking man.

Even as a hiking hat I would recommend a Camptown for sure.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[indycop]

This is the closest I have to an indy hat. PB indy custom.