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[buler]

redhawks2, excellent hat! Almost identical to the first vintage hat I bought. Love the ribbon treatment on yours.

B

 

[Roninjedi]

Got this Royal Stetson from RoninJedi in the classifieds...

I'm thrilled to death that this hat found a good home. I guess I was merely the conduit for getting it to it's rightful owner. lol

I agree that you should take your time figuring out the crease and notice where the hat likes to settle. I'm using a cheap spray bottle with distilled water as often as steam, these days. Works wonders.

 

[Roninjedi]

Like your caps. Your wife looks adorable in hers!

:arated:

 

[Roninjedi]

Cue Raiders March

Looklook!!! [jumps up and down like a little schoolgirl] I've wanted a decent Indy fedora for years and now, thanks to Neil and the Classifieds, I finally have one! It's a Federation IV Deluxe, no less! Mmmmm. Buttery felt!

I found it on my doorstep as I was rushing out to work. The postman must've left it without knocking or while I was in the shower. At any rate, I paused, looked at the box trying to decide whether to open it right there or toss it inside on the couch for after work. Instead, I snatched the box and continued hurrying out to my car.

The size on this is 61cm. My head measures 61.5 and it's a long oval which means I really should be wearing a 62. The price was right, though, and I couldn't let it slip away. As I suspected the hat was tight when I put it on in the car. I drove to work with it, wore it in between incoming calls at work, and thought I noticed it loosening slightly during my shift. When I got home I folded up some cloth and put it on my head as a do-rag, steamed the outside of the hat to pop out the C-crease and soften the sides, and jammed it as far down on my head as I could. After a half-hour or so, I took off the rag and the hat fit almost as well as my size 62. It's on my head right now, a bit more snug than last night but still pretty good. I suspect I'm going to have to do a few more of these "training" sessions in order to convince the felt to permanently accept it's new size.

While I'm not overly concerned with Raiders screen accuracy, I tightened the front pinch and put in a center dent, for a more Indiana Jones look, like so...

Maybe I'll change it back to a "C" since that center dent is touching the top of my head right now. Perhaps I can join Admiral Goose's fleet?

Mediocre picture but it shows the top view of the center dent.

Here's that awesome mid-brown in the late afternoon sunlight.

I'm like a kid with a new toy. I'll probably be wearing this hat constantly for the next week or so. It's going to get sweated up and dusty over time, which should be just right for both an Indy hat and an Akubra.

 

[redhawks2]

Thanks Buler...been wanting one of these Marathons now for a while. I really like the Penney's hats I have seen and owned.

 

[djgo-cat-go]

Here's that awesome mid-brown in the late afternoon sunlight.

I'm like a kid with a new toy. I'll probably be wearing this hat constantly for the next week or so. It's going to get sweated up and dusty over time, which should be just right for both an Indy hat and an Akubra.

:eusa_clap Congratulations Ronin, that's a sharp looking Fed on yur head! Now, for the whip...

 

[Roninjedi]

:eusa_clap Congratulations Ronin, that's a sharp looking Fed on yur head! Now, for the whip...

Thanks, Cat. Since I do some leatherwork, I've been thinking about making one. That's a big project, though.

And Redhawks2, I'm loving that Marathon. Bee-yootiful! :eusa_clap

 

[Slouch-Hat]

Roninjedi;

You look fantastic in that hat, my friend. Wear it with gusto!

Slouch-Hat...

 

[RBH]

Looklook!!! [jumps up and down like a little schoolgirl] I've wanted a decent Indy fedora for years and now, thanks to Neil and the Classifieds, I finally have one! It's a Federation IV Deluxe, no less! Mmmmm. Buttery felt!

I found it on my doorstep as I was rushing out to work. The postman must've left it without knocking or while I was in the shower. At any rate, I paused, looked at the box trying to decide whether to open it right there or toss it inside on the couch for after work. Instead, I snatched the box and continued hurrying out to my car.

The size on this is 61cm. My head measures 61.5 and it's a long oval which means I really should be wearing a 62. The price was right, though, and I couldn't let it slip away. As I suspected the hat was tight when I put it on in the car. I drove to work with it, wore it in between incoming calls at work, and thought I noticed it loosening slightly during my shift. When I got home I folded up some cloth and put it on my head as a do-rag, steamed the outside of the hat to pop out the C-crease and soften the sides, and jammed it as far down on my head as I could. After a half-hour or so, I took off the rag and the hat fit almost as well as my size 62. It's on my head right now, a bit more snug than last night but still pretty good. I suspect I'm going to have to do a few more of these "training" sessions in order to convince the felt to permanently accept it's new size.

While I'm not overly concerned with Raiders screen accuracy, I tightened the front pinch and put in a center dent, for a more Indiana Jones look, like so...

Maybe I'll change it back to a "C" since that center dent is touching the top of my head right now. Perhaps I can join Admiral Goose's fleet?

Mediocre picture but it shows the top view of the center dent.

Here's that awesome mid-brown in the late afternoon sunlight.

I'm like a kid with a new toy. I'll probably be wearing this hat constantly for the next week or so. It's going to get sweated up and dusty over time, which should be just right for both an Indy hat and an Akubra.

Looks great!

 

[billysmom]

Looks great!

:arated:

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Sue

 

[Mr. Paladin]

Looklook!!! [jumps up and down like a little schoolgirl] I've wanted a decent Indy fedora for years and now, thanks to Neil and the Classifieds, I finally have one! It's a Federation IV Deluxe, no less! Mmmmm. Buttery felt!

Here's that awesome mid-brown in the late afternoon sunlight.

Well done, RJ. I like the new crease you put in. Looks sharp, but then, I am fond of the center dent.

 

[billysmom]

2 more from the 'Bay

These arrived today:

This Lembert I bought as a costume piece for a corporate Leadership get-together with an Oktoberfest theme. Turns out to be a pretty nice lid! I'll post details on the German/Austrian thread.

This one's a Stetson Whippet that's got a trashed sweat but great felt. I'll find somewhere else to post details. The thing that's annoying is that the crown has been stiffened beyond belief! The brim's nice and malleable, but the crown's worse than my cowboy starched Wrangers!

Oh, well. It looks super on my noggin!

Sue

 

[Tom-n-Perris]

I know it has been awhile since I last posted but I thought I would start back up with my latest find. A wonderful green Mayser from Germany note the leather sweat band reads Made in West Germany

 

[BobC]

Welcome back, Tom!

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

I'm like a kid with a new toy. I'll probably be wearing this hat constantly for the next week or so. It's going to get sweated up and dusty over time, which should be just right for both an Indy hat and an Akubra.

That's fantastic, Roninjedi! I get a kick out of someone being so happy about a dream fedora becoming their own. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Hint: Often times the ribbon is what fights the hat back down in size when it's off of your head. Wet grosgrain relaxes and dries in its new position if you let the stretcher stay in while the ribbon dries.

 

[handlebar bart]

Here's that awesome mid-brown in the late afternoon sunlight.

You just have to pause when you see someone with the perfect hat for them as you scroll down through these threads. This is a prime example. Perfection:eusa_clap

 

[Mr. Paladin]

I know it has been awhile since I last posted but I thought I would start back up with my latest find. A wonderful green Mayser from Germany note the leather sweat band reads Made in West Germany

Thats a nice one Tom. I like the green color.

 

[mayserwegener]

I know it has been awhile since I last posted but I thought I would start back up with my latest find. A wonderful green Mayser from Germany note the leather sweat band reads Made in West Germany

Very nice find. Is the rope loop at the back retractable? I am thinking very early sixties. If you get a chance please post the pics in the German and Austrian thread.

 

[rlk]

You just have to pause when you see someone with the perfect hat for them as you scroll down through these threads. This is a prime example. Perfection:eusa_clap

:arated: Really looks outstanding on you.!

 

[Mario]

You just have to pause when you see someone with the perfect hat for them as you scroll down through these threads. This is a prime example. Perfection:eusa_clap

:arated: Really looks outstanding on you.
!

:arated: :eusa_clap