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m0nk

One Too Many
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Camp Hill, Pa
A moonstone Fed IV finally arrived yesterday. I added a c-crown crease dry yesterday when I took the first one, but have since used a touch of water and modified it to a deep diamond-crease. It fits well but I'm not 100% sure what to do about the brim; it seems REALLY wide, possibly because it's a lighter color. I didn't take before-crease pics:

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I do like the color, too, it seems slightly blueish in more light and darker grey in lesser light.
 

m0nk

One Too Many
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Camp Hill, Pa
Thanks. I was thinking instead of cutting, I would just sand it down 1/4 inch in the front and back and maybe 1/8 inch on the sides over time, since my cutting capability isn't all too great. Anyone else try this?
 

jbucklin

Practically Family
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977
Location
Dallas, TX
My Fed IV Deluxe always looks too wide when I first put it on, since the majority of my hats have 2 3/8" brims. But after a day or two of wearing it, it begins to look quite natural. It's the hat I'm wearing in my avatar btw.

I think it looks good on you the way it is imho. Can you post another pic or two?
 
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Buffalo, NY
Thanks. I was thinking instead of cutting, I would just sand it down 1/4 inch in the front and back and maybe 1/8 inch on the sides over time, since my cutting capability isn't all too great. Anyone else try this?

There is quite a bit of lens distortion in your photo making things closest to the lens (the front of the brim) appear larger. Use a self timer or have someone else shoot a photo from a little further away to give a better sense. Good advice from Billy and Steve, IMO.
 

bowlerman

I'll Lock Up
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South Dakota
Just acquired a Dobbs Golden Coach velour "Tarantula" western in a dark navy blue with thin studded leather buckle band. It arrived crumpled and beat up, exactly as in the auction photos, but bounced back to shape immaculately. What a very cool finish! I was the only bidder on this baby. Photos to come later...
 

bowlerman

I'll Lock Up
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6,294
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South Dakota
That's pretty sweet, Rodkins!

Some quick shots of the new Dobbs Tarantula golden coach western, from outta da box to current form:
I debated leaving it as is, character and such...
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But decided to steam it open and put a pretty conservative center dent in there-- this pic shows the navy blue lustre next to the black brooks beaver.

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Solo:
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attempted to get a closeup that shows off the shiny velour finish:

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coble

A-List Customer
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432
Location
houston
that Dobbs has style Bowlerman. The velour looks in great condition. I think you did a good job steaming the hat. It has character before and after.
 

coble

A-List Customer
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432
Location
houston
Here is a lovely Champ I just received from a top-notch lounger. I was playing with bashes last night. I may go with a brim down in back on this one - I will need some lounge feedback when I post some pics. This is a very nice lid.
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Rodkins this is a stunning Champ, i like the way you formed the hat. Its so nice you could even wear it open crown.
 

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