Club Obi Wan

jgino

Thanks

jgino

Will the Federation IV ever come back in stock?

jgino

One very pleasant surprise is how fast it came. After I placed my order I was told it would take between 8 - 12 weeks. It only took just over a month from the date I ordered to the day I received it! Four and a half weeks or so. Was hoping I’d have it in time for an upcoming Disney trip so that was...

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Hollowpond wrote: ↑Sun Jul 16, 2023 6:57 am
IndianaJustin wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:34 pm Great color and canvas lining!
The lining is actually glove leather.

Thanks guys! I'm super pumped. Now I've just got to learn how to walk without continually looking at my feet..

Yes, that's the hard part.

jgino

Looks amazing. I can't wait for my mine.

jgino

I haven‘t been active for a couple of years but I thought it would be fun to show my beloved Penman Raiders fedora I got in 2011. It is number 350 from March 2011. I wore it a lot during my time as an archaeologist in Europe, Africa and the Near East, on vacations and of course whenever I was in th...

jgino

Well, it actually happened. I am so fortunate that I was able to receive this hat. John is an artist and I'm so humbled by this beautiful hat. I just unboxed it 20 minutes ago, so I will add my thoughts and review later. But first impressions, its incredible in every way. Penman Crusader in Portugu...

jgino

Looks great.

jgino

Looks great. Is that beaver?

jgino

That’s amazing. Looks like a new hat.

jgino

Good idea to steam the inside band a bit too! But stretch slowly! A bit at a time. After steaming with stretcher in place -- let it cool down for several hours. Don't be impatient. Sometimes it takes a while, and you might need to repeat the process a couple of times before satisfied! Just remember...

jgino

Why no sizes larger than 61cm? and why a 6 month wait?

jgino

Good idea to steam the inside band a bit too! But stretch slowly! A bit at a time. After steaming with stretcher in place -- let it cool down for several hours. Don't be impatient. Sometimes it takes a while, and you might need to repeat the process a couple of times before satisfied! Just remember...

jgino

Again just enough steam to moisten and re: how long in -- I would suggest overnight or at least a reasonably good period of time for the hat to adjust to the new size and stay there. I know this is probably not the answer you were looking for, but I have found that each situation is a bit different...

jgino

Good idea to steam the inside band a bit too! But stretch slowly! A bit at a time. After steaming with stretcher in place -- let it cool down for several hours. Don't be impatient. Sometimes it takes a while, and you might need to repeat the process a couple of times before satisfied! Just remember...

jgino

Just bought a fedora that's a little too small. What hat stretcher do you recommend? Or any other tips would be great. Thanks.

jgino

Does anyone know why all the Indy hats are not available at HJ?

jgino

Such a long time.

jgino

Question for those in the USA. Where you charged a duty and tax before receiving your order from Herbert Johnson? Thanks.

jgino

I was able to stop in with my son and see John at his shop in the first week of April. I was in town for a wedding and brought him an AB KOTCS for reblocking. I really enjoyed my time with him talking shop and seeing him in his element. At the time he let me know he was waiting on some materials bu...

jgino

What's your favorite Indy hat that you own?

jgino

Why is the Advintage so much cheaper than all the other beaver hats? I have no idea haha I was wondering the same thing, but im buying more of his hats before he realizes how much more he should charge lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk How was shipping to the states? Not too bad. Took almost 2...

jgino

thecoolmiester wrote:
jgino wrote:Why is the Advintage so much cheaper than all the other beaver hats?
I have no idea haha I was wondering the same thing, but im buying more of his hats before he realizes how much more he should charge lol

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How was shipping to the states?

jgino

Why is the Advintage so much cheaper than all the other beaver hats?

jgino

I just ordered an Advintage myself, can't wait to get my hands on it. Thanks for sharing.

jgino

What could they possibly do for the 40th anniversary hat? Anyone care to speculate?

jgino

I just ordered a Advintage Raider last week, 120 day wait which I don't mind. I have my Harrison to tide me over. How is Advintage regarding shipping to the States? I've ordered 5 hats from AdVintage. I've found their shipping to be reasonable cost and quick -- my hats generally arrived about 2 wks...

jgino

Lookin goooood, now we need another with you wearing it. And man are you hooked (in a good way). \:D/ Croft :mrgreen: it's been a dream of mine to put together an Indy costume since I was 7 or 8 years old! hooked is an understatement. I'll post some worn photos once my AdVintage comes! Have you rec...

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jlee562 wrote:
jgino wrote:It’s still strange that he completely disappeared from all social media.
Not really, especially not if he's not taking orders. I'm running a business by myself as well and if my days are busy, I'm hard pressed to post on Instagram.

Very true.

jgino

Looks like June is going to be an expensive month, between the HJ 40th anniversary hat and the 4K release that was just announced.

jgino

What is the MasterPiece fedora Advintage offers? How is it different from their other fedoras?

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JC1972 wrote:I just ordered a Advintage Raider last week, 120 day wait which I don't mind. I have my Harrison to tide me over.

How is Advintage regarding shipping to the States?

jgino

IJJTM wrote:Depends on what you want, if you want a really nice, durable beaver hat that you could wear at any time, probably Advintage, but if you want a 100% accurate hare hat for the first three, I’d go with S & J.

I didn't know Advintage was durable, so it can be worn for hiking and camping?

jgino

IJJTM wrote:Between S & J and Advintage, or them along with HJ and Penman?

Advintage & S&J.

jgino

IJJTM wrote:I agree, but I wouldn’t short-change Advintage and Steele & Jones.

Which one do you prefer?

jgino

It’s still strange that he completely disappeared from all social media.

jgino

thecoolmiester, that looks awesome. Is it rabbit or Beaver?

jgino

http://www.aldenshoe.com/DrawOnePage.aspx?PageID=12 Just click "Request a Restoration Kit." It doesn't commit you to anything, but they will send you a mailer bag to shove your shoes in along with a form to fill out. Mail them off, get charged a chunk of money and 6 weeks later get your s...

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Hey, all. So inquired with Alden to have my boots serviced, and they sent me their mailer to ship 'em out to New England for repair. Costs $179. I just sent them out today. Was sad to see them go. Anyone done this before? They are a pair of 403s I've had and worn for 7 years now. I have to say, Ald...

jgino

I do like the dark purple lining that one member posted a few pages back.

jgino

Sharing the latest info I have in the appropriate forum, which is that John is not taking any new orders at this time because he’s “going to be busy for a while”. :TOH: But they do still have some Everyman hats ready to ship upon payment. I only checked on my size, and can confirm that 58cm is avai...

jgino

Sharing the latest info I have in the appropriate forum, which is that John is not taking any new orders at this time because he’s “going to be busy for a while”. :TOH: But they do still have some Everyman hats ready to ship upon payment. I only checked on my size, and can confirm that 58cm is avai...

jgino

As of today Herbert Johnson is the best option. Once Penman starts accepting new orders then that is another option.

jgino

Fantastic!!!

jgino

Indiana_Nate wrote:The day is finally here! My Adventurebilt Legacy Collection KotCS has arrived, and she is marvelous.

https://imgur.com/gallery/8EQkOtq

What would you say is your favorite?

jgino

Anyone have updates regarding the 40th anniversary HJ?

jgino

Does anybody here actually own this hat? I would love to see pictures.

jgino

Those are some fine looking hats, I'm getting the itch to order one. Must resist must resist

jgino

DR Ulloa wrote:That’s beaver. And one of the finest pounce jobs I’ve ever seen, too. John does a really fantastic job with these hats. Over time, this felt has pretty much become as floppy as any HJ or Christy’s I ever owned. Plus, look how nicely it has faded! LOL

Dave

That's a fine hat.

jgino

Is that rabbit or beaver felt?

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