Club Obi Wan

michaelb

Hello All, Went for a hike again, with Mi Lady, in Nottingham, NH, last Saturday, and got a decent photo of me in my new Rabbit, Dark Sable HJ Poet. (Also, along with, my Wested (glowing?!) Raiders shirt. https://farm66.staticflickr.com/65535/52435157102_3ab51ea05d_b.jpg Hope you enjoy and may be mo...

michaelb

bearbeast wrote: ↑Wed Sep 21, 2022 7:31 am Great looking hat, whip and jacket, man!

Somehow your expression is fitting to adventure, quite gritty.

Cheers,
Bear

Thank you BearBeast! Yes. That is the gruff, gritty, steel look of determination! (Or something)...

michaelb

Hello SFGiant, (Sorry this took a while) I spoke with Michelle and was told that if I wanted THESE particular scenes, (Idol Grab/Raven Bar, Which are very dark looking hats), that I should go with the "Dark Sable". As far as the color, when it arrived, It needed a lot of just beating up, b...

michaelb

IJJTM wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 1:15 am Looks great on you Michael, and welcome back.

Thank you so much Mr. IJJTM!

Nice to be back.

michaelb

Thank you Mr. craigjohn! I am not too happy with these pics, but I intend to improve them and replace/add some more soon. Yes, it is really getting the shape I have REALLY wanted, thanks to a bit of sitting on, steaming, (very slightly), and getting the edges and swoops that are starting to take pla...

michaelb

Awesome! Thank you very much Indiana Jeff!

michaelb

My wife asked me to go for a hike, New Year's Eve afternoon, at one of her favorite trails. I asked if I could wear my AB. She was like, "Of course!" It was a very great time and a beautiful "misty meadows" type of area. She was taking photos and at one moment turned the camera a...

michaelb

Thank You Very Much Mr. IJJTM, tubasthebest, and Mr.Jeff!

MB

michaelb

Oh man... Sorry about that. Been a long time using Flickr and have another image to add. If I can remember how I got this to work!

MB

michaelb

Greetings Guys and Dolls! A Very, "Belated " Happy New Year to you all. Been a long time since I have posted. First of all, as you can see from the title, well, I had an HJ Poet from Todd's Costumes that I first purchased around 2005? One of my FAVORITE hats, however, I found a TINY moth b...

michaelb

I apologize but I have a question regarding my jacket that I may have posted before... Easy answer (I would think), I have a Wested from a while back... Again I forgot the seller, I want to say Holt but that my be wrong. I purchased it here and it is not only beautiful but pretty much a perfect fit,...

michaelb

Thanks again to all, and Dr. Nebraska S, WConly, micsteam and Mr. Croft. Didn't mean to get all personal, but very nice sentiments and I really appreciate it. Mr. Croft, as you may see in my first posting above, that is what I meant by "gifts". :D Just forgot, aside from Tequila, is it Alm...

michaelb

Wow... Been a little busy and have not gotten back to here for a while... Some strong opinions. Very cool. Thanks guys for all the input. And a big "Hello" to Indiana Croft and family! Hopefully I will be on my feet again soon. Lot been going on... Dad passed away unexpectedly at the young...

michaelb

Thanks for all the responses! I was a little embarrassed this morning after the post, but I guess it made some sense after all. I think I will at some point be wearing my hat proudly at work and letting them see for themselves that I could really care less... Although, it is mainly these two dweebs ...

michaelb

Thank you Indy506,

That is very cool and nice. I am actually looking forward to wearing my hat now and just giving a nod, a "tip of the hat" to them, etc. If they don't know any better than I can't help them.

Michael B

michaelb

Hello All, Haven't posted in a while... Want to be in a "creative position" once again, as I have been for over twenty years, professionally, but been a bit down looking for work. I have had a number of temp positions to hold me over here and there. Have some friends here (I hope), that I ...

michaelb

Absolutely,

Mike

michaelb

Awesome WhipWarrior...

I DO believe that it is definitely a psychological "thing"...

Kinda like your world falling apart, etc. I don't know. Interesting though.

Mike

michaelb

Whip dreams? WHIP DREAMS?! I am constantly haunted by these... I bought a beautiful 10' 12 plait brandy whip from the awesome Mr. Joseph Strain and lost my job almost the same day it arrived. I immediately had "buyer's remorse" and told myself I would fully enjoy it once I got a job. Still...

michaelb

Hey generalFROSTY, I finally have a Joe Strain 10' Brandy bullwhip and couldn't be happier. My last bullwhip was a 10' cowhide from "jrzjoe", (I think one of the same that you purchased), and I sold on eBay. I regret that decision so much. I have a great whip, but I miss that old cowhide 1...

michaelb

Really? I can just go and ask? I guess I would need a container that would be considered safe...

Thanks VP!

michaelb

Thanks guys!

Sounds great! I will be on the lookout for the ethanol. Otherwise, I will try the Everclear or denatured alcohol.

Michael B

michaelb

Hello Mr. Croft, How are you sir? Sorry, after the closing of my company I haven't been very social during my aggressive/depressing job search... Been over a year now. Took some effort just to get back on here to ask a question or two. :( But enough of that, :-({|= , back on topic... I don't have an...

michaelb

Thank you Steve! I will look into getting some ethanol. Very interesting... I guess my only other concern is with applying to this one area, will it create a "stain" or affect the appearance from the rest of the hat? Michael PS: I looked up "Ethanol" and can you or anybody recomm...

michaelb

Hello, Probably been gone over before, but didn't have much luck on searches... My AB is really soft except for where the front pinch and center dent at the top meet. Kinda where you grab it, although I know this is not wise. It is like cardboard, and I read that this can cause a "crack/breakin...

michaelb

Hello Kobol!

Thanks for clearing that up. And thanks again for an awesome jacket. Yup, still love it!

Michael

michaelb

Question... The AB's pinch at the center and where it meets at the top, center dent, is VERY stiff... Almost like cardboard. The rest of the hat is super soft and nice. It doesn't bother me, but I think I have heard that this can cause it to "crack" or "break" over time? Should I...

michaelb

More pics of the March 2008 AB:

MB

michaelb

Hello Mr. Holt,

Was told it was a custom. Not really sure... I Don't really pay attention to "all" the details. And yes, there is an English flag on the inner left pocket.

Thanks!

Mike

michaelb

Ya know Bending Oak, It LOOKS like it, but for some reason I can't get a good PIC of it. I mean, it looks amazing, AND has a better block shape than the HJ... And from here, it has a more of that "boxy" look to it, as much, if not more than, the HJ. :-k Don't get it. When I get the time, I...

michaelb

Thank you Hollowpond, Great hats I agree! And the ribbon differences are crazy. Honestly, sadly, I did not notice until now... I also have an Akubra that Steve, in his most nicest way, offered to replace the godawful ribbon that someone on eBay sold me. He returned the hat with a full letter apologi...

michaelb

Hello, Ok, here are some more "detailed" shots... HJ Front http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4380488566_8dc361eaa8_o.jpg HJ Side3 http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4380518536_458e56156a_o.jpg HJ Quarter Top http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4380489826_2ab7988ca4_o.jpg AB Front http:/...

michaelb

Fedora and Bending Oak, The AB of course, is may favorite hat. It's just the angle... And yes they are the same size. The HJ is a tad tighter, but I can pull it down to my ears, no prob. The AB fits really nice, (My wife commented on how good it looked on me the other night!) :D A TAD large, but res...

michaelb

Wow. Thanks Bash! Yeah, the sleeves really don't bother me, especially when I lift my arms... They pull back quite a bit... I may just leave em.

M

michaelb

Thanks Maboot!

Mike

michaelb

I will see what I can do!

Thanks!

Mike

michaelb

Hello, Got this jacket about a little over a year ago... $120 from, gee, been so long I forgot... Either Kobold (SP) or Holt, and love it. Custom Wested Lambskin that just didn't fit him. I took the gamble from the measurements given, and couldn't believe how nice it looked out of the box. He was ev...

michaelb

Hello, Was going to get some opinions on a Wested when I thought I would post this image of a couple of my hats. HJ from Todd on the left and Adventurebilt on the right. I have to say after about five years the HJ still looks great to me, and the AB rocks. Wish the pic was better, but still getting ...

michaelb

Tell em it's a military bag and that if it's good enough for Dr. Jones it's good enough for you!

Then tell em to take a walk!

MB

michaelb

Obviously your fed IV is infinitely nicer, you should play a little game where you go in and out of the room she is in switching hats each time and see if she can figure it out.

That is an awesome idea Mighty Draw! You have to try that maboot38! Oh to be a fly on the wall...

MB

michaelb

I'm sorry,

I didn't understand.

But still, a great looking hat!

MichaelB

michaelb

And by the way!

Why do you have the "Red Liner" and nobody else can get a hold of it!?

Grrr...

MB

michaelb

Wow... that is a piece of work sir.

I have a "Todd's", (I hate to repeat myself, but...) after three years, it still looks outstanding! BUT, the work you did is amazing. It is so weird that some of the HJ's posted here can look so wrong and others can look so right.

Very nice!

MB

michaelb

Agreed.

michaelb

I'm enjoying some myself right now.

MB (cough)

michaelb

I have spoken to Todd and HJ, both on phone and email and could not get a crest liner no matter how hard I tried.

MB

michaelb

Great!

Thanks guys!

MB

michaelb

Just curious Michaelson, (And anyone else, please chime in!), Which shirt do you prefer? A year ago I purchased a Cabelas "Safari Shirt". My wife and I thought it to be a bit stiff, I assume because it is 50% or more polyester? Still, a great shirt that I wear constantly, but I decide to g...

michaelb

I have an HJ from Todd that is about 4 years old now? One of my favorite hats and definitely still has that "Raider's look" to it... Straight sides and all. However, that hat, I baby and only wear for special occasions and on a cool day when I know it won't rain, etc. I would be slightly c...

michaelb

Didn't 3 Thousn' (I think that is the correct person), make a video somewhere about "The Turn"?

Michaelb

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