I've had all the usual comments, "nice hat" or "hey is indy". But the thing that makes me laugh is when your walking down the street or the mall as you pass people, almost every time there eyes snap to the hat :roll: . I've even had some double takes, like they've never seen any...

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Mark Brody wrote:

ttocsic chemical wrote:The only thing I heard is " Do you think you're under cover?" I just smile and tell them not to let on.

Nice hat. What are you trying to look like, a secret agent?

No. But I just got a coment out of you.

I generally go to coffee with the guys in the morning and there are a few women who are preesent, having breakfast when we arrive. We exchange pleasantries and go about our respective business. Well lately, I've been wearing normal attire, allowing for my Fed Delux. They have smiled and (I think giv...

Here are a few pics of my Federation. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2195/2233725143_7319be3382.jpg?v=0 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2419/2252633112_1d604db88b.jpg?v=0 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2338/2252633108_b44f4f63ef.jpg?v=0 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2314/2246812112_50ccd489dd.jpg?v...

Caparzo wrote:

Nice bashing job!

I agree... looking at those pictures, I think I like the way the ol' Akubra looks, better. The JPD looks a bit stumpy to me. Oh well. I'm sure it's also a nice hat, but I really enjoyed my Akubra (RIP) and am now partial to their invincibility and quality. I loved that hat. In Christ, Shane[/quote] ...

Great Hat! I've had mine for only about 3 months, but wear it most every day. Very comfortable, durable hat.

i don't particularly like the bash.

Awsome hat !

Three AB's AND a JP! I thought I lived well! :shock: I only need one more hat in gray with a dark band and one of Mark's ABD'S and my collection is on line with the LOW end member! Not the "average", REAL affiicianado that has several k invested. Yet, in for a penny, ... Perhaps, after a p...

Fedora; We see hats from the 30's that are still considered of great quality. Imagine your hats 70+ years from now! There will probably be a select group of hat lovers that will be comparing their collection and pointing out each particular strong point. I have no doubt the time you took with the AB...

Welcome I.D.! You're going to like the Fed Delux. I got the same one and now have 2 other hats in the hopper! There is a wealth of knowledge from the experts here on this site, so your in good hands.

Prairie; Those pics are awsome! The hat definately completes the suit and what a great background. Goes to show you that these hats can go from the farm, to the city, to just 'bout anywhere!

Tone;
You have much more experience than I in this photo comparison bussiness, but I believe the crown is definately higher in the Indy comparison shot. You appear to be closer than the image next to you. MHO
I will add though, your hat looks good and that's the crown height I ordered as well.

FDM:
I have liked all your picture posts, but boy does that hat fit you nice!

What a great looking hat! I can't (hardly) wait till mine gets here. Did yours come bashed or did you do the job yourself?

No, I'm just like you. I expect people to do as I have to do = or anawer for it. In this case however, I want Steve, to take all the time necessary to provide me with one of the showcase hats I've seen here. His business volume changes day to day. I DO NOT want him taking time out of production to t...

Chewbaca, I DO feel for you... I spread my interests among three or four areas in order to not focus too hard on any one. The wife got upset last month when I decided I was interested in adult air guns! Good thing I'm near retirement!

One thing I have been thinking about is this; Can you imagine what it will be like if Indy 4 is anounced? If you don't have your hat/hats by then - the wait for a custom hat is going to be multiplied, ten fold! The hats you have would be like gold! Plus, Fedora is the likely choice for manufacturer ...

From reading this web site, and considering the volume of traffic/orders that AB has coming in, I would guess it takes from a couple to several weeks. We all need to have a hat that can "last us until the one we're wiating for", arrives. If we can't, it doesn't pay to order from a custom&q...

I got a Fed Delux first - I love it! Now I can afford to wait a bit for the next. When the JP arrives, I'll dare taking a bit off the brim of the Delux to tweak it a bit. The AB is going to be my dress/no weather hat (Even though I know it could stand it). It's the beaver felt too!

Absolutely Fantastic! I am even MORE happy I ordered an AB now. I also have a JP in the works - Life is good!

I ordered one today too, Nevada, I believe Steve cites about 12-14 weeks.

I am very happy with my F.D., but still sent in my order for an A.B. The only problem I have now is I sort of like the gray too........hmmm.

Here are three photos of my Fed Delux in it's current state; it is being changed pretty often. It seems as though I get it where I think I want it... and then don't like a certain aspect - the crease is too wide, the bashes seem to not be uniform and the front brim doesn't look right. The brim seems...

Just as soon as I can fibure out this D**% timer!

I just received my new Fed Delux from Akubra yesterday. I am most impressed. The size 58, or what I normally wear 7 1/4, is perfect. I spent the rest of the day messing with the bash, etc, getting used to actually wearing a nice hat. My first observation was that Akubra makes a very fine hat and the...

I would just like to add, that when there is something I REALLY want, my impatients escallates by the same degree. From this aspect, impatients is indeed a complement to Fedora , his established credability and product. What do you think?

Sorry you didn't get what you expected, but at least it looks like the seller tried to put a lot of pictures there for you to judge. Granted, pictures without reference leave something to be desired. If you get your money back, all's not lost. Just THAT great deal.

They're uniform hats. Most of us don't wear them as they look too cowboyish. With a new bash they look really good, albeit, probably not cowboyish enough for uniform wear. Ya can't win!

I realize that hats vary in felt quality and I have read everything that I can get my hands on in regards to the "best" hats available, but I'm not necessarilly convinced. I have a uniform hat made by Stratton, that is supposed to be 10X Felt, and , although stiff. seems to be of great qua...