Thanks for the replies. I learned much from your knowledge and experience. That's why I am still a dig worker! LOL.

I've had one in hand to review. I REALLY liked that one, let me tell you....but it was too small, so it went back to the shop. :( From what Joe told me later, he had hardly taken it back out of the box when someone walked in the door and bought it right out of his hand! :lol: Without giving specifi...

Thanks for the replies and for the search tip. That was very helpful for a new digger! I did not realize that JPD used beaver. His prices are phenomenal - $125.00 - for the hat I asked him about. AB seems to be a favorite around here and at the Lounge, but easily $100 or more.

Actually, my crown height on my Akubra Federation after bashing it was approximately 5 1/2 inches. I've got pictures of it posted over here: http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?t=25447 This may be a silly question, but can a Federation be bashed into a diamond or teardrop style? I know this s...

Thanks for sharing the photos. That is a great looking hat and you look smashing it. Now my mouth is salivating. I recently bought a Borsalino Bellagio in gray but I would never wear that hat ($250) in the rain. Have you worn the Fed in the rain? I read that Akubras can take it. Is that your experie...

If I bought an Akubra Federation and had to bash it myself, would bashing it affect the crown height in any way? I mean, if the crown is 5.5, would bashing it reduce it to 5 inches or so? Is that possible without making the hat look dorky? The point being, I do not want to look dorky in the hat. If ...

Can someone please comment on the workmanship, quality and durability of the hats made by the above three individuals - Jimmy Pierce, Miller and Lee Keppler? I have read excellent reviews for all of them and their prices are excellent. Would owners regard them as a toss up? Thanks

This has probably been covered before, but I could not find anything in my search that will directly answer my question. I was reading a thread about the Miller Indy and went to the COW Indy Gear page to check it out. The Miller receives very fine reviews from the staff notes, but there is another m...

Hee, hee. If I could just fine a "real" Indy style hat with tall crown and all and try it on and see how I look in it, that would be a huge help. I am not about to dish out $$$ for an Indy hat without first seeing how it looks, only to have to send it back to sell it here or on eBay. We ha...

Well, I am only a dig worker here, because I just discovered the joy of owning a fedora about two weeks ago and hence, only found this forum recently. But already I have four fedoras and one, well, I don't know what you would call it - an Akubra Riverina safari - ? a fedora? I also have: Borsalino B...

I just don't know how you can it a Indy fedora without the tall crown height. Thats what makes it an Indy. I thought the same thing when i first started to get hats with a tall crown Height. It just didn't feel right but I couldn't have a fedora without a tall crown to it. Maybe it just takes some ...

http://www.mish87.com/random/christmashat.jpg It's a part rabbit part beaver Biltmore. Bound edge, 2 4/8 inch brim, 4 inch crown, 1 1/2 inch gro-grain ribbon with a double bow. $140 Christmas gift from me to me. Instantly became my favorite fedora. I only wish the second bow was peeking out, like o...

I just received a Stetson Sutley in the mail and I am more than happy with it. It is well built, good quality, and looks great. I suppose I will have to see how it wears over time to give a more thorough opinion about Stetsons, but for now, I am satisfied.

Well my first post as a lurker for years. Question that I have is mainly on the crown hieght, the Raider with the higher 5+ inch does not suit me, I have tried a Alexssandria which I think is about 4 1/4 which is pretty much spot on for me, so which style of indy Fedora would suit? I am leaning tow...

mufflowne wrote:Hey, does anyone know how long it takes Jimmy to dispatch a fedora?

Wait time for one of Jimmy's hats is now about one month - as of yesterday. I know because I asked him and that's what he said.

I do not wear a fedora to identify with Indiana Jones, although I am certainly a fan of these movies. I wear a fedora because I like it. They look good on my head and help me to continue a male family tradition, i.e., my grandfather and father wore a fedora and I am following suit. I also think a fe...