Club Obi Wan

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Yeah, I checked out the seller's page. Talk about guilty pleasures . . .

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I am frequently looking at whips for sale on Ebay, and one particular vendor has come to my attention. The company goes by the name Ardour, and I will warn you, many of their products are "adult novelties." However, they are listing a number of different whips available for sale, offering ...

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I haven't visited the forum in quite a while, so I apologize for the late response. Jack made my HJ Raiders, and it's absolutely fantastic. I love it. I'm sure his work will continue to reflect that quality, and I wish him the best of luck in his new endeavors. A little over a year ago, I left an es...

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I've owned two Wested jackets, and Peter personally took my order on my second one. He was quite the gentleman, and we had a lovely conversation. I'm saddened to hear of his passing. He's left an amazing legacy.

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Hey, folks. I'm jumping into the discussion a little late, but I know plenty of folks that deliberately tear the liners out of their hats. They feel that the liner holds in too much heat, making it uncomfortable to wear the hat in warmer weather. Personally, I like the look of a liner. It gives the ...

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You can find pics of the "screenused" fedora on their website: www.screenused.com. Some of what they have in their collection is just amazing.

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I haven't had any problems, and I've worn my Henry in all kinds of weather.

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Ya gotta love a lady in a hat. My wife looks fantastic in hats, though she won't often wear one.

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I think this baby will be living in a box. Seems a shame but if you saw my kids playing with the DP I gave them you'd hide it away too ](*,) . I recently got into a humorous argument with my 2-year-old son, who insists that my Henry is his hat. I kept correcting me when I told him it is mine. My wi...

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Zeus: I really liked the look of that concept drawing, which inspired me to purchase a vintage WWI web belt and a replica M1916 holster for my 1911.

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Yep, I'm a fan of the 1911 myself. For my money, you can't beat a Kimber for a production line pistol. I carry a Kimber Eclipse. It's got a great finish on it. Kind of a high polish, glossy gunmetal black. I replaced the laminate grips with rosewood for a more contrasting appearance. At some point, ...

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Nothing so obvious, thankfully.

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OK, thanks Holt. That makes more sense.

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I'm not an expert on the jacket, but didn't the film jackets have sliders on the straps? The picture of the back of this Cooper jacket has D-rings.

Then again, I may just be confused, or perhaps the film jackets weren't consistent.

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Perhaps this comment belongs in the Henry Review thread, but I wanted to add my two cents to Fedora's comments regarding the sweatband in the Henry. I agree with Fedora that it is one of the most comfortable sweats I've ever worn. And personally, I really like the lighter color. However, my sweatban...

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Since this thread is already getting of topic, I'd like to voice my agreement with Michaelson and 191145. I, too, am a fan of automatics: I wear an Omega Seamaster automatic wristwatch and carry a Kimber Eclipse Custom II .45 caliber 1911. I love 'em both. However, over the past few years, it has co...

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The ribbon on my Henry rides up, too. I am often pulling it back down to cover the stitches that hold the sweatband in place.

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Travelsonic:

Why not save yourself some time by emailing your pictures of the hat to the hatters and asking for an estimate?

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Getting back on the original discussion of this thread, I do have a major "excuse" for wearing my jacket. I usually carry a pistol, which in my state must be kept concealed most of the time. My jacket provides me with any easy way of concealing the gun. I often carry my gun in a shoulder r...

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If you have any interest in working in Connecticut, I'll introduce you to the gunsmith I use.

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I would have given her my Indy jacket. I find a woman in a bomber jacket to be very appealing.

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After I put my son to bed, I will put on my Fed and Happy cow Raiders Nowak and smoke a cigar on the patio. It's one of my favorite things to do. Yep, nothing more relaxing than sitting back on the patio in my Wested and my AB Henry, smoking a long cigar and sipping on a glass of bourbon. When I wa...

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Thanks, Bink. That's a good point.

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I have to agree with Ian on this. I think that the Henry, being 20% beaver, has a much greater advantage over a pure rabbit hat. I realize that pure rabbit felt was used for the first three films, and therefore some purists may want pure rabbit hats. Nevertheless, the addition of some beaver fur add...

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I couldn't bring up the images.

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I'd say we're all a little "odd."

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A very nice woman asked me why I would risk ruining my suede hat by wearing it on a rainy day. She was surprised to find out the hat is made of fur felt.

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Thanks, Bink. Since it's sometimes difficult to judge tone in written text, I'll assume Garrett's post came off sharper than he intended.

So as not to clutter the thread, anyone who wishes to respond to my previous posting is certainly welcome to do so via PM.

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I'm no hatmaker, and I admit that have used teakettles to steam my hats, including my Henry. Luckily, I have had no problems with taper. Reading the above posts, I was wondering whether anyone has tried using a cool air humidifier to steam a hat. They are relatively inexpensive to purchase, but I do...

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I have different but related question. I have always believed that when you take off a hat and set it down, it should be upside down so that it's resting on the crown, in order to prevent the brim from flattening. Lately, however, I noticed that the crown of my Henry is starting to flatten a bit. It...

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In NYC: J.J. Hat Center on 5th Avenue: http://www.jjhatcenter.com/index.php

In CT: DelMonico Hatters in downtown New Haven: http://www.delmonicohatter.com/

I can't help you in NJ, and really, who wants to go there?

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Here in the Northeast, Mother Nature recently dealt us a heavy coating of snow. I wore my Henry while clearing snow from my sidewalk and driveway. By the time I was done, the exterior of my Henry soaked from melting snow, and the interior was soaked with sweat. I set my hat upside down on its crown ...

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I attended a gun and knife show in W. Springfiled, MA this past weekend, wearing my AB Henry and my Wested LC jacket. Several guys stopped me to compliment my hat and ask from where I got it. One gentlemen, who appeared to be in his early 50s, said "That hat is bad! I mean, like, really cool!&q...

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I have a rather large collection of cowboy boots (around 20 pair) and I wear them with just about everything, including my Indy hats.

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I'm a collector, but I go for variety. I don't need to have a stable of hats that all look basically the same (at least to the untrained eye). I have about 11 cowboy hats of different quality felts, colors and styles. I have about 20 pairs of cowboy boots of different skins, colors and manufacturers...

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Anyone who has read even a handful of postings on this forum knows that we can debate an issue like this ad nauseum. :-0 There are so many great offerings now for Indy hats, and an infinite number of opinions, that it is impossible to single out any one manufacturer. Each one of us may have a differ...

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Restless - That probably is cheaper for you, given that you're located across the pond. It only cost me a few US dollars to ship my Henry to Fedora.

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I may have mentioned this on another thread, but given Restless Dreamer's experience, I thought I'd mention it again. Given that the Henry is still 80% rabbit felt, and that I use my hats as much for protection from the elements as for style, I was concerned over eventual taper. I contacted Fedora, ...

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I had the same problem, and eventually sold the jacket. I replaced that jacked with a Wested LC in Novapelle. When I ordered the LC jacket, I gave Peter my waist measurement and told him that I didn't want the jacket to flare at the bottom. He cut the jacket nice and trim, so it fits me just right. ...

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Over the weekend, I attended a local harvest festival. It was cold out, and I was wearing my Wested jacket and AB Henry over jeans and a flannel shirt. A group of young teens spotted me and got very excited. A girl that is probably younger than half my age asked me if I wanted to be Indiana Jones. I...

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Here in Connecticut, we've seen snow the past couple of days. No accumulation, but winter temperatures. I've been wearing my Wested over knit sweaters with my AB Henry.

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I own both a Henry and an original Fed Deluxe. I bought my Fed several years ago and wore it in all kinds of weather. It has really held up well and it's very comfortable. However, my Henry is now really my hat of choice. I like the feel and color of the felt and I prefer the ribbon on the Henry. In...

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I have on occasion received an Indy comment while wearing a cowboy hat. It cuts both ways.

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It may not be screen accurate, but that's a great idea.

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Steve, this is almost definitely a scam. I am an attorney, and at a local bar association event that I attended recently, one of my colleagues shared a story about a being contacted by a "potential client" from China that wished to engage his services. The "client" submitted a ve...

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Hulkamad: I carry a Kimber Eclipse Custom II, .45 caliber 1911. It's got a 5 inch barrel and night sights. Sure, it's kinda big and heavy. But it can't be beat for reliability and stopping power. And the weight and long barrel creates a good balance against recoil. I also have an Umberti .45 Colt si...

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I have a kahki tactical vest with lots of pockets. It look like a safari vest, but it's a bit heavier and longer, mainly because it's designed to conceal firearms, spare ammunition, and gear. I walked into a movie theater wearing my vest and my AB Henry fedora, and the young female clerk behind the ...

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Pres. Obama would look better in a wide brimmed fedora. A brown one. With a dimensional brim. And dark brown ribbon.... and pure beaver fur..... :lol: And if he would wear a leather flight jacket like Clinton did, we might have a new member here. Fedora Fedora: Why doesn't AB offer the president a ...

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