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LOL! That might just work! Steady... Steady... Steaddddddddddyyyyyy... lol

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Yup. here you go.

It is pretty wide and round. Only way I could get the stove pipe shape you guys have been helping me find.

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Okay, I got that out. But my only concern is that my top bash is becoming rounder and rounder. I guess I always thought it was supposed to be more of a thin wedge. Which would explain why my crown was so tall and tapered. My center bash wasnt deep enough or wide enough.

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All great advice guys. Thanks! So I did the best I could here in my hotel room and got it to the point where I need to stop. I think I am on the right track, but still something just isnt working. I may go the reblock route when I get back to the States. This hat hasnt exactly been babied so maybe i...

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Hmmmmm... Interesting. I notice the angle of your pinch line is much steeper than mine. Is that what you are referring to?

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So, I used the tea kettle in my hotel room here in Prague and did a little steaming. As advised I made the center bash a bit deeper and tried to flatten the sides of the crown to give the appearance of less taper. I think it looks good, but it has that just steamed stiff feel. This is the first time...

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My lady modeling my Henry.

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Guys I think it may be time that we add a new thread or forum... What do you think about a section where we post pics of not us in our lids, but our lady friends? Or has this already been done. Tekors, you've inspired me. :) Gentlemen, Just for a change, how about the Henry with beautiful ladies.......

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Fabulous! I actually got my Henry from John. I was fortunate enough to get to come down to his shop and meet him in person. I will reach out to him and see if his is up for it. Thanks!

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As he said everyone has their opinions... And I suppose I am gonna give you mine. :) I love my AB Henry. For the money, the quality is amazing. And so far I have taken it to the ends of the earth and it has done quite well. That being said, if I had the time and funds for a Penman or AB custom, I wo...

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So, this has been bothering me for quite some time. I finally decided to address the issue that has been nagging me. While I LOVE my Henry, it has a slight taper (more so on the left side of the crown) that I would really like to get rid of. It is a slight taper, but I would really love a more stove...

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Thanks IndyOriginal! It has been a fun 3 years putting it together. I just got to my hotel room in Prague, so tomorrow I am gonna take my Henry out into town and check out the castle. Should prove for some great photo ops!

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The young lady in the photos is my fiance Melissa. She does look a bit like Reese Whitherspoon - she gets that a lot. lol. We are planning to go on safari in Kenya or Tanzania for our honeymoon this year so she just might be featured in some Indy Gear pics coming up soon. :) As for photos of Gemma, ...

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So, I am going to be in Munich Germany next week. I know that Marc Kitter lives in Germany though I dont know in what city. Just thought I would check with you all to see if AB had a store front or office in Germany and if Marc, entertains visits from curious fans/customers. Any insight would be gre...

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CORRECTION! No it was not a Deluxe. I specifically recall it saying AB Beaver! Sorry about that. So that must be THE hat. How cool! He has it on display right there in the shop. Cool thing is that it is accessible by customers where they can examine it. So it is some great advertising for AB.

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I saw an AB Deluxe in the Wested Shop. Sitting on a rack of whips for sale. I figured it belonged to Peter. Gemma politely mentioned it wasnt for sale. lol... But that must be the hat you are referring too!

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Phew!!! I was hoping I got that right! Thanks for clarifying...

I am heading to Prague tomorrow then Munich after that. So hopefully when I get back to Seattle next weekend I will have more photos of my jacket and Henry to share.

Thanks all!

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I am in London right now on a business trip. So today I scooted out of the office a bit early and took a series of trains out to Wested's shop. I had emailed Gemma to let her know I was coming and that I had a repair I was hoping they would be able to make on my custom Raiders jacket. I have worn my...

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AdVintage, I just sent you a PM.... I want my hat to look EXACTLY like that one! That is beautiful! Did you also tighten the ribbon? It looks great! I want it just like that! Thank you thank you thank you!

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I have reblocked some HJs in the past and I would offer you a free one. The only costs for you would be sending the hat to me and shipping back to you (might be a bit from the USA to Germany). I know that the ribbon bows HJ attaches to their Poets in the last years are terrible, so I would make you...

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Ok, so I am now home from the London and I have had time to spend with trying to shape the hat to my liking. And you know what??? I am not terribly happy with it. A couple of things, the hat has too much tapering on both sides and I simply cant get the brim to cooperate. So, I have decided to do one...

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I will try to get some better photos of different angles of the hat tonight. Love to get everyone's opinion.

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So, one more question... Is it me or is the brim too narrow on the HJ? It looks fine on the hat, but when I put it on, it seems as if the brim is too narrow? Has anyone else experienced this?

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Sorry, but I just dont think I will be able to make it over to the store again to get their photos... But hey, just more reason to come on over to Jolly old England and visit the store for yourself.

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Thanks! I wasnt actually going for the TOD look, but I suppose it works. Really wanted a Rotl look. Any tips on getting that?

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Really really appreciate you hosting those pics for me strider!!!! Thank you!

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I'm glad you got your hat! It was good to meet you in Seattle airport yesterday. (My first time meeting another COW member and randomly in an airport - amazing co-incidence. Good thing I was wearing my FedIV and has my Wested with me - kind of gave me away a bit :) ) Joe Hey Joe! Great meeting you ...

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Well I suppose I could go back in... lol There were two of them! very lovely!

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I did manage to take some pics in my hotel, but I have no idea how to post them here... And the current price is 200 pounds...

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So, today I arrived in London for 4 days of work meetings. But I decided to take the opportunity to go visit Swaine Adeney Brigg (the new owners of Herbert Johnson). Upon my arrival, they took me downstairs and fitted me for a poet. Once they determined my correct size, they asked if I would like it...

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I just ordered a custom Raiders jacket in authentic brown yesterday. Glad it will be made by Wested hands. The fact that Wested made the original jacket for Raiders is really my whole reason for choosing them. I work for a very large "software" company so I am familiar with the business be...

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I dont know why I did not notice this before. Maybe it was just added. On the Special Offer Raiders ROLA Authentic Lambskin page: "Please Note: Although this jacket is imported the materials used are the same as our UK production made to strict UK spec and in my opinion are every bit as good as...

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cotton silesia? Thanks!

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one more question... which lining type is SA?

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Ok, ordering a custom Wested Raiders Lamb jacket. I just cant decide on dark brown or Authentic brown lamb. which is most SA?

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I just spoke with Gemma at Wested this morning and she stated that none of their jackets are made anywhere but the UK.

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So does anyone have a LC/CS jacket in a size 46? if so, what is the measurement from bottom of armpit to bottom of coat? That number would help me a lot!

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Yes, I know... I will be in Cairo for 4 days then taking a Nile River cruise and will make a stop at his tomb among other places...

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Would this include the Washed Goat LC/CS jacke they have on their website now?

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Yeah, I know... It will be hot. I am likely just going to take it for a photo opp in King Tuts Tomb or in front of the Pyramids. Probably the only time I will wear it there.

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So is the LC/CS jacket inherently longer? Boy I hope so. Somewhere I read that the Raiders jacket is a bit shorter. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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I have considered Magnoli and US Wings. But I just cant justify investing in something that is not the original. Not that I am a true SA nut, but I just really want a wested that fits well without having to have one custom made. I am heading to Cairo in July and want a nice light jacket to wear in t...

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Are there any COW wested jacket owners in the Seattle area that have a off the rack 44, 46 or 48 jacket? I would love to try one of those sizes on so I have a better idea of what to order. Thanks!

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Ok all, this is my first post. I recently purchased a Raiders Lambskin jacket on ebay in a size 44 R. It seemed to fit ok, just a bit short. I am fairly tall (6' 1") and the bottom front of the jacket landed at my waist. So my question for all you experts is, is the LC/CS jacket normally longer...

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