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Iandiana Jones wrote: ↑Sun Oct 27, 2024 11:13 am Any word?

Not much inventory available on their webpage. Like most other products, the prices on their site have increased for the fed IV and fed IV deluxe. (at least from when I last looked)

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He's a member over at The Fedora Lounge. But no experience with his products https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/busted-hat-company.113768/ Looks like he does nice work based on the epics on the thread. Thank you, reading the thread was cool to see his learning and different hats he's making.

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Does anyone have any experience with the Dr Bennett busted hat company?
This that caught my interest, especially the color. https://www.ebay.com/itm/305826298267

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Been using a Magnoli bag with modern interior for about 6 years as my daily work bag. Works great for what I carry and has shown little signs of wear. As others have said it is best suited for a tablet not a large laptop. And, it's a unique bag to carry that no one else has.

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This is exciting to hear and hope it turns out to be true.

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It will be interesting to see what if any changes follow.

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That's a great looking suit and subtly captures the vintage style!

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Hi bearbeast, I've had my eye on these and appreciate your review. How are the soles of the boots? Wested doesn't show a photo of the bottom of the boots. Hi IndyJedi, I took some pics, sorry for the dirty soles, I've been wearing the boots every chance I get the last few days. https://imgur.com/a/...

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Hi bearbeast,

I've had my eye on these and appreciate your review. How are the soles of the boots? Wested doesn't show a photo of the bottom of the boots.

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Wow, sorry to hear this and hope you get it returned.

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I've taken my Fed on several plane trips and either wear it, place on the food tray or set it over my knee.

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Very cool

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Yep, my Akubra Fed IV in Carbon Gray. It's been soaked several times over many hours.

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I've had a carbon grey Fed for about 5 years and nearly wore it out. I wore it several times every week. It went on many vacations and trips and letting it get very wet many times was the hardest on it. I've sweated in it so much the ribbon has salt stains. The leather band has lost all of its lette...

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I've had one of these for about 8 months and enjoy it. I use it for a daily work bag, it holds an ipad, water battle & snack easily. My laptop is too big for it. While it does fit in the bag, it sticks out the top about 4 inches and the flap can't be closed. That's a not a big deal for me when I...

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Sweet, I'll be ordering 1 for sure! Thanks for making these, I've attempted to use my regular MKVII bag on a few occasions but just haven't been satisfied with how the interior holds stuff

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I got a pair of these a few weeks ago and have had the chance wear them for a few days. Initially they were a little stiff and uncomfortable but they are getting broken-in much more now and are getting very comfy. I like the rubber sole as it has good grip and provides a little extra cushion. Overal...

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I usually wear mine when traveling and it's never been an issue in cars, planes & trains. People do sometime have positive comments and ask questions about it. On a rare occasion someone will want to hold it or feel the felt and I've always allowed that with no issue so far.

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It looks great on you and I really dig the new liner they are using.

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I've got a carbon gray fed and love it. It's very durable and the color looks like of dressy, especially with the right clothes. Do you have any photos you can share? I might possibly get my hat today, but it's looking more likely to be Monday or Tuesday. Sure, let me know me an email address and I...

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I've got a carbon gray fed and love it. It's very durable and the color looks kind of dressy, especially with the right clothes.

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That was good for a chuckle

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You have chosen wisely.

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Wore the new Fed IV at Epcot a few weeks ago and ended up really getting rained on for a few hours. Mainly just a light mist/sprinkling rain at first then it picked up to a normal steady rain. I could tilt my head and water would run out of the crown. I was a little concerned with it getting that we...

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I received a Fed IV in carbon grey for Christmas, I love it!

(Previously I had worn a Coyles downtowner for about 5 years).

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I wear mine often in both the heat and cold. It's been to Disneyworld and stuffed under ride seats and crammed in lockers at Universal studios, taken on airplanes and worn on hikes. The ribbon has even discolored due to sweat from wearing it in the summer. The 'worse' it gets the better I like it. ;)

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I was in Washington DC this past week and was surprised by how many folks were wearing fedoras. Many were felt and lot were were nicer hats worn with suits. Think I saw at least 10 per day that weren't the short brimmed fedora. Makes me want to get a grey fedora to go with business clothes. ;) :TOH:

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Never heard of fedora hatred. ?
I wear a fedora 2-3 days a week on average, more so in the winter or if I'll be in the sun a lot. I occasionally get a nice comment about it but not much more.

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Can we see the insides?

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Here's video that may help if you decide to re-shape it yourself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6teKY8gGHfM#t=78" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; The Dorfman is stiffer than the Adventurer shown and will need more steam to soften it up. I've re-shaped 2 DP's and a Coyles fo...

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Just apply some steam (boiling water on a stove works) to soften it up. It's easy to reshape the diamond on top , front pinch and brim.

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I'm interested in one to, how much will it cost?

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I tried to vote but couldn't, in any case most definitely the hat.

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I can do without the label.

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nihil wrote:I'm getting 8 more packs in a few weeks.

The custom leather tags seem to be a dead end, but we're still looking into HJ tags.

Good to hear, Thanks.

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Great video, Thanks for sharing.

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I've never used that method but it seems to be working ok. I boil some water in a teapot and use the steam to shape the hat, this has always worked nice for me.

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That's a great story and a fine looking hat, Congratulations!

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Here is the waiting list for the packs. As soon as I got a price for the labels, I'll let you know both here and in the bazaar. http://www.indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=52555" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false...

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A bag with the label would be cool.

If you are starting a list sign me up.

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Wow! Small world.

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Mmm, ok the Fed comes in 2 versions, regular and deluxe.
Is the difference in cost noticeable in the hat?

Would like to but just can't swing an Advernturebilt.

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Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my 'official' hat and am looking for some advice. :-k I wear my current hat mostly in the months of the year that aren't hot, so rarely in summer. I don't mind a rain drop or 2 getting on it if that happens. Price needs to be in the range of $100-$200 max. I know there are...

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Sorry to read this.

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Sorry to hear this.

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Good read, Thanks for posting.

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Got mine today. I've very happy with them, just need to get them hemmed.

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Thanks for sharing, I got a pair ordered.

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These are no longer on LL Bean's web-page.

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Just looked up the Magnoili tie, it's lower priced than the Jos A Banks tie.

Cool, I'll check out the local Army surplus store one day on the drive home from work and then decide which to go with.

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