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Yes, my understanding is that the ribbon is exactly the same.

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https://www.hatblocks.co.uk/product/galloon-ribbon/

Dark Brown
38mm

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John's back in business for re-blocks? Sweet! I'll need to contact him about my AB. Cheers.

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Dang! Thanks for posting. This was really interesting. I still love my Aldens, but ummm... yeah, they are way overpriced, and it looks like quality has suffered over the years.

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Just as you say, what you got is a good all-purpose Indy jacket. The length you ordered is much more in keeping with a contemporary fit jacket, not a period-style jacket. Wear it and enjoy it. Right now it has the awkward brand-new leather jacket look. Just wear it and don't baby it at all. As to yo...

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Goat.

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Oof. That hat looks worse than the jacket. It is hard to believe that a museum dedicated to displaying authentic screen-used props got this so wrong.

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You scored! Those look great and almost new!

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IJJTM wrote:Yeah, pretty much everywhere except for the shots in Hawaii are turned.

+1

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Pretty sure the CS jackets were originally offered only in that pre-distressed cowhide, similar to the novapelle hide that Wested was offering at the time. Also fairly sure the price was originally $650.

Egads, this is an old thread.

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Wow! That is impressive work indeed.

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Both hats look great, but that Penman takes the cake for me. Enjoy!

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Is he still only making those in one size? Looks great!

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The issue might be finding those Foot Balance heels.

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I don't think you've been wearing your hats in public that much. Most brown fedoras are given a "nice cowboy hat!" in public. Ask me about the last 30 years of wearing them... I think it is generational. Every kid I've encountered calls it a cowboy hat. Everyone in their 40s or a bit olde...

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Well, I think the issue is not everyone wants an Indy fedora with the turn and the mushrooming effect (or the weathering) of the SOC hat. That's okay. I think the SOC takes the characteristics of the Raiders hat to the extreme. Nothing wrong with that... I might be tempted get one one day. It is cer...

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Was that the block Kitter used for Crystal Skull, or did he have a duplicate of Steve's Raiders block? I have one of Steve's Raiders hats and I love that block shape.

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That's great! I've been so impressed with everything I've seen from Advintage. Will definitely treat myself one day! Didn't know that modifying the felt surface was an option. Might be the best of both worlds! My hang-up with his SOC hats is that they are beaver, yet a truly accurate rabbit felt won...

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Bummer. Sorry to hear that. Sounds like a bad batch of that grainy lambskin. The striated lamb BK offers is phenomenal. Honestly, they should not offer a leather that is peeling, discolored, etc.

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This weekend I picked up a pretty much brand new Adventurebilt Legacy Raiders fedora made by John back in April of last year. As some of you know, I had initially purchased an Adventurebilt Legacy Crystal Skull Travel Hat but it didn’t work out and needed to be returned. I thought I was going to be...

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Whole-heartedly, yes, worth it. My soles, heel stack and rubber heel were shot. Replaced them, no problem, with new insole liner, new laces, shoe trees, bag and box, to boot, so to speak. Good as new.

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Very nice, indeed!

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My interpretation is that there was a period of time that the Christy's and HJ Poets were nearly identical, save for the branding. HJ felt hats hadn't been made/styled in-house for quite a while at that point. Folks were essentially paying for the brand name, whereas the Christy's could be purchased...

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Well, I stand corrected!

Funny, I was sure that was one of the imported Legend pattern jackets from about 10 years ago. The buckle, v-stitch on the strap attachment, gap between the yoke and sleeve seam, label, leather all resemble one of those Legend jackets.

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I believe that is one of their jackets that was outsourced to overseas production. Weird, given their name is US Wings and there is an American flag on the logo, but that is how they offered a cheaper line of jackets.

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The Indy 5 jacket seems to be the most Raiders-like jacket of any of the sequels. Perhaps this jacket is only used for the time-travel scenes taking place in the past. But... why on Earth did they install those shiny D-Rings instead of black buckles? They stick out like a sore thumb. Maybe they knew...

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That looks great on you. Well done! "Just a bomber jacket..." yeesh. I think not. That jacket's got the secret sauce. Enjoy it.

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Thumb's up for seeing these offered again! I really hope this new batch turns out well. It is pretty amazing how much Todd got right way back when his first run were offered. The second wave of jacket, pictured on his site now, I wasn't as much of a fan. Would love to see actual photos of the new ja...

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Yeah, the jungle hat does not have the turn, as I see it, and the idol grab hat does. Honestly, I think any hat needs to be customized for the wearer. I prefer open crown, turn and crease it myself. As to the turn itself, I don't like the way the full turn looks on me, but turned about half way, it ...

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Are you saying that the dimensional brim is really just an artifact of the front and back of the crown being pulled down and incorporated into the brim?

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Thanks! Will report back when I’ve tackled this.

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Hey Gearheads, wondering if any of you have ever done this yourself. I purchased some 38mm galloon ribbon from Guy Morse-Brown Hat Blocks with the intention of replacing the ribbon on my AB myself or having a local hatter do it. Thoughts? Advice? Would I have to remove the sweat and liner first? For...

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I would greatly prefer open crown as I think shaping the hat is fun and a great way to make the hat your own. Also, you can put in the Raiders turn to your own liking. Of course, it does take some experience.

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Likely faded with age.

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Anyone else thinking that’s the tapered hat from the plane scene?

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Mine has a bit too much of a curve to the sides of the crown for a Raiders. I briefly put a Raiders crease in it, but it didn’t look right. Pulls off an LC pinch much better. Very different than my AB Raiders shape.

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Everyman is a great hat. Super high quality for a factory hat. Hope you can get a hold of one. Block shape seems good for TOD and LC.

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Agreed. My standard fit Indy jackets have a 25" back, my Kelso Relic Hunter has a 24" back. Both come to the same place, just to the tops of my pants' back pockets. I'm 5'10", size 38.

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Thunderspy wrote:I've worn my Akubra in the rain too: I'd given it a bit of a Scotchguarding too which helped.

This. Akubra plus Scotchguard would be a good way to go.

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Finally finished my review on the Cazadora 36: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QXmZla1cJU It's quite long since I noticed there aren't much videos online showcasing the Steele & Jones jackets in depth. Wanted it to be a guide as well for those who are thinking of buying a raiders jacket, or fo...

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The price is just too high for a rabbit felt hat, IMO. I was hoping it would be the same price as their standard rabbit offering, but limited run, limited quantities, first come, first served. I think there would have been more of frenzy among us if that were the case. It does look beautiful, though.

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Great jacket!

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This is really bumming me out. I hope John is okay. There aren't many custom hat makers out there, and I found him to be a real stand-up guy. Couldn't have been more welcoming when I stopped by his studio, even though I was only picking up an Everyman from him, not one of his customs. Spoke to him o...

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We'll wait and see. Can't see spending $700 for a hat. As to buy it to keep as a collectible or actually wear it... I don't see the point of not wearing an awesome hat! Some of you have some great prop and gear displays though, so I get that...

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I just can't get over the price posted here...

I know we spend a lot for the gear... but the price of an HJ seems so steep.

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Nice! Welcome! Great jacket. Just wear it as much as you can. It will develop a ton of character. That leather breaks in super easily.

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Well it's similar with shoes, where the US system starts counting at 1 and the UK system starts at 0, so the equivalent size is one standard deviation lower in the US. All I know is that tag says 7 1/4 and it appears it also says 58, so if true then HJ put a US size tag in there. As we all know, th...

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That's a quick turnaround! Congrats!

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The color of the Federation drives me a little nuts. Akubras are such great hats, and a really good price, making the Federation such a great option for Indy fans, but the color just isn't there. Seems like such an easy thing for Akubra to fix... As to color of the HJs, it seems like Sable might loo...

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My guess is they are out of stock and factory in Spain might be experiencing reduced production right now. The 80/20 blend is the way to go, so I would inquire and hold out.

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