Club Obi Wan

JRabbit

Hi all, long time no post for me.

Anyway, I was surfing today and came across this shot on http://www.aintitcool.com

Good closeup of the jacket.

MOD EDIT: large pic

It may be that y'all have seen this, but thought I'd post it just in case you hadn't.

Regards,

JRabbit.

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Nice!

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Next time there's a game Kyle, I'll let ya know! It would be nice to meet you in person.

Jack

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I was invited to a game of Texas Hold'em poker at a good friends house last night. It was bitterly cold here in Houston and so I decided to wear my Akubra IV and my Wested. The Wested went on the coat rack, but I decided to keep the lid on for the game. "I don't believe in magic, a lot of super...

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My two cents is that Indy IS a sentimental guy. Sure, he can be pretty rough and tough, but he's a softy at heart. Take TOD for instance. Indy was sympathetic to the bad fortune of the villagers from the loss of the sankara stone, but wasn't particularly moved to get involved, until the village elde...

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Incredible!

What a fun read!

I've been around here just long enough to know the history of the hats, the characters, and the block. I must say, that was an impressive weave of fact and fiction, in a dead on spirit of Indy lore.

You sir, are a talented scribe!

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I wore my Fed IV to work today, and after lunch I had it on at my desk. A guy walked by and said "Howdy Crocodile Dundee!".

Cracked me UP!

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I got a Fed IV for Christmas (thanks Wifey and Mom), and have struggled with the way it looks on me ever since. I'm used to wearing a stingy brim, and the jump up to the open crown & wide brim is a bit much. Added to that, I have a long oval head and a V shaped face, so the hat just looks big. I...

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Well, after taking y'all's advice, I kept the 57 and added a little foam to the sides inside the sweat band. I also set the hat on the top of a lamp to warm it up then wore it for a few hours. It seems to fit pretty good now. I hope that it will continue to shrink slightly so that I can remove the f...

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UGH, thanks for bringing us back to reality Michaelson. Good advice. Looks like my best bet is to just not wear it while driving.....

But I'm certainly going to wear it while drinking! (Just not drive after)

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jedichase wrote:What I do is if the headrest is leaning forward you can take it off and turn it around so it slightly bends
away from the hat giving you an extra inch. Thats my idea.

Chase the whip Ace

You read my mind Chase, that's what I am thinking I will do.

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binkmeisterRick wrote:Fedora While Driving?

Maybe he's thinking Fedora While Intoxicated, which carries jail time.

Man, I must have been intoxicated when I posted that!

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F.W.I. Fedora While Driving So, here's a question for all the lid guru's out there. Do you wear your fedora while driving? Most late model cars have headrests that lean forward to keep your head from whipping backwards in the event of a crash. I've tried wearing my Fed IV while driving my Nissa XTer...

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BendingOak wrote:JRabbit, Can you take your measurements in inches for me?

I'm getting 22 inches.

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I noticed your hair is cut short. I think once you let that grow out, you should have a better fit. IMO fedoras are best worn with shorter hair. That way you don't get hat hair and a custom sweatband fits you like a glove. If you're aiming for a Raiders look the bash still needs some work. I agree ...

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I noticed your hair is cut short. I think once you let that grow out, you should have a better fit. Well.... no such luck that's the long look for me. I've gotten in the habit of shaving my face and head on Sunday, then just let it all grow out throughout the week, only shaving my neck to keep from...

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I think it looks pretty good on you bro - really has that Raiders look. Since you already bashed it, does that mean you can't exchange it? To me, you seem to be very upset over the size - and John already suggested that it is too big and should be exchanged. I would hate to see you become complacen...

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OK, here's my first attempt at a bash. I added sizing foam to the sides. http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs292.ash1/21966_1347169322129_1318177085_1006705_3880005_n.jpg http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs212.snc3/21966_1347171442182_1318177085_1006708_1027786_n.jpg http://hphotos-snc3.fbcd...

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It's COOLDDDD here in the Bayou City today. We got down to 21 degrees F last night, and it was 25 F this morning. Even so, my wardrobe choice this morning was my WG Wested, a cotton button down with a white T underneath, and my hat. The parking lot at my company is huge and I had a LONG walk in. Eve...

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Thanks for all the info and advice on this folks. I got a prompt and really nice reply from HD that asked me to measure my head again, two times. The first time pulling the tape measure as tight as possible, the second pulling the tape measure a little looser, but still relatively tight. I did so an...

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Smart man not to bashed the hat until you are sure about the size. The hat is to small for you. I would send it back and get the smaller size. I would have someone measure your head using a good tape measure. Take it about 5 times. Go to their hat size chart and take a look at what the sizes are in...

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OK, I finally got back from all the holiday hoopla, and have a chance to post a few photos. Here's the gap on the side of my head: http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs212.snc3/21966_1344130086150_1318177085_998248_8160023_n.jpg And here it is on my head, un-bashed, and I'm not happy: http://photos-a.ak....

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Before I discovered the Indy Jacket, I owned an A-2 style cow hide jacket that I bought in 1986. I loved this jacket but never loved a few things about it. It was a bit big in the torso, short in the sleeves, and I hated the knit cuffs and waist. Still, it was a great jacket. Last winter the zipper ...

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Well, at 8:00 this morning, Christmas eve, the doorbell rang and to my surprise, the postman delivered my first proper Indy fedora! What perfect timing for my Christmas present to arrive! I, being a gentleman, waited patiently until my wife woke up before opening it so that she could share in the fu...

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That's a gorgeous jacket, I really like the coloring!

Nice lid as well, what is it?

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Congrats Zigmo! I hope you're as satisfied as I was with Wested. Everything came out perfectly with my order, and I'm loving my jacket. Here's the thread where I posted pics:

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=43122

Keep us posted on yours!

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Great pics all!

I ordered a dark brown Fed IV yesterday as a Christmas present from the folks. I doubt I get it until after Christmas, but I'll post pics when I get and try my first bash attempt!

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Thanks Frosty, yes, it's a washed goat Wested ROTLA. I got it back in September. The storm flap is the leather flap that covers the zipper. As you can see in the pic above of Forrest for the Trees, the flap pokes out at the bottom of the jacket since there's no snap there. I see this happen more and...

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I agree with Texan Scott, the underarm gussets help to prevent the "flying squirrel" effect, the satin sleeve lining makes it easier to slip your arms in and out with a long sleeve shirt on, and the hidden snap at the bottom of the storm flap will keep the flap from "flapping" ou...

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And mine:

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=43122

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OK, to get back on track then, what color Fed IV should I get?

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Boys and girls, what you got in Houston was NOT snow. It was just fluffy rain. Come on up to my place if you wanna see snow. And when it's August and 89 degrees and you're thinking it's "hot" outside, come down to our place and we'll show you HOT. Try 102 and 100% humidity on for size. It...

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Thanks Scott,

So, if I've measured my head per the instructions on the Hat's Direct site, and get 57cm, then that's what I should order right? No need to allow for any spacers or brow pads or anything right?

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Thanks for the Fed advice, I'm pretty sure the Akubra is the way I'm going to go.

No more snow in Houston, in fact, it's kind of muggy and raining today. If you don't like the weather in Houston, just wait a minute, it'll change!

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Well, it looks like my other thread was locked due to disagreements in climate change. I have my own beliefs on it, but this is no where to discuss that IMO. To answer Freemason, my jacket is a Wested washed goat ROTLA. I got is back in September and I love it! And Holt, as or the hat, I thought abo...

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Seriously! It's the earliest it's ever snowed in Houston in recorded history.

People are having snowball fights in the parking lot at work!

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It's snowing in Houston!

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Here's mine from Halloween this year. It's a good start, but I'm already planning on an upgrade sometime soon. http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs088.snc3/15537_1285250934208_1318177085_838440_5484288_n.jpg And with my wife "Lara Croft" ;) http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-a...

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Thanks guys! The more I think about it, the more I think that it's a case that most all men secretly think fedoras are really cool and would love to wear one. But because baseball caps are the currently accepted fashion, and fedoras are considered accessories of a bygone era, to wear one would be ei...

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So, last year I decided I wanted to start wearing a proper hat to work on cold days. I shave my head so I need some cover up there to hold in the heat. My wife loved the idea since her dad is a hat man and she's got a flair for nostalgia and proper fashion. I've had tons of baseball caps, but I want...

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That's the same experience I had when I ordered my Wested back in September, shipping was pleasingly expedient. CONGRATS on the jacket! :TOH: I'm wearing my washed goat right now and although it's only a little over a month old, it's already starting to get some good distressing lines. I haven't don...

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Generally the creme is recommended for the tighter pores of goat. It seems to be taken up more readily. However, from my own experience of the washed goat and the regular Pecards dressing. It will work in fine and will not cause it to become shiny. It will darken a bit, but after a while that sligh...

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I want a natural look from this point on. My Todd's standard was a little to shiney for my taste. I want my wested to be the last jacket I buy for a long time. I want this to be an old friend like my fedora is when I am an old cogger. So I plan to let time distress this coat. I do want to be able t...

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The Indy bug is more contagious and rampant than H1N1, and WAY more fun.

Welcome aboard!

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Welcome Brett!

I just got a Wested and live in Houston. I think the "no lining" design will be the perfect thing for these hotter climes.

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Hatch wrote:I still haven't seen a pic of back ot a Steranko concept jacket ...are their any out there ?? I've not seen any of the Marvel Comics........does anyone have link to all the 'concept' drawings done by Steranko for Raiders??

http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Nebula/ ... iders.html

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I'm thinking about adding one.... if I can find a good snap, one that is brass but not too shiny. I've done some leather work (making Ren Fest costumes) and have some experience with installing snaps in leather..... but man, to punch holes in my brand new Wested, <gulp> I don't know if I can do it!

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As much as I love my Raiders, I kinda wish there was a snap at the bottom of the storm flap like the LC jacket. When the jacket is zipped, the bottom corner of the storm flap tends to flare out some. Anyone else notice this?

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Long John Tinfoil wrote: The other aspect that I noticed is that the straps make it feel like the "waist" of the jacket is much higher than I'm used to. Not a bad thing, just different.

I noticed that same thing. Especially when the jacket is zipped up.

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Fall has resurfaced here in Houston, just enough to throw my new Wested back on.

DANG, I love this thing.

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