Just to throw in my 2 pennies...don't base your buying decision solely on material. The Keppler and Adventurebilt Rabbit are both around the same price, but even though the Keppler is a beaver blend I would still recommend the Adventurebilt because it is handmade, whereas the Keppler is still basica...

I think my problem is that I have a more oval shaped head, and not a more "normal" ?rounder shape. I'm almost at my wits end when it comes to finding something that fits, and bespoke hats can be painfully expensive. This is called a "long oval" and you're right, a regular round ...

Hehe what was I thinking posting a "should I take my Indy hat or non-Indy hat" question on this board...you guys might be a little biased!!! Thanks for the feedback though, I probably will take it. I'm going to the Big Island though, I don't think there are any Indy locations there. I've b...

Don't forget that Indy's lid appears to survive all these perils in the movies, not real life. In reality his lid probably would have tapered and got all out of shape pretty quick. Many of us have a lot invested in a good replica fedora to capture the look of the film hat, and it can be very disappo...

Nice! Looks like a leather sweatband to me. Probably rabbit fur felt. Nice hat for the money!

Well, I leave for the Big Island next Friday and I can't decide which hat to take. I think it's between my AB or Akubra Traveller. It's gonna be hot, humid, and probably rainy. Part of me says the Traveller is the practical choice since it's crushable (for the luggage bin on the plane), unlined (bet...

Glad someone decided to order one of these, while it may not be 100% accurate it looks like a decent hat for the money, and everyone has to start somewhere. Besides WE might know that a teardrop crown is not accurate, but I'll bet anyone who sees you wearing this hat will instantly think Indy. How i...

How about the Jaxon Iconoclast at Village Hat Shop? http://www.villagehatshop.com/product1830.html http://www.glowstorm.com/images/jaxon.jpg Not exactly screen acurate with that teardrop crown and lighter brown color, but only $48 (sale price?) for a fur felt lid. They also have the official lids fo...

I work for the company that provides broadcast services for the National Geographic Channel and last night we aired a new show on Geo about King Tuts "final secrets". Pretty decent show where they catscan the mummy and sculpt a recreation. Neat. Anyway, there was good ole Zahi wearing that...

I was going to post this at the Fedora Lounge, but I couldn't find it. I'm really out of the loop. Anyway, I was looking at this montecristi, and I can't decide if it's a GOOD hat or one that will crack in a few days. I need someone who knows panamas, which I admittedly do not. The price seems too ...

Well, I have owned an Akubra Fed and Fed Deluxe, and I currently own a Keppler and two beaver Adventurebilts, one brown and one grey both in the Last Crusade style. Back when I got my Keppler, I think it was viewed as a step above the Akubras because it was a beaver blend, and also because Lee had n...

Just to add to the confusion, it has been my experience (and I think some others' here too) that Akubras run big. My noggin measures in at 61cm but every Akubra I've had in that size has been too big, including a Fed Deluxe. I just ordered a couple of new lids, the Banjo Paterson and Traveller in si...

This model became famous. If you saw the Indiana-Jones-movies, this is the hat! And it is still produced in the same quality an on the same crowniron in the same manufacture as the original in the movie. Ask for the certificate! You can be ownere of this legend from 102.- $. Okay, somebody ask for ...

Great lookin lid, I love my Keppler too. Course it'll get more rack time now that I have an AB. :lol: Still the quality of the Keppler is top notch. Here's one for you accordian fans. I got this from Doug Legacy, former accordian player for Oingo Boingo then later Doug and the Mystics. "What is...

I have had my Keppler for some time now, and just got an Adventurebilt a couple of weeks ago. I would also have to vote for the AB, hands down. The quality of the felt, sweatband, liner are way ahead of the Keppler and it's hand made. The AB 100% beaver felt is very soft and pliable, while the Keppl...

What I did is asked my podiatrist to write a letter recommending orthopedic boots to provide more support around the ankle in order to relieve pain in the foot and ankle. He wrote a very nice little note, and we discussed Aldens but he did not specifically prescribe them. Then when I ordered from sh...

Well a new wrinkle has developed, I contacted shoecentral to find out about going up a half size and it turns out there's a 4-6 week wait on 10 1/2 EEEs from the factory. Looks like I'll probably keep the 10s and hope they break in nicely. Im curious to know what color leather you recieved? Orangy, ...

You also said you ordered a EEE? Could you give me the measurement across the widest part of the sole? I'm curious, because I may try the size down, width up method on my next pair. Across the widest part of the sole, edge to edge, measures 4 3/4". Stitch to stitch measures 4 3/8". Kinda ...

Well just got my new 405s from shoecentral.com on Friday, great service I must say considering they had them shipped from the factory to their shop, then sent them to me Priority Mail no charge. First of all, these have got to be the best made shoes I've ever owned. Top notch construction all around...

Just placed an order for a pair of 10EEEs through shoecentral.com at $239 shipped! Yes I have big ol' wide feet... :lol: I was reasearching Aldens in the old posts and found one about shoecentral, their website does not list Aldens anymore but I called and spoke to Jim, gave him my size and he said ...

Peacock's Eye wrote:No, let him get his own hat. After all, he disparaged the Indiana Jones type of archaeologist.

Hehe wouldn't that make it all the more sweet, if we sent him a Raiders bashed Federation?

Jess… the horror! THE HORROR! Lump us with The Trekkies? If you haven’t noticeds, most of us are no longer living in our parents basement. Hey watch it Fisk, I happen to be a Gearhead AND a Trekker, despite the fact that I have my own pad. More space for my Indy and Trek stuff. Oh and my Star Wars ...

When I first started wearing hats I was a little uncomfortable in public, though I've never gotten any rude comments or anything. Quite the opposite, I've had several strangers compliment me. Still, in a shorts/jeans/t-shirt/ballcap wearing society, fedora wearers are a rare breed. Especially here i...

Thinking about dropping the coin for some Aldens...anyone know of a shop in the So Cal area that sells them? I would like to get fitted and try them on before shelling out the dough.

Congrats Ren what a Christmas present! I wonder what's the smallest size Fed Akubra will make?

If anyone's interested, I stopped by Baron Hats in Burbank today to check out their fedoras and also asked about having a body made into a hat. They quoted $140 for a custom hat which includes liner, sweatband and grosgrain, cheaper if I supply my own materials. I'm not sure if they have a good bloc...

Fedora wrote:I just heard back from Cury. They maintain that they supplied the felt bodies to HJ for the Raiders fedora. They will even sell me the same body, same color, minimal order of 12, at 25.00 each plus shipping. Fedora

Count me in! Oh but, um where can I have the body made into a hat?

Thanks for the suggestions guys, but I think I've got it...might sound funny but I think I was really trying too hard to get it to look right. With a little steam I was able to get some of the original curl back, it's subtle but looks way better.

Okay I've just about had it with my Reg Fed's brim...I have been trying to get a nice curl on the sides and back but it just doesn't come out right. Any tips/tricks/advice? How much should it curl? Should it start closer to the crown or brim edge? Right now I've just got it flattened all the way rou...